Stanthorpe & granite belt chamber of commerce

Granite Belt Business Excellence Awards Launch
2026-03-17 17:30 - 19:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Varias, 22 Caves Road, Stanthorpe, Queensland, 4380, Australia
The Granite Belt Business Excellence Awards recognise and celebrate businesses that go above and beyond for their customers, their people and our region. Come along to our Launch Event to hear the details of the categories for the awards, the criteria for each, the resources that are available for intersted businesses and how entering the awards is good for your business. Nominations open the following day and so a great opportunity to hear the detail on how you can get involved!
This is a free event commencing at 5.30pm until 7.00pm, canapes will be served and drinks will be at own expense.
Use the QR or BOOK HERE

Chamber Cheers & Chats
2026-02-18 17:30 - 19:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | O’Mara’s Hotel Stanthorpe, 45 Maryland St, Stanthorpe, Queensland, 4380, Australia
Cheers & Chats (Granite Belt Business Brews) is a relaxed catch-up designed for business owners, managers, and emerging leaders who want to stay connected with what’s happening locally — without the formality of a traditional networking event.
It’s also the perfect low-pressure entry point for new members, offering a chance to meet familiar faces, build confidence, and ease into the Chamber community before attending larger events or programs.
Come along for the conversation, stay for the connections — and enjoy a drink while you’re at it.

Shop Local & Win This Christmas!
2025-12-14 10:00 - 12:00 (Australia/Brisbane)
Shop Local & Win This Christmas!

The Stanthorpe & Granite Belt Chamber of Commerce is excited to launch our annual Shop Local Christmas Promotion – running now until 14 December!

Here’s how to enter:
Shop at any local business between Dalveen and Wallangarra
Write your name and phone number on the back of your receipt
Drop it into one of the Shop Local promo boxes at:
Stanthorpe Mitre10 | Spano’s IGA Stanthorpe | Gracious Giving | Lifestyle Footwear | @ballandeangeneralstore | Wallangarra General Store | Amcal Chemist | Country Lane Lifestyle

Prizes:
$1,000 Why Leave Town Gift Card
$500 Why Leave Town Gift Card
Proudly sponsored by the Stanthorpe RSL Services Club

Every local purchase counts – support our community this Christmas and you could WIN!

Mingle and Jingle Business Dinner
2025-12-01 18:00 - 20:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Granite Belt Retreat, 146 Glenlyon Drive, Stanthorpe, Queensland, 4380, Australia
﻿Celebrate the year in style!
Join fellow members and local business owners for our final Chamber event of 2025 — the Mingle & Jingle Business Dinner at Granite Belt Brewery.
Enjoy great company, delicious food, and plenty of festive cheer as we wrap up another successful year for the Granite Belt business community.
When: Monday, 1 December | 6:00 PM
Where: Granite Belt Brewery
👉 Bookings essential – reserve your spot now

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
2025-11-12 18:00 - 20:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Stanthorpe RSL, 46 Marsh Street, Stanthorpe, Queensland, 4380, Australia
Mark your calendar!
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on:
Date: Wednesday 12th November
Time: 6pm – 8pm
Location: Stanthorpe RSL Function Room
Register your attendance: https://www.trybooking.com/DGIMK

Committee Nominations
Nominations for the 2025/26 Chamber of Commerce Committee are now open. Now is the perfect time to consider how your skills and energy can help strengthen our local business community.
Becoming a committee member is a rewarding way to:

Connect with other local business leaders
Develop leadership skills
Shape the Granite Belt’s economic and community future

Your experience and enthusiasm can truly make a difference. Nominate HERE to join the Management Committee
Can’t make the meeting – complete the PROXY FORM to make your vote count!

Granite Belt Art & Craft Trail 2025
2025-10-23 - 2025-10-26
GBART is dedicated to all things creative and showcases the ever-growing talent of the artisans who call the Granite Belt home. Held over four huge days, you can follow the trail map to discover a variety of local artisans as they exhibit at studios and galleries, as well as taking up residence in community spaces.
The Granite Belt Art and Craft Trail program encourages visitors to gallery-hop their way around the Granite Belt. You can choose to participate in a huge variety of workshops, join a tour, watch demonstrations, browse through exhibitions or spend time at the arts market. Every day is packed with creative opportunities for you to experience.
Gallery and workshop spaces range from artisans in residence at their private studios to artisan collectives in some of the region‘s best wineries and award-winning cafés. Witness our artisans expand their creativity into the ambience of our village’s small halls.
This self-drive trail provides the perfect opportunity to enjoy the picturesque landscapes around Stanthorpe and the Granite Belt, including national parks, mountains, award-winning wineries and local cafés. As Queensland’s premier wine district, it’s the perfect time to enjoy new vintage tastings and to experience the myriad vineyards in beautiful green bud.
See the program for detailed pricing and ticketing information: GBARTBooklet

Business Lunch - Casual Catch Up - Ballandean Pub
2025-10-17 11:30 - 13:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Ballandean Pub, 1 St Judes Lane Cnr Eukey Rd, Ballandean, Queensland, 4382, Australia
Ballandean Pub
Topic: Succession planning & regional/remote workforce capability & Small Business Funding.Speakers: Chiara Farrell & Anna-Selina Young, Co-Founders, NARA Workplace Capability Consultancy, Karen Mostyn, Dept. Employment, Small Business and Training Host: Bronwyn Armstrong, Sarina Russo
Topics that will be discussed:

Identify and grow talent pipelines without a city-sized budget
Make succession planning fit regional realities (dispersed teams, seasonal swings, scarce skills)
Take away practical frameworks you can use next week
Hear an update on funding for small business

What to expect: A relaxed member catch-up over lunch, a short, no-fluff talk from NARA & DESBT, and plenty of time to swap ideas with other local operators.
Free to register. Participants buy your own lunch.
Let us know if you are coming along >> https://www.trybooking.com/DGAJL

CPR and First Aid courses
2025-10-10 08:30 - 16:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Stanthorpe RSL, 46 Marsh Street, Stanthorpe, Queensland, 4380, Australia
First Aid courses, 10th October, Stanthorpe RSL.
CPR – Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (HLTAID009) $65
Provide First Aid – includes CPR (HLTAID011) $135
Provide First Aid in an Education Setting – includes first aid and CPR (HLTAID012) $145
Training face to face and provided by Headwise Training.
Current evidence-based content.
Interactive theory and practical components.
Certificate within 4 business days.
For more info or booking link, email: leanne@headwisetraining.com.au
All tickets available at Humanitix, links below:
CPR $65
https://events.humanitix.com/cpr-cardiopulmonary-resuscitation-course-stanthorpe-oct-10-2025
Provide First Aid $135
https://events.humanitix.com/copy-of-provide-first-aid-hltaid011-includes-cpr-stanthorpe-10th-oct-2025
Provide First Aid Education Setting $145
https://events.humanitix.com/provide-first-aid-in-an-education-and-care-setting-hltaid012-includes-cpr-e6fnnghf

Business Forum - Cyber Security
2025-09-18 07:00 - 08:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | High Street Motor Inn & Aussie Beef Steakhouse, 1 High Street, Stanthorpe, Queensland, 4380, Australia
Networking Breakfast – Cyber Security for Business
📍 Aussie Beef Steakhouse
📅 Wednesday, 18 September
🕗 Time: 7.00am – 8.30am (morning breakfast)
You’re invited to a valuable morning of networking and learning with our guest speaker Belinda Surch from CommBank Stanthorpe, presenting “Protecting Your Business – Cyber Security & Scam Safety”.
With scams and online threats on the rise, this session will help you:
🔹 Understand the latest cyber risks facing businesses
🔹 Identify red flags before it’s too late
🔹 Learn practical strategies to protect your business, customers, and reputation
Whether you run a small business or are part of a larger organisation, you’ll leave with practical tools to strengthen your cyber resilience.
☕ Enjoy a delicious hot and continental breakfast while connecting with other local business owners and gaining insights to keep your business safe

🎟 Tickets
💲 $35 – Members
💲 $45 – Non-members
Don’t miss out BOOK HERE

NETWORKING EVENING - Gateway to Industry Schools Program
2025-08-26 18:00 - 20:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Stanthorpe State High School, 2 McGlew Street, Stanthorpe, Queensland, 4380, Australia
The Stanthorpe State High School and the Chamber are teaming up for a special networking night for our local business community.
Hear from guest speakers and discover how the Gateway to Industry Schools Program connects students with industries like tourism, hospitality, building & construction, and agribusiness – creating opportunities and supporting our future workforce.
📍 When & Where
🗓 Tuesday 26 August 2025
🕕 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📌 Stanthorpe State High School – R Block, 2 McGlew Street
🎟 Tickets
💲 $20 – Members
💲 $30 – Non-members
Includes a delicious selection of food. Drinks available for purchase.
Come along, connect with local business owners, and be part of shaping the next generation of industry talent!
BOOK HERE

Business Lunch - Casual Catch Up
2025-07-18 11:30 - 13:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Country Club Stanthorpe, 26 Maryland Street, Stanthorpe, Queensland, 4380, Australia
Guest speaker Tahnee Odorico (TIQ)
Hosted by Bronwyn from Sarina Russo
More details to come – WATCH THIS SPACE

Business Breakfast - What's in the future for our region? - POSTPONED
2025-06-19 07:00 - 09:30 UTC | Stanthorpe RSL, 46 Marsh Street, Stanthorpe, Queensland, 4380, Australia
Due to changes in the Minister’s and Mayor’s schedules, we will be postponing our planned June Chamber Breakfast. We are working to reschedule the event and will notify members as soon as a new date is confirmed.All existing bookings will be fully refunded.We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming you to this event at a later date.

Digital Tools & Ai Interactive Training Workshop
2025-06-10 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | QCWT, 22 Caves Road, Stanthorpe, Queensland, 4380, Australia
Hearing that digital approaches are good for business and you don’t know how to get started?? Feeling like you might get left behind??? This learning opportunity will focus on easy, real-world ways you can use tech to run smarter, not harder and you will leave with clear next steps and practical tools to start using straight away!! Tracy Sheen, well known tech author and speaker on how we can use digital tools in business is back to deliver this training program. At a very affordable price here is what is on offer:
1. An introductory 2 hour face to face workshop (10 June) – Introduction to Ai and automation suitable for business. Practical tools and digital hacks so that you can leave with a mini digital action plan to use straight away.
2. Three x one hour virtual master classes – designed to build on the momentum of the in-person workshop. (17 June + 24 June + 15 July)
Canapes served during the 2 hour face to face training workshop.
Get in quick before seats fill up!
Tuesday 10 June 2025 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (UTC+10)
BOOK YOUR SEAT HERE!

Chamber's Business Forum - a Celebration of Business Month
2025-05-27 18:00 - 20:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | QCWT, 22 Caves Road, Stanthorpe, Queensland, 4380, Australia
Customer behaviour – what’s changing?? The Granite Belt’s very own Q & A event with a panel of speakers focused on customer’s changing behaviour and how we can make the most of it in our business!! What are you noticing about your customers? Join us for a two course dinner, an insightful discussion and useful insights that are going to help us stay ahead of the curve!!
This is an event not to be missed!!

Date
Tuesday 27 May 2025 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM (UTC+10)

Location

Queensland College of Wine Tourism
22 Caves Road, Stanthorpe QLD 4380

BOOK HERE

Chamber Business Lunch
2025-04-11 12:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Granite Belt Retreat, 146 Glenlyon Drive, Stanthorpe, Queensland, 4380, Australia
A casual opportunity for people in business to enjoy a lunch with other business owners. To network, share insights and make new connections!!

Date
Friday 11 April 2025 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM (UTC+10)

Location

Granite Belt Retreat
146 Glenlyon Drive, Stanthorpe QLD 4380

BOOK HERE

Why Leave Town Re-launch
2025-03-20 - 2025-03-21 | QCWT, 22 Caves Road, Stanthorpe, Queensland, 4380, Australia
🌟 Want to have customers present with a gift card 💳 in hand looking to spend it with you and you don’t have to pay any fees!!!
The Chamber and Bendigo Bank as partners in the Why Leave Town program, pay the subscription fees so you don’t have to! We have already done it and that is our gift to you!! 🎁
Here’s the benefits 🍯:

Simple to use
A perfect gift
Keeps money in the community
No cost to your business … Oh, I already mentioned that!

Come and network with other local businesses, hear about the Chamber’s current initiatives, learn more about the Why Leave Town program and how your business can benefit. One of the Why Leave Town co-founders, Ashley Watt will be one of our guest speakers, sharing all of the details of how this program can help rural communities thrive!!
Join us at either one of our business events;
🍽️ Dinner event – Thursday 20th March – 6.30 for 7.00pm – 9.00pm (includes two course meal) OR
🥞 Breakfast event – Friday 21st March – 6.30 for 7.00am – 9.00am (includes hot and cold buffet)
Cost: $25 for members and $30 for non-members – that’s a deal!!
Where: Qld College of Wine Tourism, 22 Caves Road, Stanthorpe QLD.
🎟️ Get your tickets now: BOOK HERE
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to network, learn and connect.

Chamber of Commerce Networking Event - 25 February 2025
2025-02-25 18:00 - 21:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Kents Sadlery, 25798 New England Hwy,, Stanthorpe, QLD, 4380
Join us for an inspiring evening with Lyle Kent of Kent’s Saddlery – a local legend who will share the incredible story of his family business and the art of crafting exquisite leather goods, while taking us on a tour of his incredible workshop. 🐴🧳
✨ Other Special Guest Speakers:
Chris Nolan, President of GBWT, will provide valuable insights on current trends in tourism and future directions in the region.
Michelle Feenan, President of the Chamber, will give a sneak peek into exciting upcoming initiatives for 2025.
Enjoy hot & cold canapés, plus a complimentary drink upon arrival! 🍽️🥂
Ticket price – Members $10 and Non-members $15
🎟️Get your tickets now:
https://www.trybooking.com/CYOHC

Stanthorpe Show
2025-01-31 - 2025-02-02 | 8 High Street, Stanthorpe Showgrounds, Stanthorpe, 4380,, 8 High Street, Stanthorpe Showgrounds, Stanthorpe, Qld, 4380, Australia
Come one and all to the 149th annual Stanthorpe Show.
Commencing in 1875, the Stanthorpe Show is one of the oldest established agricultural shows in Queensland and the first on the circuit each year.
The Stanthorpe Showgrounds will come alive with the hustle and bustle of the Show.
Popular events and attractions at the Stanthorpe Show will include a fireworks spectacular, grand parade, wool pavilion, horse and ring events, cattle judging and sale, cookery, senior and junior art competitions, side show alley, fashion parades and wood chop, chainsaw and shearing competitions.

Market in the Mountains
2025-01-12 08:00 - 12:00 UTC | 8 High Street, Stanthorpe Showgrounds, Stanthorpe, 4380,, 8 High Street, Stanthorpe Showgrounds, Stanthorpe, Qld, 4380, Australia
Welcome to Market in the Mountains!
100% Local Artisan Handcrafted Market Since 1993!
Supporting local Artists, Crafters,
Farmers, Makers & Growers
Please note, not all Stallholders are at every market and Fruit & Veg is seasonal
We hope to see you soon!

If it’s Made, Baked, Sewn or Grown

Quality Arts and Crafts with a local flavour!

Granite Belt Bush Christmas
2024-12-19 13:00 - 21:00 UTC
Join Us for the Granite Belt’s Bush Christmas celebration!
The Stanthorpe and Granite Belt Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce our annual Christmas Market on Thursday, 19th December, from 1 pm to 9 pm! The big change this year is spreading some of the activities across the whole Granite Belt region so that ALL businesses can join the fun and benefit!!
We invite you to join in the festivities and celebrate the season with us. Here’s what’s happening:
Market stall holders welcome!! – are you interested in holding a street stall to sell your products? The Rotary Christmas Ham wheel and the Lions sausage sizzle are already locked in! See below for the link to nominate your stall opportunity.
Business Decorating Competition – Nominate your business to spread holiday cheer! Whether you’re a business in any of the many townships or a business on a farm we would love to see how you can dress up your place in the Christmas spirit – we are thinking farm gate decorations, tractors dressed in tinsel as well as the decorative shop fronts from Wallangarra to Dalveen!! See below for the link to complete your entry form
Scavenger Hunt – The team are coming up with some new ideas to make this even more fun for all ages! Stay tuned for more information and watch the socials for how to enter.
Christmas Giving Tree – Give back this Christmas by contributing to the giving tree. Drop your non-perishable items and have a happy snap while you are giving. Set up at Injule Property Management, 43 Maryland St (old CavInsure location).
Why Leave Town Promotion – Win Big! – Support local businesses and you could win! After you make a purchase, put your name and phone number on the docket and place it in the entry boxes that will be set up in Wallangarra, Ballandean, Glen Aplin, Amiens, Vincenzo’s, The Summit, Dalveen and the IGA, Woolworths, Country Lane Lifestyle, Mitre 10 and the Reject Shop in Stanthorpe. Purchases need to be made from 18 November onwards to be eligible!!
We’ll be holding three $100 prize draws on Fridays, 29th November, 6th December, and 13th December, leading up to the event. Plus, there’s a mystery prize values at $500 at the market on 19th December. (No need to be present to win!).
Entertainment and Volunteer Opportunities
Enjoy performances from the Auslan Choir and Granite Belt Choir alongside appearances from wandering Grinches, Santa, and his elf. We are also looking for additional entertainers or groups offering creative experiences (like Christmas decoration making)! If you’d like to volunteer, please express your interest and use the link below.
Here are the links to participate:
If you’re interested in being part of the GB Bush Christmas, use the links below to nominate:

Hosting a stall at the street market – use this link

Granite Belt Bush Christmas Market Stallholder Application Form – Jotform Form Builder

Nominating for Business Decorating Competition – use this link
Granite Belt Bush Christmas Business Decorating Form – Jotform Form Builder

Providing entertainment or creative experiences – use this link

Granite Belt Bush Christmas Entertainment Application Form – Jotform Form Builder

Please have your online forms submitted by Friday 22nd November 2024.
If you have any queries please contact Rikki-Lee, Secretary of the Stanthorpe and Granite Belt Chamber of Commerce, at secretary@stanthorpecoc.au.
We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

October Networking Event
2024-10-22 17:30 - 19:30 UTC | Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery, 55 Lock Street, Stanthorpe, Queensland, 4380, Australia
Join us for a networking evening at the Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery.
Nibbles served throughout the evening.

Members – $25.00
Non-members – $35.00
Drinks will be available for purchase.
RSVP: 18 October 2024 – 4pm

Wallangarra Border Railway Markets
2024-10-06 08:00 - 12:30 UTC | Wallangarra Railway Station, Rockwell Street, Wallangarra, Qld, 4383, Australia
Held on the first Sunday of every month from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm at the historic Wallangarra Railway Station, the Border Railway Market is the place to be.
The markets offer a wide and varied selection of local art, craft, and produce, as well as tasty hot breakfasts, light refreshments, and takeaways available in the station dining room.
The station itself uniquely sits directly on the state border between New South Wales and Queensland. Have your picture taken with one foot in each state on their marked borderline! Bring the whole family for a fun-filled morning.
There is also plenty of caravan and coach parking available for those travellers living on the road!
Coaches are welcome.
DUE TO CONSTANT COVID RULE CHANGES, PLEASE CHECK WITH ORGANISERS WHETHER MARKETS ARE RUNNING
