AI Summit
With the rapidly growing emergence of AI (Artificial Intelligence), the Muswellbrook Chamber of Commerce and Industry is staged a free AI Summit to help better understand this new technology.
With the rapidly growing emergence of AI (Artificial Intelligence), the Muswellbrook Chamber of Commerce and Industry is staged a free AI Summit to help better understand this new technology.
An audience of over 100 people, representing more then 45 different businesses and organisations attended our first breakfast for 2026.
Those attending heard from Ausgrid and their project partners on the delivery of the Hunter-Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone project. Also presenting was representatives from OX2, who gave an update on the Muswellbrook Solar Farm project.
For her dedicated service to the Muswellbrook Chamber of Commerce and Industry for more then 20 years, Lorraine Skinner has been awarded a Life Membership to the Chamber.
Christmas was the theme for our December Breakfast where attendees heard presentations on the annual Food & Toy Appeal, The Carols in the Vines event at Two Rivers Wines, the Christmas Spectacular, and the New Years event being staged at the showground.
At this morning’s November Breakfast we were given a presentation from Brett Thomas from The Melt and two of the startups they are working with:-
Fem Michel – MyNu Energy
&
Codey Dundas – Sustainapost
The post closure plans for BHP’s Mont Arthur mine was the theme of our October Breakfast. A very large crowd was in attendance to hear from a a panel of senior BHP staff, with the discussion facilitated by Jess Rouse.
We are proud to announce that the Muswellbrook Chamber of Commerce and Industry was inducted into the Business Hunter Hall of Fame at this year’s Business Hunter Awards. The award is in acknowledgement of sustained excellence and outstanding contribution to the Hunter Business community over many years.
This year’s Great Cattle Dog Muster was our biggest and best ever, with over 7,500 attending. Special thanks to all sponsors, supporters and volunteers who helped to make it happen. A big shout out to all the Cattle Dog Exhibitors and Pet Cattle Dog owners for coming along.
At our September breakfast we had the pleasure from hearing from two of our newest members. Firstly we heard from Shannon Serhan from Sergate Fleet Hire, followed by Emma London – Rimex Wheel. Also addressing the audience was Michael Valantine from MV Solar, who gave an update on the solar battery rebates currently available through the Federal Government.
The Chamber recently held its AGM. In his president’s report, Mike Kelly, sincerely thanked his fellow volunteer Directors for their continuing support and noted that all have taken time out of their business and private lives day to attend to Chamber matters and to support Chamber Programs.