The Inner West is home to several active business chambers and associations that support local enterprises through advocacy, networking, events and community partnerships. Each group represents a different part of the area, helping businesses collaborate, share opportunities and strengthen the local economy
Business Chambers and Associations
ASHBiz is the Business Chamber representing the local business community in Ashfield, Summer Hill and Haberfield, providing members with an opportunity to come together to discuss the local business environment and to look at ways to enhance business sustainability. Chamber meetings help businesses build important new contacts, as well as raise their profile. To join the chamber, please get in touch with them.
- Website: www.ashbiz.org.au
- Email: secretary.ashbiz@gmail.com
The Balmain/Rozelle Chamber of Commerce is a forum for business in the Balmain and Rozelle area. The Chamber is a strong advocate for the issues facing local businesses and deliver a range of business workshops and events. To find out more or join the chamber please contact them.
- Website: www.balmainrozelle.org.au
- Email: info@balmainrozelle.org.au
Viva Leichhardt is the local representative group for businesses located within Leichhardt. The group collaborates with The Leichhardt Collective, the organiser of the renowned Norton Street Italian Festa, as well a range of specialised events and business networking opportunities. It is a strong advocate for the issues facing local businesses and is seeking to expand chamber membership across a broad range of businesses.
To find out more or join the chamber, please contact them:
- Website: www.vivaleichhardt.com.au
- Email: ciao@vivaleichhardt.com.au
Representing business operators and commercial land owners in the Marrickville Town Centre, comprising Marrickville and Illawarra Roads and the surrounds. The Chamber runs a number of promotions to showcase Marrickville. If you want more information or would like to join the Chamber, please contact them.
- Website: www.marrickvillechamber.com.au
- Email: info@marrickvillechamber.com.au
The group support the interests of the business community of the Newtown, Enmore and Erskineville area. They play an important role in supporting and advocating for businesses in area. Members are provided with business networking opportunities, community representation to local Council, PR and marketing and access to business training workshops.
The Inner West Creative Network provides Inner West artists and other creatives with a mechanism for connecting with each other and develop opportunities to enhance the business aspects and sustainability of their practice. The Network support their members by offering networking, profile and promotion, training and skills development, advocacy and support.
For more information, please contact them.
- Website: www.iwcn.org.au
- Email: admin@iwcn.org.au
Representing Inner West brewers, the Association is a strong advocate for the sector and the challenges it faces. They are a major champion of collaboration, working to bring locals back out to enjoy what the Inner West has to offer and to promote the area as a vibrant going‑out district and a unique tourism destination.
To find out more:
- Website: innerwestaletrail.com
- Email: hello@innerwestaletrail.com