Putting business first: A new name and era for Queensland’s peak business body

Wednesday 22 March, 2023 | By: Emma Clarke

This week marks a new era for the Queensland business community as CCIQ relaunches as Business Chamber Queensland.

The state’s peak body for business has adopted a new name, new branding and new services designed to ensure Queensland businesses have more opportunities to learn, connect and grow.

“Building on our proud 155-year legacy, this relaunch gives a respectful nod to our role as one of Australia's oldest chambers while highlighting our commitment to putting business first,” Business Chamber Queensland CEO Heidi Cooper said.

Business Chamber Queensland CEO Heidi Cooper



“It speaks to our focus on delivering contemporary solutions and perspectives for the contemporary issues and situations that businesses face.

“Looking ahead we see incredible opportunity and Business Chamber Queensland is committed to leading on issues that are important to Queensland businesses so they are supported to thrive.

“As our new name spells out, we’re about putting business first – now and into the future – while maintaining our commitment to a national and international network of chambers for all the knowledge, resources and significance that brings to the state’s business community.

“The federation star in our logo also acknowledges the national chamber network, while the colours of our new brand reflect who we are as Queenslanders.”

Ms Cooper said the relaunch grew out of extensive consultation with the Queensland business community to understand what businesses needed to thrive now and in the future in an ever-changing business environment.

“One of the biggest changes to come from these conversations has been reshaping how we support Queensland businesses. Our new approach will provide more value for every business, in every industry and in every part of Queensland,” Ms Cooper said.

“At Business Chamber Queensland we know business matters and we know what matters to business.”

For more details on Business Chamber Queensland see businesschamberqld.com.au.

Business Chamber Queensland media contact
Emma Clarke
Media and Communications Manager
[email protected]

Acknowledgement of Country

Business Chamber Queensland respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners and custodians of the lands from across Queensland and the Torres Strait. We acknowledge the Jagera and Turrbal people as the Traditional Custodians of Meanjin (Brisbane), the lands where our office is located and the place we meet, work and learn. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.