More Than a Map: Charting Our District’s Growth
As we step into the new year of 2026, let’s take a moment to reflect on a sample of achievements of DDCC in 2025 and the exciting plans on the horizon.
The year kicked off with dinner meeting at the Clarence Town Bowling Club, where Matt Clinch from Gloucester Chamber introduced the innovative Spendmap program. This cutting-edge tool tracks spending trends, money flow into and out of the Shire, and provides invaluable insights for businesses to make smarter decisions. While the program comes with a hefty price tag, the Chamber is committed to exploring ways to bring this transformative initiative to the Shire.
Another standout project was the launch of the Dungog Shire Welcome Pack, a thoughtful initiative designed to warmly greet new and prospective residents. This comprehensive collection of organizational details, created in collaboration with the DSC Visitors Centre, ensures newcomers have easy access to essential information about the community.
September brought the much-anticipated Red & Black Maitland Mutual dinner, a testament to the Chamber’s strong partnership with this local banking institution. The event celebrated the mutual support and collaboration that strengthens our community.
The Chamber also proudly supported the Clarence Town Lions Club with a donation to assist lighting the Christmas tree at the Clarence Town Community Christmas Carols. The event was a heartwarming display of community spirit, with local businesses generously contributing to make the celebration a success. Kudos to the Lions Club for organising such a memorable evening!
Looking ahead, the Chamber is gearing up for its first dinner meeting of 2026, scheduled for Thursday, February 26, at the Clarence Town Bowling Club. The event will feature Tony McLeod from Williams River Steel as the guest speaker, who will share exciting updates on their new development in Clarence Town. Invitations will be sent out soon, so mark your calendars for what promises to be an engaging evening.
With a year of accomplishments behind us and exciting plans ahead, the Chamber is ready to continue fostering growth, collaboration, and community spirit in 2026. Stay tuned for more updates and join us in making this year one to remember!
Stay tuned to DDCC’s social media channels for updates on these exciting events. Contact secretary@ddcc.org.au or visit www.ddcc.org.au
