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Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington, right, with the new 2023-24 KCCI Executive … from left, Jacqui Trace, Daniel Pelcl, Steven Fiedler, Mitch Gray, secretary Paula Greenwood, president Damien Martoo, David Musch , Susan Robertson, former executive member Lachlan Brown and Sheena Lindholm<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

November 23, 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n

Three new faces were elected to the Executive Committee of the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) at the association’s annual general meeting on Tuesday night.<\/p>\n

A large crowd of local businesspeople gathered for the AGM.<\/p>\n

Ross Leggett, CEO of the Rural and Small Business Financial Counselling Service, took over the chair for the formal part of proceedings.<\/strong><\/p>\n

President Damien Martoo (The Martoo Review), vice-president Jacqui Trace (Bill Hull Car Centre), secretary \/ treasurer Paula Greenwood (PG Bookkeeping), Steven Fiedler (Fiedler Brothers Plumbing), Jason Erbacher (South Burnett CTC), Chrys McDuffie (CA Design & Print), David Musch (G. Crumptons & Sons) and Daniel Pelcl (Burnett Today) were re-elected to the Executive Committee.<\/p>\n

New members elected were Sheena Lindholm (Push Pull Marketing), Mitch Gray (AMG Electrical Solutions) and Susan Robertson (Kingaroy Office Central).<\/p>\n

2022-23 members who did not re-stand were Lachlan Brown (Pakaderinga Feedlot), Darrin Kefford (Kingaroy Joinery), Michael Sanford (Bunyarra Wellbeing) and Nina Temperton (ex-South Burnett CTC).<\/p>\n

Damien Martoo reflected back on the accomplishments of the previous year during his President’s Report.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Platinum sponsorship by GardenGrove Landscape Supplies had given the Chamber the ability to do a lot more than in the past by supporting the role of a full-time president.<\/p>\n

Highlights included Round 1 & 2 of the Kingaroy Fa\u00e7ade Improvement Program, Rounds 1 & 2 of the Business Accelerator Program,\u00a0 meetings with State Development; and Small Business Hubs with the Department of Youth Justice, Employment, Small Business and Training.<\/p>\n

Ongoing discussions had been held with the Department of Energy and Public Works to improve the framework around energy projects in the region.<\/p>\n

Meetings with MPs included Jarrod Bleijie, Di Farmer, Glenn Butcher and Deputy Premier Steven Miles.<\/p>\n

The KCCI was also represented at Business Chamber Queensland meetings, the Australian Rural Leaders Future Forum in Bundaberg as well as other conferences in Dalby and the Sunshine Coast<\/p>\n

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Recently opened Kingaroy business Adventure 4×4 hosted the annual general meeting and the following meet’n’greet at their showroom and workshop in River Road.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Owner Jacqui Trace explained the business had grown out of the family’s other business, Bill Hull Car Centre.<\/p>\n

It sells camping and 4WD gear, pushbikes and e-bikes as well as offering repairs and servicing for all makes and models.<\/p>\n

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Other highlights from the meet’n’greet included:<\/strong><\/p>\n