Newsletter April 2024

Message from the Chair

Before the dust has even settled on the makeup of the next state parliament, we have some very important elections coming up in the Legislative Council for the seats Hobart, Elwick and Prosser.

We will be holding a candidates’ forum on Tuesday 16th April for the seat of Hobart. All candidates will be announced on Friday 12th April and we endeavour to have as many as possible in attendance.

For the sake of small business and the wider community we want to see a stable parliament. There is no appetite for further elections any time soon.

The Liberals are going to form a minority Government and I urge their new minority partners to let them deliver on their recently made promises and platforms.

Edwin Johnstone
Chair, Confederation of Greater Hobart Business


April 2024 Event – Candidates Forum, Legislative Council Election for Hobart

We will be holding a candidate’s forum for the upcoming Legislative Council Election for the seat of Hobart.

Location: Battery Point Community Centre
Address:  52 Hampden Rd, Battery Point
Date: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Cost: $10 members / $20 non members

Food and drinks will be provided. More details to follow as candidates are announced.


MEDIA RELEASE: Tyrrell move could be repeated in the new Tasmanian Parliament

Article from our Chair on the recent resignation of Tammy Tyrrell from the JLN and will it be repeated in State Parliament

Published in The Mercury Newspaper, Monday 1st April 2024.


Rostrum Is Your Local Public Speaking Training

Visit a Rostrum club to see how to  speak more effectively, and conduct effective meetings. Trained coaches give you feedback, and members provide encouragement and support.

Our goal is to help members improve their speaking and meeting skills through regular practise at club meetings. Rostrum is a not-for-profit organisation and is not affiliated with any political or religious group.


Welcome to our newest member Live Whole

Customised workshops and coaching for organisations and individuals.

Organisational facilitation & coaching: For workplaces of all industries looking for more productivity and a positive work environment.

Individual & group coaching: For individuals and groups seeking real change through tailored coaching.

CHIP (Complete Health Improvement Program): Delivered for groups of 6 – 10 people, CHIP is an intensive lifestyle medicine intervention intended to prevent, slow and reverse disease.


TCCI Membership

All financial members of the Confederation of Greater Hobart Business receive a subsidiary base level membership of the Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TCCI) valued at $440.


Become a Member of CGHB

Annual Membership is $55 and includes:

  • Subsidiary TCCI membership through Chamber Alliance (Value $440)
  • Advocacy on your behalf to Local and State Governments.
  • Regular networking events with discounted rates for members.
  • Your business is promoted on our website.
  • Opportunities to market your business to our members.
  • Regular online newsletters.

About Us

The CGHB is a not for profit small business networking and advocacy group. We are run by a board of volunteers who all have an interest in small business via ownership, consulting, or education.

We hold monthly business networking events and provide an independent voice for small businesses in Greater Hobart.