About Business Coogee
Your local chamber of commerce
Business Coogee, formerly known as Coogee Chamber of Commerce, is an alliance partner of Business NSW. This means the entity is run to a high level of governance and best practice. It is an association with a model constitution, led by an elected executive committee.
Business Coogee represents the best interests of business in the locality of Coogee, New South Wales. Because Coogee means business!
MISSION
What a glorious location in which to do business! The mission of Business Coogee is to support all types of businesses and business people in Coogee and surrounds, to THRIVE by providing connection, learning and support.
CONSTITUTION
Business Coogee is a not-for-profit association governed by the Associations Incorporation Act 2009 No 7. The organisation has a model constitution that is available for download by clicking HERE
BUILDING THE FUTURE
The way we do business has been changed forever thanks to a swift move to decentralise many workplaces. Never before has Coogee and surrounding suburbs been home to so much industry! Furthermore, hundreds of sole traders call Coogee home and more than sixty retailers line the streets. Pubs and restaurants, hotels and clubs all make Coogee the place to do business.
Meet your acting executive committee
Business Coogee, is led by an elected executive committee of local business people who voluntarily give their time and talent to support all types of local businesses and business people in Coogee and surrounds TO THRIVE.
Lucy Bloom
President and Secretary
Lucy is an international keynote speaker, author, CEO coach and governance consultant with a background in advertising and international aid. She lives by the beach and prefers Summer to Winter, coffee to tea and dogs to cats.
Arlys Olson
Treasurer
Arlys is a bookkeeper and registered BAS agent dedicated to helping small business keep their finances on track. She hails from the United States, speaks fluent English and Xero, lives in Clovelly and likes a good savvy B.
Valent Lau
Executive Member
Valent is The Coogee Photographer specialising in people. He’s all about capturing real connections and emotions. Whether he’s at his studio or Coogee Beach, he’ll help you tell your story, revealing your true self in family portraits, business branding, and dating profiles.
Vandana Reddy
Executive Member
V runs a change and human resources business helping CEOs to solve problems with a people centred approach. She has led teams and projects in corporate and consulting roles across Australia, Asia and the UAE and has called Coogee home for the last 10 years. She’s fast and fit and cooks a mean curry.
Shah Patwary
Executive Member
Shah Patwary is the owner of The Clove on Beach Road, an Indian restaurant and Coogee institution for many years. Shah arguably makes the best Butter Chicken outside mainland India.