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October Customer Service Award winner
Congratulations to Katherine O'dea from Aurelia's Ice Creamery and Cafe, on winning the Customer Service Award for October 2025. Sponsored by Esperance Communications. Kath receiving her diploma, presented by Ron Chambers and Jennifer Obourne. The Esperance Chamber of Commerce and Industry is thrilled to announce Katherine O’Dea from Aurelia’s Ice Creamery & Café as our October Customer Service Award winner! Katherine has been nominated many times by multiple people for her w
Nov 132 min read


Business After Hours with Southern Ports: Connecting industry and opportunity
In the picture: Kris Starcevich (CEO - G.E.D.C), Jennifer Obourne (EO - ECCI), Keith Wilks (CEO - Southern Ports), Leoni de Haas (President - ECCI). Last night, the Esperance Chamber of Commerce and Industry hosted a Business After Hours event in partnership with Southern Ports, drawing around 90 attendees to the Cannery Arts Centre. The evening brought together local business owners, industry representatives, and community leaders for valuable networking and a dynamic panel
Oct 232 min read


September Customer Service Award winner
Congratulations to Sheldon Broughton of SEA Heavy Diesel, on winning the Customer Service Award for September 2025. Sponsored by...
Oct 92 min read


ECCI Executive Committee nominations now open
Nominations close on Thursday, 6 November 2025 by 5:00pm Thank you for supporting the Esperance business community! We’re calling for...
Oct 11 min read


August Customer Service Award winner
Congratulations to Isabelle Casey, of Swans Veterinary Services, on winning the Customer Service Award for August 2025. Sponsored by...
Sep 262 min read


Sep 180 min read


July Customer Service Award winner
Congratulations to Luke Coen, of Flight Centre Esperance, on winning the Customer Service Award for July 2025. Sponsored by Esperance...
Sep 42 min read


Converge 2025 Sponsorship outcomes report
Converge 2025 delivered strong results for sponsors, offering excellent brand exposure, industry recognition, and direct engagement with...
Aug 291 min read


Converge 2025: Two days of big ideas, bold connections, and local impact
Converge 2025 has wrapped, and once again, our region came together to spark new conversations, explore local innovation, and shape...
Aug 52 min read


ECCI advocates with REX for better communication with passengers
Demand for the air service Esperance to Perth has never been higher with record passengers carried last year in excess of 54,000 pax. The...
May 26, 20241 min read


Telstra, childcare & little wins with big impact!
Telstra GEDC, SoE and ECCI have met three times since Christmas with Telstra to discuss the frustration with network issues. Broadly,...
May 26, 20241 min read


Customer Service Award - November
Congratulations to Sid Sleeman, of Supa IGA, on winning the Customer Service Award for November 2023. Sponsored by Esperance Metaland....
Dec 20, 20232 min read


Customer Service Award: Tania Hourn, Shire of Esperance - Rates Department
Congratulations to Tania Hourn for winning the September 2023 Customer Service Award, Sponsored by Esperance Metaland! Tania was...
Oct 17, 20232 min read


Customer Service Award: Rebecca Baines, Esperance Outpatients
Congratulations to Rebecca Baines for winning the August 2023 Customer Service Award, Sponsored by Esperance Metaland! Rebecca was...
Sep 21, 20232 min read


Customer Service Award: Beata Stefanczuk, Seasons Restaurant
Congratulations to Beata Stefanczuk for winning the July 2023 Customer Service Award, Sponsored by Esperance Metaland! Beata was...
Aug 28, 20231 min read


Customer Service Award: Sharonlee Perkins, Batstitch Embroidery
Congratulations to Sharonlee (Shaz) Perkins of Batstitch Embroidery for winning the June 2023 Customer Service Award, sponsored by...
Aug 3, 20231 min read


Customer Service Award: Deb and Todd Shearer, Southern Suspension & 4x4
Congratulations to Deb and Todd Shearer of Southern Suspension & 4X4 for winning the May 2023 Customer Service Award, sponsored by...
Jul 27, 20232 min read


Business Brekkie Bites with Shire of Esperance
It was a beautiful morning on the Bistro Louis deck last Friday, as members of the business community came together to hear from the...
Mar 1, 20231 min read


Business After Hours with Horizon Power
Thank you to Horizon Power for hosting our first Business After Hours this year! Held at the Cannery Arts Centre during the Esperance...
Feb 20, 20231 min read


Customer Service Award: Nicole King, The Deli King
Congratulations to Nicole King from The Deli King, who was presented the January 2023 Customer Service Award. Nicole has owned The Deli...
Feb 7, 20231 min read


Esperance Metaland 2023 Customer Service Awards
The Customer Service Award (CSA) recognises members of the community who excel in delivering customer service. We believe this is vital...
Jan 9, 20231 min read


Business After Hours with Mackenzie Marine & Towage and South East Petroleum
On Thursday 1 December, we held our final 2022 Business After Hours with Mackenzie Marine & Towage (MMT) and South East Petroleum (SEP)....
Dec 2, 20221 min read


Customer Service Award: Luc Lear, Esperance Dome
Congratulations to Luc Lear from Esperance Dome, who was presented the Customer Service Award for the month of October. Luc has worked at...
Nov 17, 20221 min read


Business Brekkie Bites with Esperance Volunteer Fire & Rescue and Marine Rescue & S.E.S
On Friday 4 November, we held our final Brekkie Bites for the year ☕ Thank you to Amelia from Esperance Volunteer Fire & Rescue Service,...
Nov 4, 20221 min read


Celebration Evening 2022
Thank you to all who braved the weather on Saturday night, to join us for our Celebration Evening at the Esperance Bay Turf Club! We hope...
Oct 31, 20222 min read


Customer Service Award: Shannon D'Silva, Esperance Communications
Congratulations to Shannon D'Silva from Esperance Communications, who was presented the Customer Service Award for the month of...
Oct 17, 20221 min read


Customer Service Award: Zen Frost, Esperance Domino's
Congratulations to Zen Frost from Esperance Domino's Pizza Franchise, who was presented the Customer Service Award for the month of...
Oct 3, 20222 min read


Member Showcase: Lauree Sharee | Life and Relationship Coach
Meet Lauree: she's made a huge difference in her life and would like to make a difference in yours. In 2020, Lauree decided to follow her...
Sep 14, 20221 min read


Member Showcase: Esperance Physiotherapy
Doug & Melissa Cary, Practice Principals - Esperance Physiotherapy Established in 1989, Esperance Physiotherapy has been at the forefront...
Aug 30, 20222 min read


Business Brekkie Bites with Esperance Police and Detectives
This morning we held Business Brekkie Bites with Esperance Police and Detectives Acting Senior Sergeant Jason Law delivered an insightful...
Aug 23, 20221 min read


Customer Service Award: Josue Galindo, Esperance Public Library
Congratulations to Josue Galindo from Esperance Public Library, who was presented the Customer Service Award for the month of July Josue...
Aug 17, 20223 min read


Business After Hours with Smith Shearer
On Thursday 11 August, Smith Shearer hosted Business After Hours at 33 Degrees. Gavin Smith, Director of Smith Shearer, provided an...
Aug 16, 20221 min read


Member Showcase: Spark Global Logistics
Spark Global Logistics have more then 25 years of experience in project and complex cargo. They have a long history working in Australia,...
Aug 16, 20222 min read


Customer Service Award: Dr Ella Fowler, Swans Veterinary Services
Congratulations to Dr Ella Fowler from Swans Veterinary Services, who was presented the Customer Service Award for the month of June! Dr...
Aug 1, 20221 min read


Business After Hours with The Cannery Art's Centre and Esperance-Australia's Golden Outback
Thank you to everyone who attended last night’s Business After Hours hosted by Cannery Arts Centre and Destination Esperance-Australia's...
Jul 26, 20221 min read


Member Showcase: Gallagher
Angela Ederle is a highly experienced Commercial Insurance Advisor with over 20 years experience. Angela has been with Gallagher for 13...
Jul 26, 20223 min read


Member Showcase: Just One More Stitch
Just One More Stitch first opened as a business 12 years ago in Ravensthorpe. Since then, they have relocated twice, before stopping in...
Jul 18, 20222 min read


Customer Service Award: Tim Currie, Esperance Civic Centre
Congratulations to Tim Currie, Manager of Esperance Civic Centre , who was presented the Customer Service Award for the month May by the...
Jun 17, 20221 min read


About our NEW Logo
Since its establishment, the Esperance Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ECCI) has served as the leading organisation dedicated to...
Jun 16, 20222 min read


Business After Hours with Bio Diverse Solutions and Lesa Blackham Coaching
Thank you to everyone who attended last night’s Business After Hours hosted by Bio Diverse Solutions and Lesa Blackham Coaching. It was...
Jun 13, 20221 min read


Member Showcase: Lesa Blackham Coaching
Creating Calm Esperance began in October 2017 for 4 years but in 2022 it was rebranded as Lesa Blackham Coaching highlighting...
May 27, 20224 min read


Business After Hours with Just One More Stitch
Last night we were welcomed into local business, Just One More Stitch, for our May Business After Hours. Leonie de Haas, owner of Just...
May 27, 20221 min read


Customer Service Award: Leonie de Haas, Just One More Stitch
Congratulations to Leonie de Haas, owner of Just One More Stitch, who was presented the Customer Service Award for the month of March by...
May 18, 20221 min read


Customer Service Award: Westpac Team
Congratulations to the Westpac team who were presented the Customer Service Award for the month of March by the Esperance Chambers of...
May 5, 20221 min read


Business Brekkie Bites with Shire of Esperance
This morning we held our first Business Brekkie Bites for the year. We kicked off the morning with much-needed coffee, and then welcomed...
Apr 1, 20221 min read


Member Showcase: Mobile Pressure Cleaning Services
Mobile Pressure Cleaning Services wants to grow and expand the successful business into new towns and regions. Mobile Pressure Cleaning...
Mar 29, 20221 min read


Business After Hours with Maia Coaching Co and NBN Local
On Thursday the 17th we held our first 2022 Business After Hours at our new premises. Maia Coaching Co - Lauree Arnold, NBN Local -...
Feb 25, 20221 min read


ECCI & GEDC Workforce Survey Results
During September and October 2021, the Esperance Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ECCI), with support from the Goldfields-Esperance...
Feb 22, 20221 min read


Esperance Women's Leadership Networking Event
On the 26th of November, approximately 20 women attended the final Esperance Women’s Leadership Networking Event for 2021, held at the...
Nov 29, 20211 min read


November Shaping Our Future
On Thursday the 18 November the Chamber hosted its final ‘Shaping Our Future’ Business & Industry Forum for 2021. Though there was no...
Nov 25, 20211 min read
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