JOIN BUSINESS ORANGE
and unlock your exclusive member benefits
Why join Business Orange?
Business Orange is a volunteer-led, not-for-profit organisation committed to supporting, educating and advocating for businesses in the Orange region. We are a great community for connecting with others, through our networking and business events.
As the peak business organisation in the region, we support businesses across all industries—including small enterprises, large corporations, retailers, professional services, manufacturers, as well as community organisations and not-for-profits.
As a member of Business Orange you’ll receive a number of benefits and will be supporting advocacy for the local business community.
Get access to:
Exclusive member networking events
Learn more about other businesses and build connections with other business professionals in your local area.
Advocacy for local business
Be backed by a chamber who advocates to government and peak business bodies on a range of issues affecting local business.
Brand visibility opportunities
Opportunities to get you and your business in front of prospective clients, customers and collaborators.
Education, tools and resources
From member-only professional development workshops to business advisory services you’ll have access to a range of tools to help your business thrive.
Important business news & updates
Receive exclusive monthly newsletters and updates with important information on local business, Council news, government and legislative changes and more.
Exclusive discounts
From special event prices to discounted professional services and advice, enjoy a range of exclusive discounts for your business.
Become a Business Orange member for just
$200 + GST
How do I join?
Sign up
Click the button below and enter your details. Your annual membership payments will be processed securely via Stripe.
Complete your registration form
Fill in your business details so we can get your registration set up in our system and organise your directory listing.
Check your inbox
Keep an eye on your inbox for your confirmation email.
That’s it! You’re in!
All Membership Benefits:
Access to exclusive member-only events:
The chamber runs an average of two events per month included in your membership, free and exclusive to members. These include a mix of casual networking events such as our “Business After Hours” series, professional development workshops on a range of topics and other special events throughout the year.
Business NSW Alliance Member benefits:
As a member of the local chamber you receive free access to a range of Business NSW benefits including HR and workplace relations advice, apprenticeship advice, business webinars, templates, resources and more.
Advocacy for local business issues:
One of our main roles is to advocate for local businesses to government and peak business bodies. As a member you will be consulted on advocacy initiatives from time to time, including calls for submissions and the opportunity to sign petitions and share your experiences. You will also have a channel to raise your own advocacy issues with the Board, including requesting letters of support for formal submissions.
Education for you and your team:
Throughout the year the chamber runs a range of educational events across many business topics including free member-only professional development workshop, as well as providing discounted entry to public events for members.
As a Business Orange member you also have access to a range of Business NSW webinars and educational resources.
These resources are not only available to you, but your entire team!
Examples of previous topics include improving sales conversations, Search Engine Optimisation, Public Relations, Artificial Intelligence tools, Cyber Security, Presentation Skills, Legislation Changes for Small Business, HR and many more.
Important business updates and information:
Members of Business Orange receive exclusive monthly newsletters with important information on local business initiatives, updates from local Council and member news. We also regularly share business updates and resources from Government including legislation changes and local business events.
Promotional opportunities for your business:
We offer a range of promotional opportunities to members, including a listing on our online directory (great for SEO!), shared content on our social media stories with over 2000 followers, sponsorship opportunities and a feature in our newsletter. As the peak local business organisation, we often receive promotional opportunities from other organisations to share with our members.
Eligibility to enter Business NSW Awards:
As a member of Business Orange, you are automatically eligible to enter Business NSW’s Awards Program. This includes the Western NSW Business Awards.
Exclusive discounts:
Members of Business Orange receive a number of exclusive discounts on events and services throughout the year! These include discount tickets to public business events such as the Orange Business Awards, reciprocal member pricing on select business events held by other organisations and discount rates for advisory services through Business NSW. We also regularly include limited time member-only offers with local businesses through our newsletter.
Voting & nomination rights at the Annual General Meeting:
As a member you’ll have the opportunity to nominate for Board positions and vote on matters at the Annual General Meeting, usually held in November each year.
And more!
These are just our regular member benefits – throughout the year we are always looking for ways to collaborate and add value for our members! As opportunities arise, we’ll continue to share extra benefits with our members.
Steve Bigg
Out West Online
“I joined Business Orange several years ago and I strongly recommend to my local Orange clients to also join.
It is well-run, membership is cheap, offers great networking and they run a variety of excellent events. The board has done a fantastic job bringing together a diverse group of local business owners.
I have attended several of the Lunch & Learn events and always walked away with a new idea and different perspective.”
Frequently Asked Questions:
Is my organisation eligible?
Business Orange membership is open to all businesses and organisations with an ABN operating in Orange and the surrounding region.
Your business does not have to be based in the Orange Local Government Area as long as you trade in the area – we have members from villages like Molong and Millthorpe, and also metro-based organised members who service the Orange region.
Not-for-profit organisations are also welcome.
All members are subject to our constitution and membership terms and conditions. Membership may be revoked if a member breaches any of these terms.
Can my team attend training & events?
Yes, you are welcome to share educational resources with your team! Employees of member organisations are welcome at all Business Orange events.
When will my membership renew?
Your membership will automatically renew on your anniversary date (12 months after signing up or your last renewal).
You will receive reminder emails prior to renewal and will be able to login to your Stripe Billing Page (using the email you signed up with) to update your payment method if required.
You can also email members@businessorange.com.au at any time for assistance.
How do I receive my invoice/receipt?
Once your membership payment has been processed, you will automatically receive an email via Stripe with your invoice and receipt attached.
For businesses with policies preventing them from signing up with a credit card via the automated process, you can email members@businessorange.com.au to request other invoicing arrangements.
Who runs Business Orange?
Business Orange is run by a volunteer Board consisting of ten local business professionals with experience across a variety of industries.
For more information on Business Orange and our current Board, please visit our about us page.
Can I cancel my membership?
Members are able to cancel their membership at any time and no further payments will be incurred, subject to the processing periods outlined in our membership terms.
Once cancelled, you will retain access to benefits until the end of your current membership period.
No refunds will be issued for any remaining period. For more information, please check our membership terms and conditions.
Are there any other membership terms and conditions?
To read the terms of membership in full, please visit our membership terms and conditions page. Members are also required to adhere to our constitution.
I have other questions, who can I contact?
We’re happy to help with any questions you have!
Please email members@businessorange.com.au – our membership support officer works part-time so please allow a couple of business days for us to respond.