About Us

OUR HISTORY

Business Orange has been at the heart of the region’s business community for more than a century. Established as the Orange Chamber of Commerce in 1915, the Chamber quickly became a cornerstone for local enterprise.

Throughout its history, the Chamber has stood strong through world wars, economic downturns, natural disasters and public health crises. In more recent times, we pivoted to webinars during the COVID-19 lockdowns helping local businesses stay connected and informed. We continue to adapt and advocate for the needs of our region’s businesses today.

As well as advocacy and education, we also have a long history of delivering exciting events with the Chamber’s first major event, a first anniversary gala, being held in 1916. Since then, we have organised countless events that connect and celebrate the businesses and community of Orange.

These events include everything from workshops to keynote luncheons with internationally recognised speakers. They also include our annual Business Orange Awards, which were originally established by Chris Gryllis who served as President throughout the 1980s and early 1990s. The awards have since become a much-loved annual tradition, celebrating excellence, resilience and innovation across the local business community.

In 2022, after several name changes over the decades, we rebranded as Business Orange. We chose our new name to align with the state and regional Chambers, while reflecting our modern approach and renewed commitment to the region’s economic growth and innovation.

Today, Business Orange is proudly led by President Daniel Sutton and a dedicated volunteer Board, made up of experienced local professionals across a variety of industries. Together, we continue the Chamber’s legacy by championing local business, creating networking opportunities, and advocating for a thriving regional economy.

OUR BOARD

Our Board comprises of elected volunteers with business experience across a broad range of industries.
We meet monthly to discuss business issues affecting the region, advocacy opportunities, events and support for our members
and the community.