The Noosa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) held its Annual General Meeting on Thursday, 4 December 2025, confirming the Management Committee for the 2026 term. President of the Chamber, Ralph Rogers thanked Amelia Lorentson, Noosa councillor, for acting as Chair for the occasion, to ensure proper governance during the election proceedings.
The newly confirmed committee for 2026 is:
• Ralph Rogers – President
• Karen Cook-Langdon – Treasurer
• Tim Rook – Secretary and Vice President
• MaryAnne Edwards – Vice President
• Joel Laventure – Committee Member
• Caroline Edginton – Committee Member
• Jacqueline Gray – Committee Member
• Melinda Gannon – Committee Member
• Pat Rogers – Committee Member
• Andrew Davidson – Committee Member
Following the AGM, members and guests gathered at Heads of Noosa in Rene Street, Noosaville for the Chamber’s annual Christmas celebration. More than 90 local business operators and workers from the Noosa Chamber of Commerce, Noosaville Business Association, Hastings Street Association, and the Noosa Junction Association came enjoyed a festive evening, which provided an invaluable opportunity for networking, celebrating achievements, and sharing stories among Noosa’s business community.
President’s Statement
NCCI President Ralph Rogers expressed gratitude to members and outlined the Chamber’s steady course for the year ahead:
“To you, our members – thank you for believing in us and for your support of our events. Our plans for 2026 are steady as she goes, guided by our 2025–2028 Strategic Plan, which I encourage all members to read. We will continue to represent our members and community as best we can, engaging with council and state government to ensure the concerns of our community are heard. We will also continue to analyze council’s financial performance, retain our sub-committee format, and develop an operating plan to support our strategic plan – with a particular focus on security and governance protocols.”
The NCCI represents and advocates for local businesses across the Noosa region, fostering collaboration, supporting sustainable growth, and ensuring the voice of business is heard in shaping the future of the community.
For more information, visit noosachamberofcommerce.au
