Ayr Chamber Of Commerce Connects Over Crime

The Ayr Chamber of Commerce met at Helloworld Travel Ayr last Thursday, September 21, where crime in the community was put in the spotlight.

Officer In Charge of Ayr Police Station, Senior Sergeant Steve Barton, was invited to address the Chamber and spoke about property crime, domestic and family violence and copper theft.

Senior Sergeant Barton shared his tips, advising to always lock your car and house and to report crime to police as opposed to sharing footage on social media.

Afterwards, enthusiastic discussion ensued.

President of the Ayr Chamber of Commerce Leigh Kefford thanked Senior Sergeant Barton for his presentation.

“Every month we have a Chamber Connect event where we go around to different businesses to showcase their business as well as have a guest speaker from different organisations,” Mr Kefford said.

“Crime is one of the major concerns that affects nearly all businesses.”

Burdekin Regional Council Mayor Lyn McLaughlin provided an update on Council happenings before Burdekin Life Journalist Sam Gillespie introduced the publication to the group.

Striving to deliver advocacy, networking, education, economic development and community development to the Burdekin, the Ayr Chamber of Commerce is always welcoming new members, meeting on the third Tuesday of each month.

“The Ayr Chamber of Commerce is about advocating for local businesses on different issues and supporting members, either through issues they’re having and providing benefits to the community as a whole,” Mr Kefford said.

“Get involved in your Chamber, because the Chamber is there to benefit the members themselves.”

Visit www.ayrchamber.com.au to find out more.

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Officer In Charge of Ayr Police Station Senior Sergeant Steve Barton and President of the Ayr Chamber of Commerce Leigh Kefford. Photo credit: Sam Gillespie