Thursday, May 23, 2024

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Burdekin Chamber Gets Inter-Sport

After moving into their newly refurbished premises on Queen Street, Ayr earlier this year, Intersport Ayr hosted the Burdekin Chamber’s May Chamber Connect event on Tuesday, May 21.
Brett Eathorne of Intersport Ayr shared a brief history of the business which reaches back to February 1974 when Brett’s father, Neville, first opened the doors of Eathorne’s Sports Village.
“It was a tiny little shop, it was just himself and a funny note, his first day he made $24, he sold one tennis racquet,” Brett said.
After many changes throughout the years, the business went through a major refurbishment, reopening its 138 Queen St, Ayr location earlier this year.
“It’s ended up really nice,” Brett said.
“Floor space is a premium, so we took out everything that we didn’t need and got rid of it to try and give us as much retail floor area as humanly possible, and it’s made a huge difference.
“Everything’s visible and it’s so much easier for customers.”
Burdekin Chamber President Leigh Kefford said the Chamber took the opportunity to showcase a local business who had recently undergone refurbishment.
“It was good to show a new look for one of our members,” he said.
Leigh also shared details of the Burdekin Chamber’s Marketing Mingle, happening this evening, Thursday, May 30 from 6:00pm at the Kalamia Hotel.
“That should be a great event,” he said.
“It’s open to the public, employees, anyone who has an interest in marketing.”
Head to the Burdekin Chamber’s Facebook page for more information on the Marketing Mingle and on next month’s Chamber Connect event.

Burdekin Chamber President Leigh Kefford and Brett Eathorne of Intersport Ayr

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