About your chamber

We’re a strong voice for our members and a passionate advocate for our vibrant region that’s home to more than 27,000 businesses that contribute more than $17 billion to the state economy.

What we do for you

Illawarra First is your Business NSW representative. We champion the strategic interests of our Illawarra-based member businesses and the Illawarra region as a whole. We base our policy positions on a foundation of solid evidence and first-class thought leadership to achieve outcomes that support business growth in our region.