CCI is a private, not-for-profit business organisation - the largest of its kind in Western Australia, and one of the most influential and respected chambers of commerce in the country.

Our hundred year history has established us as the undisputed voice of private enterprise in WA and we exist to assist our members in running a profitable and efficient business.

Our mission is simple: to help foster an economic environment that encourages the growth of responsible private enterprise and to provide a range of relevant and cost-effective services to business.

With approximately 5000 members, both large and small, from all sectors, CCI is a credible and influential force in the push for a competitive free enterprise economy.

In keeping with our mission to help businesses in Western Australia run efficiently and profitably, CCI provides a one-stop-shop for any type of help of advice on managing, building or maintaining a business, regardless of size or sector.

CCI provides a comprehensive range of services which include a directory of public training courses, legal advice and representation, e-commerce support and services, business directories, apprentice and trainee management, employee relations and HR consultancy, OSH and workers' compensation advice, help with importing and exporting, business migration services and many others.

In areas where CCI does not currently maintain an in-house expert, we will locate a credible and professional service provider.

The subject matter of our policy work arises from a number of sources including current member concerns, statutory reviews of legislation, invitations to submit views to ministers, government departments and parliamentary committees, and initiatives suggested by our Board, councils and committees.

This policy work incorporates detailed written submissions, direct presentation and independent research commissioned by CCI on specific business issues such as worker’s compensation, retail trading hours, industrial relations reforms, taxation reform, and electricity market deregulation.

We do not differentiate our efforts in the policy arena between large and small businesses, nor do we promote the views or preferences of a business minority. Rather, we represent the majority view across a broad spectrum. In all of that, we take great pride in the fact that the majority of our members are small and medium enterprises.

The General Council is the Chamber's primary policy endorsement body, assisted by the input of CCI’s various policy councils and committees, which in turn comprise representatives from our member organisations.

This direct input gives our policies contemporary relevance and high level of credibility which is important as we present these positions to government, Parliament, the media and the broader public.

CCI does not favour any particular political party. Our non-partisan stance means our focus remains firmly on the needs of our members and that our policy agenda is build on the enduring principles of a free and enterprising society.

In short, CCI exists to serve its members by:

• providing quality cost-effective support and services to help members build their business
• lobbying government to promote an economic and legislative environment that encourages the development of responsible private enterprise

For more information on CCI’s role or becoming a member, please contact CCI Member Services on 9365 7455 or email: membership@cciwa.com.