{"id":95628,"date":"2024-05-03T04:02:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-02T18:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/geelongtimes\/?p=95628"},"modified":"2024-05-02T13:56:39","modified_gmt":"2024-05-02T03:56:39","slug":"a-word-from-the-chambers-ceo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/geelongtimes\/gbea\/a-word-from-the-chambers-ceo\/","title":{"rendered":"A word from the Chamber&#8217;s CEO"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>As the CEO of the Geelong Chamber of Commerce, I&#8217;m excited to highlight the significance of the Geelong Business Excellence Awards.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>These awards serve as a platform for businesses to strive for excellence, fostering a culture of innovation and growth within our community.<\/p>\n<p>Entering the awards is an effort worth making. Participating is a journey of self-reflection and growth. 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