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Leila Stewart is the glue that binds the entire GSCC together. As Executive Assistant Leila works tirelessly to coordinate the events, liaise with sponsors and members and keeps all of the board members focused on their roles.
Leila is passionate about the growth of the Greater Springfield region and is often seen volunteering and helping out in other local community activities.
Petra graduated Macquarie University with a Master of Accounting degree in September 2007, which added to her Bachelor of Marketing & Management from Europe. Shortly after she became a Chartered Accountant, and in 2015 completed Diploma of Financial Planning to further extend the advice available to Xperion clients.
Xperion is a boutique firm of Chartered Accountants with extensive experience in business taxation, structuring and SMSF administration. They love technology, are Xero Champions and pride themselves in helping small businesses so that running their business is not a daunting and time-consuming experience.
Petra is a new member of the GSCC and is very excited to lend a helping hand.
Paula graduated from Griffith University in 2010 with a Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in Accounting and Financial Planning. Paula is also CPA qualified, with studies completed in 2013. She went on to start her own business in 2014, and is the Founding Director of P&L Accountants, a local Springfield firm.
Paula is passionate about her role and her contribution to the community and local businesses. She specialises in small business, capital gains and self-managed super funds (SMSF’s).
Paula is keen to further contribute to the community, and has recently accepted the role on the committee as secretary.
Neil Coupland is the Principal/owner of First National Real Estate Springfield, established in 1999 and now Sherwood which he purchased in 2020.
A supporter of the Chamber, he served for 4 years previously on the committee before becoming President in 2016 which now makes him the longest serving president since its inception.
He is very passionate about business in the local area, believes in getting on with the job at hand and moving the Chamber forward.
Neil is also the Chair of First National Queensland, he also runs a small social golf club.
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Over the past 5 or so years of being self-employed and running my own small business in the Greater Springfield region, it has been a vital part of my success, being able to connect with other local business owners and the wider community here in Springfield and the Ipswich region in general. It is always wonderful to attend the many networking events as I always find them to contain useful information and a great way to stay connected with the community. The Chamber is very much an inclusive group for all existing, new and prospective members and somewhere you are always welcomed. It’s also a great opportunity for members to be able to speak at various events to share our knowledge and promote our businesses.Bluesky FutureBluesky Future|Rachel Buhagiar - Director
What a wonderful collection of toys, books and activity materials you bought to us. It is not hard to imagine what the reaction of the children receiving these gifts will be. Please convey to your members our grateful thanks for the thought and care taken in choosing individual items.Giving with LoveBev Paton|Administration Coordinator
Joining the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce has been a great help. It has good source of information about local happenings. I have been able to network with other businesses in the area which has helped with my business planning.Rod Noendeng PhotographyRod Noendeng|Director
Since joining the GSCC in July 2017, we have made many business contacts, which has resulted in new Clients for our company. The GSCC is very professionally organised and are welcoming to new members. We would highly recommend any business or business person to be part of this wonderful chamber.3D CollectionsDebbie Harris and Cole Hansen|Directors
Well done on a thoroughly enjoyable evening. My husband and I enjoyed it very much. I know you all put a great deal of effort into the evening and each detail was appreciated. Great job and see you at next Chamber event.Springfield Land CorporationRaynuha Sinnathamby|Managing Director
We’re proud to be a member and an annual partner. Without the support of the Chamber and Chamber members, AMS would not be where it is today.AMS Insurance BrokersAnna Sayers|Director