The Port Douglas Chamber of Commerce has emerged from their AGM last Thursday with three new committee members.

Speakers reflected on the achievements of the Chamber over the past 12 months; the Melbourne Business School (MBS) project featured prominently, Carnivale was seen as a success despite some challenges, and the introduction of business training was also made mention of.

Attendees heard of a renewed focus on strengthening the Chamber's member base which currently stands at 83 local businesses, its highest number since the organisation's inception, while the formation of an Economic Development Group and delivering on MBS recommendations will also be high on the list of priorities in the coming year.

Former committee member, Doug Calvert was thanked for his role in bringing the MBS to Port Douglas. The project was recognised as the most significant milestone for the town in a decade.

Three new faces will appear on the committee; Sam Leo (Port Putt Putt), Damian Passlow (Tropical Nites), and Katie Smith (SCUBA Dave).

Meet the new committee members

"What we wanted is more people, we wanted new people, we got some of that and at the same time we've retained the knowledge base of the existing committee which is important going forward," Chamber committee member Martin Tranter said.

"Hopefully we can delegate some tasks this year and kick it out of the ball park."

Executive positions including president, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer will be decided upon by the nine-strong committee within the next two weeks.

Terry Hooper confirmed this term will be his last on the committee.

Committee members confirmed at Thursday's AGM include:

Katie Smith
Sam Leo
Damian Passlow
Terry Hooper
Greg McLean
Martin Tranter
Ken Dobbs
Phoebe Kitto
Paula Johnson

Meanwhile, Division 10 councillor Julia Leu spoke briefly at the close of the meeting calling for Port Douglas businesses and individuals to unite in the face of a lack of funding from all levels of government, and to put aside personal and commercial agendas. She said the role of the Chamber was "vital and important."