Michael Munt, Managing Director of BIZTOPIA business IT specialists, and 2007 Chamber of Commerce Young Business Person of the Year, established his business in 1997.

BIZTOPIA was formed from his experience working on the "other side of the fence" in business accountancy - and being in receipt of poor service and inadequate technical abilities - often being forced to solve IT problems himself. This spurred his desire to develop a specialist business focused IT company that was "on the side of the consumer".

Since this time, BIZTOPIA has grown to employ 7 staff (all Ipswich residents) and maintain a client base spread over much of Queensland. BIZTOPIA continues to develop IT related products and services designed with businesses in mind and to keep pace with the changing needs of modern business - including providing clients with fast, secure data storage and access from anywhere, at anytime.

The first 10 years have laid a solid foundation for BIZTOPIA and has shown that Information Technology services based on ethics, values and that are aligned with business goals will be embraced by the business community at large.

Michael is pleased to contribute to the wider business community by supporting local businesses and via his involvement in the Ipswich Chamber of Commerce & Industry as a dedicated sponsor and supporter.

Michael List is a local Ipswich Resident, having been born and educated in Ipswich.  Michael is married to Leanne with three young children.  His background is in both Property & Finance.  Being a Senior Business Banking Manager for the Bendigo Bank, Michael manages their Ipswich Business Banking Centre, and is strong advocate for the City of Ipswich.

Michael is committed to being involved in the local community and promoting Ipswich at every opportunity.  Michael community involvement includes and being an active member of Heritage City Community Church, Ipswich City Rotary, and the many Community events, that he represents on behalf of the Bendigo Bank. 

Michael is keen to see local business owners increase the profile and success of their businesses by both participating and networking, through the many Chamber functions held throughout the year.

Martin Sammut is a partner in the Ipswich Accounting Practice Sammut Bulow.

Upon completion of his studies including Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Economics and Certified Practicing Accountants Qualifications, Martin commenced his own practice in July 1998. The practice now has in excess of 2000 clients and employs 12 staff.

Martin is a past winner of the Ipswich Chamber of Commerce Young Business Person of the Year Award and University of Queensland's Young Alumnus of the Year.

Martin's other commercial interests includes property development in the Ipswich area.

Matthew Allison is a local Ipswich resident, having been born and educated in Ipswich, he is a well known member of the Ipswich Business community.  Matthew is married with two young children.

Having attended Ipswich Grammar School and UQ Ipswich where completing his Bachelor Electronic Commerce.    Matthew is also a member of the Institute of Charted Accountants. 

Matthew  worked in the Accounting Industry for RW Ramsey & Co for 4 years, during this time Matthew was responsible for serving Small to Medium businesses throughout the Ipswich and Boonah Region. 

Matthew is currently working for Friendly Care Management, as Company Secretary, servicing the Friendly Care Pharmacy stores throughout Ipswich, Brisbane Gold Coast & North Queensland.

Martin Corkery has a long history of engagements in the private sector of the child care industry.

His professional background provides outstanding credentials and his commitment to the early childhood sector is demonstrated by his service to this industry through various positions and appointments.

Professor Alan Rix is the Pro-Vice-Chancellor managing the Ipswich Campus of the University of Queensland. Prior to this role he was Executive Dean of the Faculty of Arts and also managed the University's external relations.

He is actively involved in the education industry in Ipswich and Brisbane, and serves on a number of not-for-profit boards in both cities in the education, arts and heritage areas. 

Flo Kearney is in her third year as Principal of Ipswich Girls' Grammar School. Prior to her appointment, she spent seven years as Head of Senior School (Years 8-12) at Clayfield College in Brisbane. During that time, Flo was granted special leave in 2002 to take up the position of Relieving Principal at Rockhampton Girls' Grammar School for three terms. Before taking up her position at Clayfield College, Flo had held various senior leadership positions within Education Queensland including Deputy Principal at Alexandra Hills State High School for six years and State Manager for the Business Education Centres Project, based at Head Office for three years.

Flo is also Chair of the Board of Wesley Mission Brisbane, and chairs the Business and Commerce Syllabus Advisory Committee of the Queensland Studies Authority, as well as being a member of the Principals' Committee for the appointment of District Review Panel Chairs and panellists for Brisbane West.

She has been included in the publications of Who's Who in Queensland, Who's Who in Australia and Who's Who of Australian Women

I reside locally with Michael Melling and our 3 beautiful children. I grew up in the area and after completing school, travelled extensively.

After residing overseas for 7 years I returned to Ipswich and I worked as a licenced Real Estate agent for a period.

This is when I really started to appreciate just how much Ipswich has to offer. Within a 10-minute radius you have shops, schools, medical, sporting venues and all business needs are catered for.

Being residents of Ipswich , Province was born out of a desire to offer product and service of unprecedented quality and style to the city of Ipswich. 

As a supplier, importer and manufacturer Naomi George’s collections combine authentic antique, vintage and reproduction statement pieces from Europe, Asia, Australia and America.

With the store located in the Top Of Town district, Naomi is an executive member of the Top Of Town Committee. Together with other local businesses, we have increased an awareness of the Top of Town and have been instrumental in advocating for different ways to promote the rich culture that is hidden and yet so readily at hand within Ipswich.

I am very happy and honored to be on the board and look forward to the future of Ipswich.

Noel Roberts owns Ace Computer World in partnership with his wife Janet. He has grown Ace Computer World to 10 staff, two retail stores over the past nine years and been selected as Ipswich Chamber of Commerce finalist for Business Person of the year, Small Business of the Year and Customer Service Award throughout that time.

Director and part owner of Feature Media Pty Ltd, Chairman of Brookwater Panorama Body Corporate, Chairman of 166 Devalera Body Corporate, and committee member for the Brookwater Home Owners Club, which encompasses the entire Brookwater residential Estate, where homes surround the award winning Brookwater Golf Club.

Noel holds an Associate Diploma in Business which he completed at our very own Bremer Institute of TAFE and prior to commencing Ace Computer World in 2000 completed 25 years with the Queensland Police Service.

He is focused on promoting Ipswich and making it possible for Ipswich residents to shop locally, thus retaining the cash flow necessary for our business's to succeed and grow.

Suzy Niemeyer became the owner and principal of the now highly successful real estate agency The Property Palace in Booval in July 2007 after being in the top 1% of sales professionals in Australia for several consecutive years prior to opening her own office.   She brought her own style of excellence in management to the industry and her business and as the principal ensures constant training and upgrades of technology for her staff to maintain efficient service.   Sales figures have reflected  her strong commitment to the industry by continuing to increase over this time necessitating extra staff and an expansion of office space to accommodate the growth.  

Suzy derives a great deal of pleasure regularly mentoring senior school students through the difficult phase of adolescence with a system evolved the public school system that allows her to create hope and direction in their lives.

Suzy is grateful for the opportunity to be involved in The Chamber of Commerce and hopes to make a worthy contribution as a board member.