Emerging Leaders Breakfast 2025

We are delighted to invite you to our Emerging Leaders Breakfast

Our breakfast serves as an exceptional platform to interact with the vibrant businesses that form the backbone of our chamber. This is an opportunity for emerging leaders to mingle with the incredible businesses that make up our chamber, understand their journeys, and gain invaluable insights from their experiences.

Whether you are a current high school senior, Uni or Tafe student, an early-career entrepreneur, or a seasoned professional with wisdom to share, we would love for you to join us. 

This event isn't just about sharing a meal; it's about inspiring the businesses of tomorrow and shaping a community of forward-thinkers and change-makers.

Event Details

Date: 25th July 2025
Time: 7am – 10am
Location: Victoria Park Function Centre – Garden Marquee

Proudly sponsored by TAFE Queensland

Introducing our special guest speakers:

Gerrard Gosens: A remarkable example of resilience and drive, having been born blind but never allowing that to limit his ambitions. A decorated Paralympian, Gerrard has represented Australia in athletics at three Paralympic Games and later transitioned to paratriathlon, competing at the elite level in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics and 2022 Commonwealth Games. His fearless approach to life has seen him conquer Mount Everest, showcase his dancing skills on national television, and most recently, take on marathon swimming challenges like the English Channel and Manhattan Island swim—all fuelled by his passion for pushing boundaries.

Beyond sport, Gerrard channels his creativity into Chocolate Moments, a venture he co-founded with his wife, Heather. As a blind chocolatier, Gerrard uses his finely tuned senses of taste and smell to craft premium chocolates that offer an immersive sensory experience. His unique perspective and commitment to excellence have made him a celebrated motivational speaker and entrepreneur. Gerrard’s journey is a powerful reminder that with determination, anything is possible.

Dominique Lamb – Queensland Small Business Commissioner
Dominique Lamb assumed the role of Small Business Commissioner in December 2022. With a robust background in industrial relations and employment law, she brings a unique blend of legal expertise and advocacy skills to her position.  Dominique's primary objective is to enhance the operating environment for small businesses in Queensland and to reduce the time and costs associated with resolving disputes involving small business.

In her capacity as Commissioner, Dominique has embarked on a proactive engagement strategy, collaborating closely with governmental bodies, industry organisations, and regional stakeholders. One of Dominique's notable achievements has been the significant expansion of the Small Business Friendly (SBF) Program, which now boasts participation from 51 Councils.

Additionally, she has taken proactive steps to establish three new roundtables, providing platforms for industry representatives and regional stakeholders to voice their concerns and contribute to policy discussions. Beyond her professional endeavours, Dominique is deeply committed to social causes, particularly those addressing domestic and family violence.