ABOUT US

PRESIDENT

CEO Odd Culture Group

Hospitality business owner; reformed academic philosopher and artist tour manager. I own four businesses in the Newtown-Enmore area, where I live with my husband and two cats. I’m passionate about creative, dynamic and unique business expressions — and about getting government on-side and out of the way to allow the market to do it’s thing. My interests lie in the areas of town planning, liquor licensing and hospitality development, and I’m part of the chamber because I believe in strongly advocating for our local businesses in these areas.

VICE PRESIDENT

Co-Founder, Young Henry’s

I am a Founder and Director of Young Henrys Brewing, a little brewery established in the back streets of Newtown in early 2012. After attending Newtown High School & Enmore Design Centre, through constant and varied contact with so many other business owners in the area through Young Henrys, our time partnering with Newtown Festival and as a board member of Newtown Neighbourhood Centre; it is safe to say that being a witness to the remarkable evolution of Newtown since 1993 has been a truly wonderful and formative experience.

SECRETARY

Co-Founder Rising Sun Workshop

As a local, practising Architect and co-founder of Sydney’s first communal D-I-Y motorcycle workshop and hatted restaurant, I'm passionate about cultivating innovative, community-centred businesses and building on our collective history through the next gen. As an architect, I’m interested in how our environments influence our experiences and the impact of placemaking to create a sense of belonging. Our precinct has a long history of community, creativity and collaboration, and I'm determined to see it revive and thrive

TREASURER

Co-Founder Toyko Lamington

I'm Min Chai, co-founder of Tokyo Lamington, where I've mixed my love for unique flavours into every lamington. Operating out of Newtown, I've poured my passion into creating a space where tradition meets innovation. Beyond the shop, I love knitting and traveling, hobbies that fuel my creativity and influence my culinary journey.

PUBLIC OFFICER

Owner All Buttons Great and Small

As the owner of All Buttons Great and Small, I have been pushing buttons in Newtown since 1989. I live and breathe Newtown, embracing the suburb's creativity and vibrancy. One of my greatest joys as a specialised destination business is meeting customers who have come from far and wide (whether from Sydney, across Australia or around the world) and talking about this neighbourhood; letting others know what else they can do, where else they can go, and sharing insider knowledge.

I was a founding member of the Newtown Chamber of Commerce in 1990 and am back to support the next generation of enthusiastic business owners in the newly formed Newtown Enmore Business Community.

EXECUTIVE

Local Musician and front man of Josh Shipton and the Blue Eyed Ravens

Inner west local since my birth in Camperdown, 1976. Musician, composer, conductor, producer of original music since my first gig at Manning Bar with Kinderschmerzen in 1992 until my most recent gig with Shark Arm last Saturday at MoshPit. Singer, guitarist & bass player who has worked consistently during the last 32 years in the Inner West specifically.

Current member of Josh Shipton and the Blue Eyed Ravens, Shark Arm, The Valentitanic Trio, Josh Shipton Orchestra and Tree Of One. Current curator of EVIL (Experimental Vs Improvised Live) and The Sydney Cringe Festival.

Also wears a wedding dress and clown makeup. We haven’t worked out why yet.

EXECUTIVE

Co-Founder That Retro Piece

I’m the co-founder of That Retro Piece, where I get to help people find unique pieces that add personality to their homes. Our collection is inspired by the diverse and creative spirit of Newtown and Enmore, and I love being part of a community that celebrates being an individual. 

Drawing on my executive experience across several ASX-listed organisations, I bring strategic insight, commercial understanding, and a strong community focus to every initiative I undertake.

EXECUTIVE

Owner Fortunate Son & Palomino Lounge

I'm a small bar owner and longtime resident, operating Fortunate Son and Palomino Lounge on Enmore Road. My business is built on the diversity and inclusion that defines our community, creating welcoming and connected places. I'm joining the NEBC to leverage the immense talent and energy in our precinct, and to advocate for the local business community on issues like maximising our potential as a world-class creative destination.

EXECUTIVE

CEO Mage2

I'm an e-commerce and cloud technology specialist, serving as the CEO of Mage2, a full-service digital agency. As a dedicated Newtown local, I'm passionate about enabling our area's unique businesses to scale and compete digitally by leveraging powerful, secure online platforms. I'm on the Chamber to advocate for digital literacy, robust technical infrastructure, and innovative business solutions that ensure the Inner West remains a hub of economic vitality and growth.