"The larger concern would be the financial impact the merger would have on the council and what would be the financial strain put on that and if it would be passed on by bigger rates,'' Mr Wright said.

"In the last couple of years we have seen big rate increases already and these have been massive increases and we don't want costs passed on that will affect the cash flow of businesses.''

Mr Wright says he is confident the chamber can work with the newly-merged entity and the administrator. It would flow on from the relationship forged with the ex-mayor, councillors and staff of the Dubbo City Council.

"We have been fortunate that Dubbo council has been very forward thinking and that reflects on how the Dubbo economy is travelling at the moment. It's very strong and growing. The population is growing and certainly the way council has pursued opportunities has led to that. There was an air of confidence in Dubbo City Council,'' Mr Wright said.

"We have had a very strong working relationship with council over the years and it's very rare we have had to butt heads on issues, we have been able to bring issues to the table on occasions.''

The business chamber president believes working with an administrator instead of a mayor and councillors will take a little longer.

"It's a very long process till council elections. Not sure what we can do about shortening that time frame,'' Mr Wright said.

"Mr Kneipp has said his door is open and he is the point of contact, there might be some issues because he has a full book.''

Dubbo and Wellington Chambers of Commerce are holding a joint meeting on Wednesday night.

Wellington Business Chamber president Emily Falson says the get-together could provide local business with some inspiration.

"This could be a really exciting collaboration,'' she said.

"A lot of people are concerned about the amalgamation of Wellington and Dubbo. All the unknowns. Will rates for businesses and locals be higher down the track? How do we do business with the Western Regional Plains Council?''

Mr Wright says he is keen to see how Wellington business works with council and how the two groups can look at joint ventures and share ideas.

Wellington's president is confident working together can only be good for the town's businesses.

"We would like to combine to share ideas, network and ensure we make united fronts to council and politicians on state and federal levels so we can get things done,'' Ms Falson said.

"We want to do things on a united front instead of this us against them theory.''

The meeting will be held in Wellington on Wednesday night.

Mr Wright said companies and lobby groups must work together to ensure the future and he is working with the Australian Business Chamber to give the region a voice as the federal election draws near.

"We are in line with the Australian business chamber and their 10-point plan to continue to ensure Australia as a whole stays internationally competitive. We would like to think our plan is aligned with that. The NSW Chamber is also pushing that on every level.''