This year promises to be a very busy and important year for the Chamber as we head towards our centenary in 2011/2012 and this year celebrate our 20th year of rewarding business excellence with the Suncorp Western Sydney Awards for Business Excellence.
We have many of our usual events planned plus some new ones that we hope will prove beneficial for you.
Please feel free to contact the Chamber office at any time if we can be of assistance in any way.
Looking forward to seeing you at some of the many events we have planned to help you grow your business in 2010.
Come and hear how well your city is doing
On 26 February your Chamber is hosting the 2010 State of the City Address. This is your opportunity to hear what your Council has done over the last 12 months and its plans for the future of our great city over the ensuing months. If you wish to be in the “know”, then this is a function not to be missed.
Last year, we had around 300 attendees, all of whom were there to hear of the major developments in Parramatta over the past year.
This year’s lunch promises to be an even bigger and better event.
Much has happened in Parramatta over the last 12 months.
The continued fight for the ferry, the continued improvements to The Loop with the support of private enterprise and the Parramatta City Council, West Metro and concerns over Parramatta’s transport infrastructure and the progress of the proposed Civic Place Development.
This year the Councils presentation will be presented by Parramatta’s Lord Mayor Cr Paul Garrard.
This is your opportunity to hear about what your Council has planned for the next 12 months and beyond, for the future of this our great City of Parramatta.
If you do business in Parramatta, don’t miss State of the City 2010.
2010 is the year to try harder
A recent survey has predicted 2010 to be tough for Western Sydney business, citing a slump in confidence and tough trading conditions as the reason.
Let’s think about that. A “slump in confidence”, means what? Many businesses have reported slow sales in 2009. Crucially, this is common with businesses who sell to other businesses.
So, businesses are lacking confidence and therefore not ordering goods and services off other businesses. They are in fact, reducing the resources their businesses operate, with some even shedding staff.
Is it just me or does this sound like self-fulfilled prophesies of doom? I believe that while sales are down new opportunities are presenting, particularly for many sectors in the SME space, and the SMEs which supply them.
Therefore the Chamber encourages all businesses in the area to look hard and smart for new opportunities. As the old cliché goes, when the going gets tough the tough get going.
Only by finding the new opportunities and taking well-calculated risks will businesses begin the necessary process of regaining confidence in the economy of western Sydney.
Can you increase sales volumes to existing clients by adding more value or by building better relationships? Can you re-develop, re-market, refine, or re-focus your products and company to cast a wider net? Can you operate smarter, reducing unnecessary costs and investing the savings in new marketing? Can you invest in new technology, making your business more efficient and increasing profits over the long-term?
Yes, 2010 will be tough, we really yet don’t know how tough. 2010 will be a challenge, but are we not up to it? 2010 will delete the weak, but are we not strong? 2010 simply means that we need to think smarter, do things better and above all, let’s keep our confidence and ride through this storm.
United we stand. Divided we fall.
***Upcoming Events
2010 Business after Five Hosted by Thomson Ford Venue: Thomson Ford Showroom 87 Church St, Parramatta Tuesday 2February 2010 5.30 pm Cost: $20.00 members and guests $40.00 non members | State of the City Address Venue: The Sebel Hotel, 350 Church St, Parramatta Date: Friday 26 February 2010 Cost: $99.00 non members; $88.00 Parramatta Chamber members Table of 10: $800.00 Parramatta Corporate Barefoot Bowls 26 March 2010 Venue: Parramatta RSL Club Cost: $220.00 for a team of 4 |
MARK YOUR DIARY NOW! 11 May 2010
Business Helping Hands Charity Golf Day is on again
Hole Sponsorship available. Contact the Chamber on 9683 6655 for more information.
for more information or for an invitation to attend.
Platinum Supporter: Suncorp
Major Supporters: Parramatta City Council
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Well said. Inspiration is always well received. Thank you for taking the time to remind us all.
by Peter Groeneveld
03 Feb 10 16:15