Q3 AUGUST 2015

Newsletter of the Parramatta Chamber of Commerce

The results are in for the 2015 Western Sydney Awards for Business Excellence (WSABE) and finalists were announced Wednesday 15th July.

Expert judges in areas pertaining to the relative award categories were hand selected by the hosts, Parramatta Chamber of Commerce.

“We’ve successfully continued to have judges who are prominent business leaders and influencers,” said Roger Byrne, Chair of WSABE Committee.

“With our strict score guidelines, the judges had to be particular with each scoring of each answer,” said Mr Byrne.

“Every business and person who qualified as finalists should be proud of this accomplishment because we know what the competition looked like,” he said.

Finalists were formally congratulated and recognised at a special invitation-only event hosted by the Penrith Panthers at Pepper Stadium.

Upon arrival, Finalists participated in a friendly game of lawn bowls with WSABE Sponsors and Penrith Panthers Players.

They were then escorted to the Chairman’s Lounge where each Finalists received an award certificate.

Winners of each category will be announced at the WSABE Gala Dinner on Friday, 14th August at the WatervieW in Bicentennial Park.

The WSABE Awards are proudly hosted by Parramatta Chamber of Commerce.

For more information about the Gala Dinner or to purchase tickets, visit www.wsabe.com.au

About the Awards

The Western Sydney Awards for Business Excellence (WSABE) provides an opportunity for businesses to achieve recognition for their excellence.

This year, the WSABE Awards include an expanded area, including the North and South Western Sydney area, providing exposure and reach across the entire Greater Western Sydney region. The main objective of the Award hosts, Parramatta Chamber of Commerce, is to continually evolve the Awards Program to build on the regional growth of the third largest economic powerhouse in Australia.

Celebrating its 25th year, the annual Awards will showcase excelling small, medium and large businesses that strive to benchmark themselves with similar businesses in Sydney’s West.

Entrants are recognised for their excellence in innovation, marketing, sustainability, business ethics, customer service and education among others.

All businesses across Western Sydney are eligible to enter and the 11 category winners of the aligned NSW Business Chamber categories qualify as State finalists in the NSW Business Chamber awards, subject to meeting the awards terms and conditions.

Time to Shine for Top Western Sydney Businesses

Lord Mayor Scott Lloyd, WSABE Chairman Roger Byrne and President Michael Mekhitarian

Out & About…

July Business After 5

What is the motivation to go out on a cold Tuesday night… Answer = To not miss out on the opportunity to experience the elegance of a function at the WatervieW in Bicentennial Park.

Parramatta Chamber of Commerce’s Business After 5 event was proudly hosted by the WatervieW on Tuesday 7th July. Ambience was terrific and we are still getting feedback about the fantastic food that our guests were spoilt with. Not to mention flowing drinks and exceptional service.

Special cheque presentation from the proceedings of the Parramatta Chamber of Commerce Charity Golf Day were presented to our two chosen charities – Gail from the Leukaemia Foundation and Jeannie from PCYC Parramatta for $5000 each.

Special thanks to George Sahyoun and his team, General Manager of the WatervieW in Bicentennial Park for hosting our July function. We are very excited to return in August for our prestigious Gala event for Western Sydney Awards for Business Excellence (WSABE) to once again be enchanted by delicious food at a beautiful venue surrounded by rolling parklands and ponds. Tickets on sale now. Visit www.wsabe.com.au

WatervieW in Bicentennial Park located at Bicentennial Drive, Sydney Olympic Park. (02) 9764 9900, www.waterviewvenue.com.au

Perfect venue for Weddings, Business Events, School Formals and any Special Occasions.

Christmas in July

Annual Christmas in July, coordinated every year by the Parramatta Chamber of Commerce was yet another example of the spirit and generosity of this business community in Parramatta.

Special thanks to Parramatta Mission, for their tireless efforts in giving back to the community. Thank you Keith Hamilton and his team who provide services to people who are homeless, people facing crisis and people living with mental illness.

A big thank you to the Lions Club of Parramatta that donated $500 today, as well as all other cash donations.

Thank you also to Lord Mayor Scott Lloyd for coming along and showing his support for such a great community initiative.

For the past 23 years, the Parramatta Chamber of Commerce are proud organisers for the BBQ for the Homeless. Today, Parramatta Chamber of Commerce stood proud, alongside volunteers from the community that donated their time as volunteers, food & beverages for the BBQ as well as fruit and vegies, snacks, personal items such as toothbrushes, facial wipes, soap, deodorant, to enable the day to be a success.

We served around 200 people.

Please take the time to look at the businesses/people/organisations that helped make today happen. www.parramattachamber.com.au

The Parramatta Chamber of Commerce 10 Hassall Street, Parramatta 2150

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Congratulations to all our 2015 Finalists!

We look forward to celebrating your business success with you and your team at our Gala Night Friday 14th August at the Waterview in Bicentennial Park.

Don’t miss out – Book your tickets NOW! Go to wsabe.com.au

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DOOLEYS – Bringing People Together

Established almost 70 years ago, DOOLEYS holds a unique and important place in the history of the local Lidcombe community. In 1946, members of the local Catholic community bought a local hall and registered the Lidcombe Catholic Workmen’s Club.

Today, DOOLEYS welcomes over 70,000 members and their guests to its three Clubs located in Lidcombe, Silverwater and Regents Park.

DOOLEYS has strong and simple values, based on providing a family friendly environment, cultural diversity, service excellence and member satisfaction.

DOOLEYS offers a wide range of entertainment and functions facilities, a Health & Fitness Centre as well as a variety of dining options including café, brasserie and Asian cuisine. Club events and promotions cater to the cultural diversity of our local area and include weekly raffles, Mahjong, Bingo and Cash Housie.

DOOLEYS supports 14 Intra-Clubs which cover a variety of special interest groups for Club members and include interests such as Dancesport, Golf, Indoor Bowls, Snooker, Table Tennis, Travel and Walking.

DOOLEYS has an ongoing commitment to corporate social responsibility and ensuring our business has a positive impact on our local community and the environment.

The Club has a strong tradition of community support and involvement, supporting a wide range of charitable, community and sporting organisations in our local area. During the past year, DOOLEYS contributed over $3 million to the local community through a variety of ways including ClubGRANTS funding, sponsorships, local projects, charity support and staff volunteering program.

Some of DOOLEYS key community partners include The Children’s Hospital at Westmead, Charitable Works Fund, CatholicCare, MS Australia and the Australia Catholic University.

Parramatta Eels Business Club – Become a Commercial Partner today!

The Parramatta Eels Business Club has been specifically developed to provide businesses with a range of exclusive benefits whilst also providing an opportunity to cross promote and network within the Eels business community.

Memberships come at three varying investment levels, silver, gold and platinum, with each level giving you access to the Eels existing and potential commercial partners, helping nurture business to business relationships.

The Silver Business Club package starts at under $85 a month, opening the door to over 100 potential new business partners of varying size, industry and geographic location – all with a vested interest in the Parramatta Eels.

If you are interested in becoming a Parramatta Eels Business Club member and would like to discuss how the Eels can assist in growing your business please contact the Commercial Partnerships team on 8843 0311 or email marketing@parraeels.com.au

To view a summary of the Business Club benefits visit www.parraeels.com.au/corporate/business_club.html

It’s showtime for David

Warren Thomson, Parramatta Advertiser

Getting on stage is a great way to get away from a busy work life, Parramatta resident David Hill said.

The Parramatta Chamber of Commerce vice-president and ARC Group national training manager will play psychologist Ernie Cussack in Holroyd and Musical Society’s comedy drama production Rumors.

“If you’ve got a busy life, it is important having other things in your life including expressing yourself in an artistic way,” Hill said.

“I was delighted to find Holroyd and hopefully we could eventually perform at Riverside Theatres.”

When he isn’t busy with business commitments, Hill is enjoying trying to remember his lines, which will be performed at Wentworthville’s Red Gum Centre.

“The role is incredibly funny,” he said. “He’s a psychoanalyst for a number of characters in the play but doesn’t’t have it together all the time.”

“It’s a fun, modern play set in the ‘80s in America so most people will be able to connect to the story.”

“I’ve got quite a lot of colleagues, people from the Chamber and family coming along which is great.” “It will be feat to perform infront of a nice audience.”

The show runs from Thursday, August 6, to Saturday, August 8.

Details: www.hmds.org.au

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WSABE Gala Dinner 14th August WatervieW in Bicentennial Park

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