Sheet metal manufacturer Kavanagh Industries has created a profit share scheme to support its employee’s futures. Managing director Aidan Kavanagh explains why its workforce’s welfare has played an important part in sustaining the business’ financial growth. A manufacturer based in the suburb of Smithfield on the fringes of Sydney’s outer west, Kavanagh Industries prides itself … Continue reading “Kavanagh Industries: The Metal Manufacturer Giving Back To Its Workforce”
Category: Member News
New Board Elected
The 30th anniversary of the Chamber was well attended and included inaugural annual awards, and we heard from a highly informative guest speaker, Dr Michael Schaper, the deputy chair of the ACCC. Foundation members Robert Savell and Renzo Valleri were honoured not just for launching the organisation but also for staying connected with it all … Continue reading “New Board Elected”
Free Digital Marketing Breakfast
Digital marketing can be complex and confusing, and many business people find it hard to keep up with the new tools, technologies, techniques, and channel options that keep being launched. Business owners often find it a challenge and don’t know where to turn in order to get the advice they need to thrive in this … Continue reading “Free Digital Marketing Breakfast”
Fairfield Council Draft 2017/18 – 2020/21 Delivery Program on Public Exhibition
Council is pleased to present the Draft 2017/18-2020/21 Delivery Program and 2017-2018 Operational Plan for the community’s review and feedback. On exhibition until 5 May 2017. Draft 2017/18 – 2020/21 Delivery Program on Public Exhibition The Delivery Program outlines the proposed services and projects Council will seek to deliver over the next four years, which … Continue reading “Fairfield Council Draft 2017/18 – 2020/21 Delivery Program on Public Exhibition”
Widemere Road Dust Issue
It has come to the attention of CBC, that there is an issue for businesses operating on Widemere Road and Hassal Street in Wetherill Park, involving the dust coming from the Recycling Centre owned by Council. For those experiencing this issue, please contact CBC on 0455 555 292 or president@cbchamber.com.au.
Federal Government Tax Cuts for Small-Medium Businesses
The federal government has announced it will deliver a tax cut for around 3.2 million small and medium Australian businesses, employing over 6.5 million workers. Small and medium Australian businesses with turnovers of less than $50 million a year will benefit. Companies with a turnover of less than $10 million will receive a reduction in … Continue reading “Federal Government Tax Cuts for Small-Medium Businesses”
‘Be My Guest’ CBC After 5 Promotion
In light of Cumberland Business Chamber’s 2017 vision, to double in size, we encourage our members to invite along guests, where they will be charged a membership entry fee of $25.00 for their first visit. For those who wish to do this, please contact the Chamber office on 0455 555 292, or email events@cbchamber.com.au, with … Continue reading “‘Be My Guest’ CBC After 5 Promotion”
Your Say On Sydney’s Future
The Greater Sydney Commission has put its vision document – Towards Our Greater Sydney 2056 – out for public exhibition and until March 31st you can comment on it. Let them know if you agree or disagree with their plans. The document combines a 20 year plan with a 40 year vision and it has … Continue reading “Your Say On Sydney’s Future”
Will 2017 Be Any Better Than 2017?
This question was put to a group of our members at the January After 5 and the responses showed a general optimism for the year ahead. Ciaran Keating from East Software admitted that 2016 was a tough year and to ensure they don’t experience a repeat of that he has completely restructured his business. They … Continue reading “Will 2017 Be Any Better Than 2017?”
The NBN Is Coming To Our Business Region.
Chamber member Telstra Business Centre West Sydney has announced that up to 8000 businesses in our region will be given access to high speed national broadband. Telstra Business Centre West Sydney marketing director, Jennifer Vella, said the areas include Wetherill Park, Smithfield and some parts of Fairfield and Cabramatta. The NBN will replace most of … Continue reading “The NBN Is Coming To Our Business Region.”