May 2008

The Connection's eNewsletter
WOW we are fast approaching the middle of 08. Where is the year going. The Connection has held many very successful events to date including our annual Corporate Golf Day held this year at Twin Creeks Golf and Country Club and our Budget Luncheon where Peter Switzer disected Labor's first budget for 08/09. The Equine Flu may have stopped our Race Day plans for 07, but I am pleased to announce that the Connection's Xmas Luncheon will be held at Sydney Turf Club - Rosehill Racecourse on Wednesday 10 December 2008. As always we welcome our members and guests to combine their office Christmas celebrations with ours - Everyone is welcome. Lock this date into your diaries. You may have already noticed a new section on our website What's happening in Western Sydney.  Each month Red Dwyer will compile a monthly roundup of business and economic activities in Western Sydney. Want to take a look press HERE.  NewsFlash Don't forget to purchase a copy of They Sydney Morning Herald on Wednesday 28 May to obtain your copy of 'Parramatta - Take Another Look', a special lift out feature located in the Money section promoting Parramatta as the West's primary location for business and business services. We would like to welcome the following new members to the WSBC; Silver Members Members Equity Bank Lexus of Parramatta For membership enquiries please contact Keren Lavery on (02) 9687 7270.   And just in case you missed some of the fantastic events so far this year ........ Connection X Guest Speaker Belinda Yabsley Belinda Yabsley with Chair of ConectionX Bruce Gleeson and other attendees Attendees at the event Connection X - White Water Warrirors Mark Bellofiore & Lachie Milne   Kyle Jenkins, Mark Bellofiore, Lachie Milne & Bruce Gleeson Kristy Powers, Angie Soong,  & David Sexton Western Sydney Business Connection Guest Speaker Mark Pesce  Mark Pesce & Bill Morrissey Andrew Hunt, Katrina Daly & Bruce Gleeson Western Sydney Business Connection Corporate Golf Day Westlink Team - Voted the Best Dressed Team Food, beautiful food  Tanner Menzies feed the hungry The Defence Reserves giving the Avenue Capital Team tips on the best way to camouflage themselves on the course Handicap Winners - The Recall Team Western Sydney Business Connection Roundtable Discussion - The Commercial Property Industry in Parramatta Sandra Felli, Clr Paul Barber, Tanya Gadiel MP & John Boland Participants of the discussion  Western Sydney Business Connection Budget Luncheon - Guest Speaker Peter Switzer Michael Hilliard, Deborah Kent, Stephen Jenkins & Peter Switzer Attendees at the event Asia Business Connection Roundtable Discussion - Guest Speaker  Lorna Wong Bill Morrissey & Lorna Wong Participants of the discussion   Important Dates For Your Calendar Dates not to be missed for 2008. 2008 5th June 2008 WSBC Business Lunch Guest Speaker - David Gonski Venue - Crowne Plaza, Parramatta June 2008 ABC Briefing - Malaysia Guest Speaker & Venue - TBA 31st July 2008 WSBC Business Lunch - State of the Region Address Guest Speaker - The Hon Morris Iemma Venue - TBA  August 2008 ABC Briefing - Indonesia Guest Speaker & Venue - TBA September 2008 WSBC Business Leader Luncheon Guest Speaker & Venue - TBA 10 December 2008 WSBC - Xmas Luncheon - Race Day Venue - Sydney Turf Club - Rosehill Racecourse
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  Moore Stephens is proud to announce the appointment of Andrew Hunt and Mark Calleja as Associates and
David Sexton as General Mangaer. 

Andrew joined Moore Stephens in March 1997 as a cadet and through his commitment and dedication is now an Associate of the firm.  Andrew has in excess of ten years experience specialising in the delivery of assurance services to a diverse range of clients extending over numerous industry sectors including property, manufacturing, retail, construction, transport and logistics, sporting clubs and not-for-profit entities.

Mark has over fourteen years accounting experience and has been with the firm for nearly 4 years.  Through his close relationships with his clients, Mark strives to come up with pro-active solutions for the effective running of their business.  Mark provides professional accounting, taxation and audit services across a broad spectrum of industries specialising in small to medium size businesses in the financial services sector.

David started his career in the accounting profession and returns to the industry after 19 years in the construction, leasing, motor vehicle, finance and software sectors.   His experience spans senior management roles in risk management, finance, human resources, consulting and customer service and joined Moore Stephens in November last year.

Andrew Hunt, Mark Calleja & David Sexton

Pullman Hotel at Sydney Olympic Park will be the only five-star hotel to be developed in Sydney this decade and the first five-star hotel in western Sydney. The Pullman brand is principally aimed at the corporate and meetings sectors, making it ideal for Sydney’s fastest-growing commercial and events precinct.

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 From Dining to Demographics
Get the Benefit of Local knowlege

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Cut it out - Westpac research shows
small business hung up on red tape

New South Wales Employers of ADF Reserves Recognised

Western Sydney Employers receiving a Certificate of Recognition

• Asian Crime Squad, Parramatta
• Cardinal Project Services, Rydalmere
• NSW Fire Brigades Op Command Region West 1, Huntingwood
• NSW Police Penrith Local Area Command, Penrith
• Bakers Construction and Industrial, Blacktown
• Bankstown City Council, Bankstown
• DLR Building Service, Glenmore Park
• Mt Druitt Police Sation, Mt Druitt
• Onesteel Trading, Penrith
• Penrith Anglican College, Penrith
• Stowe Australia, Rydalmere
• Tenixtoll Defence Logistics, Moorebank

CDRE Elsey presenting Certificate of Appreciation to Asian Crime Squad, Parramatta

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Our Secrets for Better Marketing

1. Know your market
2. Marketing is dynamic
3. Marketing integrates many business functions
4. Designing an ad doesn't guarantee a sale

Macrison Management Services is proud to support Australia's Whitewater Warriors.

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Local schools join together
to promote safety

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