CONNECTING SUPPORTING AND GROWING ILLAWARRA BUSINESS ILLAWARRA BUSINESS CHAMBER ANNUAL REPORT 2011 SEE HOW WE CONNECT, SUPPORT & GROW ILLAWARRA BUSINESS CONTENTS BOARD OF DIRECTORS 02 PRESIdent’s MESSAGE 03 CEO’s MESSAGE 04 IBC CONNECTIONS 05 LEADERSHIP IN INDUSTRY & COMMUNITY 09 IBC MEMBERSHIP SUPPORT 10 BUSINESS LEADERSHIP 12 ILLAWARRA INDUSTRY APPRENTICESHIP PROJECT 14 EXPORT DOCUMENTATION 16 FINANCIAL REPORT 19 MEMBERSHIP LIST 40 PROMOTIONAL PARTNERS 58 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Les Dion Pat Nolan DION’S BUS SERVICES TELSTRA Sue Baker-Finch Stuart Barnes Michael Bassingthwaighte Noel Cornish ILLAWARRA HEALTH AND SPORTSGROUND TRUST, PEOPLECARE BLUESCOPE STEEL MEDICAL RESEARCH WIN SPORTS & 02 INSTITUTE ENTERTAINMENT CENTRES Janine Cullen Deborah De Santis Tony Emery Dom Figliomeni JC - THE PowER OF ONE DE SANTIS PUBLIC SOILCO PTY LTD - PORT KEMBLA PORT RELATIONS SHOALHAVEN REP. 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WWW.PROMOTEYOURSELFPRODUCT.COM PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS - PRINTING & LOTS MORE LOTS & PRINTING - PRODUCTS PROMOTIONAL P.4236 0513 - M. 0419 460 543 460 0419 M. - 0513 P.4236 RE PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS - PRINTING & LOTS MO LOTS & PRINTING - PRODUCTS PROMOTIONAL WWW.PROMOTEYOURSELFPRODUCT.COM > congratulations to BUSINESS OF THE YEAR, PEOPLECARE. and promotional partners for their support throughout the year, without which we could not provide these high level quality events. This year we have continued to develop our products and services for members and ensure the IBC has a voice in key state- wide business issues. In regard to this, many ideas put forward in the IBC Policy Paper “10 Big Ideas to Grow the Illawarra” have either been considered or adopted by the NSW Government. That said, there is still a lot of work to be done for the Illawarra and PRESIDENT’S we will continue to work with our elected 03 representatives to bring more of our ideas to MESSAGE fruition. Similarly, the IBC has been engaged with the broader chamber movement to voice This year has presented many challenges for 2011 business concerns with the carbon tax, with business in the Illawarra, who have continued two IBC Board Members participating in the to operate in the face of patchy economic NSWBC’s Carbon Tax taskforce. conditions. The Illawarra Business Chamber (IBC) has been kept busy as we seek to support the After another busy year at the IBC, I would interest of business in the Illawarra. Key issues like to thank all the staff for their efforts annual report covered include the State and Local Government in delivering a great service to members. I Elections, the carbon tax and the impacts of the would also like to thank all of our directors GFC on manufacturing in our region. for their efforts in driving the strategy of the organisation, which I am confident, will go It was pleasing to see high levels of member from strength to strength in the years to come. engagement at the many functions we Finally, I would like to thank you, our members ran throughout the year. As always, we for your ongoing support in what has been a are constantly working on our events to tough year for business in the Illawarra ensure they remain relevant and engaging for members and sponsors/promotional partners. I would like to thank our sponsors Les Dion After another busy year at the IBC, I Les Dion “would like to thank all the staff for their efforts in delivering a great service to IBC PRESIDENT members.” As always, I am amazed by the effort and CEO’S commitment of the IBC members, staff, Directors and its partners to ensuring we are open for MESSAGE business in the Illawarra. I thank you for your I am pleased to report that the 2010/11 ongoing commitment to and support of the Financial Year saw the Illawarra Business Chamber movement. Chamber again make a significant contribution With the ongoing support of our corporate to supporting business in the Illawarra. The partners we have worked together to provide Business Chamber continued to focus firmly on solutions to member problems as well as projects and policies that supported business opportunities to share knowledge and key and economic development in the region as well insights - a key aspect to remaining competitive as activities to assist and connect our members. in tight market conditions. During the year, elections occurred at the There are common threads in the literature Federal and State levels and the Illawarra 04 about what is likely to shape our future business Business Chamber took a lead role to ensure a environment in the Illawarra. More intensified business voice was heard and that important competition, continuing high Australian dollar, priorities for the region were at the forefront of the growing importance of a low carbon all candidate’s minds. economy, changing skill needs and an increased This was an important activity, with both levels need to be collaborative and to be connected. of government focussed on reducing budget I believe, in the face of these issues, that the deficits and paying back debt accumulated from Illawarra Business Chamber has the “know how” the stimulus activities associated with the GFC. and “know who” to assist members to make the The launch of the 10 Big Ideas to grow the most of opportunities that will be present in illawarrabusiness.com.au Illawarra made a significant contribution to the 2011/12. policy debate in the region. As we said in the report, the Illawarra needs a cohesive vision and co-ordinated regional plan supported by the funding of key infrastructure projects to Greg Fisher stimulate and guide the region’s future growth. This has never been more important as the region moves through a phase in the economic cycle of hesitant and uneven recovery. Our ability to connect members and their product offerings to other businesses remains one of the Business Chamber’s strengths. In particular, our event workshops and forums remain a valuable way to stay connected in the face of such a challenging business environment. Greg Fisher I believe, in the face of these issues, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER “that the Illawarra Business Chamber has the “know how” and the “know who” to assist members to make the most of opportunities that will be present in 2011/12.” to launch new products or branding and to gain IBC exposure in the community. CONNECTIONS Held from February to December and attracting an average of 300 members per month, this The IBC has had another great year with many great event will continue to develop according members engaging in a variety of our most to our members needs in the future. popular events such as Business After Hours, Q&A Business Expo and of course the Integral Energy Business Awards. The team has also expanded the events program to include more opportunities for education and networking at a range of events including CEO forums, targeted workshops & seminars and additional executive lunches. Business After Hours 05 Business After Hours (BAH) is one of the Illawarra’s largest networking events and continues to add value to the business 2011 community by providing opportunities for members to connect and build relationships with like-minded business people. 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