July 31 2010 - Pollies for  Small Business


This is an annual event where politicians spend a few hours working for
a small business in their local area.  It is a practical way of understanding
of what it is really like to be a small business owner.

Mackellar Federal Liberal MP Bronwyn Bishop found out what
happens in retail at Samsara Furniture & Homeware in Narrabeen
on Saturday 

 
 
 Taking stock of the Samsara homewares
 Showing Terry Rooke some dining room ideas
 
   
Attempting to making her 1st sale to Debbie Fraser
 Success! Owner Carmel Malloy instructing
 on the mysteries of eftpos machines
 
 Bronwyns gift wrapping expertise was
overseen by Carmel & Warringah
Chamber of Commerce President Linda White
 
   

   
Bronwyn now the professional sales person had no trouble convincing Shannon & Doreen of the virtures of small blue glasses
 
  
   

  
 

  
 Taking a well earned rest
  

July Networking Afterhours co-hosted by

hpfm solutions, Speaking Up & Back Of House

 Annette Dixon, Linda White,
Raphael Wang & Nicole Clifford
  Phil Symonds & Scott Donald
  Nigel Hobbs & Wendy Finianos
 Paul William-Smith &
 Andrew McAuley
 
 Luke Arcus, Debbie Fraser
& Greg Sharp
  
 Barry & Stephen in action 
 
  
 Winners are grinners with lots of raffle
 prizes on the night
 
  
     Katherine Shalvey
              Raphael Wang
  Sam Rana was another lucky winner
  
 Barry Steele , Debbie Fraser
& Stephen Robertson being
presented with their certificate
of appreciation by President
Linda White
 
  
  


Farewell to Sue Heins - June 2010

It was with great sadness that we bid farewell to Sue in June.
Sue has been involved with the Chamber for many years & will be greatly missed
 

   
Jack McCann presenting Sue with a small
token of the Warringah Chambers appreciation of the great work she has done
 Sue now has all the time she    needs at her fingertips!

   
 Annette Dixon, Linda White & Debbie Fraser
  
   

 Derek Gerdis, Michael Syme & Richard Cox

 


April 2010 Business Networking Afterhours at

Display Networks and The Falls  Retreat Conference Centre


  David Hill, David Moore, Peter Morris  and..... David Tomlinson
Louise Williams & Christo Hall enjoying
Harris's bar tending skills 
 
   Sue Heins with Paul William-Smith.

A warm welcome to Paul who is the new Regional Economic Development Coordinator for Warringah & Pittwater Councils
 Karin Slade & Debra Drummond
  
   
Wendy Finianos presenting the Certificate of Appreciation for holding the April Networking Afterhours
 A big thankyou to our hosts Display Networks & The Falls Retreat & Conference Centre for a great night of networking!





April 2010 Warringah Chamber Business Breakfast

Do It With Flair!

Guest speaker Jason Jay showed us it doesn't matter what you do
It's how you do it that really counts

Jason is a former champion flair bartender & is now a successful motivational speaker.
He spoke about:

  • The paradox of work
  • The relationship between enthusiasm and productivity
  • How to make a classic "Bond" Martini !!

   
Lorraine van den Brink, Karen Forbes & Annette Dixon
 Valerie, Paul McFadden & Jason Jay


 
   
 President Linda White with Jason Jay
  



March 2010 Business Networking After Hours at

Make It Happen


 

Joe Magno & Jan Delmas


 Paul & Linda Boxall


 
  

Gail Hopkins receiving a Certificate of Appreciation from Richard Cox




Warringah Chamber February 2010 Business Networking Afterhours

A first for the chamber. At this networking after hours we had the opportunity to see what
goes on behind the scenes of not one but THREE Chamber members.

Brookvale Auto Centre, Dogs only Grooming & Barbara Schmelzer located at
49 Mitchell Rd Brookvale.

 The welcoming committee
Wendy Finianos & Stephen
Robertson with Barbara Schmelzer
Annette Dixon, Vicki Allison & Alan Neville
 
  Patrick Muraguri & Barry Steele
 Katherin Shalvey from Dogs Only Grooming with one of her happy customers!
 
  
  
  
Barbara Schmelzer demonstrating whats involved in book binding
President Linda White presenting Barabara with a Certificate of Appreciation
 

 Sam Rana from Brookvale Auto Centre receiving a Certificate of Appreciation from Warringah Chamber
  
Thankyou to Sam, Katherine, Barbara & their teams for a great evening


Christmas 2009 BBQ at Lifestyle Working

The winners of the Warringah Chamber Christmas Lights competition  announced at the Christmas BBQ


  
 
Highly Commended
Novak Agency
1st Prize
QMNS Nursing Agency
2nd Prize
Francesca's Hair Affair
3rd Prize SK Snowsports (not present)

 David Moore & Laura Van Leewuwen
enjoying the food provided by Food Dude
Brad Hazzard MP, Conny Harris Deputy Warringah Mayor, Robin Powis & Katherine Shallvey
 
  Mary-Lou Kay & June Newman
  
Deputy Warringah Mayor Conny Harris
drawing the lucky raffle tickets
 
  

November 2009 Networking Afterhours at Manly Warringah Credit Union




  


Wendy Finianos & John Watt

Wendy Finianos being presented with certificate of appreciation by Stephen Robertson


 



Warringah Chamber November 2009 Business Breakfast

 at White Water Grill Dee Why


  

Our guest speaker was Neville Lake who is a best selling author & strategic consultant. He shared stories, ideas & the the 10 new business rules that will make 2010 the best year yet for your business!

  
 Linda White & Jack McCann
 
  Gordon Lang & Warringah Councillor Jason Falinski
 Bill Grey
 
 



Networking After Hours 21st October2009 at Anytime Fitness Dee Why

 

A gym that is open 24 hours a day, perfect for shift workers and insomniacs!

 
 Damian Perry & Sue Heins
 Marcello & Jacinta
  
  Karen Williams & Lorna Gordon




Business Breakfast September 15 2009

Guest speaker Libby Sander spoke on Creating Inspiring Workplaces, How to Unlock the potential and thrive in the future.

   Guest Speaker Libby Sander  
 Warringah Mayor Michael Regan with
 Wendy Buckingham
   
   Warrigah General Manager
 Rick Hart with Helen Bailey
 & Jan Vecchio
 
     
     
     
September 2009 Networking Afterhours at Dee Why Grand

Chamber members enjoyed the opportunity to hear Iain Murray AM
speak about the Dee Why Grand which is due for completion in May 2010.
It will be the first fully-integrated development on the Northern Beaches.
Incorporating retail space, residential apartments & strate office space.
  Ian Murray and Mark Bayfield being presented with their certificate of apprecation for holding the Networking Afterhours at the Dee Why Grand Development  
  Cameron Bayfield &
Derek Gerdis
 
   Jan, Don & Harris  
     



AGM - 12th August 2009

Guest speaker at our AGM this is year was Tim Shaw.
Tim gave us some great tips on sales and marketing.

This year a lot of new faces have joined the  Executive Committee
including our new President for the next 2 years Linda White.

  Tim Shaw with students from the 2009 YAA group
Ingenyas Designs
 
  2009/2010 Executive Committee
L to R
Stephen Robertson, Terry Rooke, Sam Rana, Christine Frankham, Paul Bailey, Linda White, Graham Auld, Wendy Finianos, Debbie Fraser
Absent Michael Syme, Rhoda Silber, Barry Steele, Richard Cox
 
     
     
     
     





August 2009 Networking Afterhours at


Max Employment provide Employment, Training, Health & Consulting Services

    Libby from Max Employment
with Andrew McKee &   Gemelle McKenzie
     
     


   
  Stephen Robertson presenting Max Employment
with certificate of appreciation
 





Pollies For Small Business- August 09

 

Bronwyn Bishop worked as a shop
assistant for Heidi Schwarz from Beauty at Dee Why.

 

 

 


 

Rob Stokes worked for Rudi Caristo from Hills Flower Market at Terry Hills.

 

 
 




Warringah Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc
Office Launch Party at Lifestyle Working Brookvale July 2009
Photos courtesy of Stop the Clock Photography

Chamber Team 2009 

Warringah Chamber of Commerce Launch Party for new office at Lifestyle Working Brookvale.


Friday 17th July 2009.

Executive Committee and Staff.

 Office Launch July 2009

Attendees listening to event formalities.

There were almost 100 attendees.

 Stable DanielHarcourt EdHorton StephenRobertson

Presentation by Stephen Robertson to Stable.

Daniel Harcourt & Ed Horton.

 Chocolate Fountain

Everyone enjoyed the chocolate fountain.

Many Thanks to Catering By Design.



June Networking Afterhours at

Brookvale Tafe Pittwater Training Restaurant

  Stephen & Kevin Keiler from Brookvale Tafe
  Our hard working secretary Sue Heins
  Tafe students who served some amazing food
   
   Chamber members David & Derek




April Business Breakfast at Moltofino on The Strand at Dee Why

Moltofino Restaurant is a new chamber member & have wasted no
time in getting involved by sponsoring this Breakfast.   Thank you Phil!

Guest speaker Phil Lee showed chamber members how to
"Break the rules and  make more Sales in Challenging Times"

Warringah Mayor Michael Regan & General Manager Rik Hart gladly accepted the challenge of answering some tough questions from Chamber members.   
Members enjoying breakfast & networking  
 Phil Lee & Stephen Robertson  




March 2009 Networking Afterhours at Pet O Brookvale


  Networking with a difference

Business owners furry friends were also invited to do their own bit of networking!
  The Pet O
Brookvale Team
   





February 09 Business Breakfast at Long Reef Golf Club

 Mayor Michael Regan with Chamber attendees

Mayor Michael Regan talks to members about his plans for Warringah in 2009

 Thanks God for mobile coffee vans! Our unusual breakfast meant that we had to order coffee to go, however we managed to raise $892.00 for the Victorian Bushfire appeal!



Dec 08 Xmas BBQ with Pittwater Business Limited at Dee Why Beach

 President Stephen Robertson announcing the Xmas Lighting Winner!

President Stephen Robertson announcing the winner of the Xmas Lighting Competition.

The winner was Francesca Altham from Francesca's Hair Affair, Redman Rd, Dee Why.

 Beauty at Dee Why 3rd place went to Beauty at Dee Why
 The Friendly Chamber! Helen Bailey (Celebrant 4 You), Sue Wyatt (Lifeline) and Trish Malone (Profile Health)- all local business ladies.
   




November 08 Business Breakfast at Stella Blu

  Guest Speaker Paul Burgess from
Rodgers Reidy with President Stephen Robertson.

Paul spoke on  "How to recognise business stress"
  New Warringah Council Mayor
Michael Regan
with Christine Frankham from
the Bendigo Bank
  New Member Andy Meir with
Angus Lee and long time member
Richard Smallwood
  Rik Hart General Manager at Warringah
Council with Stephen Robertson &
Scott Donald
   




October 08 Networking After Hours at Lifeline

Click on the Lifeline logo to visit their website

Warringah Chamber of Commerce anjoyed networking at the offices of Lifeline in Balgowlah.

They had just celebrated 40 years of being on the Northern Beaches.

 

Certificate of Appreciation handed to Lifeline
 

Shirley Eggleston received a Certificate of Appreciation from President Stephen Robertson.

Northern Beaches Jobs Fair

This event was a collaboration between Warringah Chamber, Narrabeen Lakes Chamber, Manly Chambers of Commerce, Inspiring Women, NSW Apprenticeship Centre and NSW Business Chamber.
Over 600 Job seekers looked for jobs in 3 hours at the Dee Why RSL.

 Jobs Fair Committee

Northern Beaches Jobs Fair Committee

David Yeates, Lorena Abellas, Alison Wells, Sue Heins, Melody Green, Debra Fraser & Debbie Cooper (Absent-Katrinna Madden)

 



Pollies for Small Business - Saturday 16th August 2008

This is an annual event which gives small businesses a chance to give their
local MP a first hand experience of what it's like to run a small business.

David Harbutt and his team at Kelly's Office Furniture were delighted to have Hon. Bronwyn Bishop as their employee for a day

   Hon Bronwyn Bishop showing what
 Kellys Office Furniture has to offer
  Aaron Henke, David Harbutt, 
Hon. Bronwyn Bishop & George Krantis 




AGM - August 2008


  Guest Speaker at the AGM was Mike O'Hagen who spoke about his incredible success story with his business Mini Movers
  This years YAA group Holy Aardvark making their 1st sale of the evening.
  Barry Steele with Samantha & Mandy from Northern Beaches Business Education Network
  Executive Committee
for 2009
Brian Maguire, Debra Fraser, Keith Ralfs, Stephen Robertson, Terry Rooke, Jack McCann, Sue Heins & Christine Frankham





June Business Breakfast at Stella Blu

Guest speaker Jenny Cartright showed us
how to win more business by phone

   Jenny Cartright with Sue Wyatt 
 from Lifeline
   Bronwyn Bishop and Jill Madden
 


Congratulations to the winners of the raffle prizes and
and thankyou to  Back Of House, Rejuvenation Enterprises
and We Say Yes for donating the prizes

May Networking After Hours at
Gregory & Carr Funerals

 

Stephen Robertson presenting Penny Holbrook and Rosemary Harris 
with a certificate of appreciation for holding the Networking After Hours at Gregory & Car Funerals

  Kim Lowe & Michelle Walker from Manly Warringah Credit Union enjoying the event with Terry from Rent A Space  
  Brian Maguire - Absolute Clarity and Greg Latta -  Peninsular Living Magazine with new chamber member Neil Close from Northern Beaches Group Training




April Business Breakfast
 
Guest Speaker Robert Gerrish co-author of
Flying Solo - How To Go It Alone In Business


 

Robert Gerrish with Chamber Executives Jack McCann, Debbie Fraser, Keith Ralfs, Michael Syme and Sue Heins


 

Lynne Fishwick CEO of South Pacific Private with Rob McKelvey from McKelvey & Associates

  President Stephen Robertson and Robert Gerrish
  Bill Grey receiving his copy of Flying Solo from Robert


Networking After Hours-Wednesday March 12, 2008
Hosts: Rent a Space Self Storage

 Terry, Amanda, Richard Whalan with President Stephen Robertson & John from Rent A Space

 Rent a Space presented with certificate by President Stephen Robertson
 Rent a Space at 4 Cross St, Brookvale  
Karen Forbes from Smartline Home Loans & Jack McCann from McCann Accountants  Karen Forbes & Jack McCann
Casey Paaderkooper from Snap Printing and Christine Frankham from Bendigo Bank at the March Networking Event At Rent a Space Self Storage  Casey Paardekooper & Christine Frankham

Business Breakfast Tuesday November 13th 2007

 

President Stephen Robertson
with guest speaker 
Paul Smith
 
 Michael Syme, Gordan Lang
and Derek Gerdis
 
 Jack McCann, Debbie Fraser
 Rhoda Silber,
 Michael Syme, Sue Heins
 and Christine Frankham
 
 Federal Member for Mackellar
 Bronwyn Bishop with
 Nick Salerno