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
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Taking stock of the Samsara homewares
| Showing Terry Rooke some dining room ideas
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Attempting to making her 1st sale to Debbie Fraser
| Success! Owner Carmel Malloy instructing
on the mysteries of eftpos machines
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overseen by Carmel & Warringah
Chamber of Commerce President Linda White
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Bronwyn now the professional sales person had no trouble convincing Shannon & Doreen of the virtures of small blue glasses
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Taking a well earned rest
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July Networking Afterhours co-hosted by
 | Annette Dixon, Linda White,
Raphael Wang & Nicole Clifford
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 | Phil Symonds & Scott Donald
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 | Nigel Hobbs & Wendy Finianos
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Paul William-Smith &
Andrew McAuley
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 | Luke Arcus, Debbie Fraser
& Greg Sharp
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Barry & Stephen in action
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Winners are grinners with lots of raffle
prizes on the night
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Katherine Shalvey
| Raphael Wang
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 | Sam Rana was another lucky winner
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 | Barry Steele , Debbie Fraser
& Stephen Robertson being
presented with their certificate
of appreciation by President
Linda White
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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
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Jack McCann presenting Sue with a small
token of the Warringah Chambers appreciation of the great work she has done
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Annette Dixon, Linda White & Debbie Fraser
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Derek Gerdis, Michael Syme & Richard Cox | |
April 2010 Business Networking Afterhours at
Display Networks and The Falls Retreat Conference Centre
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Louise Williams & Christo Hall enjoying
Harris's bar tending skills
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A warm welcome to Paul who is the new Regional Economic Development Coordinator for Warringah & Pittwater Councils
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Karin Slade & Debra Drummond
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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!
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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 !!
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Lorraine van den Brink, Karen Forbes & Annette Dixon
| Valerie, Paul McFadden & Jason Jay
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President Linda White with Jason Jay
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March 2010 Business Networking After Hours at
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 | Gail Hopkins receiving a Certificate of Appreciation from Richard Cox
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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.
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Wendy Finianos & Stephen
Robertson with Barbara Schmelzer
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Annette Dixon, Vicki Allison & Alan Neville
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 | Patrick Muraguri & Barry Steele
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Katherin Shalvey from Dogs Only Grooming with one of her happy customers!
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Barbara Schmelzer demonstrating whats involved in book binding
| President Linda White presenting Barabara with a Certificate of Appreciation
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| Sam Rana from Brookvale Auto Centre receiving a Certificate of Appreciation from Warringah Chamber
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Thankyou to Sam, Katherine, Barbara & their teams for a great evening
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The winners of the Warringah Chamber Christmas Lights competition announced at the Christmas BBQ
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Highly Commended
Novak Agency
| 1st Prize
QMNS Nursing Agency
| 2nd Prize
Francesca's Hair Affair
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3rd Prize SK Snowsports (not present)
 | David Moore & Laura Van Leewuwen
enjoying the food provided by Food Dude
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Brad Hazzard MP, Conny Harris Deputy Warringah Mayor, Robin Powis & Katherine Shallvey
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 | Mary-Lou Kay & June Newman
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Deputy Warringah Mayor Conny Harris
drawing the lucky raffle tickets
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November 2009 Networking Afterhours at Manly Warringah Credit Union
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Wendy Finianos & John Watt
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Wendy Finianos being presented with certificate of appreciation by Stephen Robertson
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Warringah Chamber November 2009 Business Breakfast
 | 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! |
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Linda White & Jack McCann
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 | Gordon Lang & Warringah Councillor Jason Falinski
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Bill Grey
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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!
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Damian Perry & Sue Heins
| Marcello & Jacinta
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| | Karen Williams & Lorna Gordon
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Business Breakfast September 15 2009
Guest speaker Libby Sander spoke on Creating Inspiring Workplaces, How to Unlock the potential and thrive in the future.
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Guest Speaker Libby Sander |
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Warringah Mayor Michael Regan with
Wendy Buckingham |
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Warrigah General Manager
Rick Hart with Helen Bailey
& Jan Vecchio |
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September 2009 Networking Afterhours at
Dee Why GrandChamber 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.
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Ian Murray and Mark Bayfield being presented with their certificate of apprecation for holding the Networking Afterhours at the Dee Why Grand Development |
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Cameron Bayfield &
Derek Gerdis |
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Jan, Don & Harris |
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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.
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Tim Shaw with students from the 2009 YAA group
Ingenyas Designs |
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2009/2010 Executive Committee
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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 |
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August 2009 Networking Afterhours at
Max Employment provide Employment, Training, Health & Consulting Services
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Libby from Max Employment
with Andrew McKee & Gemelle McKenzie |
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Stephen Robertson presenting Max Employment
with certificate of appreciation |
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Pollies For Small Business- August 09
Warringah Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc
Office Launch Party at Lifestyle Working Brookvale July 2009
Photos courtesy of
Stop the Clock Photography
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Warringah Chamber of Commerce Launch Party for new office at Lifestyle Working Brookvale.
Friday 17th July 2009.
Executive Committee and Staff. |
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Attendees listening to event formalities.
There were almost 100 attendees. |
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Presentation by Stephen Robertson to Stable.
Daniel Harcourt & Ed Horton. |
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Everyone enjoyed the chocolate fountain.
Many Thanks to Catering By Design. |
June Networking Afterhours at
Brookvale Tafe Pittwater Training Restaurant
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Stephen & Kevin Keiler from Brookvale Tafe |
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Our hard working secretary Sue Heins |
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Tafe students who served some amazing food |
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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. |
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| Members enjoying breakfast & networking |
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| Phil Lee & Stephen Robertson |
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March 2009 Networking Afterhours at Pet O Brookvale
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Networking with a difference
Business owners furry friends were also invited to do their own bit of networking! |
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The Pet O
Brookvale Team |
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February 09 Business Breakfast at Long Reef Golf Club
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Mayor Michael Regan talks to members about his plans for Warringah in 2009 |
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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
November 08 Business Breakfast at Stella Blu
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Guest Speaker Paul Burgess from
Rodgers Reidy with President Stephen Robertson.
Paul spoke on "How to recognise business stress" |
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New Warringah Council Mayor
Michael Regan
with Christine Frankham from
the Bendigo Bank |
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New Member Andy Meir with
Angus Lee and long time member
Richard Smallwood |
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Rik Hart General Manager at Warringah
Council with Stephen Robertson &
Scott Donald |
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October 08 Networking After Hours at Lifeline
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Click on the Lifeline logo to visit their website |
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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.
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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.
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Northern Beaches Jobs Fair Committee |
David Yeates, Lorena Abellas, Alison Wells, Sue Heins, Melody Green, Debra Fraser & Debbie Cooper (Absent-Katrinna Madden) |
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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
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Hon Bronwyn Bishop showing what
Kellys Office Furniture has to offer |
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Aaron Henke, David Harbutt,
Hon. Bronwyn Bishop & George Krantis |
AGM - August 2008
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Guest Speaker at the AGM was Mike O'Hagen who spoke about his incredible success story with his business Mini Movers |
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This years YAA group Holy Aardvark making their 1st sale of the evening. |
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Barry Steele with Samantha & Mandy from Northern Beaches Business Education Network |
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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
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Jenny Cartright with Sue Wyatt
from Lifeline |
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Bronwyn Bishop and Jill Madden
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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
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Robert Gerrish with Chamber Executives Jack McCann, Debbie Fraser, Keith Ralfs, Michael Syme and Sue Heins |
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Networking After Hours-Wednesday March 12, 2008
Hosts: Rent a Space Self Storage
Business Breakfast Tuesday November 13th 2007
President Stephen Robertson
with guest speaker
Paul Smith |
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Michael Syme, Gordan Lang
and Derek Gerdis |
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Jack McCann, Debbie Fraser
Rhoda Silber,
Michael Syme, Sue Heins
and Christine Frankham |
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Federal Member for Mackellar
Bronwyn Bishop with
Nick Salerno |
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