Our Business Chamber strongly supports Canterbury Council’s aim for children and young people to be active participants in the community, where they are acknowledged as equal citizens and where their opinions are valued. See report: Childrens_Services_Report_13-14
Do you know a local resident or community group/organisation who have made an outstanding contribution to our community?
Awards include:
. Young Citizen of the Year (12 – 25 years)
. Citizen of the Year (26 years and over)
. Community Group and Community Organisation of the Year
. Anne Sikimeti Latu Award for Multiculturalism
Thank you to everyone who helped us become the winners of the 2014 South West Local Chamber of Commerce.
Special thank you to the NSW Business Chamber, Liverpool City Council, and all sponsors for hosting the wonderful event at the Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre.
Congratulations to all winners and finalists, it was a wonderful night showcasing incredible stories of dedicated people who are improving social and economic outcomes across the South West region.
Congratulations to our Board member Roy from The Trophy Store for receiving an Alumni recognition.
Croydon Park Business Chamber proudly belongs to the diversity and strength of the Burwood, Canterbury and Ashfield LGAs and we will continue with our vision to be a dynamic centre of support that engages, empowers, and encourages local business and community – let us know today how can we help you.
For Child Protection Week 2014 our Chamber was proud to partner with Burwood Council, Burwood Chamber, Burwood FACS, NSW Scouts, and local services to launch a kit to help local businesses play their part under the theme ‘Protecting children is everyone’s business’.
About 60 people gathered for a breakfast launch at Burwood Park on Tue 9 Sept, and 100 kits were distributed to businesses along Burwood Rd.
The e-kit is now available below, and we encourage all local businesses to consider how they can further play their part to keep children loved, safe, and healthy, with a sense of belonging in our community.
Croydon Park Business Chamber is holding a street festival on Saturday Oct 11 to further connect the local business to its community.
With a small, dedicated team of volunteers, this day is shaping up to be lots of fun.
There will be a number of events taking place at various locations along Georges River Rd with something to please everyone.
Ranging from interactive Workshops and demonstrations, Artists’ Displays and Installations, Music and Performances, and Pampering sessions plus food and coffee.
As a Business, we ask you to help make the day a success by taking part. You can do this in a number of ways:
1. Run a Special Offer for the day which we will promote for you
2. Open up your premises to an Artist to display their works
3. Take up a Stall or Workshop – especially suited to Home-Based business
4. Become a Sponsor
5. Perform on the day
6. Display your Artwork
7. Spread the word via your own circles i.e. website, Facebook, newsletters
8. Come along on the day and bring your family and friends
CPBC will keep you updated about this exciting initiative and please check the website.
If you haven’t yet visited the Facebook page, please do. (see fb icon link top right on Home Page). It has lots of posts including who our generous Sponsors are, Coffee Competitions and more.
NB: Two Fundraising evenings are being planned with all funds going towards this Festival. Join us for some pre-Festival Fun!!
Details to come.
When owner of McDonalds Croydon Park, Nick Leontis, was approached by members of the Croydon Park Business Chamber (CPBC) it didn’t take him long to realise that burgers and chips weren’t on the menu.
Instead, the CPBC were there for sponsorship. Namely for the Experience Croydon Park! Festival to be held on October 11. And with eagerness Nick said yes.
He is the Event’s first Major Sponsor and in addition has generously offered his McDonalds banner space to the CPBC, allowing them to advertise the Festival prior to the event.
Located on Georges River Road, McDonalds Croydon Park sees hundreds of cars drive past its “big M” daily.
And so, free advertisement space in such a prime location will not only generously promote the Experience Croydon Park! Festival, but additionally expose any other sponsors whose business logo will accompany this banner. This is a superb opportunity for other sponsors to promote their business name and image to a very large passing trade.
Nick has never shied away from supporting the community of Croydon Park. As Events Committee spokesperson for CPBC, Silvana Franze describes, “Nick always donates money to every event … he knows the Chamber is doing it for the community.”
CPBC’s vision is for Croydon Park to be a destination. A thriving hub of activity with a focus on business and community. The aim is to create an interactive vibe where business owners collaborate to bring about an atmosphere that consumers and families will want to return to. By showcasing our village and everything it has to offer in this Festival, home based businesses and the local shops can reach out beyond Croydon Park and become a destination of choice.
For information on sponsoring the Experience Croydon Park! Festival contact Moira Verheijen or Toni Franze at info@croydonparkbusiness.com.au
The message is well and truly getting out into our community – Experience Croydon Park! is attracting lots of interest from our Residents, and many artists and performers who all want to take part in some way.
Following on from the Launch held on March 3rd, 18 of us gathered this week, breaking into small groups to take the next important steps forward – to develop a program for each section of the day’s events. These groups will be finalising their programs in the coming weeks, so if you want to be part of the following, you need to contact us asap to be included.
Expression of interest forms will be sent to you for a commitment and to secure your preferred time slot:
Food – showcase your Signature Dish to the public and have them talking about it to their friends!
History – share your stories of the area and be included in the mini museum on display.
Art – showcase your work in the shop windows and available public spaces. You never know who may want to make a purchase!
Entertainment – Local performers are asked to strut your stuff!!
Workshops – pass your skills down to others and demonstrate your craftsmanship
Hair and Beauty industry – including Health and Medical. Let’s face it, we all could do with more pampering and taking care of ourselves.
For more information, send an enquiry to info@croydonparkbusiness.com.au
