Ken McDonell
CHAIRMAN
“As a Councillor on Sutherland Shire Council I am conscious that small business success brings prosperity to our community. Success in small business creates wealth which in turn creates jobs. I am happy to be part of the Board of the St George/ Sutherland Shire Business Enterprise Centre because through the BEC jobs are created for the young people of the region.” |
Terry Dewing
TREASURER
“I became involved with the BEC because many years ago I saw a real opportunity & need to help small business. My concern was that there was no where for the business owner to turn to for that guidance & support they needed. Especially when they were just starting up or in some trouble & needed help. It was time to put something back into the community from which we all prosper.” |
Dawne H. Clark
SECRETARY
“Small business and home based businesses are integral to a thriving St. George and Sutherland Shire. Being able, as part of the BEC team, providing support, advice and networking to assist businesses cope with the continually changing operating environment, rules and regulations, is important to me.” |
Vince Badalati
“As the Mayor of Hurstville City Council and a member of the BEC, I am committed to promoting local business and young entrepreneurs, and wholeheartedly support the aims of the organisation. For the past sixteen years it has offered a broad range of programs of a very diverse nature such as sound advice, seminars/workshops, mentoring and networking opportunities, to assist the development of small business across the region. It has been my pleasure to see it grow in strength and resourcefulness.”
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Yvonne Bellamy
“Revitalising economic activity, creating community friendly commercial areas and reinforcing partnerships with local businesses and the community are my priorities as a Councillor with Rockdale City Council and a member of the BEC Board. Managing a small locally operated family business gives me a sound understanding of the information and resources small business need to survive. I am proud to be associated with an organisation that can assist business in many ways.”
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Mark Coure
“I believe that the BEC fills an
important role in providing support, training,
advice and mentoring to small businesses within
the St George Region. My Council (Kogarah)
working in partnership with the BEC on local initiatives
for small business owners provides great resources
and opportunities for businesses within our community.
I look forward to strengthening our partnership
with the BEC and delivering further workshops
and seminars to small business owners within the
Kogarah Council area.” |
Diane Craven
“TAFE NSW – Sydney Institute, St George College works with businesses to ensure they have a skilled workforce. St George College provides solutions to your problems. I support the work of the BEC to enable small business to thrive in the St George region and Sutherland Shire.” |
Ferdie Dominelli
“As a member of the BEC, I am able to offer my expertise to businesses in our local community. With over 40 years experience, I now have the opportunity to give something back as well as support a great organisation working for a good cause.” |
Dean Groundwater
“I support the Business Enterprise Centre and am pleased to be associated with it as a director because it is a fantastic resource for anyone starting a business or wanting to improve their business. It gives members and users access to the knowledge, resources and opportunity to network with the many successful businesses and professionals in the St George area and Sutherland Shire.” |
Lee Grow
“Being a Board member enables me to represent the needs of small business in the Sutherland Shire and to promote the many and varied functions of the BEC that I have attended and gained from. This organisation (the BEC) fulfills a vital role for our small businesses providing workshops, mentoring and training locally at affordable prices. I believe my sound knowledge of the region and great understanding of small business issues gives me the basis to recommend and partake in the future directions of the BEC.” |
Lorraine Kelly
“This will be my first year as a director with the BEC. As a Councillor and currently Deputy Mayor of Sutherland Shire Council I look forward to participating with the St George/Sutherland Shire Business Enterprise Centre to represent the small business community. I am eager to involve myself with all the services that the BEC provide to promote and aid small business which results in great economic benefit to our community.” |
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