Ken McDonell
CHAIRMAN
“As a former 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.” |
David Perry
“As a Councillor with 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.” |
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.” |
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.” |
Jan Sky
“I have re-joined the BEC and also as a Board member after making a CBD change from Lake Macquarie! Being back in the Shire gives me so many connections that I have missed and I look forward to working succinctly with the BEC, helping to develop a tremendous awareness in the community.” |
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.” |
Lorraine Kelly
“This will be my first year as a director with the BEC. As a Councillor and currently 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.” |
Geoff Silk
"I am committed to providing my professional experience, knowledge and advice to the Board so that it can discharge its responsibilities effectively and successfully in support of the BEC. My experience of the excellent resources and opportunities that the BEC offers local business people has been instrumental in making me want to help the organisation maintain its sound reputation. As a director I intend to meet my obligations to assist the BEC to operate at the highest possible standards." |
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Tony Greaves
"As an interested member of the BEC and an experienced business owner and recruitment consultant with over 20 years standing, I am proud to have the opportunity to contribute to the organisation, which has an extremely important role to play in the continuing development of business in the St George and Sutherland Shire regions. The BEC is an excellent resource for small businesses that are starting out, or growing from an established base, or are already strongly positioned in their marketplace, and want to draw upon the diverse range of programs that are available to further develop their operations and maximize their potential for success." |
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