Proud Sponsors of the BEC

As a Not for Profit organisation that is membership driven the BEC is reliant of the support of its major funder, The Department of State and Regional Development as well as our Patrons and members.  The State Government through the Department of State and Regional Development provides significant funding to a network of BEC’s throughout NSW.   Our BEC is funded to provide free a confidential Business Advisory Service as well as a range of Mentoring Programs and seminars.

Local Government plays a key role in supporting and monitoring local businesses and as such supports the valuable role the BEC plays in assisting businesses to establish themselves and then to grow and prosper.  As well as providing designated professionals to assist businesses at a Local Government level, each of the four local councils also provide cash and in kind assistance to the BEC. Together the BEC and local councils run numerous joint ventures and work collaboratively to ensure the best possible range of integrated services and support for local businesses. 

The St George & Sutherland Shire Leader is another Patron that provides substantial support through free advertising and event sponsorship.  Access to advertising through the Leader assists the BEC to raise awareness of our services amongst the local business community and to ensure more businesses know how to access the services they need.

The Leader

The St George & Sutherland Shire Leader is another Patron that provides substantial support through advertising and event sponsorship.  Access to advertising through the Leader assists the BEC to raise awareness of our services amongst the local business community and to ensure more businesses know how to access the services they need. The Leader's editorial team also provide valuable support and help to inform the local business community of events and opportunities available from the BEC.

Covering the three St George region LGA's and the Sutherland Shire, the Leader is proud to be the largest circulating community newspaper in Australia. With a circulation nearing 150,000, the Leader is published in two editions, providing award-winning, in depth local news for residents in the St George and Sutherland regions. The enormous local coverage brings news and information to the community twice weekly, on Tuesday and Thursday.

As hosts of the St George and the Sutherland Business Awards, the Leader provides an opportunity for the region's most successful businesses to be recognised for excellence in customer service and quality. Support for local Chambers of Commerce, Council initiatives for small business (including their own Business Awards programs) and local business centre festivals and events are all part of the Leader's community involvement throughout our region.

(P) 9588 8888
Email tweeding@fairfax.com.au
www.theleader.com

Hurstville City Council

As a proud patron of the St George and Sutherland BEC, Hurstville City Council believes the BEC performs a crucial role in providing support, advice and advocacy for new and established businesses in the Southern Sydney region.

Throughout the year Hurstville City Council and the BEC demonstrate their strong partnership via a range of initiatives to promote Hurstville and the wider region as a dynamic place to do business.

These initiatives include annual events such as the Hurstville Excellence in Business Awards,  the St George Business to Business Event  and a new initiative – the China Lunch Room  which will provide exciting opportunities for local businesses wanting to establish trading links with China. 

For more information about doing business in Hurstville
P (02) 9330 6250
F (02) 9330 6223
Email cedmondson@hurstville.nsw.gov.au  
www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/doingbusiness.

Kogarah Council

Kogarah Council is a proud patron and supporter of the Sutherland St George BEC. Kogarah Council believes that the BEC fill an important role in providing support, training, advice and mentoring to small businesses within the St George region.

Kogarah Council works in partnership with the BEC on local initiatives for small business owners in the region e.g. Seminars, workshops and Expos. These provide great resources and opportunities for businesses within our community.

For more information on doing business with Kogarah Council please go to our website - www.kogarah.nsw.gov.au

Alternatively contact us via
(P) 9330 9400
(F) 93309549
Email:  kmcmail@kogarah.nsw.gov.au

Rockdale Council

Rockdale City Council is proud to be a patron and supporter of the St George and Sutherland Shire BEC.

Council believes that working with the BEC and supporting their many initiatives will assist in Councils desire to see viable business job growth and investment in the City of Rockdale.

Locally delivered workshops mentoring training and networking initiatives provide much needed opportunities for our local businesses to thrive.

www.rockdale.nsw.gov.au

Sutherland Shire Council

Sutherland Shire Council  (SSC) are a partner and patron of the BEC and support the BEC . SSC believe BEC fills the important role of small business advisor, trainer, information and resource centre for Sutherland Shire.

Joint initiatives, partnerships and working together with Council and the BEC has delivered great resources and opportunities for the Sutherland community- all locally delivered, locally driven and with local and regional presenters. For example, the development and distribution of  Home-based business kits.

Website links:

www.shirebusiness.com.au
www.visittheshire.com.au
www.sshed.com.au
www.sutherland.nsw.gov.au