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Networking AFTER 5 provides Chamber Members with the opportunity to network with likeminded business people in an informal setting. Complimentary drinks and finger food provided.
Exclusive for Chamber Members only.
A Daffodil Day fundraising auction run by Herron Todd White will be held as part of the event.
RSVP to Amy 3282 8688 or admin@ipswichchamber.org.au
"Business Success Breakfast"How to improve your cashflow, systems, team and sales while creating a profitable business that works without the owner. |
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| "Tony Gattari is one of the best business educators in the country. He never ceases to amaze me with his knowledge, garnered over decades of in-the-trenches experience, and wisdom on how and when to apply it. Dale Beaumont Creator of the "Secrets Exposed" series Author of 16 Best-Selling Books |
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Tony is a business educator. His passionate practical, real life, inspirational and enthusiastic style makes him an ideal speaker for any time. His main area of speaking focus is
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Tony's Story so farTony Gattari was born and grew up in Sydney’s outer Western suburbs to hard working Italian parents. Deciding early on that he didn’t want an ordinary life, Tony graduated from the University of Western Sydney with a business degree and secured a job as an organiser of Harvey Norman’s computer and communications division. Within a few years he was promoted to general manager and increased the division’s turnover from a healthy $12 million to a staggering $565 million. At the height of his success, Tony left Harvey Norman and began his own venture, Smartbuy in the field of online retailing. It was during this time that Tony’s courage was really tested, as he was forced to overcome technology stock crashes, collapsed business partnerships, nervous investors and a myriad of other problems. He quickly learnt that attitude to adversity was what determined true success in life. Tony survived a ‘perfect storm’ of market trouble and emerged as the CEO of a profitable technology company, bringing nearly all of his original employees with him. In March 2002, Tony stepped down as CEO of Uniqueworld to set up a new company, Achievers Group Pty Ltd. Some of his large business clients include, Cisco, Australia Post, Gloria Jeans, Harvey Norman, LG Electronics, Sanyo, Mortgage Choice, Rebel Sport and many other names in addition to more than 110 small to medium sized businesses. Tony also spent one year working as a CEO of a Public listed retailer. Known as a ‘doer’, Tony is also a powerful business speaker who has educated thousands of business owners around the world. He is the author of “Business Success” and co-author of “Pillars of Business Success” and “Marketing success”. He and has contributed as a key author to “Secrets of Tops Sales Professionals Exposed “ and “Secrets of Marketing experts exposed” book series and has articles read by over 200,000 people every month. He has also starred in a number of business training products and has also created and presented a business building program on Pay TV. |
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When: Tuesday 17th of August 2010
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Business Q&A - Dr Craig Emerson
Free Event
9:00am start
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Join the Ipswich Chamber and Apprenticeships Queensland for lunch with
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Chris Close, Australian retired professional rugby league footballer of the 1970s, '80s and '90s. A robust three-quarter, he represented Australia internationally and Queensland in State of Origin, and played club football in Queensland and New South Wales. Close has the distinction of being one of a handful of players to be named man-of-the-match in State of Origin more than once. In fact the first two State of Origin man-of-the-match awards went to him. Hailing from Cunnamulla, Queensland, where he started playing football in the 1970s, Close scored 52 tries during the 1978 season before joining Brisbane Rugby League premiership club, Valleys. A forward-sized centre who also excelled on the wing in his early career, Close represented Combined Brisbane in the 1979 Amco Cup competition and made his debut for Queensland the same year. In 1980, while playing for Redcliffe, Close was chosen on the Australian tour of New Zealand but it was his consecutive man-of-the-match performances in the first two State of Origin matches in 1980 and 1981 that turned heads. He was a fierce competitor, as his back-hander to the face of opposing winger Eric Grothe in 1981's State of Origin match testifies. Close signed with Manly in 1982 and played in the Grand Final with them that year and again in 1983, which were both lost to Parramatta. Close continued to be a regular visitor to the State of Origin arena during the 1980s, becoming one of a handful of players to be man-of-the-match in State of Origin football more than once. Close appeared in three Tests on the 1985 tour of New Zealand but failed to tour with the Kangaroos the following year. After playing in Manly's reserve grade grand final loss in 1987, he linked with the newly formed Gold Coast club where his experience was used to good effect in the forwards. Chris has now joined the Titans in a corporate sponsorship and player development capacity. After his retirement as a player, Close filled the role of Queensland State of Origin team manager under Paul Vautin (1995-97), Wayne Bennett (1998 & 2001-4) and Mark Murray (1999-00). In 2000 Close was awarded the Australian Sports Medal for his contribution to Australia's international standing in rugby league. |
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Brisbane-based journalist Bernie Pramberg has been writing about sport for metropolitan newspapers for more than 30 years. He has covered golf since the mid-1980s, and has been the leading golf writer for News Limited daily and Sunday newspapers since 1996. As well as covering the last nine US Masters, as well as past US Opens and US PGA Championships, he has covered every major tournament in Australia for the past 12 years. Bernie also writes a weekly golf column for the Courier-Mail which focuses primarily on the grassroots of the game. Bernie has covered a wide variety of sports, including Olympic and Commonwealth Games, two Kangaroo rugby league tours of England and France, numerous State of Origin matches and grand-finals, and minor sports from darts to roller-hockey and curling. He is also an award-winning thoroughbred racing writer, with his colour and feature stories ranging from Makybe Diva’s historic three Melbourne Cup wins to the outback’s Birdsville Cup. An occasional golfer of exceeding modest ability, Bernie has been a member of Brisbane’s Jindalee Golf Club for 15 years. Bernie is current Captain of the Australian Golf Writers Association and has previously been recognised in the Australian Golf Media Awards. |
Cost: $85.00 Members/$95.00 Non Members
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Now in his second term of office, Mayor Ron Littlefield has provided strong and visionary leadership for the city of Chattanooga, USA. Under his leadership, manufacturing has seen a rebirth attracting thousands of new jobs to the region. Urban renewal and infrastructure has been at the forefront of his work, creating a sustainable city and growth for the long term. Mayor Littlefield will provide a keynote address at the Bremer River Forum, and will the Guest Speaker at this exclusive Chamber Lunch.
Bookings on line at https://www.ipswichchamber.org.au/secure
The annual Harmony Day celebrates the cohesive and inclusive nature of our nation and promotes the benefits of cultural diversity. The continuing message of Harmony Day is ‘Everyone Belongs’. It's about community participation, inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone.
Alastair McLeod is executive chef at Brisbane’s iconic Bretts Wharf. He’s a busy lad – apart from being executive chef for the a la carte restaurant, the function room and Bretts Wharf off-site catering – Alastair is also a regular presenter on numerous television programs including Queensland Weekender, Ready Steady Cook and The Circle.
While he unashamedly loves the media work and the opportunity that brings to motivate and inspire people to share his passion for food – there is nothing he likes better than being the chef in the kitchen at Bretts Wharf. Alastair was classically trained at a number of Michelin listed restaurants in Ireland, Scotland, France and Italy. With anywhere in the world to choose to live in, he moved to Brisbane with his family, largely because of the stunning produce we have at our doorstop.
Book and pay online go to http://www.ipswichchamber.org.au/secure
The Ipswich Chamber of Commerce, is please to invite all financial Chamber Members to join them for Networking AFTER 5 at the Ipswich RSL on Thursday the 19th of November 2009 commencing at 5.00pm.
Networking AFTER 5 is a great way to wind down after a busy week in the office with other Chamber Members. We encourage you to bring your staff along to benefit from this great networking opportunity.
Please contact Samantha at the Chamber office to register.
Regards
Michael List
Chamber President
The Ipswich Chamber proudly supported by Ipswich Womens Development Network, invites you to attend breakfast on the 6th of November 2009, with Maggie Hamilton author of "What is Happening to our Girls", "What men don't talk about", and Maggie's latest book "What is Happening to our Boys" due out mid next year.
At this networking AFTER 5 function, we will be having a fundraising Auction to raise money for Parkinson Diseases.
Thanks to Ray White Ipswich, we have an auctioneer, and currently we have a number of items for auction (a full list will be made available prior to the event). We are calling on any members that may have a product or service that they would like to donate to the Chamber to Auction. This is a great way to have your business recognised and help support Parkinson Disease.
Please contact Samantha at the Chamber to discuss further and register to attend.
