LOCAL BUSINESS OWNERS ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND BCCI MEETING
July 29, 2009
The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has put out the call for interested East Gippsland business owners to attend the Bairnsdale Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) meeting next Wednesday night at 7pm in the Rivers Room of the Bairnsdale RSL.
Mr Chester will be a guest speaker on the night along with State Leader of The Nationals and Spokesman for Regional Development Peter Ryan.
Mr Chester said the function would be a good way for local business owners to speak about issues of concern to the region along with ideas for future development of the business and tourism sector.
“The biggest challenge for businesses in East Gippsland will be facing the flow-on impacts of the global financial situation over the next 12 months,” Mr Chester said.
“The success of local businesses is paramount to protecting jobs and ensuring the future economic viability of the region.
“Local business owners who are able to get along to the meeting will have the opportunity to ask questions on State and Federal Government issues and provide input into how they believe East Gippsland can prosper in the future.”
Mr Chester said he is looking forward to the meeting as he continues to promote his ‘putting locals first’ message across the Gippsland electorate.
“Wednesday’s meeting will be a chance for me to get some feedback and I’m looking forward to canvassing local business owners on their ideas for the future of Gippsland,” Mr Chester said.
“I’ve been encouraging local residents to support local businesses as much as possible.
“Putting locals first is a good way to help create jobs in our region and ensure that there are opportunities here for young people in the future.”
For more information regarding the meeting please contact BCCI President Loueen Goodall on 03 5152 3484.