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2008 Calendar of Events

The calendar on this page lists Ryde Business Forum functions for 2008 as well as regular meeting dates for local Chambers of Commerce, and major community events. All information on events other than those hosted by RBF is presented to the best of our knowledge, and you should make contact with the relevant organisation directly for more information.

RBF's "Business After Hours" function dates and times are firm. We are currently firming up speakers for breakfasts, luncheons and other events. This page will be constantly updated throughout the year so don't forget to bookmark it and keep visiting!

For more information or to book a place at one of our events, contact Ryde Business Forum. RSVPs are essential for all events. Please note that for breakfasts, lunches and other paying events, cancellations received after RSVP date will still be subject to payment, as numbers will have been advised to the venue.

Email us , phone us on 98074999 or fax us on 98074988 to book for an event.

January
	Tuesday 1 January	New Year's Day
	Saturday 26 January	Australia Day
	Wednesday 30 January	School term 1 commences
February
	Monday 4 February	Business After Hours in conjunction with North Ryde Macquarie Park Chamber of Commerce	Host: Dunmore Lang College Venue Dunmore Lang College Time: 5.30pm - 7.00pm Cost: Free to members and guests of RBF and NRMPCC
	Monday 11 February	Eastwood Chamber of Commerce	After Hours Event. Contact Chamber President Lydia Scuglia on 9858 5188
	Tuesday 19 February	North Ryde/Macquarie Park Chamber of Commerce	After Hours Event at Lane Cove River Tourist Park. Contact Chamber Secretary Armine Winsley on 0404 287934
	Tuesday 19 February	Gladesville Chamber of Commerce	Chamber meeting. Contact Chamber President Reg Cain on 9879 6020
	Wednesday 20 February	Ryde Chamber of Commerce	After Hours Event at Ryde City Bowling Club. Contact Chamber Secretary Sean Parsonage on 9809 2900
	Wednesday 27 February	West Ryde Chamber of Commerce	Chamber meeting/After Hours Event at West Ryde Hotel 6-7.30pm. Contact Chamber President David Hamley on 9874 1488
March
	Monday 3 March	Business After Hours co-hosted with Eastwood Chamber of Commerce	Host: The Shack Youth Outreach Venue: The Shack Youth Outreach Time: 5.30pm - 7.00pm Cost: Free to members and guests	Visit The Shack
	Tuesday 4 March	City of Ryde special event	Special briefing on Macquarie Park Corridor DCP, 4-5pm, SAM Building, Macquarie University. Contact Paul William-Smith on 9852 8051 for more information or to RSVP or visit the specific page on City of Ryde website.
	Monday 10 March	Eastwood Chamber of Commerce	After Hours Event. Contact Chamber President Lydia Scuglia on 9858 5188
	Tuesday 18 March	Gladesville Chamber of Commerce	Chamber meeting. Contact Chamber President Reg Cain on 9879 6020
	Wednesday 19 March	Ryde Chamber of Commerce	After Hours Event. Contact Chamber Secretary Sean Parsonage on 9809 2900
	Friday 21 March	Good Friday
	Monday 24 March	Easter Monday
	Wednesday 26 March	West Ryde Chamber of Commerce	Chamber meeting/After Hours Event. Contact Chamber President David Hamley on 9874 1488
April
	Tuesday 1 April	Epping Chamber of Commerce - for all local Chambers and RBF members	Dinner with Max Walker Venue: The Epping Club Time: 6.30pm Cost: RBF & local Chamber members $55/head, non-members $65/head. Book directly with The Epping Club, phone 9876 4357
	Monday 7 April	Business After Hours in conjunction with North Ryde Macquarie Park Chamber of Commerce	Host: Eden Gardens & Garden Centre Venue: Eden Gardens & Garden Centre Time: 5.30pm - 7.00pm Cost: Free to members and guests of RBF and NRMPCC
	Monday 8 April	Eastwood Chamber of Commerce	After Hours Event. Contact Chamber President Lydia Scuglia on 9858 5188
	Wednesday 9 April	Business Breakfast Briefing: Maxine McKew MP, Member for Bennelong. Sponsored by Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies	Guest Speaker: Maxine McKew MP, Member for Bennelong Venue: North Ryde RSL Community Club Time: 7.00am - 9.00am Cost: $35 members, $40 non-members, $280 table of 8
	Friday 11 April	School term 1 concludes
	Wednesday 16 April	Ryde Chamber of Commerce	After Hours Event - Cyrius Media Group/Ryde City Bowling Club. Contact Chamber Secretary Sean Parsonage on 9809 2900
	Tuesday 22 April	Gladesville Chamber of Commerce	Chamber meeting. Contact Chamber President Reg Cain on 9879 6020
	Monday 28 April	School term 2 commences
	Friday 25 April	Anzac Day
	Wednesday 23 April	West Ryde Chamber of Commerce	Chamber meeting/After Hours Event. Contact Chamber President David Hamley on 9874 1488
May
	Monday 5 May	Business After Hours	Host: Macquarie University/MGSM/Access Macquarie Venue: Macquarie Graduate School of Management Time: 5.30pm - 7.00pm Cost: Free to members and guests
	Wednesday 7 May	Business Breakfast Workshop - IR Legislation Changes	Presenter: Andrew Bland of BlandsLaw Venue: Servcorp Board Room, Level 9, Avaya House, 123 Epping Road, North Ryde Time: 7.30am - 9.00am Cost: $35 members, $40 non-members, DOWNLOAD INVITATION
	Monday 12 May	Eastwood Chamber of Commerce	After Hours Event. Contact Chamber President Lydia Scuglia on 9858 5188
	Tuesday 20 May	Gladesville Chamber of Commerce	Chamber meeting. Contact Chamber President Reg Cain on 9879 6020
	Thursday 22 May	North Ryde/Macquarie Park Chamber of Commerce	After Hours Event. Contact Chamber Secretary Armine Winsley on 0404 287934
	Wednesday 28 May	Business Breakfast Briefing: The Hon John Watkins MP, Member for Ryde, Deputy Premier of NSW, Minister for Transport and Minister for Finance	Guest Speaker The Hon John Watkins MP Venue:Curzon Hall Time: 7.00am - 9.00am Cost: $35 members, $40 non-members, $280 table of 8
	Wednesday 28 May	Ryde Chamber of Commerce	After Hours Event at Brad Garlick Ford. Contact Chamber Secretary Sean Parsonage on 9809 2900
	Wednesday 28 May	West Ryde Chamber of Commerce	Chamber meeting/After Hours Event. Contact Chamber President David Hamley on 9874 1488
June
	Monday 2 June	Business After Hours in conjunction with Ryde Chamber of Commerce	Host: City of Ryde - Draft Management Plan Presentation Venue: City of Ryde Time: 5.30pm - 7.00pm Cost: Free to members and guests
	Monday 9 June	Queen's Birthday
	Monday 9 June TBC	Eastwood Chamber of Commerce	After Hours Event. Contact Chamber President Lydia Scuglia on 9858 5188
	Thursday 12 June	Business Breakfast Workshop - Website legals	Presenter: Andrew Bland of BlandsLaw Venue: Servcorp Board Room, Level 9, Avaya House, 123 Epping Road, North Ryde Time: 7.30am - 9.00am Cost: $35 members, $40 non-members
	Tuesday 17 June	Gladesville Chamber of Commerce	Chamber meeting. Contact Chamber President Reg Cain on 9879 6020
	Wednesday 25 June	West Ryde Chamber of Commerce	Chamber meeting/After Hours Event. Contact Chamber President David Hamley on 9874 1488
	Thursday 26 June	North Ryde/Macquarie Park Chamber of Commerce	After Hours Event. Contact Chamber Secretary Armine Winsley on 0404 287934
July
	Friday 4 July	School term 2 concludes
	Monday 7 July	Business After Hours	Host: Hills M2 Venue: North Ryde RSL Community Club Time: 5.30pm - 7.00pm Cost: Free to members and guests
	Monday 4 July	Eastwood Chamber of Commerce	After Hours Event. Contact Chamber President Lydia Scuglia on 9858 5188
	Monday 21 July	School term 3 commences
	Tuesday 15 July	Gladesville Chamber of Commerce	Chamber meeting. Contact Chamber President Reg Cain on 9879 6020
	Wednesday 16 July	Ryde Chamber of Commerce	AGM/After Hours at Ryde City Bowling Club with special guest speaker.Contact Chamber Secretary Sean Parsonage on 9809 2900
	Thursday 17 July	Business Breakfast Workshop - making Google pay	Presenter: David Caruso Venue: Dunmore Lang College, Herring Road, North Ryde. Free parking onsite Time: 7.30am - 9.00am Cost: $35 members, $40 non-members SOLD OUT!
	Wednesday 23 July	West Ryde Chamber of Commerce	Chamber meeting/After Hours Event. Contact Chamber President David Hamley on 9874 1488
	Wednesday 30 July	Morning workshop presented by Dept of Industrial Relations in conjunction with NRMPCC and local Chambers	Topic: Industrial Relations in NSW Presenter: Dept of Industrial Relations Venue: Dunmore Lang College Time: 9.00am -12noon Cost: Free
August
	Monday 4 August	Bank Holiday
	Wednesday 6 August	Ryde Business & Technology Expo in conjuction with Expo Edge and the City of Ryde, Stamford Grand North Ryde & other sponsors (TBA)	Host: Special event - Ryde Business & Technology Expo Venue: Stamford Grand North Ryde Time:12.00noon - 7.00pm Cost: Free to members and guests who visit, exhibitor cost from $660
	Wednesday 6 August	Business After Hours	Host: Special event - Ryde Business & Technology Expo Cocktail Party Venue: Stamford Grand North Ryde Time: 7.00pm - 8.00pm Cost: Free to members and guests
	Monday 11 August	Eastwood Chamber of Commerce	After Hours Event. Contact Chamber President Lydia Scuglia on 9858 5188
	Tuesday 19 August	Gladesville Chamber of Commerce	Chamber meeting. Contact Chamber President Reg Cain on 9879 6020
	Wednesday 20 August	Ryde Chamber of Commerce	After Hours Event hosted by Top Ryde City shopping centre and held on 5th Floor, Civic Centre. Contact Chamber Secretary Sean Parsonage on 9809 2900
	Wednesday 27 August	Morning workshop presented by Dept of Industrial Relations in conjunction with NRMPCC and local Chambers	Topic: Managing Employees Presenter: Dept of Industrial Relations Venue: Dunmore Lang College Time: 9.00am - 1 pm Cost: $88.00 inc GST
	Wednesday 27 August	West Ryde Chamber of Commerce	Chamber meeting/After Hours Event. Contact Chamber President David Hamley on 9874 1488
September
	Monday 1 September TBC	Annual General Meeting 2007/08 Financial Year	Venue: Macquarie Park Cemetery & Crematorium Time: 4.00 - 5.00 pm Cost: Free to members and guests
	Monday 1 September	Business After Hours	Host: Macquarie Park Cemetery & Crematorium Venue: Macquarie Park Cemetery & Crematorium Time: 5.30pm - 7.00pm Cost: Free to members and guests
	Friday 5 September	Small Business September event - free seminar: Concept to Delivery - Marketing Solutions that get results	Presenter: Various Venue: Caltex Theatre, MGSM Time: 9.00am -12noom Cost: Free RSVP: register online at www.smallbusinessmonth.nsw.gov.au or direct to Enquiries on (02) 8843 1109. DOWNLOAD INFORMATION & BOOKING FORM
	Wednesday 10 September	Morning workshop presented by Dept of Industrial Relations in conjunction with NRMPCC and local Chambers	Topic: Workplace Policies Presenter: Dept of Industrial Relations Venue: Dunmore Lang College Time: 9.00am -1pm Cost: $88.00 inc GST DOWNLOAD INFORMATION & BOOKING FORM
	Sunday 14 September	Ryde Aquatic Festival	Kissing Point Park, Putney. Dragon boat races, family activities, fun run and more
	Tuesday 16 September	Gladesville Chamber of Commerce	Chamber meeting. Contact Chamber President Reg Cain on 9879 6020
	Wednesday 17 September	Growth and Competitive Advantage through Innovation - How to access and engage with CSIRO and its partners-	Presenter: CSIRO Various Venue: CSIRO, Julius Ave, North Ryde Time: 8.30am -12noon inc lunch Cost: Free RSVP: register online at www.smallbusinessmonth.nsw.gov.au or direct to Enquiries on (02) 8843 1109. DOWNLOAD INFORMATION & BOOKING FORM
	Wednesday 17 September	Ryde Chamber of Commerce	After Hours Event To book contact Chamber Secretary Sean Parsonage on 9809 2900
	Wednesday 24 September	West Ryde Chamber of Commerce	Chamber meeting/After Hours Event. Contact Chamber President David Hamley on 9874 1488
	Friday 26 September	School Term 3 concludes
October
	Wednesday 1 October	Morning workshop presented by Dept of Industrial Relations in conjunction with NRMPCC and local Chambers	Topic: Recruitment & Retention Presenter: Dept of Industrial Relations Venue: Dunmore Lang College Time: 9.00am -1pm Cost: $88.00 inc. GST DOWNLOAD INFORMATION & BOOKING FORM
	Monday 6 October	Labour Day
	Monday 13 October (owing to long weekend on 6 October)	Business After Hours	Host: Rawson Graphics Venue: Rawson Graphics, North Ryde Time: 5.30pm - 7.00pm Cost: Free to members and guests
	Monday 13 October	Eastwood Chamber of Commerce	After Hours Event. Contact Chamber President Lydia Scuglia on 9858 5188
	Monday 13 October	School term 4 commences
	Tuesday 14 October	Gladesville Chamber of Commerce	Chamber meeting. Contact Chamber President Reg Cain on 9879 6020
	Wednesday 15 October	Ryde Chamber of Commerce	After Hours Event at The Weekly Times (TBC). Contact Chamber Secretary Sean Parsonage on 9809 2900
	Saturday 18 October	Granny Smith Festival	Eastwood - many locations, activities all day, street parade and stalls, entertainment, fireworks.
	Wednesday 22 October	West Ryde Chamber of Commerce	Chamber meeting/After Hours Event. Contact Chamber President David Hamley on 9874 1488
	Thursday 23 October	North Ryde/Macquarie Park Chamber of Commerce	After Hours Event at Quest Apartments North Ryde. Contact Chamber Secretary Armine Winsley on 0404 287934
November
	Monday 3 November	Business After Hours	Host:Royal Rehabilitation Centre Sydney Venue: Royal Rehabilitation Centre Sydney Time: 5.30pm - 7.00pm Cost: Free to members and guests
	Wednesday 5 November	Morning workshop presented by Dept of Industrial Relations in conjunction with NRMPCC and local Chambers	Topic: Workplace Arrangements Presenter: Dept of Industrial Relations Venue: Dunmore Lang College Time: 9.00am -12noon Cost: Free DOWNLOAD INFORMATION & BOOKING FORM
	Monday 10 November	Eastwood Chamber of Commerce	After Hours Event. Contact Chamber President Lydia Scuglia on 9858 5188
	Tuesday 11 November	Morning workshop presented by Dept of Industrial Relations in conjunction with NRMPCC and local Chambers	Topic: Employing Clerical Staff in NSW Presenter: Dept of Industrial Relations Venue: Dunmore Lang College Time: 9.00am -12noon Cost: Free DOWNLOAD INFORMATION & BOOKING FORM
	Thursday 13 November	RBF/Toga Hospitality Corporate Charity Golf Day - monies raised from raffle and auction go to The Shack Youth Outreach	Venue: Ryde Parramatta Golf Club Registration noon, shotgun start at 1pm. Lunch and BBQ dinner included. BBQ sponsored by Macquarie Park Cemetery & Crematorium 18 holes Ambrose comp. Cost: $99 individual, $420 team of 4, $660 team of 4 with banner sponsorship DOWNLOAD INVITATION
	Tuesday 18 November	Gladesville Chamber of Commerce	Chamber meeting. Contact Chamber President Reg Cain on 9879 6020
	Wednesday 19 November	Ryde Chamber of Commerce	After Hours Event. Contact Chamber Secretary Sean Parsonage on 9809 2900
	Thursday 20 November	Business Luncheon with The Hon Dr Brendan Nelson MP, Leader of the Federal Opposition	Guest Speaker: The Hon Dr Brendan Nelson MP, Leader of the Opposition, Member for Ku-Ring-Gai Venue: TBA Time: 12noon - 2.30pm Cost: $65 members, $85 non-members, $520 table of 8 (Costs to be confirmed)
	Wednesday 26 November	West Ryde Chamber of Commerce	Chamber meeting/After Hours Event. Contact Chamber President David Hamley on 9874 1488
December
	Wednesday 3 December	Business After Hours: Combined Chambers Christmas Party	Host: Combined Chambers Christmas Party organised by West Ryde Chamber of Commerce Venue: TBA Time: Evening Cost: $TBA
	Friday 19 December	School term 4 concludes
	Thursday 25 December	Christmas Day
	Friday 26 December	Boxing Day
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