8th December 2006. Welcome to
new members Nick and Angela Colosimo of Bathroom
Effect, at West Ryde. Bathroom Effect was established
in 2001, and if you've driven past the store on Victoria
Road, you'll have seen some of the wonderful baths, cabinets
and ideas for bathrooms on display. If you're thinking of
renovating a home bathroom, or your office facilities, we
recommend you talk to Nick and Angela. You'll get quality
service and quality fittings at a price to suit your budget.
Call Bathroom Effect on 9809 0852.
8th December 2006. Forum member CPSA is
celebrating another award for its fantastic new facility.
Adding to the two previous awards conferred on the CPSA
building at Eden Park Drive during 2005 and early 2006,
the building has been further recognised for its energy
sustainability by receiving a 4 Star Australian Building
Greenhouse Rating from the Department of Energy, Utilities
and Sustainability. Congratulations to MD Sol Cohen and
his team.
7th December 2006. Around 100 members
and guests from Ryde Business Forum, Gladesville Chamber
of Commerce, Ryde Chamber of Commerce, West Ryde Chamber
of Commerce, Eastwood Chamber of Commerce and North Ryde/Macquarie
Park Chamber of Commerce joined forces for a fantastic night
afloat at the Combined Chambers Christmas Party. Click
here to read more and see photos
7th December 2006. Today's e-news is available
to read - click
here.
7th December 2006. Results of the Cathi
King Corporate Cup - Tennis Doubles run by Andrew Hill of
AJH Sports. Congratulations to:
Gold - RAMS Home Loans
Silver - M.G.S.M
Bronze Tie - Harvey World Travel and Allegiance Home Loans
Pty Ltd
Thanks to the Ryde Business Forum and members for participating,
and for Andrew's energetic organisation!
7th December 2006. Join the Forum's own
Roseanne Gallo this Sunday as she leads the Community Christmas
Carols Spectacular at North Ryde Common cnr Wicks and Twin
Rds from 5.30 pm. This is a huge event in our City, and
culminates in fireworks at 9.20 pm. Get into the Christmas
spirit with Roseanne and a host of other professional singers
and musicians. Bring the family and a picnic - it's free
admission. More information from North Ryde Rotary on 9888
3625 or The Weekly Times on 9807 6666.
20th November 2006 - A perfect day was
delivered on time for our 52 players to enjoy 18 holes of
golf at beautiful North Ryde Golf Club on 17 November- and
enjoy they did, from the first tee to the delicious BBQ
afterwards.
This year, the Forum changed the format of its Golf Day
slightly, with the aim being to raise $1000 for local charity
Technical Aid to the Disabled. Aided by a wonderful team
of volunteers headed by Lorraine Cox of Ryde Furniture Freighters,
we ran a silent auction, a raffle and a novelty hole, and
raised around $1144 for TAD on the day. Thank you to our
very generous players and guests who participated and dove
deeply into their pockets to support TAD.
Support from players, banner sponsors and prize sponsors
this year was terrific; we were able to provide superb prizes
for both players and the supporting activities such as the
auction and raffle. A huge thank you to everyone who supported
us - read on for full details here.
14th November 2006 - welcome to new
member Andrew Bland of BlandsLaw. BlandsLaw, which
was established in the area earlier this year, is a legal
practice specialising in business and employment law. Andrew
and his team are based in the heart of North Ryde, on Epping
Road, and welcome your call on 9815 0059.
9th November 2006 - More than 80 members
and guests from Ryde Business Forum and Chatswood Chamber
of Commerce attended Telstra's 'Open for Business' breakfast
at the Stamford Grand North Ryde this morning. Click
here to read about the event and see photos.
7th November 2006. Our November Business
After Hours gave around 60 members and guests the opportunity
to find out more about plans for revitalising the services
and developing the facilties and grounds of the Royal Rehabilitation
Centre Sydney. Click here to read
more/see photos.
30th October 2006. Today's Member News
is available here.
17th October 2006. Welcome to new member
Helecom System. Director Helena Cheung and her team develop
customised Point of Sale software that is applicable to
many different industries, eg retail, hospitality, warehouse
etc. The team will work with you to provide a total solution
and help you to run the system in accordance with your individual
business needs. You can even stocktake without closing your
business using the Helecom system, which can be run both
on a register setup and a mobile PDA. For more information,
call Helecom System on 9887 4688.
10th October 2006. Last night's Business
After Hours was a mix of tears and laughter, and a unforgettable
evening as Forum members and guests drank a toast to our
late Chairman Cathi King. Host Eastwood Chamber of Commerce
gave us a night to remember - click
here for more information and photos.
10th October 2006. The Forum's Vice Chairman
George Papallo is currently overseas until 21 October and
expresses deep sadness at this week's news. In George's
absence, Lyn Clark-Duff of LCD&Co Financial Services
will be standing in as Chairman. George will be calling
a special meeting on his return.
Sabrina Davis is running the Forum's day to day activities
from the Forum's offices in Top Ryde Shopping Centre, and
is your first point of contact on 9807 4999 or email rbfevents@rydebusiness.com.au
9th
October 2006. Vale Cathi King
We have some extremely sad news for everyone who knows
or has met our Chairman, Cathi King. Cathi passed away peacefully
Sunday 8 October in the Sanatorium hospital. Cathi had chosen
not to tell anyone she was unwell, and was working until
it was no longer possible for her to do so, therefore this
news has come as a shock to all of us.
Cathi was loved and admired by many, and brought sunshine
into countless lives with her vivacity, honesty, humour
and generosity. She will be truly missed by all who knew
her; a lovely person who had time for everyone. Our thoughts
are with her family - husband Darrell, son Adam, daughter
Amanda and her husband Sam and son Romace. If you would
like to send any messages to Cathi's family, please email
them and we will pass them on.
4th October 2006. Welcome to two new members:
5th September 2006. Aromatic spices and
incense, luscious silks and glittering fabrics, delights
from the tandoor oven and a beautiful belly dancer - members
and guests enjoyed a wonderful night of Bollywood at Mantra
Indian Restaurant for our September Business After Hours.
Click here to read more and see photos.
AJ and Vinnie also have a special lunch deal - $10 for
your choice of a range of curries and a glass of wine/beer/softdrink.
If you haven't had the Mantra experience, we suggest you
enjoy a lunch or dinner soon! Mantra is located at 100 Blaxland
Road, Ryde - opposite Top Ryde Shopping Centre.
5th September 2006. Today's Member News
is available here.
5th September 2006. Welcome
to RE Capital Pty Ltd, commercial, industrial
and residential property developers, who joined us in late
August. Managing Director Joe Adendorff is developing a
project in West Ryde, a mix of retail and residential, and
can be contacted on 9739 6726.
Welcome to Century 21 Maureen Smith
Real Estate, who became our newest member last
Friday. Century 21 Maureen Smith is located on the leafy
peninsula of Hunters Hill in a delightful sandstone building.
This agency has some wonderful properties for sale and lease
in Hunters Hill, Ryde and Canada Bay. Your contact is Sales
and Leasing Manager Andrew Smith, who can be contacted on
9816 3622.
28th August 2006. Federal Ministerfor
Small Business and Tourism, The Hon. Fran Bailey MP, did
an admirable job standing in for local member The Hon. John
Howard MP in last week's "Pollies in Business"
week. Minister Bailey became Eden Gardens' newest waitress
at the DragonFly Cafe...click
here to read more and see photos.
28th August 2006. Welcome to new member
Singtel Optus. Telecommunications provider Optus probably
needs no introduction, but to find out the full scope of
the company's activities, visit its website, www.optus.com.au.
Optus is in the throes of building a superb new facility
in North Ryde, which will house several thousand workers
when complete. Your contact at Optus is Kate Mackay, Transport
Manager, who can be contacted on 9342 7079.
25th August 2006. Welcome to new
member Kathy Ferris of Theme Park Events & Entertainment.
Planning your next corporate event or conference can be
a stressful experience. Where do you start? And what do
you really want? Theme Park Events & Entertainment provides
a complete conference & event planning and project management
service – which incorporates all facets of event production
– with innovation and freshness. Theme Park Events
can take the hassle out of planning entertainment for your
event too, whether it's a corporate event or private party/celebration;
tailoring entertainment to fit specific events has been
an area in which Theme Park Events & Entertainment has
experienced continued success, from finding the perfect
musician, to profile artists like Rachael Beck & Glenn
Shorrock for a "one off" corporate show, to costuming
a bunch of street performers so that they fit in with a
particular theme. For more information, call Kathy on 9858
4664.
18th August 2006. Today's Member News
is available here.
Join us on 4 September for Business After Hours
at Mantra Indian Restaurant, where Bollywood comes to Ryde.
Sumptuous surroundings, scents and spices await you, and
AJ and Vinnie Singh look forward to tempting you with delicious
morsels and live entertainment. See our Calendar
page to download your invitation.
10th August 2006. RBF's Small Business
Self-Help Unit is almost ready to launch, however, we are
seeking help from members or non-members who can assist
by providing wall shelving. We have dozens of brochures
we need to house, and are looking for wall-mounted perspex
shelving or wall-mounted perspex A4 brochure holders. We
have 3.2 metres of wall we can cover with shelving. If you
have perspex brochure shelving you are not using, or know
of anyone who might (eg as a result of a shop or office
refit), please contact RBF Member Richard Kennedy, who is
project managing the fitout for us. Richard can be contacted
on rkenn@bigpond.net.au
or telephone 0417 449606.
8th August 2006. Last night's Business
After Hours was held at Hunter Holden - click
here to read more about the evening and see photos.
Hunter Holden has a special deal for all
RBF members. Purchase a new VE Commodore (the superb new
release being launched this month, loaded with new features
and improved fuel economy) before 30th September 2006 and
receive $500 worth of accessories or petrol (your choice).
This offer is not available to fleet and government customers.
Contact Des Harvey at Hunter Holden on 8878 7878 for more
information or to arrange a test drive of this very impressive
vehicle. Do mention to Des that you saw this special deal
on the RBF website.
Member news: Read today's member news here
7th July 2006. Quest
Serviced Apartments has acquired Somerset Apartments in
Delhi Road, North Ryde, with General Manager Andrew Edsor
taking over the reins on 1 July. The property is now called
Quest North Ryde. Andrew and his team are excited about
the acquisition and being part of the Ryde business community.
"We promise to deliver you our excellent
standards and service people have come to expect from the
Quest name," Andrew said.
"Our 173 apartments are equipped with
innovative business facilities, modern amenities and contemporary
décor. With our location opposite Riverside Corporate
Park, coupled with conference facilities, fully equipped
gym, heated outdoor swimming pool and the Atlantis Restaurant
& Bar, Quest North Ryde is designed for the discerning
business traveller," Andrew said.
From its beginnings in Victoria in 1988, Quest
Apartments has grown across Australia, New Zealand and Fiji,
with more than 100 strategically-located properties. The
properties are franchised to local business people, so you
know you're staying with a local who has the best local
interests at heart. Find out more about Quest at www.questapartments.com.au.
To contact Andrew and his team, call 8899
8888, or visit the website: www.questnorthryde.com.au
We'll keep you updated as the Quest story
continues at North Ryde. In the meantime, a warm welcome
to Andrew and his new team.
7th July 2006 Today's Member News is available
to view here.
6th July 2006. Welcome back to
Lane Cove River Caravan Park, who rejoined us this
month. The Caravan Park, located in the heart of beautiful
Lane Cove River National Park, is a great budget accommodation
alternative for friends and family, with modern, well-appointed
cabins as well as powered sites. Surrounded by the sounds
of nature, you'd never believe you were in the heart of
the City of Ryde. Your contact is Manager Andrew Daff, whose
telephone number is 9888 9133.
Our hosts Hunter's Hill Council welcomed
more than 60 members and guests to the historic Hunters
Hill Town Hall for our July Business After Hours.
Hunter's Hill Council Mayor Sue Hoopmann and General Manager
Barry Smith were delighted to update our guests on some
of the exciting developments going on in the Municipality.
Click here to read more.
14th June 2006. Around 60 members and
guests joined us for a special Business Breakfast this morning
on the WorkChoices legislation. Our three specialist legal
presenters covered several aspects of the legislation from
an employers' point of view including Making Workplace Agreements,
Unfair Dismissal and Unlawful Termination, and Wages and
Conditions. For more information, and contact details for
our presenters, click here.
6th June 2006. Despite driving rain and
cold conditions, more than 80 members and guests joined
Mayor Ivan Petch and Councillors of the City of Ryde for
our June Business After Hours. Michael Whittaker, General
Manager, and his management team presented a fascinating
overview of the City's Draft Management Plan for the next
five years. Click here to read more
and see photos.
31 May 2006. Today's e-news is available
to read -
click here
26 May 2006. Today's e-news is available
to read -
click here
10 May 2006. Around 50 members and guests
joined us to here Cr Ivan Petch, Mayor of the City of Ryde,
speak on the topic about which he is most passionate - Ryde
itself. Cr. Petch discussed many of the issues which affect
the various precincts and the City as a whole, and growth
expectations for the City.
1st May 2006. Today's RBF Member News
newsletter is available here.
1st May 2006. The Royal Hotel Ryde was
the venue for our May Business After Hours, where around
50 members and guests joined host Dave Haynes in the elegant
bistro area.
The Royal Hotel has recently had a change of ownership
and has undergone substantial refurbishment. Cool green
tones, an original fireplace, an adjacent new beer garden
and polished woodwork makes the Royal's bistro an ideal
and elegant place for an informal business lunch. And with
a new chef on board, the food is fantastic, as our guests
discovered last night. If you haven't visited the Royal
Hotel, we thoroughly recommend it.
We welcomed two new members last night:
Click here to read more and see photos.
19th April 2006. Today's Member News has
been added -
click here.
19th April 2006. Welcome to Brenden Ellem,
new General Manager at North Ryde Golf Club.
For 19 years Brenden played representative golf for Cumberland
Golf Club. He studied club management and following a successful
management role at Ryde/Parramatta Golf Club made the transition
to North Ryde Golf Club in late 2005.
Technology improvements, tightening legislations, economic
changes, and market competition are inevitable issues that
face the modern day manager in all Clubs. The other issue
that directly affects Golf Clubs is water restrictions.
These issues will keep Brenden busy in the early part of
his role.
The Forum welcomes Brenden as General Manager at North
Ryde Golf Club and looks forward to an ongoing relationship
with Brenden and the team at the Club.
12th April 2006. Mr Ian Hunt, CEO of the
Lane Cove Tunnel Project, was the speaker at this morning's
Business Breakfast jointly hosted by RBF and North Ryde/Macquarie
Park Chamber of Commerce. Click here
for more information.
12th April 2006. Mayor of Ryde Cr Ivan
Petch presented Andrew Price of Rawson Graphics with his
membership certificate at our Business Breakfast Briefing.
(pic below)
10th April 2006. Welcome to new members
Levy Partners, Solicitors and Conveyancers. Based in Pope
Street, Ryde (across from Top Ryde Shopping Centre), Ricardo
Gonzalez and the Levy Partners team offer up-to-date counsel
on matters of Family Law, Conveyancing and Property Law,
and both Civil and Criminal claims. Contact Levy Partners
on 9809 1533.
5th April 2006. Today's Member News has
been added to the site here.
4th April 2006. RBF's April Business After
Hours was held at The Parsonage, the magnificent Victorian
building restored by the City of Ryde and our hosts Macquarie
Community College. Host George Papallo, CEO of Macquarie
Community College, and his team welcomed more than 50 members
and guests to the event. Click here
to read more and see photos.
24 March 2006. Today's Member News has
been added to the site here.
21 March 2006. Welcome to new member Rawson
Graphics. Rawson Graphics has recently moved from Artarmon
to North Ryde, and provides high quality commercial offset
printing. Talk to Director Andrew Price about having your
documents printed; call him and his team on 9438 2344.
8 March 2006. Click
here to read today's electronic Member News.
7 March 2006. Next Generation Club Ryde
provided a cool haven on a hot day for members and guests
at our March Business After Hours. Click
here for more information and photos.
3 March 2006. RBF's Member News e-news
is now available to read online. If you've missed an issue
this year, click on the list below to read the issue of
your choice (will open in a new window). E-news will be
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