Epping Chamber of Commerce in Epping, New South Wales | Community organisation

Epping Chamber of Commerce

Locality: Epping, New South Wales

Phone: +61 418 413 226

Address: PO Box 770 1710 Epping, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.eppingchamber.com.au/

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23.01.2022 This is a chance to come and have your say about the lack of commercial content in this development on a site that used to be 100% commercial.Support business and jobs in Epping.

23.01.2022 Members are invited to the Epping Rotary - Changeover night to be held at The Epping Club on Monday 25 June 6pm for 6.30pm. This will celebrate Betty Ockerlanders year as President and also welcome in the 2018 / 2019 President - Bruce Jacobs. Please email your acceptance to: [email protected]

22.01.2022 Can Epping survive more development with no supporting infra-structure? Should we be losing our heritage to developers? Support Epping Civic Trust Join us at this protest rally: Epping - Time To Push Back Rally!... July 14th at 10am 48 Oxford Street Epping See more

22.01.2022 CALLING ALL LOCAL BUSINESSES SPONSORS WANTED FOR OUR LOCAL EPPING FOOTBALL CLUB! If you are looking at a way to get your business name and offering out into the local community there is probably no better way than by using a local community club.... Epping Football Club has approached us to see if any of our members would like to use the Epping Football Club as a means of marketing their business. Please click on the attached link below to realise the marketing opportunity that such a relationship can offer your business. https://www.eppingfootballclub.com.au/index.php/sponsorship EPPING FOOTBALL CLUB www.eppingfootballclub.com.au

21.01.2022 Coming to EPPING on Tuesday 16th April 2019 Get free business advice Talk to a bus host at the Business Connect Bus.... Connect with one of our local business advisors for practical advice on starting or growing your small business.

21.01.2022 Our first After-5 for 2020 is on Wednesday 19 February. Hosts Epping Community Bank Branch of Bendigo Bank are helping us welcome in the New Year and bring the business community and the community at large together. Hope to see you there. BOOK NOW as places are limited to 50 people: https://tinyurl.com/epping2020 Epping (NSW) Community Noticeboard North Epping (NSW) Community Noticeboard Epping Rotary Club Epping 2121 Mums! Epping Rams Christian Community Aid

21.01.2022 Tax time it is very common time for scammers to try and trick you to share your personal information or download malware. https://chillit.com.au/fake-mygov-tax-email/

21.01.2022 https://events.humanitix.com/epping-chamber-luncheon-with-d Book now for next Wednesday 24 February lunch with NSW Minister for Finance and Small Business, Damien Tudehope at Epping Club. Bookings essential and places are limited.

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20.01.2022 A Complimentary Invitation from the NSW Business Chamber is offered to Epping Chamber Members, to a Seminar in Parramatta (March 8) or North Sydney (June 7) or Sydney CBD (June21): Are Your Casuals Really Casual? Casual workers with the rights of permanent employees the threat to your business has never been higher. Occupying 20% of our workforce, casual workers typically occupy a blind spot for employers and managers who adopt a set-and-forget mentality. Simpler pay arran...gements, greater flexibility in hiring and terminating services, right? Wrong. Places are limited so members reply to [email protected] For more information if they would like to attend this complimentary seminar

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19.01.2022 SMALL BUSINESS MATTERS: Small Business Fair The Australian Government Department of Jobs and Small Business ... is hosting a series of Small Business Fairs in NSW. The Small Business Fair is a one-stop shop where small business owners can learn about the Governments suite of incentives and benefits that simplify the process of running a business. The Fair is free and includes presentations, hands on demonstrations and tips from a local business coach. Attendees can register online https://www.jobs.gov.au/small-business-fair for the following location: Not: This Friday so hurry! Strathfield, 1 March from 7.30am-2pm

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17.01.2022 Please contact Tony Hackett if you would like to attend and he will make a group booking. 9869 8900 [email protected] Dear Local Business Owner,... It is my pleasure to invite you to a free forum next Wednesday afternoon with the Minister for Law Enforcement and Cyber Security, The Hon Angus Taylor MP. My apologies for the late notice, we have only been able to secure the Minister recently, and Budget Week has been quite busy! Angus himself is from a business background, having worked as a Partner at McKinsey and Co, a Director of Port Jackson Partners, and co-founder and director of Eastern Australia Irrigation. His current ministerial responsibilities include working with the Minister for Home Affairs, The Hon Peter Dutton MP, in the newly established Home Affairs Portfolio to ensure Australia is kept safe. He is keen to talk to you about his portfolio, especially the implications of recent cyber security announcements and how to keep your customers and clients information safe. He is also keen to hear your thoughts on the recent Federal Budget, and how the government can help small businesses continue to grow, which he will be able to relay back to his Ministerial colleagues. If you personally cant attend, please provide us with the names of individuals that will represent your organisation. Please RSVP ASAP with your chambers representatives, time is tight. When: 4:30 6:00 pm Wednesday 16 May 2018 Where: Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club, 117 Ryedale Rd, West Ryde Dress: Smart casual Cost: Free Regards, JA John Alexander MP Your Member for Bennelong Sydney, NSW

17.01.2022 Come along to the Annual Epping area School Forum Just in case you havent heard Epping Rotary is hosting our annual School Forum and The Epping Chamber of Commerce is supporting this big event Epping Rotary is keen to provide a further opportunity to raise issues, discuss the challenges and work towards a positive consultation with the Epping community.... I am pleased to advise that the Local Member for Epping, Damien Tudehope and the Executive Director of Schools from the Department of Education will be attending to answer our questions and concerns. Date: Monday 18 June 2018 Where: The Epping Club Time: 6:00 for 6:30 to 8:30pm Dinner: $25 pp (eftpos available or cheque or cash) RSVP by Thursday 7 June - to [email protected] or [email protected] Draft agenda items Overview of the issues facing Epping schools due to rapid building and demography changes Future Planning by the Education Department Input from school principals and P&C representatives The old TAFE site behind Epping Park Question and Answer session Please pass this onto anyone else who may like to attend. Epping Rotary looks forward to you joining us on this night.

16.01.2022 Bookings are closing very soon on this Wednesday's lunch at Epping Club with NSW Minister for Finance and Small Business, Damien Tudehope. Book now before it's too late and we hope to see you there. https://events.humanitix.com/epping-chamber-luncheon-with-d

16.01.2022 Our 2019 AGM was held on October 23 at The Epping Club and I am pleased to announce the following member were elected to the Executive Board for the 2020 year: President: Tony Hacket (Castlettons - Chartered Accountants) Vice-President: Andrew Christie (Dr Andrew Christie & Associates) Secretary: Betty Ockerlander ( McGrath Realty - Epping) Treasuer: Taj Mawass (Red Door Realty)... Committee: Robert Cameron (Cameron Legal) Robert Tosswill (Epping Family Wellness Centre) Peter Saez (The Epping Club) Stefan Sojka (Cyrius Media Group) See more

15.01.2022 City of Parramatta Council has elected Councillor Bob Dwyer as its new Lord Mayor with Councillor Michelle Garrard appointed as Deputy Lord Mayor at a Council M...eeting this evening. Being elected Lord Mayor is an honour and I look forward to working with my fellow councillors to serve the community over the next 12 months, Cr Bob Dwyer said. See more

13.01.2022 On behalf of the President, of the Epping Chamber of Commerce... We would like to wish you and your families a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! Thank you for your ongoing support of the Chamber and commitment to our local business community.

11.01.2022 Join us for Small Business Month in Parramatta City of Parramatta is proud to host two exciting and informative events in our City for Small Business Month. Focusing on the themes of Health and Wellbeing, and Business Planning and Resilience, our workshops are designed to help you achieve the most for your business, and yourself. Explore our two workshops below, and visit the NSW Small Business website for more great resources.... https://www.businessmonth.nsw.gov.au See more

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09.01.2022 We had our AGM in November and the Executive Committee remained fairly unchanged except that Sue Ingleton who has closed her business (Recycled Reading) and retired. The Committee is: Tony Hackett President & Treasurer Andrew Christie Vice-President Betty Ockerlander Secretary... Robert Cameron Committee Taj Mawass Committee Robert Tosswill Committee Peter Saez Committee CEO Epping Club See more

09.01.2022 A very constructive meeting (Chamber initiated) with some Parramatta Councillors!

09.01.2022 Local landmark building for sale. 3 Carlingford Road is half of the privately owned site that is being proposed to be developed by Oakstand together with the Coles Supermarket site is up for sale. A majority of the tenancies in the building have a demolition clause in their lease and it has been a landmark building for over 30 years. Castletons - Chartered Accounts are the only original tenants remaining in the building and the original Nettleton Tribe design has stood the ...test of time. Originally built in the confrontational days with the BLF the construction was stalled when Jack Mundy was jailed for contempt of Court and the site was littered with Free Jack Mundy banners. The development of this site needs the merger of the Coles site with the Parramatta Council carpark to make a vibrant business and community town centre development. Development of this site on its own without significant commercial content would be a disastrous outcome for Epping and just add to the dormitory population that is developing in the Epping CBD. See more

07.01.2022 Westpac bank to close in 4 weeks. This will then leave us with 2 banks until the Comm Bank sire is developed and then there will only be Bendigo. Is this the start of the Zombie CBD?

07.01.2022 Riverside Business Chamber - Business After Hours hosted by Achieve Australia Join us at Araluen House in Epping for a warming winter event. Epping Chamber of Commerce members would be very welcome at this event as our guests. Its on Epping soil after all! Achieve Australia is a for-purpose community organisation with a 65-year history of providing accommodation and services for Australians with disability.... My Home (accommodation solutions matched to individuals) My Life (options for independence, community involvement, sport and leisure etc) My Well Being (health and wellbeing services) My Career (skill development, work experience and career opportunities) Achieve staff are experts in providing person-centred support enabling individuals to live extra ordinary lives, with teams and processes which support the transition of people with disability and their families to the NDIS. RSVP details: When: Monday 2 July, 5.30 - 7.00pm Where: Araluen House 2 Brigadoon Court, Epping. Street parking available. Cost: RBC and first time visitors FREE https://www.riversidechamber.com.au/events/ Book and pay here on our website by Friday 29 June. Enquiries to Sabrina Ferguson on 9952 8498.

05.01.2022 CONGRATULATIONS to Lorraine Wearne, who has served as an independent Parramatta councillor for 25 years. One of the Epping resident's finest achievements was ...being the first female Lord Mayor to be elected in Parramatta. She has been lauded for her tenacity and trailblazing dedication to the community. See more

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05.01.2022 Thank you to the Epping Chamber of Commerce for hosting tonight's event on the future of our community. With so many active and thriving local businesses, the f...uture looks bright. Special thanks to Tony Hackett, Taj Mawass and The Epping Club - especially Peter Saez - for organising tonight's event.

05.01.2022 A great initiative by City of Parramatta Council to encourage more engagement and activity with local businesses and business leaders https://parramatta.localised.com.au/ Epping Community Bank Branch Epping Rotary Club Epping (NSW) Community Noticeboard North Epping (NSW) Community Noticeboard

05.01.2022 The ECC Annual General Meeting was held on November 22nd 2017. The following were elected to represent the Community: President/Treasurer Tony Hackett Vice President Andrew Christie Secretary Betty Ockerlander ... Executive positions: 1 Robert Cameron 2 Taj Mawass 3 Robert Tosswill 4 Joanna Love 5 Arul Niles 6 Sue Ingleton The President presented his annual Report - Tony Hackett: It has been a disappointing year as there were not enough public functions. Thank you to the committee especially Andrew Christie who attended a lot of extra meetings and Betty who did a lot of extra work. We commissioned Roberts Day to do a report and submit the AGC building objections. The council had been removed and we had dealing with the Administrator, Amanda Chadwick and developed a good relationship with her. We attended a number of workshops and directed meetings to come up with a draft planning review document. Amanda then formulated a document to take to Council which they are now considering. We eagerly await the much-awaited Transport Plan which is now due in March. Other highlights this year. We hosted Ed Blakely, West Central District Commissioner and gave him a tour showing him the issues we were facing. He seemed interested at the time as did the Minister for Planning who gave similar platitudes but nothing is really happening. We appreciated the Ministers time and are waiting to see what may come of it. At the request of our Minister for Parliament John Alexander we hosted the Minister for Small Business Michael McCormack and showed him around the local shops and then went to Cale properties where there were a couple of assistant dogs that they were quite amused by and then up to Copeland Publishing. Our advocacy extended to JPPP meetings which Andrew Christie spoke at. We believe that the decisions are made prior to these meetings being held. Thank you Damien Tudehope for participation and assistance given. He is on track with Epping Office Park and our need for commercial on this site. Tony had a meeting with Oakstand Property Group and they are extremely frustrated that it has been 3 years with no results. Ami Weinstock who runs Coles is also frustrated. They have updated plans to include a child care and large medical centre. Their threat is now that if they cannot get through with council they will do the very basic ugly complying development buildings which will mean that Coles would not operate for 2.5 years. Tony would like to acknowledge Andrew Halmarick who is not standing for the board as he needs to move out of the area due to lack of commercial space.

04.01.2022 "We welcome the postponement of the EOI until early 2018 and also the tentative increase in the Commercial space to 2000sqm" said President, Tony Hackett. "The Chamber will continue to lobby Transport NSW and Dept of Planning & Environment in regard to increasing significantly the commercial content to be mandated in this development." "Landcom are the Government Real Estate Agents and their mandate is to get a maximum return in the shortest period of time which does not nece...ssarily align with the best community outcome" he commented On November 30, ECC President Tony Hackett received a letter from Landcom (owners of the old Epping Office Park on Beecroft Road) following a Meeting he attended with them. The letter indicates that "Following Landcoms Stakeholder engagement with the ECC, Lord Mayor, Councillors, Council Officers and local Epping residents, Landcom has deferred the release of the Expressions of Interest (EOI) for this site until early 2018".... We will keep everyone updated as soon as we get more information.

04.01.2022 There will be a BIG agenda item for Epping at the upcoming Council meeting. In response to feedback from sections of the community, the Council has been work...ing on a strategy to increase commercial floor space on certain land within the Epping Town Centre. Since the 2014 Epping Urban Activation Precinct rezoning, new development within the B2 Local Centre zoning (see diagram) has reduced the amount of commercial floor space (and therefore jobs) within the Epping Town Centre. New developments are typically replacing large and small- scale offices with shop top housing. These developments only provide ground floor retail or business premises with residential towers above and little or no floor space for other job generating activities. The report considers 3 potential planning options for the Epping Town Centre: Option 1 no change to planning controls and based on current development trends this will result in only ground floor retail/business floor space; or Option 2 - mandate a minimum amount of non-residential floor space within the current maximum floor space ratio (FSR) and height controls; or Option 3 - mandate a minimum amount of non-residential floor space in addition to the current permitted maximum floor space ratio and height controls. Both Options 2 & 3 will ensure any change of use proposed on the first three levels would not allow residential uses. This report recommends - giving approval for the CEO to prepare a Planning Proposal based on planning approach ‘Option 3’ (seeking to report below), then forwarding a Planning Proposal to the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment with a request for a Gateway Determination. The Council Officer’s recommendation of Option 3 is based on the market’s likely response to the proposed planning controls (as opposed to Option 2) believing this approach will most likely achieve the anticipated additional demand for commercial floorspace in Epping. Council officers also acknowledge that there will be adverse impact by pursing Option 3 in relation to increased overshadowing and traffic. Option 2 will also see some impact on traffic. Think cnr Carlingford & Beecroft Rds Please let me know what you think. Go to page 223 of the 8 February Council Meeting Agenda to see the report https://www.cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au//council-business- Epping Civic Trust Epping Rotary Club Epping Chamber of Commerce Lions Club of Epping-Eastwood Inc ParraParents - Parramatta District Parents

04.01.2022 Thank you to the Epping Chamber of Commerce for hosting tonights event on the future of our community. With so many active and thriving local businesses, the f...uture looks bright. Special thanks to Tony Hackett, Taj Mawass and The Epping Club - especially Peter Saez - for organising tonights event.

03.01.2022 Thank you from all those who have supported the Epping Chamber of Commerce. We work hard to promote the area and thank you for helping us reach 100 posts!

03.01.2022 Lunar New Year Parramatta 5pm-9.30pm, Friday 16 February at Centenary Square Lunar New Year is an annual community festival to mark the New Year in the Chinese, Vietnamese and Korean Calendars. With a huge program including plenty of food, entertainment, free activities, and a fireworks finale - this is an event for the whole family. The main stage will host contemporary and traditional entertainment, such as K-Pop performances, the Wuhan Peking Opera Company from China, and ...Pyeong taek Nong Ak Percussion team from South Korea. Meet the God of Fortune and Katrina and the Wonder Dogs, plus participate in free K-Pop workshops, lantern making and kids cooking classes! Get your food fix at our hawker-inspired markets, with some of the best Asian treats on offer, including Vietnamese Banh Xeo pancakes, Malaysian noodles, Korean bulgogi beef, pork belly bao, gourmet fried ice cream, desserts from KOI Dessert Bar and refreshing bubble tea. See more

03.01.2022 On behalf of the Epping Chamber of Commerce Executive Committee, I would like thank all our Members and Friends for your support throughout the year and extend seasons greetings to you and your families. Wishing everyone a New Year full of prosperity and good health.

02.01.2022 This is a significant announcement to support the traffic management plan released in the Epping Planning Review which has recently been endorsed by City of Parramatta Council with the unanimous support of our Epping Ward Councillors Bill Tyrrell, Lorraine Wearne and Donna Davis.

01.01.2022 The Chamber would like all members to support this very practical community event to aid those of us who are less fortunate. If you are ubnable to be there on the night please support this initiative with a donation