This year is rushing by, and we are fast approaching the tail end of 2009. The Chamber is planning for our annual Ballo, part of which is the Annual Ludwig Leichhardt Award.

This award acknowledges outstanding community contribution by a business leader within our local Leichhardt business community.

• Who do you know that has done more than their fair share to help others?
• Who do you know that continually shares generously of their time and expertise to make a difference?
• Who do you know that freely gives of their time to ensure others are supported?

To nominate a local business please complete the Ludwig Leichhardt Nomination Form and return to our office by 15 Oct 2009.

Download the form here.

Celebrate in style at Leichhardt's Annual Ballo in the Italian Cultural Centre. This year we bring you magic and mystery, fun and networking, business support, community bonding and much much more.

The night's theme is Masquerade so don your favourite mask, grab your cocktail glass and RSVP now to reserve your ticket to help kick off our summer in Leichhardt.

Only 100 tickets available.

Also enjoy the presentation of the Ludwig Leichhardt award, special
guests, dancing, best dressed award, good company and mystery jigsaw
raffle.

Date: 27 November 2009
Time: 6.30pm
Venue: Italian Forum Culture Centre, 23 Norton St, Leichhardt
Ticket price: $ 85.00 members of Leichhardt Chamber of Commerce, $95 non-members
Includes three course meal with drinks, entertainment, and gift
Fundraising proceeds will go to Co.As.It.

Leichhardt's Annual Ballo is proudly brought to you by the Leichhardt Chamber of Commerce

We would like to acknowledge our local traders as among the winner of the ‘2009 NSW Local Business Awards’, with 5 Leichhardt businesses coming out on top.

The Local Business Awards bring together businesses and their patrons to celebrate achievement and excellence.

Winners

For more information: www.thebusinessawards.com

Put a creative spin on your work Christmas party or end-of-year celebration!
 
Our corporate parties will reward and inspire all members of your team. Parties are fully catered and themes include Sculpture, Painting, Life Drawing, Fabric Screenprinting, Printmaking and more. Everyone gets to be hands on and create their own artwork in a fun and creative environment.

Parties are held in our fabulous warehouse studio in Leichhardt. Or let Art Est. bring the party to you.  Contact Jennifer on 9564 1519 or email art@artest.com.au to discuss how we can design a unique art event that everyone will enjoy.

Art Est. Art School presents an exciting and diverse range of art programs for both adults and children. Term 4 commences
26 October with fun and unique courses and workshops for all levels and ages.

Visit www.artest.com.au or call 9564 1519 for full details about courses, weekend and holiday workshops, art parties and exhibition hire.

At a glittering Sydney Harbour reception in the presence of her Excellency Governor Bashir and distinguished members of the Australian legal fraternity Balmain lawyer Anny Slater of Slaters Intellectual Property Lawyers was named as NSW’s top woman lawyer in private practice.
 
Anny Slater was awarded top honours for excellence in the law and the success of her law firm Slaters Intellectual Property Lawyers which firm commenced in 2001. The law firm recently won Best Enterprise at the 2008 Australian Business Awards.
 
Ms Slater is also known for her community service and success in the arts having been placed on the NSW Government’s honour roll in 2009. In July 2009 Anny travelled to Michigan at the invitation of Oscar™ winner Michael Moore to screen her award winning political comedy films and to teach at his new film school a role she also fulfilled at Yale University in 2005.
 
Slaters Intellectual Property Lawyers is located in East Balmain and is a member of the Leichhardt and Balmain-Rozelle Chambers of Commerce.

osted by Leichhardt Council and City of Canada Bay is an opportunity for local business operators to consider how sustainability means good business.

Mayor Jamie Parker (Leichhardt) and Mayor Angelo Tsirekas (Canada Bay) will be launching the Sustainable Business Program that will provide local businesses practical assistance to save money on water and energy costs. The program officers, Sarah Le and Alan Richardson, will be on hand to discuss how you can benefit from the program.

Date: Tuesday, 20 October 2009 (7:15am for a 7:30am start)
Venue: Leichhardt Rowing Club, Glover Street, Leichhardt.
Bookings essential: Contact Dora Pizzolato on 99116433 or dora.pizzolato@canadabay.nsw.gov.au
If you cannot attend the breakfast and would like further information contact the Sustainable Business Project Officers:
Sarah Le 04499653056 sarah.le@canadabay.nsw.gov.au

Alan Richardson 0449953057 alan.richardson@canadabay.nsw.gov.au

Small to medium enterprises are predicting profits to increase in the next six months.

In New South Wales 46.5% of SMEs were expecting revenue to increase in the next six months, compared to only 15% that expected it to fall in the last six months, according to the national SME Index survey conducted by News Community Media and Access Management Corporation.

The survey of almost 2000 SMEs also found that 45% of NSW respondents were expecting their profit to increase in the next six months. NSW businesses were less confident than other states about what the immediate future – reflecting the
greater economic hardship faced by the state so far this year.

More businesses were expecting to hire new staff than reduce staff numbers, indicating that the worst may be over for businesses in this important sector.
Kari Baynes, Cumberland-Courier Newspapers Group Advertising Director, said the findings indicated a positive outlook for businesses in NSW.

Other findings include:
• Dissatisfaction with all levels of government support for small to medium enterprises, particularly in the areas of
council rates and GST support.
• Continued frustration with the lack of interest rate reductions passed on by banks and other organisations.
• While traditional media still holds an important place in SME advertising, company websites and email marketing
are now very popular ways for promoting a business.
• Forward planning is still an issue with many businesses, as only 41% are developing marketing plans.
• Key areas of support and business advice for SMEs included accountants, online resources, other SME owners, and family and friends.

Industries with the greatest confidence about the future include Information, Media and Technology, Education and Training, and Utility Services. Businesses in the Manufacturing and Construction sectors predict a slower return to growth.

For further information
Contact Jordan Leef on leefj@cumberlandnewspapers.com.au or on 02 9689 5422

Leichhardt Council e-News will be a monthly service to update the community on Council services, projects and programs.  If you are interested in receiving this new service each month, see below.

If you would like to receive this e-newsletter, send an email with the words "Subscribe to e-newsletter" in the subject line to:
shanem@lmc.nsw.gov.au or call  (02) 9367 9351

Members of the Chamber who are JP’s:
Gina Bortolin Papa – La Gardenia Childrens Wear
Jennifer Aaron – Jennifer Aaron Real Estate
Peter Howard - Royal Hotel

Other local JP’s:
Maria Pellicotti – Co.As.It.
Silvana Cibei – Co.As.It.

JP services available:
Thursday 2-4pm, Saturday 10-2pm, MarketPlace Leichhardt, Community Room

If you wish to make contact with our local Crime Prevention Officer regarding security assessment of your business please call:

James Riganias - Senior Constable, Crime Prevention Officer
Glebe Police Station, NSW Police Force
Tel: 9552 8099
Mob: 0412 200 100