Seminars/Workshops
Various seminars are planned throughout the year. Members can look forward to an exciting spread of seminars and talks by well-known business personalities who will inspire and share the secrets of their success.
Some of the seminars lined up for the year include the following:
Doing Business With China
A seminar specially tailored for small and medium sized businesses that would like to start joint ventures with China, was held on 25 June 08. Participants found the seminar extremely useful particularly for those wishing to develop joint venture with companies in China as well as those concerned with issues on intellectual property protection.
Mr Li Shugang, Consul General of the Chinese Consulate in Perth delivered the opening address. The speaker on 'Joint ventures in China' was Steven Wong, Vice President (China Market) of the North West Shelf Australian LNG. The speaker on 'Intellectual property protection' was Errol Harwood, Partner, Wray & Associates. Our main speaker was Ms Yu MengHong, Commercial Consul, Chinese Consulate in Perth who spoke on the 'Immediate and medium term business opportunities in China'.
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Doing Business with China
Opening address by Mr Li Shugang, Consul General of the PRC in Perth (PDF 10.3 kb)
Presentation by Mr Steven Wong (PDF 1.00 mb)
Coffee Shop Forum
The Coffee Shop Forum is one of the Chamber's premiere events. Organised only when prominent local and international personalities are available to make guest appearances at the Forum.
The Chamber's recent Coffee Shop Forum featured Guest Speaker Professor Mahani Zainal Abidin. Professor Mahani is the Director-General of Malaysia's Institute for Strategic and International Studies. She is also a member of the Working Committee of the National Economic Action Council in the Prime Minister's Department. Her presentation "A socio-economic update on Malaysia" was indepth and comprehensive, providing valuable information to a most appreciative audience.
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Trade missions
A ten- member trade mission delegation left for China on 6 June to seek new business and investment opportunities. First stop was Huzhou Province where the Chamber signed a Memorandum of Friendship and Cooperation with the Huzhou Federation of Industry and Commerce. Members toured the Wuxing Industrial Park which was an eye opener for most members.
Members then proceeded to Ningbo where the highlight was attendance at Zhejiang Trade and Investment Symposium and the China International Consumer Goods Fair. The delegation spent several hours at the Trade Fair, where several members sourced for different products for their respective businesses.
Special programs were also organized for individual members to meet up with Chinese manufacturers and businesses offering specific products of interest.
The delegation then visited Zhejiang University. The staff and students of the University extended a warm welcome to members of delegation. The meeting was especially significant as the Chamber will be sponsoring a total of fifty students to the University in the next three years under the WACCC’s scholarship project.
The delegation also met up with members of the Zhejiang Federation of Industry and Commerce. Ms Tang Weiping, Managing Vice President of Zhejiang Federation of Industry and Commerce extended a warm welcome to members and hosted the delegation to a sumptuous lunch. It was a meeting among old friends as the Chamber enjoys a special relationship with the Federation.
Members them proceeded to Beijing where they toured the Olympic stadium and the Forbidden City as well as a few tourist attractions.
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Social events
Chinese New Year dinner (6 February 2009)
Celebrating the Chinese New Year is traditional. 2008 is an auspicious year as we welcome joyously the Year of the Rat. Our members and friends celebrated this special occasion at the Jade Restaurant in Northbridge. In 2009 we will be welcoming the Year of the Ox. The Chamber's Chinese New Year Dinner will be held on 6 February 2009.
Migrant's Night
A wonderful opportunity to network and meet new migrants over a sumptuous Chinese meal. Our three speakers will also share their heart-rendering experiences as migrants in WA. Two of our three speakers spoke of the challenges they faced as migrants. Taku Mbudzi had an especially heart rendering story as she recounted all the challenges she faced in trying to set up a business in Australia. Khoon Tan traced the history of his career and credited his success to his ability to “dare to dream”. Finally Terry Opie provided his formula for success encapsulated in just one word “Perseverance”.
It was an enjoyable evening with excellent Chinese food provided by Han Palace and guests were treated to great wine provided by Feet First wines.
Watch out for the next Migrant’s Night which will be held in the 2nd quarter of this year.
Wednesday Escapes
Wednesday Escapes on 27th of Aug will feature as guest speaker, a consummate sales professional, Minnie Tan. Minnie Tan has been in the telecommunications industry for over 15 years starting out in the sales force in Telstra. She was with Telstra for 12 years, the last year of which she was the Sales Coach and Mentor for the WA Sales Business Team. She headed the Wholesale Division in Amcom in the following 18 months looking after clients like Optus, AAPT and Commander. She now owns her own telecommunications company, Commander Centre Perth South, which is a full telecommunications service provider. She leads a team of 11 including 2 sales representatives and 6 technicians. Her sales representatives provide face to face expert advice to clients on the latest business communications solutions in the Perth South territory. Her technicians' tasks include connecting telephone lines, phone systems, VoIP, the internet and installing computer & phone cabling for clients.
Minnie Tan will share her life and sales experiences in what is sure to be an enlightening Wednesday Escapes. She has entitled the topic of the night – Lessons in Life... Lessons in Sales.
Mark your calendar for 27th of Aug 5.30pm at the Globe Wine Bar, Parmelia Hilton, Perth to meet a high profile individual in the Perth Business scene. You will pick up a sales tip or two. For more information please refer to flyer attached.
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Wednesday Escapes (PDF 64.7 kb)
Annual Golf Classic (17 October 08)
The Westpoint Star and Diesel Motors 2008 Golf Classic will be held on Friday 17 October at the Vines Resort and Country Club. The Chamber has also negotiated with the Vines to provide accommodation at the Vines Resort at special rates for those wishing to spend a night or two with their familes during this time.
More details available
Registration form (PDF 1.16 mb)
Prize sponsorship form (PDF 0.97 mb)
Hole sponsorship form (PDF 0.99 mb)
The Golf committee Members hard at work
to ensure that the Golf Day is a roaring success.
Annual Ball
The Chamber's annual Ball will be held on 25 October 08. Once again we anticipate over 800 guests will attend the Ball. This will provide an excellent platform for corporate exposure, networking and mingling on a prestigious and international scale.
Indeed this worthwhile event is deservedly an experience not to be missed. Act swiftly and decisively to secure your tickets. For more details, please click the flyer, booking form and table categories below.
The Ball Committee hard at work to prepare
for the launch of this majar event.
Education
Speak Mandarin Competition
Organised under the auspices of the Woodside Energy Community Partnership Programme, there will be three competitive categories that will enable secondary and tertiary students to participate. There will also be an open category for those wishing to pitch their Mandarin speaking skills at the competition. The competition will take place in September 08. Stay tuned for more information soon!