2010 has been a huge year for Western Sydney based not-for-profit Parramatta Mission.  With strong support from local businesses, governments, clubs, schools and individuals, Parramatta Mission is delighted with its achievements throughout the year.
The opening of Wesley Apartments on 9th March 2010 by Her Excellency Marie Bashir AC CVO, Governor of NSW was a monumental success, with the apartments providing much needed accommodation for families with sick children at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead.  Families have been coming from all over Australia, including many from Western Australia, country New South Wales and Queensland.
This year saw Parramatta Mission achieve community housing registration, meaning it could provide community housing to people in need. Over 250 individuals and families, many at risk of homelessness, were housed by Parramatta Mission this year.

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A comprehensive survey of small businesses, including many from greater Western Sydney, has found the average small business operator is worried about cash flow but is optimistic about the future of their venture.
MORE than 80 per cent of small business owners in Greater Western Sydney established their own business for reasons other than the financial benefits, according to The American Express/News Community Media Index Survey. Nearly 25 per cent of business owners surveyed nominated a better work-life-balance as their reason for going into business and said they wanted more autonomy, while 20 per cent said their decision to open a business was driven by a passion.
“The concerns many business owners have regarding finances and income will always be present in small business,” said Jason Fryer, Head of Small Business at American Express. “However, while the reality of small business means hard work, the research reveals the concerns are balanced with the sense of satisfaction that comes with being your own boss.”

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Business Building Blocks is a DEEWR-funded program for small businesses to learn business skills and obtain a VET qualification.  This program, in partnership with Northern Institute of TAFE, Business Enterprise Centres, University of Western Sydney, Innovation & Business Skills Australia, Fairfax Community Newspapers, Price Waterhouse Coopers, and Council of Small Business of Australia.
Everyone learns differently.  Some people learn by reading.  Some by doing.  All people learn if the information is relevant to them. 

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As a member of the Western Sydney Business Connection you understand the benefits of business to business networking. An invitation to a big game at ANZ Stadium makes good business sense. For your colleagues, it’s a fantastic way to share your success and show your appreciation. For your clients, it’s about strengthening relationships and raising your profile.

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Penrith Panthers are recognised as the iconic sporting brand of Australia’s most lucrative market, Greater Western Sydney.

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The Penrith Yellow Pages® Book is closing soon.

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Why Sydney Hills?Ever wondered why more and more people are discovering that the Sydney Hills, with Norwest Business Park at its heart, is one of Sydn...

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TAFE takes out top award
TAFE NSW – Western Sydney Institute has been named the 2010 Australian Large Training Provider of the Year, at the Australian Training Awards The accolade – one of the Australian Training Awards’ highest honours – comes on the back of the Institute being named NSW Large Training Provider of the Year for two years in a row. Asia Pacific glass packaging and manufacturing company, O-I, at Penrith, won the Australian Training Industry Award for Manufacturing.

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