Swan Chamber of Commerce (Official)

Swan Economic Development Forum - Business Breakfast Thu, 12 Dec | Sandalford Wines Join us at the Oak Room, Sandalford Wines. A free event for City of Swan business community and investment stakeholders. Date and time Thursday, December 12, 2024 07:00 AM - 09:00 AM RSVP FREE FOR ALL SWAN MEMBERS and businesses within the City of Swan RSVP IS ESSENTIAL https://lnkd.in/gz9sMZ8Q

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Last night’s Sundowner was a warmhearted and relaxing way to end a year of Swan Chamber of Commerce events, meetings, networking, advocacy and growth. We are truly appreciative of our community. Thank you to everyone who made it last night and to those who sadly had to skip it. The pics, generously shared by Michelle, speak volumes. 🥰

Last night’s Sundowner was a warmhearted and relaxing way to end a year of Swan Chamber of Commerce events, meetings, networking, advocacy and growth. We are truly appreciative of our community. Thank you to everyone who made it last night and to those who sadly had to skip it. The pics, generously shared by Michelle, speak volumes. 🥰

A Sundowner is not a Sundowner without the Ben Neilson thumbs up 👍🏽

That’s a wrap! 2024 finished with an enormously warmhearted evening. Stay tuned for some pics of our final Sundowner for the year at Sandalford Wines.

Welcome to our four new members to the Swan Chamber of Commerce Committee: Shane & Leanne Wilcox, who have been the Principal Facilitators of the Hour of Power over the last few years, and 2023 Business Persons of the year. Shane & Leanne truly reflect a dynamic rarely seen in business. As a married couple, who seamlessly serve others while they build their own business, they bring so much to the Swan Chamber. What a great example and encouragement they are. We are pleased to see both of them step up and take on more responsibility. Chris Bown, CEO of Thrive Integration has been invited to grow the ongoing project of connecting the employment of x-prisoners to the business industry. It’s a model that Chris has been working on for many years alongside Vice President, Gerry Hanssen. We are keen to assist as a business community. Alex Smilovitis, Head of Mathematics at Swan Christian College has been invited to take on the Jobs Galore Project that has taken off in the last two years. We are keen to connect more high school students with industry. In August 2025 we are planning yet another huge Jobs Galore Business Breakfast… and there’s even some fantastical talk of parachuting in guest speakers! Join the Swan Chamber in less than five minutes by going on the link. We warmly welcome our newest team members. For further info on how you can benefit from the chamber, call Tom direct on 0407866555 Kevin Bailey Michelle Maynard Tracy Fryer Tony Miller leanne willcox Shane Willcox Alex Smilovitis Mike Matich Gerry Hanssen Chris Bown Darren Linton #moversandshakers

Cr Cate McCullough was our final 2024 Hour of Power presenter, and what a way to wind up the year! Cate is definitely a community champion and you could sense her difficulty in sharing her passion in making a difference. Cate is a doer. As the principal facilitator of Ellenbrook Collective, Cate believes that the results speak for themselves. She works long hours and is committed to empowering the large team of volunteers at Ellenbrook Collective. Cate wears a number of hats to make a difference in her community. She has been a councillor at the City of Swan for nine years. A comment that stood out, and one that Cate clearly has had to wrestle with during her nine years as councillor, paraphrased ~ ‘People can be surprisingly cruel under the banner of the greater good…Developing a tough skin but maintaining a soft heart is key.’ Cate sees all her experiences as part of her leadership development in her continued desire to contribute to the Social Capital of our community. Thank you Cate for your inspiring input. City of Swan SLW Transport Crooked Spire Coffee House

At 65 years old, Alex Smilovitis talked about the challenges and opportunities as he approaches the age of retirement. At November’s Hour of Power, Alex showcased his passion to connect with the next generation and his ability to use technology, AI and music as tools to stay relevant with our youth. Alex shared from his heart his vision for the next few years. Next year, rather than retire from his vocation or hold onto his position as Head of Math at Swan Christian College, he has decided to pivot and go back to basics. Alex is keen to take on a new role within the trade centre at Swan Christian College, teaching math and connecting students to industry. Alex has also joined the Swan Chamber board as our latest member to apply his passion by taking on the portfolio, ‘Jobs Galore’ to the next level. We are very excited to see what 2025 has in store! Swan Christian College City of Swan Crooked Spire Coffee House

What a fantastic concluding Hour of Power for 2024! We are so proud that we are attracting multiple generations and a diverse array of industries to our humble little Chamber! Thank you to Cate McCullough and Alex Smilovitis for bringing some highly engaging perspectives of community and our changing world. A thank you also to our wonderful community for coming along each month and contributing to the warm collegial vibe that makes the whole concept of what we are trying to achieve, come alive! Cate McCullough Alex Smilovitis City of Swan Crooked Spire Coffee House Haulmore Trailer Sales & Rentals SLW Transport Michelle Maynard Tracy Fryer Gerry Hanssen Tony Miller