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There'\;s nothing better than a good yarn\, especially if it inspires you to think differently about your business.

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We'\;ve all experienced a lock down and restrictions that \;no \;businesses have \;had to cope with in living memory. So given the the positively evolving environment thanks to highly successful vaccination rates\, we thought \;it'\;s about time we caught \;up over a coffee\, \;face-to-face!
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\nWe'\;ve invited our host\, \;Paul Brasch\, General Manager of The Castlereagh Boutique Hotel\, \;to provide us with some inspiration.
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\nPaul'\;s team \;have \;seen the worst of it over the period of the pandemic and then a \;lockdown. His business went from 86% occupancy \;to 2% and from over 38 \;staff to 2. So how do you cope and lay the foundations for springing back among your team?

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Rather than throw up the hands in despair Paul expanded his thinking - trying new techniques to keep his team together\, getting some expert training onboard (through a Chamber introduction) to get them thinking differently and to be ready to start \;welcoming \;hotel and dining guests back.

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His efforts are inspirational. So \;we'\;ve asked him to share them. Over a coffee.

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\nPaul Brasch\, Castlereagh Boutique Hotel
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\nPaul lives and breathes the hospitality industry having worked for The Mantra Group\, Outrigger Hotels &\; Resorts\, Hyatt &\; Sheraton prior to coming to The NSW Masonic Club &\; Castlereagh Boutique Hotel \;in 2015 - \; a beautiful \; Heritage property opened in 1927 and hosting 83 rooms\, The Reagh Bar\, Castlereagh Lounge and the very impressive Cello'\;s Restaurant.\n\n

The Morning'\;s Format:

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8 am \; \; \; \; \; \;

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Meet\, grab a coffee or tea

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8.30-8.45 \;

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The Yarn \;

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8.45-9.30 \;

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Introductions\, \;reacquaintances and informal networking &\; close \;or keep chatting.

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\nYou don'\;t have to be a CBD Sydney Chamber member to participate. Invite a friend or colleague and expand the conversation and network.

\nMembership Counts
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\nMembers and Non-Members are welcome to participate in our events and programs.
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\nHowever\, a \;strong Chamber\, needs strong Membership. So if you are not yet a Member join online and start to access the benefits of Membership which include: \;
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Increasing your visibility through inclusion \;on the \;Member Directory
Connecting you through networking \;and other events
Providing access to business legal and HR services to support your business
Access to accredited training and skills education at no cost through \;BSI Learning
Access to the Members-only digital marketplace
Bi-monthly complimentary printed BiziNet Magazine through BiziNet Media

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\nThis will be a COVID Safe event
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\nThis function will be structured as a Covid-Safe event based on the prevailing restrictions and public health directives. \;
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\nYou will be asked to confirm that you are double vaccinated to attend.
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\nNumbers will be \;limited. Once we reach in-person capacity\, we will no longer be able to accept further registrations.
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\nYou will be asked to sign in to \;the event using the Service NSW Covid Safe Check-In
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\nSupported by The City of Sydney

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\nSponsor Members of the CBD Sydney Chamber

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\nMedia Partner
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