Expert Panel & Virtual Networking:The City of Sydney & The Hills Shire Councils lead the way in support for SME’s. 25 June
The City of Sydney and The Hills Shire Council talk about how they are backing SME's in the wake of COVID-19
The CBD Sydney Chamber in collaboration with The Business Alliance present this Expert Panel & Virtual Networking event around how local government has and continues to supports SME's in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
We are delighted to have Cr. Jess Scully, Deputy Lord Mayor of The City of Sydney and Dr. Michelle Byrne, Mayor of The Hills Shire Council to discuss the importance of small business to their communities.
Both Councils have worked hard during this crisis to gather input from both business and local chamber representatives to assist develop programmes that will support the survival of their local business economies.
Councillors will cover:
- what they learnt about the business needs of SME's during this time
- current support packages, and
- talk about their key priorities over the next six months.
A question and answer session will follow.
Expert Presenters
Cr. Jess Scully
Deputy Lord Mayor of The City of Sydney
In 2016 Jess was elected as a Councillor for the City of Sydney, where she is the co-chair of the Nightlife and Creative Sector Advisory Panel and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Panel, chair of the Curatorial Advisory Panel, and a member of the Audit Risk and Compliance Committee.
In 2019, Jess was elected as Deputy Lord Mayor for the City of Sydney. She is also the Deputy Chairperson of Council’s Corporate, Finance, Properties and Tenders Committee and a member of the Central Sydney Planning Committee.
Dr. Michelle Byrne
Mayor of The Hills Shire Council
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Dr Michelle Byrne has led a distinguished career in both the public and private sectors.
Michelle was first elected to The Hills Shire Council at the 2008 Local Government elections and by 2011 had been elected Deputy Mayor.
She was re-elected to the role of Deputy Mayor in September 2014 following two years as Mayor and, in 2017, Michelle was officially elected as the first-ever popularly elected Mayor.
Members and guests have the opportunity to renew acquaintances and make new connections.
Connections and learning
It's about continuing to create a strong network that fosters learning and connection.
Networking with a difference
Focused on an interesting and worthwhile topic and will encourage comfort and relaxed interaction.
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This event is presented in partnership with the Business Alliance NSW.
Supported by:
CBD Sydney Chamber Sponsor members include
ANZ Bank BSI Learning Hall & Wilcox Law interesting St George Bank
Photography courtesy of Michael Thompson Photography
