Region must value Williamtown base
22 July 2011
The Hunter could not afford to ignore the economic, employment and social value of RAAF Base Williamtown, the President of Hunter Business Chamber, Brett Derwin said today.
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Governments urged to invest in Hunter
15 July 2011
A rare gathering of Hunter leaders has identified infrastructure, skills and planning instruments as the greatest need if the region is to manage structural change to its economy.
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Defence contract welcome in uncertain business climate
08 July 2011
The $150 million extension to BAE systems on its work on the Lead-In Fighter aircraft was welcome news in a climate where business confidence in the Hunter is down in the face of the carbon tax, the President, of Hunter Business Chamber, Brett Derwin, said today.
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New chair announced
27 June 2011
The Hunter Infrastructure and Investment Fund was the long-awaited mechanism to help balance the difference between what the region contributed to the NSW economy and what had been the traditional level of return, the President of Hunter Business Chamber, Brett Derwin, said today.
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Business support for Transplant Games
27 June 2011
News that the Transplant Games will be held in the Hunter in 2012 reflect both the region’s love of sport and its strong involvement in and contribution to health, Hunter Business Chamber President, Brett Derwin, said today.
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Business calling for State funding
26 June 2011
Business is hoping for funding commitments for major infrastructure when the NSW Cabinet visits the region tomorrow, Hunter Business Chamber CEO Kristen Keegan, said today.
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