Events

Maitland Business Chamber holds monthly Members' networking functions, as well as special events.

The monthly Members' Networking Function is on the third Thursday of each month, usually over breakfast. This changes occasionally, and members are informed well in advance.

The networking functions feature a guest speaker, and are also used for informing members of General Business. The guest speakers are people who have an important role to play in business in our region. Recent speakers have included Federal Assistant Shadow Treasurer and Shadow Minister for Finance Joel Fitzgibbon, MP; State Minister for the Hunter Michael Costa, MP; Developer and 2005 Hunter Business Person of the Year Hilton Grugeon.

AN RSVP to attend is essential and can be done by calling the Chamber's office on +61 2 49343343 or emailing the Chamber office.

Member's Meetings

September 16, 2010

David Evans, General Manager, Maitland City Council will explain "Maitland 2021".  Maitland City Council is currently working with the community to develop an exciting new plan for our city.  The goal is to reach community agreement on ideas for the future, and then identify who might be responsible for helping to make this happen through Action.

7.15am - Breakfast at The Bradford, Rutherford

October 21, 2010

Kevin Young, Managing Director of Hunter Water, will be discussing Tillegra Dam and how it affects our region.

7.15am - Breakfast at the Real Life Church, Cinema Complex, Ken Tubman Drive, Maitland

November 18, 2010

Ron Robson, Chairman of Hunter Water Australia and a well respected business mentor to many successful companies in this region, will discuss "How to Structure Your Business For Growth".
Our AGM will also be held.

7.15am - Breakfast at The Bradford, Rutherford

Special Events

Maitland Muster Festival

Venue: Maitland Heritage Mall including 12 Local Venues
Dates: October Long Weekend 1 - 4 October 2010
Details:  Events include:

• Rodeo Under Lights
• Bush Poet Breakfasts
  
• Line Dancing
  
• Period Costume parades
  
• Young Country Music Talent Contest
• Guided History Walks
  
• High Teas with a Country Theme
  
• Vintage Farm Machinery
• Country Cooking Demos
• Horse & carriage rides
• Double Decker Old English Bus Blue Grass Tours
  

"All Kinds of Country" including Ballads, Blue Grass, Gospel, Traditional & Rockabilly                                         Some activities are ticketed activities.
For more information contact the Maitland City Centre via the following methods.
Email: mail@maitlandcitycentre.com.au
Phone: 02 4934 1981
Fax:       02 4934 1393
Website: www.maitlandcitycentre.com.au

Past Events

Networking Functions

February 18, 2010

'The Floor Is Yours' at CBD at Maitland District Leagues Club 7.15am

 March 18, 2010

James Vidler, Project Manager, Regional Development Australia Hunter - Project National Broadband Network at The Bradford, Rutherford 7.15am - Breakfast Sponsor Hunter Valley Youth Express

April 15, 2010

Andrew Hughes, Director, Dare2XL - Steps to becoming a great leader.  Have you ever noticed that great leaders have an incredible ability to grow new leaders?  People around them love working with them and are excited about where they are heading.  They get the best out of themselves and everyone else turns up volunteering to give their best.  What's their secret?

7.15am - Breakfast at The Monte Pio, Maitland

May 20, 2010

The Mai-Wel Group has provided services to people with a disability for the past 50 years.  This presentation will highlight the innovative approaches and new business activities which have created a variety of employment opportunities for people with a disability in the Hunter.  Mai-Wel operates six individual businesses which currently employ 110 people with a disability including PACE Setters, TimeSavers, The Enterprise Centre, Hunter LabourForce Solutions and two of the organisation's newest ventures, Mai-Wel E-Cycling Services and Mai-Wel Training Services.

7.15am - Breakfast at The Bradford, Rutherford

May Members Meeting sponsored by The Mai-Wel Group

June 17, 2010

NSW Business Chamber will address our Members Meeting, giving us their perspective on 10 Big Ideas To Grow NSW.

7.15am - Breakfast at Maitland City Bowls, Sports and Recreation Club, Rutherford

July 15, 2010

Janita Rankin, the Operations Manager Australia of Howards Storage World will discuss "Retail" - The Future. Janita will offer ideas on not only surviving in retail but in business in general, including franchising.

7.15am - Breakfast at CBD Restaurant at Maitland District Leagues Club, Maitland

August 19, 2010

The Hon Joel Fitzgibbon MP, Member for Hunter will be discussing "2010 in the Hunter".

7.15am - Breakfast at The Bradford, Rutherford

The Maitland Aroma: Coffee, Chocolate & Fine Food Festival

Venue: Maitland Heritage Mall
Dates: Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 August 2010
Details: Free festival entry. Events include:

• Local coffee roasters
• Chocolates, fine food & desserts
• Wine tasting & wine master classes*
• A classic high-tea in stunning surrounds*
• Live music from two stages
• Chill out chai tent
• Coffee & chocolate demonstrations
• Barista competition
• Guided historic walking tours*
• Horse & carriage historic tours*
• Art show, fashion parades
  

Some activities are ticketed activities.
For more information contact the Maitland City Centre via the following methods.
Email: mail@maitlandcitycentre.com.au
Phone: 02 4934 1981
Fax: 02 4934 1393
Website: www.maitlandcitycentre.com.au