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SOPBiz #33 December 2009

FROM THE CEO's DESK

V8 Supercars
Sydney Olympic Park easily accomodated the 184,856 race-goers, with praise for the park as a major event precinct coming from all quarters. The 'jewel in the crown of the V8 calendar' is one comment I particularly like or the other more humourous quote from driver Craig Lowndes who called the event, 'the Royal Easter Show on steroids.'

From the moment the  government made the decision to support the race, it's been all about putting aside personal viewpoints to make it the best race on the calendar and this seems to have been achieved.

Perhaps December 4-6 will now go down as a real coming of age for the Park with unilateral praise from politicians and patrons alike. Thanks specifically to V8 Supercars Australia for the tickets it made available to members as a thank you for the inconvenience experienced during the bump-in time in particular and to Chris Bastic at Homebush Motor Racing Authority for the regular updates.

Debriefs are still to take place, but what a great end to the year.

General Meeting and Christmas drinks
On 19 November, Senior Eonomist from the Commonwealth Bank and media commentator, Craig James (pictured), addressed Business Association members at The Pullman.His presentation looked at the 'GFC' and why Australia wasn't as badly impacted as other countries. He then looked at the year ahead for business. Many thanks to the CBA for making Craig available given his busy work and media schedule.

All the remain to say is on behalf of the Board of Sydney Olympic Park Business Association, I would like to wish you all a very happy and safe festive season.

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OUT 'N ABOUT

Acer Arena packs a punch

Australian heavyweights of the sporting, corporate and social world were ringside on December 2 when Acer Arena hosted one of the biggest fight nights in Australia's history.

Against the odds and stunning the hyped capacity crowd, Danny Green the three time World Champion retained his IBO World Title within the opening minutes of the bout against the legendary Roy Jones Jnr.

But there's plenty more on the card at Acer Arena with Fleetwood Mac performing tonight and tomorrow night. And the Green theme continues with the 21st Century Breakdown Australian Tour of Green Day on the 11 and 12 December forcast to be yet another landmark event.

Purple Patch for ANZ Stadium

The plaudits continued to come ANZ Stadium's way in November with the venue recognised by both Sydney Water and Tourism NSW. These awards complete a hat trick of awards for the Stadium which was voted the city’s top sports venue by the Sydney Chamber of Commerce in August.


ANZ Stadium’s green credentials were bolstered at the recent Sydney Water’s annual 'Every Drop Counts' Business Awards function. ANZ Stadium snared the Largest Volume Reduction Award for reducing water consumption by an average of 230,000 litres a day. Days later, ANZ Stadium landed Bronze at the 2009 NSW Tourism Awards.

Nominated for the coveted Major Tourist Attraction award, ANZ Stadium was pipped by Doonside’s Featherdale Wildlife Park, but recognised for demonstrating outstanding achievements throughout the year.

“It’s an honour to be recognised for the work we do and these awards for tourism and the environment show the Stadium is much more than a sports venue,” ANZ Stadium Managing Director and CEO Daryl Kerry said.

Read the full report on these awards in the attached pdf

Purple Patch for ANZ Stadium

Construction starts on the first homes at Sydney Olympic Park


Australia Towers, the first residential development in Sydney Olympic Park, has officially commenced construction.  Over the coming months excavation works will take place with a hive of activity on site, followed by the construction of the towers throughout the majority of next year.

Minister for Western Sydney David Borger announced the start of construction with a release to media this week.  Minister Borger said construction of Australia Towers is part of the continued transformation of Sydney Olympic Park into a vibrant and modern town centre.

“Australia Towers’ residents will live amongst the world-class sporting, recreational and entertainment facilities of one of the nation’s most iconic precincts,” Mr Borger said.

Please see attached Media Release from Minister Borger in full.

Minister announce construction Australia Towers

A Bushy Movember at the Bulldogs

After four weeks of growing handlebars, the horseshoe or just bad facial fuzz – Movember at the Bulldogs finished up for another year.

The team raised a phenomenal $18,000 for the fight against prostate cancer and depression in men. An increase of more than 50% of funds raised in 2008.

At the Bulldogs recent Corporate golf day cricketing legend Steve Small also put his 30 year-old Mo on the line and raised over $1,200 on the spot for the removal of his Mo.

Bulldogs legend Terry Lamb judged the Bulldogs Movember Awards with recipients including:
Man of Movember: Joe Thomas - Bulldogs Ambassadors Club
Ugliest Mo: Kyle Maher - Corporate Partnership Executive
Best Staff Mo: Stuart Martin – Corporate Partnership Executive
The Lame Mo: Tim Brown - New Bulldogs recruit
The Ultimate Mo: David Gillespie – Bulldogs Ambassadors Club

WatervieW in Bicentennial Park, says thank you

WatervieW in Bicentennial Park, Sydney Olympic Park said thank you to its top clients in true Spring Carnival Style recently.

Over 200 of WatervieW in Bicentennial Park’s top clients were wined and dined in their best Spring Carnival outfits at this inaugural event (27 October).

WatervieW, now positioned as one of Sydney’s premier event destinations, is a leader in housing special events both small and large and renowned for its rare Wow Factor of 10.

The event created a carnival atmosphere and provided clients with fun, lots of laughs, great food and wine, horse races and brilliant but slightly “wacky” entertainment that got the mood flowing for the following weeks Melbourne Cup celebrations.


With entertainers and race callers flying in from the big race capital itself, and a world class fashion show choreographed by some of the very talented So You Think You Can Dance choreographers, this event gave WatervieW’s privileged guests the Wow factor they deserved.

For further information contact:
Kathryn Carmody - Director of Sales and Marketing - WatervieW in Bicentennial Park
email – kc@waterviewvenue.com.au – tele: (02) 9764 9900 mobile: 0424 014 874 – or visit www.waterviewvenue.com.au

After 17 years Vicki Evans has moved on..sort of!

After 17 years working with various team members now working at Sydney Sports Medicine Centre (SSMC), Vicki Evans recently moved on. However, don't fret you can still see Vicki around working in a part-time capacity. Sports physiotherapist and senior partner of SSMC Kingsley Gibson conducted a formal presentation to Vicki at a recent gathering of staff and Park partners to acknowledge Vicki's contribution   The role of Practice Manager has now been filled by Dejan Strezovski.

Subway Inner Circle

The recent Business Association general meeting and Christmas drinks provided Subway with an opportunity for a management team-building exercise. They also made the most of having first hand access to the Commonweath Bank's Senior Economist Craig James.


 

Special Olympics Australia

At the recent General Meeting, the Business Association provided Affiliate Member, Special Olymics Australia (SOA), with an opportunity to promote the upcoming, International Day of People with a Disability.

Alex Alex McNeilly, General Manager of SOA took the opportunity of introducing Kylie Scott, an athlete with Special Olympics for 14 years. Kylie spoke about her experience participating in a variety of sports including swimming, tennis and tenpin bowling and her latest passion golf.

She has represented Australia at two Special Olympics World Summer Games. This year she also competed at the World Masters Games in Sydney where she won gold in the swimming pool. Outside of sport Kylie is an athlete ambassador for Special Olympics Australia and speaks at functions and events about the positive impact Special Olympics has had on her life. She also volunteers her time at the Special Olympics national office one day a week.

Attached is a a pdf about 'Run with the Law' - a law enforcement torch run in Sydney Olympic Park in March 2010.

RWTL SOP

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NEW FACES

All about Hair, Skin and Beauty - a business on the 'cutting' edge of Sydney Olympic Park

Tony and Leah Hancock (pictured) have now been in Sydney Olympic Park for around six months. They were previously located in Westfield at Burwood for five years.

Whilst many Park employees in the Park are still unaware that there is a hairdresser in Dawn Fraser Avenue, on the plus side they are getting return business from their new customers.

‘It’s been hard to get people to come down our end of Dawn Fraser Avenue, but hopefully when all the retail space is leased there will be more passing traffic,” said co-owner and Director Tony Hancock.

Whilst wife Leah is the head stylist, Tony describes himself as a more traditional ‘barber’ for his male clients.

For December and January All about Hair skin & Beauty have a number of specials and introductory offers including:
-20% discount on all hair colouring for Lifestyle Members until 31 December
-Introduce a friend to the salon during December and January and you receive 50% off your next hair appointment.
-27% discount ($18 instead of $25) on mens haircut and shampoo until 31 December
-Christmas gift vouchers are also available 

Contact the salon today. They are open 7.30am to 7pm, Monday to Saturday and located at Shop 2, 2 Dawn Fraser Avenue, next to Lulu Flora, the Park Florist. Telephone 97461222.

Welcome to NetWorks Alliance.

NetWorks Alliance (NA) is the Park's newest tenant. They relocated to 7 Parkview Drive on 16 November from Rhodes with around 125 staff who are already all Lifestyle members as well.
 
NetWorks Alliance is an innovative collaboration formed by Sydny Water to deleiver a program aimed at reducing leaks and main breaks from Sydney Water's 21,000km water supply network.It combines the expertise of Sydney water with Bovis Lend lease, Veolia, Water Network Services and CLM infrastructure.
 
Their decision to move to the park was three-fold. Firstly they wanted an environment that was conducive to work-life balance, they needed larger premises due to the growth of the team in the past four years and Sydney Olympic Park provides a central location for their program with works being carried out throughout the greater Sydney Region.

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SPORTS CENTRE

Sports Centre celebrates 25 years and welcomes new inductees

On 21 November  the Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre celebrated its 25th anniversary with a gala black tie dinner. 

Established in 1984 as the State Sports Centre, the site has been a great supporter of international, national and state sporting events, an excellent facility for training and a great venue for concerts and other commercial activities. 

More recently home to the NSW Swifts and the West Sydney Razorbacks, it was the original sporting venue in the Sydney Olympic Park precinct, and is justly proud of this heritage.

The highlight of the evening was the induction of five new sportspeople into the NSW Hall of Champions, the sporting hall of fame housed at the Centre.  The five new inductees are:

•Glenn McGrath AM Cricket
•Liz Ellis AM Netball
•Dennis Carroll Australian Rules Football
•David Hall OAM Wheelchair Sports – Tennis
•Ingo Renner OAM Gliding

Two new sporting Legends inducted

Louise Sauvage OAM (Wheelchair Sports – Athletics) and Ken Rosewall MBE (Tennis) were also honoured on the night by induction into the recently formed Hall of Legends.Both sporting legends were able to attend on the night and accept their award in person.

Farewell to Peter Ross

On Monday November 30, the State Sports Centre Trust Act was repealed and responsibility for the management of the Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre, Hockey Centre and Sports Halls was transferred to the Sydney Olympic Park Authority (SOPA).  This marks the end of 25 years of the State Sports Centre Trust, although it is certainly not the end of the venues.

Peter Ross, Director of the Trust for 10 years, felt that this was an appropriate time for him to move on. 

He is taking a couple of months off to recharge the batteries, catch a few waves and think about the future. After this sojourn he will be looking around for new opportunities, within the venue industry or elsewhere. 

From everyone in the Park, we wish Peter the best of luck in his next venture and all the best to Ross Coggan who adds the Sports Centre to the stable of venues he oversees.

Friendly Facilities get the Thumbs Up

On Thursday the 26 November the State Sports Centre was the venue of choice for 'Get DIS Party Started', a dance party to promote the rights of people with disability who require a companion, to fair ticketing at events and venues. This event was an enjoyable and a well received component of the Don't DIS my ABILITY campaign in the lead up to International Day of People with Disability on Thursday 3 December.

On 3 December every year International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) is celebrated worldwide recognising the achievements and contributions of people with disability.

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OFFERS

Ensure your car is running the way it should this holiday season

NRMA MotorServe South Strathfield is getting ready for a busy holiday season and is encouraging motorists to ensure their vehicle has a clean bill of health before heading off on their summer holiday.

Right now, NRMA MotorServe is offering Business Association and Lifestyle Members a General Service at the same price as NRMA Members.

A General Service Includes, car condition check, oil change (synthetic fortified), oil filter replacement, fluid check & top-ups, battery condition check & report, brake clean, clean & adjust. Car $139* 4WD $159*
Please ask Fabian and the team at South Strathfield about transport to and from the park.

Book Now…and don’t forget to mention that you are a Business Association or Lifestyle Member when you book to take advantage of this offer.

Happy and safe motoring from the team at NRMA MotorServe South Strathfield!

NRMA MotorServe
2 Cosgrove Rd, South Strathfield
Ph: 8755 7799
www.nrmamotorserve.com.au
* 4WD, some European and prestige vehicles may be subject to a surcharge to cover the cost of higher grade oil and parts.

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EATING OUT

The Fairway Cafe NOW OPEN for lunch!

Spend $10 on lunch at The Fairway Café in the Sydney Olympic Park Golf Centre, Monday – Friday 12pm to 2pm and receive a FREE Bucket of 70 Range Balls and FREE Club Hire – Irons Only.

The Fairway Café is now serving Freshly Baked Baguettes & Croissants, Hot Dogs, Sushi and more! Grab a bite to eat in conjunction with a healthy work out on the driving range.

*FREE Bucket and Club Hire (Irons only) valid on the day of purchase only. Only Monday-Friday 12pm-2pm. Not in conjunction with any other offer.

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EVENTFUL 2010

Super star Serena a confirmed starter for Sydney

World No. 1 Serena Williams last week re-confirmed her commitment to January’s Medibank International Sydney between January 10-16 at the Sydney Olympic Park Tennis Centre.The 11-times Grand Slam Singles champion was cleared by the Grand Slam Committee to play at the Medibank International Sydney and defend her title at the Australian Open.

The American said she was looking forward to heading back to Sydney in early January to lead a field that is expected to include at least eight of the top ten women in the world.

“I really enjoyed my time in Sydney this year and I am really looking forward to being back there in just a few weeks time. It’s pretty amazing how quickly the year comes around,” Williams said.

Tournament Director Craig Watson said he was pleased that the US Open incident had been resolved and is looking forward to welcoming the world No. 1 back to the Medibank International Sydney for the second consecutive year.

Tickets to the Medibank International Sydney 2010 are on sale now through Ticketek and can be purchased online at www.ticketek.com.au or 1300 888 104.

Details of corporate hospitality packages can be found in the attached pdf.

Medibank Int Corporate Hospitality packages

Alana Hay of Milestone Projects makes promotional opportunities work for you

Alana Hay, Director of Milestone Projects, a Members of the Business Association, is presenting at the MEA (industry) Executive Certificate in February 2010. The topic is  “Making Promotional Opportunities Work For You”.

Milestone Projects provides specialist consulting, strategic planning, marketing and business development expertise to events industry suppliers.

Milestone’s sales-driven approach to promotional campaigns is aimed squarely at increasing awareness, generating demand and driving sales leads.

Director Alana Hay, will draw on 17 years industry experience to demonstrate why campaigns, promotions and events are an important element of your marketing strategy.

Learn about the different types of activities, their costs, strengths and weaknesses and the legal issues affecting various activities. The session will cover industry events, trade shows and publications available; how to leverage them with practical examples of creative campaigns that you should be implementing to attract business.

Attendees can register for the four day Executive Certificate or the one day intensive Sales & Marketing stream.

Four Day Event ( 1-4 February 2010) - Executive Certificate in Meeting & Event Management http://www.meetingsevents.com.au/training/executive.php

Stream- Sales & Marketing Sales ( Wednesday, 3 February 2010) http://www.meetingsevents.com.au/training/2010%20Sales%20&%20Marketing%20Brochure.pdf

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Sydney Olympic Park Business Association
PO Box 6239
Silverwater NSW 1811
Tel +61 2 9746 1200
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