Buttrose to speak at business expo

More than 70 Sunshine Coast Business owners and operators gathered at 'The Hub' in Maroochydore this morning to celebrated the launch of the 2012 Sunshine Coast Business Expo at an exclusive breakfast event for sponsors and exhibitors, which saw the announcement of one the expo's keynote speakers.

Businesswomen, esteemed media editor and best-selling author Ita Buttrose is the first keynote to be announced in what will be a star-studded speaker line-up at the expo on Thursday 10 and Friday 11 May, 2012.

Maroochydore chamber of Commerce President Ross Hepworth said it was exciting to have Ms Buttrose come on board as a keynote speaker at the expo , and he looked forward to announcing a number of other high-calibre presenters in the coming months.

"Ita Buttrose is an inspiring businesswoman who has played a significant part in shaping the role of women in the business community." Mr Hepworth said.

"Her impressive career has seen Ms Buttrose become the first women to edit a major metropolitan newspaper in Australia and be appointed to the board of a number of leading Australian companies."

Ms Buttrose was also awarded the centenary Medal in 2003 in recognition of her service to Australian society in business leadership and is an Advisory Board Member for the Australian Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AWCCI).

Mr Hempworth said Ms Buttrose's presentation at the expo would provide insight into her role with the AWCCI, and was a must-see for all business owners and operators on the Sunshine Coast.

'With more than 700,000 women running their own small businrsses in Australia, the contribution women make to the economy and to their local communities is enormous," Mr Hempworth Said.

"Ms Buttrose is passionate about giving more businesswomen a strong voice and helping them to succeed in the business realm alongside their male counterparts."

Mr Hepworth said the expo would be held in May 2012 and aimed to inspire local businesses and equip owners and operators with the tools and techniques necessary to help their businesses prosper.

"The last few years have proved challenging for Sunshine Coast Businesses and the expo presents an opportunity for local business owners and operators to learn from experts in the industry and share their own knowledge and key learnings with others." Mr Hepworth said.

"As a community, we're more likely to succeed if we strengthen our knowledge base and focus on building solid relationships with other industry professionals."

The 2012 expo will incorporate a compreuensive program of keynote presentations, workshops, seminars, prospective exhibitors are encouraged to apply early.

For more information regarding the 2012 expo and exhibitor enquiries, contact the Maroochydore Chamber of Commerce on (07) 5443 5661.

31 January 2011
Buttrose to speak at business expo

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