Presented by the Penrith Valley Chamber of Commerce, the Summit is an opportunity for businesses, government, and the community to discuss the significant growth and development planned for the region in the next few years.
Australia's leading regional business newspaper, Western Sydney Business Access is media partner for this ground-breaking event.
Over 130 years ago, Belmore Street in Penrith was chosen as the location for the first electric light station in Sydney, with thousands of residents turning out to celebrate when the power was switched on for the first time.
Known then as one of the most progressive and innovative towns in New South Wales, the local business community of today has the chance to retain that position with a rapidly growing population and over $3B of investment capital already mobilized in pipeline projects across the region.
The Lights on Penrith 2021 Summit will help to identify where potential investment opportunities and jobs growth will occur around the region, as well as the most appropriate ways for businesses in all industry sectors to leverage those opportunities.
Kate Rafton, President of the Penrith Valley Chamber of Commerce believes that the half day conference will showcase unprecedented opportunities for business growth:
“The Summit will give our local businesses the chance to connect with developers, investors and other key stakeholders. They will hear first-hand what the plans are for the region and how they can ‘piggyback’ those plans and build their own business around them. They simply can’t afford to miss this!”
Among the key industry sectors investing resources into the region are manufacturing, technology, tourism, and hospitality.
Leveraging interest and opportunities created by the development of Western Sydney Airport, these sectors will be a strong source of business growth and employment moving forward. In recognition of this, the Hon Stuart Ayres MP, Member for Penrith and NSW Minister for Jobs, Investment, Tourism and Western Sydney, will deliver the opening address:
“I am delighted to be able to support the Lights on Penrith 2021 Growth Summit. The NSW government is committed to driving growth across the Western Sydney region and this is an ideal opportunity for key stakeholders to meet, connect and collaborate on some of the most exciting projects we have seen in a long time!”
The Summit will be hosted by leading journalist and media personality Paul Barry and include a keynote presentation about Western Sydney Airport along with a panel discussion comprising industry leaders and government representatives.
Flagship Sponsors of the event Nepean Business Park (NBP) and Coleman Greig Lawyers are excited to be a part of the Growth Summit, believing that it will help further improve the local economy, create more jobs in the region and improve sustainability in the Nepean. Other sponsors supporting the event include Penrith City Council, Celestino (developers of the Sydney Science Park), KPMG, Macquarie Commercial, Hix Group, Optus Business Centre Western Sydney, St Mary’s Freight Hub, Complete Recruitment Solutions, Raine & Horne Commercial Penrith and Uphire Equipment Specialists.
Event partner Business Western Sydney will also launch their ‘Closer to Home Report’ at the Summit.
Bookings for the Lights on Penrith 2021 Growth Summit are now open. To find out more, or to purchase your ticket, visit www.lightsonpenrith.com.au
