A Pinnacle: Built by Business Owners, for Business Owners
PENRITH VALLEY, YOUR LOCAL CHAMBER
Supporting local businesses since 1927
Connect
Together we’re stronger
You already know that building genuine reciprocal relationships is key to business growth and longevity. Being a member of our chamber allows you to build a valuable network of business associates who you can collaborate with, refer to, and learn from. See, something magical happens when you surround yourself with people who have similar interests, and something extraordinary happens if those people are a few steps ahead in business. You get inspired. You get ambitious. You get knowledge. And you grow.
Educate
Knowledge is power
Business is an evolving beast, one that requires constant upskilling and training. The upside to this is that professional development is satisfying; for yourself, your team, and in turn, your customers. We know that sourcing professional and credible education can be difficult, which is why one of our key roles at the chamber is to bring the best in the industry to you, via our training workshops. From social media marketing, cash management, staffing, and everything in between, we have your back.
Advocate
The Valley vision
We know how dedicated you are to your business and your local area. We are too. Which is why we’ve spent years building relationships with key stakeholders, decision-makers, and all levels of Government, so we can lobby for policy and projects as one unified voice. We want to create a sustainable future, one that will see generations of business owners prospering in years to come. This is our point of difference and your opportunity. Are you ready to seize it and have a say?
Connect
Together we’re stronger
You already know that building genuine reciprocal relationships is key to business growth and longevity. Being a member of our chamber allows you to build a valuable network of business associates who you can collaborate with, refer to, and learn from. See, something magical happens when you surround yourself with people who have similar interests, and something extraordinary happens if those people are a few steps ahead in business. You get inspired. You get ambitious. You get knowledge. And you grow.
Educate
Knowledge is power
Business is an evolving beast, one that requires constant upskilling and training. The upside to this is that professional development is satisfying; for yourself, your team, and in turn, your customers. We know that sourcing professional and credible education can be difficult, which is why one of our key roles at the chamber is to bring the best in the industry to you, via our training workshops. From social media marketing, cash management, staffing, and everything in between, we have your back.
Advocate
The Valley vision
We know how dedicated you are to your business and your local area. We are too. Which is why we’ve spent years building relationships with key stakeholders, decision-makers, and all levels of Government, so we can lobby for policy and projects as one unified voice. We want to create a sustainable future, one that will see generations of business owners prospering in years to come. This is our point of difference and your opportunity. Are you ready to seize it and have a say?
We’re here for you. We want your business seen and your voice heard. Are you ready?
STAFF
Meet our dedicated (and funny) staff, who spend their time planning the best experiences for our members. From events, to education, and advocacy–right down to the wine and canapes–our staff are passionate community builders and have years of experience in all things Chambers of Commerce.
Stacey Randell
Chamber Engagement Manager
Email: stacey@penrithchamber.org.au
Phone: 0435 457 849
Stacey is a community builder. She loves nothing more than helping people connect and collaborate. She has worked with Chambers of Commerce for the last 10 years, at both a local and state level. It is from this well-rounded understanding Chambers and how they operate, that gives her the ability to truly support members and advocate on their behalf.
Jacqui Hinvest
Admin Assistant
Email: info@penrithchamber.org.au
Our enthusiastic administration assistant Jacqui is always happy to help with enquiries and reckons our members are “the best!”. Having been with the Chamber for the past 5 years she has developed a great understanding of members’ needs and aims to provide friendly and approachable support.
Executive
Our executive team is made up of fellow business owners who are dedicated to seeing their chamber, other members, and the local community thrive. They want to see you succeed, and they’re bringing all their knowledge and support to the table to make it happen.
Richard Fox
President
Phone: 0413 628 882
Richard is the Owner/Director of Fox & Co. a consultancy business in the sport and community sector. Originally from the UK Richard moved to Penrith with his family prior to the Sydney 2000 Olympics. Following a long career in high performance sport as an athlete, head coach and performance director, Richard is now leading a revitalisation project to transform the Penrith Whitewater Stadium. With international experience in stakeholder engagement and media relations, Richard is actively involved in the advocacy and tourism portfolios for Penrith and Western Sydney attracting people and new business to Penrith.
Suzanne Walker
Vice President
Phone: 0431 597 740
Suzanne is the founder and principal Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA) of Clear Path Accounting, an innovative firm who are in the “goal achievement business”. Suzanne joined the PVC in 2018 and immediately acquired the role of treasurer. Since that time, she has managed to improve every element of the organisation’s financial performance, and in 2022, moved into the role of Vice President, to help guide the Chamber’s overall strategic direction. Her innate ability to provide clarity and direction, empowers the whole team with tools to achieve peak operational performance. She is committed to working in collaboration with the committee to shape a better future for business in the region and deliver genuine value to our members.
Gavin King
Secretary
Phone: (02) 9893 9499
Gavin became an active member of Penrith Valley Chamber of Commerce in 2017. He is currently a Director of Mackay Goodwin, heading up their national Personal Insolvency Division. Mackay Goodwin has a nationwide team ready to assist you. Their team of qualified professionals, including ASIC registered liquidators love to find solutions for people facing financial difficulties.Gavin is a Registered Trustee in Bankruptcy and a Registed Liquidator. He has over 15 years of experience in all aspects of Personal and Corporate Insolvency, having worked with clients from a wide range of backgrounds and industries including Building and Construction, Retail and consumer credit. Gavin believes that the key qualities needed within Insolvency are professionalism as well as understanding a client’s needs. With these working ethics, he tries to navigate the issues and supports clients throughout a difficult and emotional period, providing them with assistance that helps to ensure each client has a more positive future.
BARCLAY JUDGE
Treasurer
Phone: 02 4732 3844
Barclay’s technical expertise and diverse experience means his clients obtain the very best advice for their circumstances. Working at Nexia for over 10 years, he gained extensive experience working with clients to minimise their tax and better structure their business and wealth. After a secondment at a large New York firm,
Barclay returned to Sydney to establish and run Nexia’s Superannuation Division.
His next step was to join his father, Llewellyn Judge in his Penrith accounting firm and eventually take over as Director. Barclay’s enthusiasm about helping his clients on their path to success has created a firm that sets the benchmark for accounting, tax and business advice.
Rachel Amies
Committee Member
Phone: 0401 053 469
Rachel is the founder of Crazy Digital Creative, a digital marketing business. She specialises in SEO copywriting and WordPress website work. She believes in providing her services ethically whilst incorporating a bit of fun into the process.
Originally from New Zealand, Rachel moved to Sydney in 2007 and then into the Penrith area in early 2012. She joined the Chamber in mid-2018 and has been an active member ever since. Rachel is keen to give back to the local community that has helped her build her business.
In her spare time, Rachel loves going to the gym, play trumpet and spend time with her cats (top tip: cats aren’t fond of trumpets!) She’s even played in an orchestra for Nelson Mandela.
Lisa Finn Powell
Committee Member
Lisa is the Relationships Manager at Penrith Performing & Visual Arts (The Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre and Penrith Regional Gallery) and the presenter of The Joan’s talk series Women Out West, interviewing and celebrating the amazing women of Western Sydney/Blue Mountains. She is a media and music industry professional, with 40 years’ experience in advertising, marketing and PR working in radio, television, newspaper and magazine in a variety of roles as a journalist, columnist, copywriter, presenter, TEDx speaker, performer and storyteller. She is the author of two books: ‘The Thin Time’ and upcoming ‘Accidental Expat’. She believes in the power of storytelling and that telling our stories on a local,
national and indeed international level is vital to the growth and prosperity of the exciting future of Western Sydney.
Ashlea Grimley
Committee Member
Phone: 0492 865 827
Ashlea Grimley is a social worker with over 10 years’ experience in the disability sector. Ashlea runs Support Agency, an organisation that provides Support Coordination and Allied Health Services to participants of the NDIS. In her spare time you will find Ashlea doing outdoor activities with her husband, 3 children and Labrador, or on the Netball court. This is Ashlea’s first year on the chamber board and she is looking forward to connecting with local business’ and helping them succeed.
LORENZO TASSONE
Committee Member
Phone: 0484 608 960
Director of Good Earth Group Pty Ltd. Electrify Everything – net zero now! I’m passionate about helping businesses and individuals get to net zero, reduce bills or become grid independent. We achieve this with a multi-faceted approach using LED lighting, Hot Water Heat Pumps, Solar & Battery Solutions, Solar Airconditioning, EV Car charging technology and Insulating Cork Spray Paint to improve the thermal
properties of buildings.
Mary Donnelly
Committee Member
Mary Donnelly is the Owner/Director of Hot Properties Staging & Styling.
Mary has a passion for interior decorating and home makeovers. For the last eight years she has helped hundreds of clients maximise the sale of their property by presenting it in the best way.
Mary also has a background, spanning over 30 years, in the corporate and not for profit sectors with experience in business, marketing, PR and large scale fundraising events management. It’s her genuine passion for community building that motivates her to contribute to the Chamber.
Committees
We have four committees, run by members of the executive alongside some of our dedicated members. Our committees advocate and represent the chamber in various aspects of business in our local community. Have a skill that could help the chamber? Join one of our committees today.
Advocacy
Our point of difference at the chamber is our ability to advocate on your behalf apolitically. Our committee members have long-forged relationships with all government levels, allowing us to lobby for policy and projects that make Penrith a great place to do business. Our goal is to create sustainable prosperity for all. We welcome any suggestions you may have or issues you wish to address when it comes to doing business in Penrith. Reach out today.
TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY
Penrith is no longer a small regional town starving for choice. Our unique region offers tasty surprises around every corner with a treasure-trove of award-winning restaurants, cafes, pubs, and clubs. Coupled with the existing opportunities for people to come together and have fun, we’re fast becoming known as the adventure capital of NSW. We want to showcase our tourism and hospitality members and help them capitalise on the opportunities that Penrith presents as it moves through a phase of tremendous growth. If you have a business in this space and want to play a part in shaping this industry’s development in Penrith, reach out today.
Events
Our Events Committee is a group of members who volunteer their time to coordinate signature events so we can bring you meaningful, fun, and entertaining gatherings. We proudly host all of our functions in Penrith locations, allowing members to showcase their unique business offerings to other members who attend. If you’re looking to encourage new visitors to your place of business, consider hosting one of the chamber’s events. For more information, reach out today.
MARKETING AND MEMBERSHIP
Our Marketing and Membership Committee’s focus is two-fold; we attract the best businesses in the Penrith region as members to our network, then we provide them with a premium membership experience rivalled by no other organisation. Do you have marketing experience, and want to play a part in expanding our network and attracting new members? Reach out today.