40under40 News

IT'S hard to believe that it's that time of year already but the WA Business News 40under40 program is up and running again.

After the enormous success of the inaugural WA Business News 40under40 Awards there's a real buzz about this year's event, according to WA Business News director Elton Swarts.

After the enormous success of the inaugural WA Business News 40under40 Awards there's a real buzz about this year's event, according to WA Business News director Elton Swarts.

THERE are the obvious public relations benefits to be had by entering award programs.

THERE are the obvious public relations benefits to be had by entering award programs.

THE 2002 panel of judges received 117 nominations and were given the painstaking task of deciding which 40 entries would receive the distinguished accolade. It was a tough task that resulted in marathon meetings.

THE 2002 panel of judges received 117 nominations and were given the painstaking task of deciding which 40 entries would receive the distinguished accolade. It was a tough task that resulted in marathon meetings.

From national award programs to multi-million dollar deals, the 2002 40under40 Award winners have been making further inroads into their respective industries.

THE fluid work marketplace and increasing job flexibility mean the post-WWII job-for-life mentality has gone. In fact, statistics suggest we will change career an average of eight times during our working lives.

THE fluid work marketplace and increasing job flexibility mean the post-WWII job-for-life mentality has gone. In fact, statistics suggest we will change career an average of eight times during our working lives.

COMMONWEALTH Bank head of sales support WA, Fiona Kalaf, has accepted a position with St George Bank subsidiary Sealcorp.

THIS is an eclectic mix of businesspeople. Some such as Manny Papadoulis and Michael Monaghan are at the top of their fields and wield influence in the interest of their businesses and industries.

THIS is an eclectic mix of businesspeople. Some such as Manny Papadoulis and Michael Monaghan are at the top of their fields and wield influence in the interest of their businesses and industries.

THE battle of the business schools is about to get tougher with both Murdoch University and the University of Western Australia making a dedicated effort to raise the profile of their respective business schools.

THE battle of the business schools is about to get tougher with both Murdoch University and the University of Western Australia making a dedicated effort to raise the profile of their respective business schools.

COMMONWEALTH Bank head of sales support WA, Fiona Kalaf, has accepted a position with St George Bank subsidiary Sealcorp.

THE company headed by WA Tourism Council chairman and inaugural WA Business News 40under40 co-winner, Manny Papadoulis, will be featured in a new book on family businesses in the tourism industry.

THE company headed by WA Tourism Council chairman and inaugural WA Business News 40under40 co-winner, Manny Papadoulis, will be featured in a new book on family businesses in the tourism industry.

AN organic sprout producer is this year's State winner of the Telstra Small Business Awards.South Fremantle-based company The Sprout Factory grows and distributes organic sprouts and took home $15,000 on Tuesday night for its business achievements.

AN organic sprout producer is this year's State winner of the Telstra Small Business Awards.South Fremantle-based company The Sprout Factory grows and distributes organic sprouts and took home $15,000 on Tuesday night for its business achievements.

TWO of WA's top business people have been snared by WA Business News for its next success and leadership event, to be held next month.AlintaGas chief executive officer Bob Browning and Poynton and Partners managing director Mark Barnaba will feature...

TWO of WA's top business people have been snared by WA Business News for its next success and leadership event, to be held next month.AlintaGas chief executive officer Bob Browning and Poynton and Partners managing director Mark Barnaba will feature...

Did someone say ‘cake'? Julie-anne Sprague thinks so, and found a friend in Ubran Pantry owner and executive chef Craig Young.

Did someone say ‘cake'? Julie-anne Sprague thinks so, and found a friend in Ubran Pantry owner and executive chef Craig Young.

FAMILY Business Australia (WA) is preparing for its annual awards program, which recognises the achievements, challenges and success stories of family-operated businesses across the State.

FAMILY Business Australia (WA) is preparing for its annual awards program, which recognises the achievements, challenges and success stories of family-operated businesses across the State.

A STATE Government push to streamline planning laws has been criticised by industry players for not going far enough.

WA Business News 40under40 winner Jacqui Jordan is selling her events business.Ms Jordan set up Jacqui Jordan Events four years ago and was poised to make significant inroads into the events market, capitalising on her years of hard work.

WA Business News 40under40 winner Jacqui Jordan is selling her events business.Ms Jordan set up Jacqui Jordan Events four years ago and was poised to make significant inroads into the events market, capitalising on her years of hard work.

YORK resident and business owner Meagan Gardiner has taken her home-grown business, Cards With A View, across the globe.

YORK resident and business owner Meagan Gardiner has taken her home-grown business, Cards With A View, across the globe.

A STATE Government push to streamline planning laws has been criticised by industry players for not going far enough.

WA licensed insurer St Andrew's, in partnership with Royal & SunAlliance, has won the contract to provide a range of insurance services to IMB.

WA licensed insurer St Andrew's, in partnership with Royal & SunAlliance, has won the contract to provide a range of insurance services to IMB.

WA Business News 40under40 winner Steven Goh is one of 28 nominees chosen for the Entrepreneur of the Year (EoY) awards.

WA Business News 40under40 winner Steven Goh is one of 28 nominees chosen for the Entrepreneur of the Year (EoY) awards.