Building on the boom

Tuesday, 27 March, 2007 - 22:00
The 2007 South West Focus Conference, hosted by the South West Chambers of Commerce and Industry, is to be held on May 2 and 3 at Abbey Beach Resort Busselton. A variety of industry experts will analyse the economic growth currently occurring in the South West and provide insight into trends and future opportunities for business and industry. Speakers include: Jim Brosnan – general manager, Simcoa Operations; Wayne Osborne – managing director, Alcoa World Alumina Australia; Doug Aberle – managing director, Western Power; Prof Jorg Imberger – director, Centre for Water Research, UWA; Nigel Satterley – CEO, Satterley Property Group; Ross Holt – CEO, LandCorp; Darryl Butcher – managing director, Australian Renewable Fuels; Peter Osborne - senior trade commissioner, Austrade; and Ron Buckey – CEO, Tourism Council WA. Full registration costs $595, with one day registration also available. A conference dinner will also be held May 2 at Geographe Bayview Resort. For more information contact Motive Conventions on 0408 905 099 or visit www.swfocusconference.com.au.