Despite the initial heavy rain and thunder, nearly 300 people keenly attended the annual Carmel Business Breakfast on November 9, with keynote speaker Richard Goyder AO. Held in the spectacular State Reception Centre, the Perth city skyline provided the perfect backdrop for conversations that centred on post-pandemic opportunities and challenges.

Chaired by Mr Malcolm McCusker AC CVO QC, the event provided an opportunity for delegates to hear from two highly respected leaders as they reflected on the personal and commercial losses stemming from 22 months living with a global pandemic, as well as the significant opportunities that lie ahead of us as businesses and individuals map their pathways towards what lies ahead.

鈥楿ncle鈥� Ben Cuimermara Taylor AM provided a moving Welcome to Country to open the event, which was closed by 国标麻豆视频APP Principal, Shula Lazar who introduced the Perth business community to the School鈥檚 innovative new Entrepreneur Program.

Jonathon Silbert, Chair of the Carmel Foundation, is responsible for this annual event, which is a highlight of the School, community and business events calendar each year. 鈥淲ith this event, we aim to bring together people of broad backgrounds to discuss contextual issues facing organisations. Through opportunities and challenges, we find similarities and coming together to network always ignites ideas,鈥� he said. 鈥淚t was magnificent to listen as two incredible leaders, who clearly respect each other and enjoy one another鈥檚 company, sparked off each other and provided a really meaningful and engaging discussion for attendees. So many topics were covered, from building a vision for Perth, to opening the borders; from how we can encourage and reward business success to whether the AFL can one day be a truly national game, with grand finals played around the country, there was something for everyone!鈥�

The School is grateful to each of our speakers for gifting their time and expertise for this event. We also thank and acknowledge our sponsors for their support of our Carmel Business Breakfast 2021: Business Events Perth, Jackson McDonald, NAB, Prime West, Razor Labs, the Schaffer Group of Companies and the Wingate Group.听

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