Economic Breakfasts
Upper Hunter Briefings
Modelled on those run in Newcastle, the Upper Hunter economic briefings have become established over the past few years as a regular six-monthly event in the Upper Hunter. The functions are held in partnership with supporters of the Foundation, who work in the Upper Hunter. Guest numbers around 80 to 90 at each function. The speakers and topic areas are generally:-
- an overview of the regional economy and presented by the Foundation’s Senior Economist
- a profile of a specific industry or sector relevant to the Region
Supported by Coal & Allied, the August breakfast featured::
Speakers
Renee Hawkins , HVRF Researcher
Snapshot of the Upper Hunter Region economy (powerpoint presentation)
Alan Copeland, Acting Manager Minerals and Energy Commodity Analysis, ABARE
The outlook for minerals and energy - an economic perspective (powerpoint presentation)
Andrea Sutton, General Manager Operations, Coal & Allied Bengalla Mine
Coal & Allied Update (powerpoint presentation)
Date: Wednesday 6 August 2008
Venue: Muswellbrook Workers' Club Auditorium, 15-17 Sydney Street
Time: Breakfast commences at 7:00 am; Speakers commence at 7:30am; Function concludes at 9:00 am
Contact: Maree Campbell or call 4969 4566 ext 527
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Click here to download the latest Upper Hunter Region Economic Indicators and Hunter Region At A Glance
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