Speakers:

• Councillor Tom Tate, Mayor, Gold Coast City Council
• Nigel Chamier OAM, Chairman, Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Corporation
• Professor Tim Brailsford, Vice Chancellor and President, Bond University

With major transport, health and education projects well underway, the Gold Coast seeks to maintain momentum on its economic development strategies and ensure the billion dollar 2018 Commonwealth Games deliver lasting benefits to the city and Queensland.

Gold Coast City Council Mayor, Tom Tate has pledged to broaden the Gold Coast's economic base beyond its cornerstones of tourism and construction.  In May this year, Nigel Chamier was appointed Chairman of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Corporation, to lead the successful delivery of the Games.

These eminent guest speakers will brief guests on development priorities for the region and provide a timely forecast for business, industry and community.

Meet the Speakers:

Councillor Tom Tate was elected Mayor of the Gold Coast, Australia's sixth largest city, in April 2012.  Tom is a civil engineer by trade and has served as CEO of the family owned business for almost 20 years.  He has been a Director of Gold Coast Rugby and the Gold Coast Turf Club, Regional Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland, as was co-owner of the Gold Coast Blaze basketball team. 

As Mayor, Tom is committed to reducing the cost of living pressures facing residents, reforming Council, cutting waste and broadening the Gold Coast's economic base.

Nigel Chamier OAM s the Chairman of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Corporation.  He has helped to shape some of Queensland's biggest projects, including the $215 million dollar restoration of City Hall, the Central Plaza project, the Riverside Centre, South Bank and the redevelopment of the Ipswich CBD.  Mr Chamier is Executive Chairman of NAC Investments Pty Lt.  He is the Honorary Consul for Sweden and was awarded the Polar Star in 2008. 

Professor Tim Brailsford is Bond University's Vice Chancellor and President.  His area of expertise is finance and investments. 

Professor Brailsford was appointed as the inaugural Frank Finn Professor of Finance at the University of Queensland and is co-author of the best-selling Australasian text on Investments.  His Board appointments include Queensland Rugby Union, AACSB, EFMD and private investment companies.

 

When

26 July 2012
11:30am - 2:00pm

Where

Princeton Room
The Princeton Room is located on Level 3 of the University Centre (Building 6).  Please refer to Bond University's campus map here.
Registration fees (including GST) $88.00 per person. $704.00 table x 8 seats.  Registrations are online through the CEDA website.

Contact Information

Amanda Sargeant, CEDA - (07) 3121 6435 or email amanda.sargeant@ceda.com.au

Sponsored by CEDA members Bond University and the National Australia Bank.