Northern Rivers Economic Breakfast tackles business resilience

BUSINESS leaders, industry experts, and students gathered for the Northern Rivers Economic Breakfast last week to discuss economic challenges, resilience, and innovation.

Hosted by Business NSW Northern Rivers, the event featured keynote speaker Dr Sherman Chan, Chief Economist at Business NSW, who provided insights into global, national, and regional economic trends.

Chan also highlighted findings from the latest Business NSW Quarterly Business Conditions Survey, comparing Northern Rivers business sentiment with other states.

The Business Leaders Panel featured Biala CEO Lisa Smith, ENV Solutions general manager Ben Pieterse, Zepto head of strategic growth Suzie Slingsby, and Joel Jensen, founder of Joel Jensen Constructions, discussing change, innovation, and resilience.

Vice Chancellor of Southern Cross University Professor Tyrone Carlin set the tone for the morning with insights on transformation in leadership. Korff Wealth’s Campbell Korff hosted proceedings.

Students from local high schools attended, exploring the economic landscape and the theme of business transformation. They included Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School, Mullumbimby High School, Ballina Coast High School and Emmanuel Anglican College students.

Organisers thanked the Ballina RSL Club for hosting and acknowledged the event’s sponsors, including Southern Cross University and other local businesses.

“To all who attended, your energy and engagement made this event a standout,” a spokesperson said.

For more information, visit businessnsw.com/regions/nsw-regions/northern-rivers