Mission Statement

To provide at nominal cost, independent and confidential counselling and other practical assistance.

To foster viable local enterprises and businesses that contribute to sustained economic development within the eastern region.

Structure

Eastside BEC operates in conjunction with the Department of Trade and Economic Development.

It has important strategic links with the City of Burnside, the City of Norwood, Payneham & St Peters, the City of Prospect, the City of Campbelltown and the Town of Walkerville with each contributing significant financial and in-kind support to ensure the ongoing viability of the Centre.

Board Members

The Eastside BEC board consists of 8 local business owners:

Janelle Gaudet (Vice Chair) - Granite Transformations
Pompea D'Onofrio - ANZ Bank
John Wenham - Finance On The Go
Andrew Russo - PFA Business Advisors
Peter Salerno - Austalk Promotions
Rosemary Wenham - Bookkeeping On The Go
Peter Roumeliotis - PR Real Estate
Same Matheson - Matheson Management Consultants

The board also consists of 6 council/government representatives:

Leonie Boothby - Department of Trade and Economic Development
Julian Carbone - City of Burnside (Chair)
Michael Mulvihill - City of Prospect
Terrance Cody - City of Campbelltown (Treasurer)
John Frogley - City of Norwood Payneham and St. Peters
James Williams - Town of Walkerville