Business
Unvaccinated shopper “made a fuss” at Lowes
Lowes has confirmed the police needed to be called to its Penrith store yesterday after an incident involving an unvaccinated customer.
From flipping burgers to a business leader
Local McDonald’s licensee, Ian Garton, has been recognised for his 40 years of service with McDonald’s and as a great example of the career...
Local business leader nominated for two major awards
Crazy Digital Creative has been named as a finalist in two categories at this year’s Australian Ladies in Business Initiative Awards.
The small businesses who fall through the support gap
Kirsty Newman took the plunge last year and started her own business Munchkin and Co, but now faces the harsh reality of lost revenue as a result of COVID-19 with no financial assistance.
Rates questioned
Penrith businesses are questioning whether they are receiving value for money after a report by the NSW Government showed that Council rates for...
New industrial estate welcomes SEKO Logistics
SEKO Logistics will make its home at a new premium industrial estate at Kemps Creek.
Penrith CBD Corporation celebrates 10 year anniversary
The Penrith CBD Corporation is celebrating 10 years of supporting local business owners to “unlock the opportunities” in their city.
The Apothecary's Pantry
Truly healthy and nutritious organic food is difficult to find. There are many different products claiming to be organic but which contain ingredients that...
New Executive appointed
Penrith Valley Chamber of Commerce has elected a new Executive Committee that will lead the organisation in a volunteer capacity over the next...
Confirmed: Target to exit Westfield Penrith
One of Penrith's most iconic department stores is set to close for good, with Target confirming it will shut its doors early next year.
Penrith’s soapy success story
Major milestone: Penrith-based business is showing big players how it’s done
Retirement news is in: Walters’ Newsagency changes hands after 27 years
Walters’ Newsagency in St Marys has always been a hive of activity with locals picking up their favourite things to read from the shop on Monfarville Street.
Changing hands
Burt Hickey has sold Hickey’s Metal Fabrications on Coombes Drive, Penrith to the more than capable local first class sheetmetal tradesman and experienced...
Cranebrook’s last man standing
Talk about taking a stand.
Cranebrook-based business Chivers Cakes has refused to be beaten down by big development.
Despite the Cranebrook Shopping Village becoming a virtual...
Union calls for JobKeeper to be reinstated
JobKeeper should be reinstated, key union says.
Helping hand
John Todd has been the Executive Officer of the Penrith Valley BEC for over 20 years following on from a successful career as...
Surround yourself with A+ staff
I am a big believer that hiring the right staff is a very important part of the overall formula for business success. They are...
Employees hold advantage as businesses struggle to find staff
With the unemployment rate falling to a historic 3.4 per cent, staff shortages are stinging businesses more than ever.
Ghost town: Shopping centres abandoned as retailers close to battle Coronavirus
Some of Penrith’s best-known retailers have closed their doors as they desperately try to survive the Coronavirus pandemic, leaving shopping centres like Westfield Penrith resembling a ghost town.
