Barriers, Challenges & Supporting Infrastructure – 2 YEARS ON

In August 2019 as the Westport Report begin to take shape, we gathered leaders in the local Marine & Engineering Industries to look at the barriers, challenges and supporting infrastructure required to maintain Fremantle’s historic link to marine activity in the future.

The discussion highlighted the link to attracting a workforce of the future that were attracted to the lifestyle Fremantle offered, the strategic importance of boat lifting facilities, capacity to dock cruise and super yachts, apprentices and sustained employment opportunities and of vital importance the need for sustainable rail and transport infrastructure for passengers and goods between Fremantle and the Australian Marine Complex, Kwinana Industries Council, Latitude 32, South Beach and Coogee.

The Chamber’s Development & Infrastructure Committee have since developed position papers and a strong advocacy push for the Southern Transport Corridor, and have been actively involved in the visioning for the future of Fishing Boat Harbour and Victoria Quay. We have also partnered and participated in the Blue Economy Forum held in Fremantle in December, alongside For Blue and the City of Fremantle.

We invite our marine and engineering based members to join us in continuing this important conversation to plan for our future.

The findings of the 2019 Marine & Engineering Think Tank are available here.

Fremantle Ports invites you to a celebration of the incredible products of Fremantle and their journey to market.

Celebrating a range of local Chamber F&B members such as Gage Roads, Fremantle Octopus, Little Creatures and Vasse Felix Wines, guests will have the opportunity to step behind the stories of these internationally recognised companies against the incredible backdrop of the working Port on our doorstep.

Hear more about Fremantle Ports work to bring Victoria Quay to life and experience the historic atmosphere of BSHED.

When: Thursday 20 May 2020, 530pm to 730pm

Where: BSHED Victoria Quay Fremantle WA

What: Showcase of local food and beverage products that journey to international markets

Sponsored by the City of Fremantle’s Business Capacity Building Program.

Whether it be pure philanthropy, environmental cause marketing, volunteering or simply being an active part of the community, there is a significant, and growing, body of research evidence that shows it has financial, and social benefit, on the bottom line across businesses large or small.

Join Chamber CEO Danicia Quinlan as she explores the process of giving back and why businesses see social responsibility as an important pillar of doing business in the modern age with some leaders in the field.

Gail Armstrong , Past President of Fremantle Rotary Club.

Sue Stepatschuk – Executive Director, Fremantle Foundations

Gavin Stacey, Senior Manager, Perth Advisory Team, RSM

Note: we are still running live in person down at Suite 7 in the Chamber buildings (as well as via the live facebook feed!!). The benefit of attending in person is not just the tea and pastries but also the chance to network and ask your questions direct to the panel!

with Fremantle Minds Inc.

An important workshop for every local business at the front line of anti-social behaviour in our community.

Who: Management & Staff

When: Friday 23 July 2021

Time: 830am to 1pm, followed by networking and lunch with local enforcement and community service stakeholders.