Bright and productive: Penrith a focal point for manufacturing

IT was a bright and productive morning last Friday for the Lights on Penrith – ‘Made Here’ event, which saw businesses and industry experts fill the Drink West Brewery at Manufactor – Penrith’s newest industrial hub.

Hosted by the Penrith Valley Chamber of Commerce, with Penrith City Council one of the major sponsors, the event was a chance to discuss challenges and identify opportunities to ensure the long-term growth and success of Penrith’s manufacturing industry.

Penrith Mayor Tricia Hitchen detailed the City’s long history in manufacturing that dates back to early European settlement, when it was initially agriculture-based until new road and railway connections to and from Penrith and St Marys enabled new industries, including quarrying, tanneries, dairies and vineyards.

The Mayor said Penrith remains a focal point for manufacturing and presents fantastic opportunities. Manufactor is a prime example, with the former Crane Enfield Metal Site having undergone a 100-million-dollar redevelopment to house local manufacturers and entrepreneurs.

“Today, Penrith remains a focal point for manufacturing. With over 820 manufacturing businesses employing over 6,750 local people - it’s the fifth largest employment sector in our City,” Cr Hitchen said.

“This includes industries that enable manufacturing, such as freight, logistics and warehousing. It’s also our most productive industry, generating almost $7 billion dollars for the Penrith economy.”

The common themes for all speakers and panellists were:

• How Penrith is set to directly benefit from the Western Sydney Airport and the Sydney MetroWestern Sydney Airport rail line.

• The importance of creating local jobs for current and future generations.

• Ways businesses can access resources and support to grow their work.

Thank you to the Chamber for this fantastic event, and to speakers Tom Nance, Adam Buckley, Warwick Scherf, Justin Harness, Ben Kitcher, Dr Anders Hallgren, Tony Shepherd and John Joannou for sharing their insights.

Help our homeless over the cold nights of winter

AS the temperature drops, you can help keep our Penrith homeless and underprivileged community warm this winter.

Penrith CBD Corporation have kicked off this year’s Winter Appeal.

You can help put the warmth back into the lives of our homeless and underprivileged this winter by donating jackets, blankets, beanies, socks, gloves & scarves.

Donations can be dropped off at the collection point in the foyer or at the following collection points:

Karen McKeown MP office - 510 High Street

NAB - cnr Riley and Henry Street #projectwarmth

Krispy Kreme celebrates National Doughnut Day 100,000 Original Glazed® doughnuts up for grabs!

TO celebrate National Doughnut Day on Friday 2 June, home of the Original Glazed® Doughnut, Krispy Kreme will be giving away 100,000 FREE Original Glazed® doughnuts –that’s enough OGs to cover the length of seven Sydney Harbour Bridges!

Customers can visit any participating Krispy Kreme store across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA and SA on the day to claim their free doughnut.

To help fans celebrate the day with ease, the team at Krispy Kreme has come up with four hot tips on how to get your hands on our beloved Original Glazed®:

1. Spot the Hot Light from 5-8 pm

Sure the Original Glazed® is hands down the best doughnut in the world BUT there’s something else that truly gets fans going… the Hot Light. Whenever Krispy Kreme’s Hot Light is on, it means the fluffy doughnuts are rolling down the production line, glistening through the glaze waterfall, and going straight into your box fresh and warm. All Krispy Kreme doughnuts are made and delivered fresh daily, but life is not complete if you haven’t tried a warm doughnut straight off the production line. It tastes like a delicious warm cloud, light in texture, and melts in your mouth. Did you know more than half (55.2%) of Aussies have never eaten a Krispy Kreme doughnut whilst it’s still hot!?

So go on… spot the Hot Light this National Doughnut Day at your nearest Krispy Kreme Hot Light store, and thank us later

2. Doughn’t visit during peak hour

According to last year’s National Doughnut Day, between 45 pm close to 8,000 Aussies rushed to their local Krispy Kreme stores to claim a free OG. This year, Krispy Kreme recommends fans to visit during quieter times between 6 - 11 am. After all, it’s never too early or too late to enjoy a doughnut. If you’re having Original Glazed® doughnuts for morning tea, we recommend you grab a coffee while you’re there!

3. Plan your travel ahead of time

It’s serious business claiming your free OG. For Sydneysiders, the busiest store from last year was Liverpool, followed by Chatswood, and Parramatta Fresh. If you want to avoid long queues, plan ahead and map out your travel route for the day, or simply visit another nearby store.

4. Share your joy

Grab your friends, family, roommates and make a day out of it… because who doesn’t love doughnuts? OR be that cool person who rocks up to work with a box of a dozen Original Glazed® doughnuts… it’s a Friday and National Doughnut Day, there is no better excuse to spread joy!

Aimee Cutajar, Head of Marketing at Krispy Kreme ANZ says “National Doughnut Day is our most popular event of the year. Our much loved Original Glaze® Doughnuts are made fresh daily and all our retail staff are rolling up their sleeves in preparation for a busy day ahead. We love to share joy with our fans and thank them for their support. Nothing says National Doughnut Day like a Free Krispy Kreme Original Glazed® Please do drop by and celebrate with us and your close family and friends.”

Psst…for those who can’t make it on National Doughnut Day to nab their free Original Glazed®, don’t fret just yet. From now until 10 July, if you spot the Hot Light being lit up across any participating Krispy Kreme Hot Light stores, you can redeem a free Original Glazed® doughnut - no purchase necessary! You’re welcome.