Community Minded Winner

Paul Matthews Managing Director Matthews Folbigg, when it was announced that Matthews Folbigg had been selected as the 2008 Suncorp Business of the Year at the Presentation Night at the Roxy on 2^nd September made an impromptu executive decision to donate 50% of the $10,000.00 winner’s cheque to the Salvation Army and 50% to Parramatta Mission. The presentation took place at the Chamber’s Business After Five on Tuesday 14^th October, hosted by Rydges Hotel.

Mr Matthews said at the hand over of the cheques that Matthews Folbigg has for over 5 years had a culture of corporate responsibility and had selected these 2 charities as being worthy of the company’s ongoing support. Mr Matthews also encouraged other businesses at the Business After Five to support the work of the Salvation Army and Parramatta Mission.

Mr Chris Bertinshaw General Manager Parramatta Mission said that the money would be used to replace the old stove at Meals Plus.

The Parramatta Chamber of Commerce will again support Parramatta Mission this year by providing an Aussie Christmas BBQ for the homeless at Meal’s plus on Thursday 11^th December.

President of the Chamber Roman Dechnicz cooks steaks and sausages while other members of the chamber serve the homeless. Many Chamber members donate time, cash and food to ensure the success of the barbeque.