ArtTrust.com.au at the City of Sydney 2010 Business Awards

ArtTrust.com.au was a Finalist of the City of Sydney 2010 Business Awards.  The awards program for Small to Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) is designed to embrace the wide range of outstanding businesses operating in the City’s Local Government Area and provide unique networking opportunities for all participants, including sponsors, local businesses, state and local government, Chambers of Commerce, Business Associations, media and the general public. The 2010 Business Awards will celebrate the contribution businesses and business people make to the community, and acknowledge the Council’s vision for the future of a Green, Global and Connected City. The 2010 Sydney Business Awards  had 520 nominated businesses in 2010 and received over 41,500 votes!   Winners were announced at a gala event hosted by David Koch at The Westin, Sydney.  

Lord Mayor Clover Moore MP said every business in this year's awards should feel proud of themselves, as they play a pivotal role in making Sydney the economic powerhouse that our great city is today. It's been a great night for all the finalists. I'd like to congratulate all finalists of the 2010 City of Sydney Business Awards. Thesebusinesses are doing exceptionally well considering our tough economic climate over the past 12 months. They have taken advantage of their strengths and now offer Sydneysiders vibrant and diverse places in Sydney," said Ms Moore. "Our City of Villages needs strong and diverse businesses to support economic growth, employment and thriving local communities. These awards also acknowledge business leadership in sustainability, fair trade and social responsibility, and compliment our plan for a Sustainable Sydney 2030"
 
David Koch praised the finalists and encouraged all attending to share business tips with each other: "I have a small business myself and I always like to pick other peoples' brains," he said.  82 per cent of businesses within the City of Sydney are small and medium businesses - there are more than 16,000 of them employing almost 88,000 workers and almost $17 billion to the City's economy each year.  These Business Awards allow us to show our appreciation and commitment to supporting them," said Ms Moore.  "By 2030, we want Sydney to have a web of vibrant communities and economies across the Local Government Area."

The Awards were produced with the support of ANZ, the Principal Sponsor, major sponsors EnergyAustralia, Defence Reserves Support and YellowPages, and sponsors, Amex, Hayes Knight, TAFE NSW Sydney Institute, NSW Department of Industry and Investment, and Central Magazine.