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[Providing secretariat support]
FCJ INDUSTRY LEADERS FORUM
9.00 am Wednesday, 18 March 2015
Jason Windows, 31 Sheffield Rd (corner Dampier Rd), Welshpool WA
AGENDA
8.30am
Registration for 9.00am start
9.00am
Welcome (The Hon. Barry House MLC, President of the Legislative Council)
 The importance of the furniture and allied industries supply chain to the
Western Australian economy
9.20am
Introduction (FCJA / Department of Industry and Science)
 Purpose/Objectives of the Forum
Summary of issues raised at the previous forums
The Forum’s outputs and policy/strategies for the future
9.40 am
The Australian Timber and Furniture Supply Chain (Peter Jolob, National
Sales & Marketing Manager, Auswest Timbers)
 The changing nature of the supply, productions process and sales of WA
native hardwoods (Jarrah and Marri)
 The implications of a contracting local furniture manufacturing sector
10.05 am
The Manufacturer/Retailer Nexus: The New Paradigm (Frank Parker, The
Australian Furniture Directory)
 Is the traditional Department Store a help or a hindrance to local
manufacturing?
 The role of the boutique retailer
 Does on-line retailing present a viable alternative?
10.35 am
Morning Tea
FCJ Alliance
This activity is supported by the Department of Industry and Science
[Providing secretariat support]
10.50 am
The Windows Industry Perspective (Brendan O’Reilly, Jason Windows)
 A brief history of Jason Windows
 Innovative solutions to meet market needs and differentiate the business
11.20 am
Government funding/opportunities (Greg Redden, AusIndustry - Department
of Industry and Science)
 Entrepreneurs’ Infrastructure Programme
12.00 pm
Tour of Jason Windows manufacturing facilities, followed by lunch
1.00pm
Next Steps – Future Priorities
 Round table discussion
 Key Issues – for discussion at final (Canberra) forum mid-year
 Action to be taken in meantime (deadlines, responsibilities)
3.00pm
Networking Opportunity
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4.00pm
Light refreshments
Close.
FCJ Alliance
This activity is supported by the Department of Industry and Science