Penrith. $10 million boost to local economy

The local economy can expect in excess of $10 million dollars to pour into businesses and services in the region when thousands of motorcycle riders from around Australia participate in the Penrith City Festival, on March 31, according to the Penrith Valley Chamber of Commerce. The Nepean Branch of the Ulysses Club is hosting the 2009 week-long festival, with assistance from neighbouring clubs in the Blue Mountains and Hawkesbury.