Penrith. New jobs in the city

Sydney West Constructions, a family-owned business based in Penrith and anchor tenant of a new AMF ten-pin bowling centre, in Jamisontown, which is expected to hire 70 jobs. McDonald’s new restaurant, in North Penrith, has engaged 130 staff and nine managers. It is expected the restaurant will have a major spin off for other businesses in the area.

Penrith. New jobs for the city

A new Trade Secrets retail facility will open. on the corner of Station and High Street, bringing with it 50 new jobs to the CBD. Fit n Fast, will open as its first Sydney location, in June, on Henry Street, creating a further 40 jobs and drawing an estimated 5000 to 8000 visitors to the CBD per week. “The new retailer and fitness chain demonstrates a return of business confidence in the CBD. (They) will provide value for consumers, while also taking advantage of a large population catchment and strong local economic fundamentals,” said Bijai Kumar, CEO, of the Penrith Business Alliance.

Penrith. Challenges to creating jobs

Ideas from a workshop attended by senior Penrith business leaders to discuss the key challenges to creating jobs in the Penrith economy, included: government support in reaching Penrith CBD’s jobs target of 11,000 new jobs by 2031; ensuring Penrith’s employment lands are developed in a timely and effective way to maximize industrial jobs growth; helping Penrith’s small business sector to grow: and creating more reasons for young residents and skilled professionals to live in the city. The ideas will form the basis of Penrith’s submission to the NSW Government. The workshop was organised by the Penrith Business Alliance (formerly the Penrith Valley Economic Development Corporation) in partnership with Penrith City Council.