The Denmark Environment Centre, in collaboration with Green Skills Inc, welcomed members of the Denmark Chamber of Commerce to the July Business After Hours event, showcasing how environmental stewardship and a thriving local business community can work hand in hand.
One of the highlights of the evening was an address by Louise Duxbury, one of the original founders of the Denmark Environment Centre nearly 40 years ago. Louise began by acknowledging the Traditional Owners of the land and spoke about the growing recognition of dual naming across the Denmark region.
She encouraged guests to embrace the traditional Noongar place names that are becoming increasingly familiar throughout the community.
Does anyone fancy a walk up Kooryunderup (Mt Hallowell)? Or perhaps a drive across Wakundup (Mount Shadforth)? Soon these names will become familiar to us all, if they are not already.
Bronwyn Edwards from Green Skills and Anala Linckens, representing the Denmark Environment Centre, spoke about their shared commitment to strengthening relationships with the local business sector. Both organisations believe that a strong and resilient business community goes hand in hand with effective environmental stewardship, creating lasting benefits for both the local economy and the natural environment.
The evening also provided an opportunity to welcome new members to the Chamber. South Sanctuary Stays and Denmark Community Windfarm Inc each introduced their organisations and shared their enthusiasm for becoming involved in the local business network.
The event concluded with the popular prize draw, with Steve Suttie and Rose Howells taking home vouchers for the Denmark Tip Shop and the Denmark Environment Centre shop.
The July Business After Hours event highlighted the value of collaboration between business, community organisations and environmental groups, reinforcing the shared vision of a sustainable and prosperous future for the Denmark region.
