Empowering Business Through Stronger Networks

The CBCC is a hub for business networking and growth, connecting local businesses across CanterburyBankstown and beyond. We’re here to help you build meaningful connections, access new opportunities, and grow your business in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Established in 2016 by Wally Mehanna — now serving as our full-time Chief Executive Officer — the CBCC is one of the few chambers in Sydney with dedicated leadership focused solely on empowering our business community.

What We're About

Membership Growth Targets

CBCC is committed to growing our membership to build a stronger, more connected business community. Every new member adds value, creating more opportunities for collaboration, support, and local economic growth. A larger network means greater impact — for our members and the region we serve.Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.

Events & Engagement Goals

Our goal is to deliver high-impact business networking events, educational workshops, and community-focused initiatives that connect members with new opportunities and partnerships.

Community Engagement

We’re building strong partnerships to make CanterburyBankstown an ideal place to live, study, work, and do business. From local government collaborations to educational institutions and business alliances, we champion initiatives that drive real economic and social impact.

Inclusion & Diversity

We are committed to promoting diversity, educating our members, and leading by example. CBCC advocates for an inclusive business community where everyone has a seat at the table — regardless of background, culture, or gender.

Our Objectives

Membership Target

Events Targets

Community Engagement

Build partnerships to help our region be an ideal place to live, study, work and do business.

Inclusion & Diversity

Promote, Educate & Lead.

Our Patrons, Ambassadors & Community Representatives

As the pandemic unfolds, Australia is navigating its way to the next normal. We’re working to support businesses to build resilience through the next phase of the pandemic collectively with our members, community leaders and the support of Local, State and Federal Government. We believe that through conversation, collaboration and teamwork – our economy will recover more rapidly.

CBCC Patron

Hon Jason Clare MP

Member for Blaxland

CBCC Community Representative

Bilal El-Hayek

Mayor City Canterbury Bankstown

CBCC Patron

Hon Tony Burke MP

Member for Watson

Minister for Home Affairs, Minister for the Arts, Minister for Cyber Security, Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs, Leader of the House

CBCC Community Representative

Councillor George Zakiah

City Canterbury Bankstown

CBCC Ambassador

Tina Ayyad MP

Member for Holsworthy

CBCC Ambassador

Hon. Jihad Dib MP

Member for Bankstown

Minister for Customer Service and Digital Government, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Youth Justice.

Meet Our Board of Directors

Wally Mehanna

CEO and Board Member

A founding board member of the CBCC, Wally is the current CEO and the backbone of our operations. A connector who empowers others with assertive, clear and innovative strategies, he works tirelessly for the betterment of the community.

Wally Mehanna

Bill Parasiris

Western Sydney University

After a varied career in various industries, Bill is currently Western Sydney University’s Chief Estate & Commercial Officer, and founding board member of the CBCC. He is currently leading the delivery of their Bankstown City Campus, set to open in 2022.

Bill Parasiris

Jason Arraj

Director at IFLEX

Jason Arraj is a founding board member and the principal and founder of Forward Legal, an experienced solicitor, effective communicator and advocate for promoting local businesses in the community.

Jason Arraj

Geoff Gaymer

Manager TAFE Services

Geoff is a founding board member and the Manager of TAFE Services at TAFE NSW, leading property and logistics for the Western Sydney Region. He’s passionate about quality education and supporting the community he’s lived, worked, and supported most of his life.

Geoff Gaymer

Antoinette Khalil

Khalil Lawyers Pty Ltd

Antoinette Khalil, Principal solicitor of Khalil Lawyers and Chair of the Women’s Committee for the CBCC. Antoinette has completed her Masters in Applied Law (Family Law) and is passionate about inspiring others to pursue their career aspirations whilst fulfilling their parenting roles as she herself is a loving mother to her 3 children.

Antoinette Khalil

Jessica Wehbe

Kleanwell

Industry-leading client relations extraordinaire and passionate about helping people, Jessica Wehbe is well known amongst Sydney-based property and construction circles as well as charity organisations and various chambers of commerce.

Jessica Wehbe

Tracy Minett

Minett Group

CEO of Minett Group, Tracy prides herself on being a hands-on CEO and patient-fronting pharmacist. Tracy is an award-winning female entrepreneur recognised for her skilled business acumen, superior patient care, her contributions to the pharmacy industry as well as her commitment to the community.

Tracy Minett

Thanking our Board for their tireless work for the chamber and Canterbury Bankstown

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