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GBDG BOARD

The board members of the Gawler Business Development Group.
Gawler Business Development Group Inc. meets monthly on the 3rd Tuesday of the month. For further details please contact [email protected]

Gary Iremonger

Deputy Chair
Owner Eagle Foundry Bed & Breakfast
Gary Iremonger completed his apprenticeship as a diesel mechanic with the Electricity Trust of South Australia in the late 1970’s. He also completed post graduate studies in Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Mechanical Engineering 1 and 2, Technical communication and Engineering maths. Has worked for the SA Metropolitan Fire Service in the technical division and has extensive sales experience working in the engineering field. Has set up various business over the years including mechanical repairs in Tennant Creek in the Northern Territory, a technical sales business in South Australia and for the last 21 years has been working with his wife in their own accommodation business in Gawler called the Eagle Foundry B&B and Residential Rental Properties. Is involved in the Gawler National Trust, the Gawler Business Development Board, the Gawler History Team and was awarded Gawler Corporate Citizen of the Year in 2016.

Tony Piccolo

General Member
Tony Piccolo has been the local State Member of Parliament since March 2006. Prior to his election to State Parliament, Tony served as the Mayor of Gawler for six years. While in Parliament, Tony has initiated a number of inquiries that sought to improve the market and legislative environment for small business. The Franchise Law Reform and Farm Machinery Inquiries led to the enactment of the Small Business Commissioner Act 2011 (SA). Tony is currently working with small business in the region to reduce red tape and establish a regulatory framework, which enables small artisan businesses in the food sector to value add and grow
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Cr. Isaac Solomon

Representative of the Town of Gawler
Appointed in November 2022, Councillor Isaac Solomon serves as Gawler Council’s nominated member on the Gawler Business Development Group Board. Isaac has prior experience on the Board of a number of organisations ranging from large corporations to small not-for-profits including the University of South Australia (UniSA) Council, Northern Adelaide Waste Management Authority (NAWMA) Board and the University of South Australia Student Association (USASA) Board. Cr Solomon also studies Law and History at the University of South Australia and holds a Certificate III in Business.

Kevin Fischer

Chairperson
Coming soon
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Nan Berrett

Public Officer
Information coming soon
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Caren Brougham

Executive Officer
Business Liaison and Marketing Coordinator