The Canterbury Bankstown Chamber of Commerce (CBCC), in collaboration with the Bankstown Basketball Association, hosted its highly anticipated corporate and sponsors networking event at the Bankstown Bruins Basketball headquarters in Condell Park on July 15th. The event showcased thrilling basketball matches. Distinguished community figures, including the esteemed CBCC CEO, Wally Mehanna, the Bruins CEO, Christian Gobolos, and Bankstown Councillors Rachelle Harika and Charbel Abouraad, graced the occasion with their presence.

While the basketball matches took center stage, the CBCC organized a separate event within the sports facility to further engage its attendees. In conversations with CEO Gobolos and Councillor Abouraad, both expressed their unwavering belief in the significance of such community events. This sentiment resonated strongly with the attendees, who passionately echoed the positive impact these gatherings have on the local community.

The excitement culminated in a meeting hall on the first floor overlooking the basketball field where the game was being played, where CEO Mehanna and CEO Gobolos delivered heartfelt speeches, expressing profound gratitude to all those in attendance and emphasizing the profound importance of fostering such connections. Councillor Harika also took the stage, lavishing praise on both men for their exceptional contributions to the community. To add an interactive touch, members of the Bruins NBL One team graciously hosted a captivating Q&A session, regaling the audience with captivating tales of their training regimens, illustrious career backgrounds, and even divulging their favorite NBA teams.

The event reached its crescendo with a delightful raffle, offering attendees the opportunity to win prizes by correctly guessing various referee signals on the court, including the professional foul signal. An array of coveted prizes awaited, including a prized basketball autographed by several Bruins players. CEO Mehanna warmly emphasized the value of sharing the love and spreading goodwill before guests were treated to a delectable meal as a token of gratitude for their presence and support throughout the day.