Business Coogee Events

The mission of Business Coogee is connection, support and learning for business people in Coogee and surrounds. You won’t see large-scale public events from this management crew! Lock these networking events in your diary, make new connections, learn from others and make Coogee great again.

    BXB: Business by the Beach

    On the first Tuesday of every month, 8am to 9am
    Coogee Pavilion, Ground Floor, 169 Dolphin Street

    Meet with fellow Business Coogee members for a monthly shot of caffeinated connection. The first 20 members to walk in the door receive a complementary coffee from our friends at Merivale.

    Bring your business cards or QR codes.

    No need to RSVP. Just mark your diary or click on the Facebook event button for event reminders.

    NEXT BXB TUESDAY 2 AUGUST

    Business by the Beach
    BXB

    Meet your elected executive committee

    In attendance at most Business Coogee events are the members of your executive committee – all locals and all volunteers who give their time and talent to support business to thrive.

    Lucy Bloom

    Lucy Bloom

    President and Secretary

    Lucy had a career in advertising before she stepped into the not-for-profit sector as the CEO of an international aid charity funding hospitals in Ethiopia. After two more CEO roles, Lucy prefers to be unemployed and now consults in governance, is a sought-after international keynote speaker, author and CEO coach.

    Sam Mehta

    Sam Mehta

    Vice President

    Sam is a management consultant with particular interest in organisational change. His broad business experience helps leaders to prepare for and transition their organisations and ways of working. If the sun is shining, Sam prefers to be on Coogee Beach than in the boardroom and has an impressive collection of SUPs and kayaks.

    Arlys Olson

    Arlys Olson

    Treasurer

    Every executive committee needs a committed treasurer and Arlys is exactly that for Business Coogee.  Arlys is a bookkeeper and registered BAS agent dedicated to helping small business keep their finances on track. She hails from the United States, speaks fluent English and Xero, lives in Clovelly and likes a good savvy B.

    Annie de Merindol

    Annie de Merindol

    Executive member

    Annie is a copywriter and content specialist with a background in media, digital marketing and PR. A lifelong eastern suburbs local, Annie is passionate about her local community and mental health awareness. She’s also a familiar sight on the coastal walk with her West Highland White Terriers, Archie and Angus.
    Cynthia Colli

    Cynthia Colli

    Executive Member

    Cyn is a web and digital designer, writer and creative allrounder with a focus on sustainability and ethical business. She’s particularly enthusiastic about local environmental issues and came to fame when she led the charge to clean up Coogee beach after the Christmas Day in 2016 that we will never forget.