Friday was a proud day for Wollongong councillor Leigh Colacino when he saw the buzz and positive vibe in the room at a networking lunch at Lagoon Restaurant.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
$0/
(min cost $0)
or signup to continue reading
Cr Colacino said he could feel the community is really getting behind his dream of four years ago and many people are getting excited about cruise ships coming to Wollongong.
The lunch was organised by Destination Wollongong and Illawarra Women in Business. And when IWIB director Glenda Papac called for a show of hands of how many people had been on a cruise it was clear just how fast the cruise market is growing in Australia.
With 100 days to go Cr Colacino said he felt great by everyone’s response to what started off as an ambitious idea. “It is a great outcome from the last few years to get to this point. And I am excited about the ambassador program and the volunteers getting on board. The important thing about 100 days is now we can give it over to all the residents of Wollongong.”
Cr Colacino said it was everyone in Wollongong’s event now. “This is not just for the passengers. This is also for the whole of Wollongong to enjoy this great day on the 30th of October.”
Greg Ellis
Almost four decades in electronic, print and digital media. A writer, presenter, emcee, photographer and videographer with degrees in business management, marketing and human resources and tertiary qualifications in photography.
Almost four decades in electronic, print and digital media. A writer, presenter, emcee, photographer and videographer with degrees in business management, marketing and human resources and tertiary qualifications in photography.
