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Business Overview
Perth has a booming economy, primarily due to the rising demands for raw minerals from emerging economies, especially China. This has led to a mining boom, which is having a great impact not only for Perth, but for the whole state of Western Australia. Perth is the heart of Western Australia in culture, business, tourism and retail services. The city of Perth offers millions of jobs each year. Perth like most other cities of the world is largely becoming a service based economy. The City of Perth houses substantial assets including highly skilled workforce, leading resources companies’ headquarters, busting retail industry, state of the art infrastructure and a range of services making the city an ideal place for doing business. The city has a thriving tourism industry and attract more tourists then any other western Australian destination. The city has a rapidly growing property market. Perth has world's Most rapidly growing resource industry. Perth offers apt facilities to carry out business operations and is a investor friendly destination.

Major Business Centers
Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre:
The Perth Convention and exhibition center is Western Australia's only purpose built convention, exhibition and meeting centre. It can cater for functions of up to 5000 delegates. The Centre was constructed to attract increased convention bookings for Perth and subsequently more tourists for the State. The center is also known by the name 'The Hay Shed', because of its flat and extended design, and many question its bland and unimaginative architecture. The center is equipped with facilities like entry Plaza, six Exhibition Pavilions with kiosks, Exhibition Registration Desk and Exhibition Services Office, Exhibition Pavilion Meeting Rooms, Business Centre, Five Executive Boardrooms and Media suite, ballrooms and a Johnie walker bar.

Perth Concert Hall:
The Perth Concert Hall is a concert hall in the centre of Perth, Western Australia. Situated between St Georges Terrace and Terrace Road, it is located near Government House, the Supreme Court Gardens and the Swan Bells, with a view to the Swan River. The building was opened in January 1973. The venue hosts various musical performance, and for other events such as school and university graduation ceremonies, business conventions and civic functions. The venue is also used to host national conventions and exhibitions, award ceremonies and gala dinners. Recent exhibitions include the Steinway piano exhibition in March 2008. In addition, the venue is used for private or corporate functions in areas other than the auditorium, for example in the foyers, bar, and café.

His Majesty's Theatre( The Maj):
His Majesty's Theatre (nicknamed "The Maj") is a theatre in Perth, Western Australia. It is located on the corner of Hay Street and King Street in Perth's central business district. A heritage icon, the theatre has hosted large scale musicals, ballet, opera and Shakespearean plays. His Majesty's Theatre opened on Christmas eve 1904. The building, designed by architect William Wolfe and constructed by Gustav Liebe, is an example of Edwardian architecture. The theatre and adjoining hotel were built for 42,000 pounds in two years in the early 20th century. Famous performers at His Majesty's Theatre include Dame Nellie Melba, Vivien Leigh, Sir Robert Helpman, Sir John Gielgud, Rex Harrison and Katharine Hepburn.

Burswood Entertainment Complex:
The Burswood Entertainment Complex is located on the Swan River in the city of Perth, Western Australia, and is owned by Crown Limited. The complex includes a 24-hour casino, seven restaurants, eight bars, a nightclub, two international hotels (a luxury 5-star InterContinental and a 4-star Holiday Inn), a Convention Centre, Theatre and the Burswood Dome. Burswood Train Station, near the Burswood Dome, provides a public transport link to the Perth CBD. The Burswood Dome is a large enclosed venue for entertainment, sporting, or special events. The dome is 8,800 square metres in size, with seating for 13,600 people (or 8,000 during tennis matches). The whole arena is pressurised so that the fibreglass roof is suspended 35m above the ground. It has played host to a range of international and Australian performers and shows including Michael Jackson, Iron Maiden, U2, Coldplay, Mariah Carey, Elton John, The Boy From Oz, Guns N' Roses, The Wiggles, Justin Timberlake, Billy Joel, AC/DC, Christina Aguilera, Gwen Stefani and more.