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 The Port Macquarie Chamber of Commerce "2013 Fuel 4 Business Greater Port Macquarie Business Awards" has been officially launched with a bang!
With over 70 guests in attendance at our recent networking luncheon, our MC Cr. Adam Roberts acknowledged all our wonderful sponsors and reminded us once again the benefits and rewards for  local businesses to get involved and use this great opportunity to join in, get together and acknowledge achievements and milestones in each and every business in the region. Malcolm Neale, Principal of Fuel 4 Business who is the 2013 major sponsor, shared some inspiring words that lead him to follow his dream of making a positive difference in peoples lives.
Anthony Roberts, Minister for Fair Trading is a great ambassador for small business and as guest speaker acknowledged the work of all Chambers of Commerce in their support of local businesses Australia wide. Click here to read more about the Awards in the Port News!
Put a great local business in the Spotlight!
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To nominate your business, and/or another well deserving local business, please Enter Here and follow the links.
Nominations CLOSE on: 15th July 2013
Awards Gala Dinner: FRIDAY 6th Sept 2013
Thank you to our wonderful 2013 Business Awards Sponsors!
 Hope to see you all at the next
Chamber Function on Tuesday 25th June - Business Awards - Hall of Fame Panel Discussion. More information coming soon!
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NSW Business Chamber News
 Calls For NSW Budget to Support Jobs The Mid North Coast NSW Business Chamber has outlined a five point plan of action for the upcoming NSW Budget to support jobs and grow the economy. - Abolish remaining IGA taxes to reduce the cost of buying and selling small businesses;
- Increase payroll tax threshold to encourage small businesses to employ more staff;
- Provide a tax rebate to business in cross-border regions to help them compete with Queensland and Victorian-based businesses;
- Contribute to a trial of a small business credit guarantee scheme to help business secure finance needed to expand; and
- Explore co-operation between OSR and ATO to reduce red tape and costs.
Read full Media Release - Contact Kellon Beard at NSW Business Chamber for more information -email: kellon.beard@nswbc.com.au or phone 026584 0910. To view or subscribe to the NSW Business Chamber's Newsletter
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Keep Kids safe in the Industrial Area
At the recent Lake Road Industrial Precinct Roundtable Discussion, the topic of safety in the industrial area continued as a discussion point.
The Industrial area by its nature contains many businesses where large vehicles such as trucks, delivery vans and other large machinery need access to enter and leave business premises, or have a need to park in the street.
Within this precinct there are also a number of small businesses which attract school aged children and their parents. These include swim schools, martial arts studios and play centres. The stakeholders at the roundtable meetings are concerned for the safety of the children and their parents and ask that parents who take their children into the Industrial Estate are aware that there is large machinery in the area and be cautious when crossing roads and driveways.
Looking both ways, holding hands, walking not running or dawdling and being vigilant in looking out for others, would all help to reduce the risk of an accident.
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Breakfast Meeting- Briefing on the White Paper
Steve Murray, Regional Director of the Department of Planning & Infrastructure has offered to do a Breakfast Meeting Briefing on the White Paper for the review of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act. The briefing will occur on Thursday 20 June commencing 7am for 7.30am presentation at Rydges Hotel, Zebu Room Hay Street, Port Macquarie.
The format will be similar to the briefing Steve Murray provided us on the Green Paper. The Chamber encourages all members to consider attending the briefing on 20 June, as this will be our last opportunity to have any input into the future planning act that we will all be required to work within. Please RSVP by email here . The cost for breakfast is $22 per head and will be payable on the day, at Rydges.
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Timely Tax Tips
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SuperShift - More Tax Efficiency Tips
SuperShift enables you to purchase direct property through a structure that promotes excellent tax efficiency. Self managed super funds can now directly invest in property without accumulation of the full purchase price. SuperShift is the only product of it's kind available on the market today. The process is integrated with all legal, tax, lending, SMSF advice, conveyancing and insurance seamlessly managed through one client contact. Call Blue Chip Mortgages today on 1300 139 299 to find out more. Also keep informed of all things financial by subscribing to "Mike's Murmurs"
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Port Macquarie Library Goes Solar - Win for Local Business
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Photo:Viewing Solar panels on roof Port Macquarie Library
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With funding received through the NSW Government's Waste and Sustainability Improvement Program, Council moved to invest in solar powered energy with an initial target to reduce operational costs and reliance on fossil fuels for the library. Installation of the 99kw system across the roof of the library was completed by Wauchope Solar. Congratulations to Stuart Watson, Director of Wauchope Solar and James Walker, General Manager of Energy Matters. Read Media Release
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New Telstra Business Centre Opens
 Congratulations to Teale Bryan and his team who recently opened a new specialised Telstra Business Centre in the Port Macquarie industrial area, on the corner of Lake and Central Road. "Whether it's installing the right business connectivity for your office or discussing the best mobile phone plan for your staff, our centre staff can help" said Teale. The new Centre is staffed with Telstra Business Certified Solutions Professionals who can offer a range of live demonstrations with the latest technology. Contact Matt Howarth, General Manager and the team to discuss your communication needs. Ph: 1300 822 7678
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Meet SEEK co-founder - Matt Rockman
Matt Rockman co-founded SEEK in 1997 - a company who managed to completely transform the landscape of employment advertising, after taking on the mighty newspaper companies at their own game. They went on to become one of Australia's most successful online businesses and are now ASX Top 100 Listed. Since leaving SEEK in 2006, Matt has made the transition from business builder to sophisticated investor, entrepreneur and mentor. Share Matt's exceptional business stories and advice, including all the highs and lows in this revealing SmartCompany interview - or book him as your next motivational speaker!
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Webinar: Due Diligence for Company Officers
|  This webinar will explain the concept of due diligence and associated responsibilities. It will be of interest to company officers, business owners, business principals, Directors, Chief Financial Officers, Trustees, organisational decision makers and supporting WHS professionals.
For more details or to register -Click Here:
Thursday, June 27, 2013
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM AEST
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Member to Member Offers
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 A great opportunity to obtain new leads and business is to create an offer to other members of the Chamber of Commerce! We also have a specific space on our website to advertise these special deals and discounts - Please contact us to assist you to upload and advertise your business!
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What else is happening in Chamber?
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 For more news and views from Port Macquarie Chamber of Commerce on local business matters, remember to check out our monthly column, "Minding Your Business" by Hadyn Oriti, Chamber President in the latest Focus Magazine - Page 75 -titled: Local Government is Important and it is not Valued Enough - Haydyn says "Councils, especially in regions, are not funded properly and we need to change that". Read full article:
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In the Local Business Calendar
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17 Jun: Health & Safety Representative Five Day Course - for more details, see www.mhrm.com.au/news/upcoming-courses or contact Graham Morgan on 02 6586 4721, 0418 465 510 or gmorgan@mhrm.com.au
18 Jun: University of NSW - Dean's Lecture addressing "The Rising tide of Mental Health, Suicide & Substance Use in Australian Youths" - will be broadcast to Port Macquarie in the new tiered lecture theatre on Tuesday, 18 June at 6PM. Guest Speakers: Professor Patrick McGorry AO & Professor Michael Farrell. Please note seats are limited so please RSVP to Janis Or phone 6580 7519.
25 Jun: Chamber Evening #1 - Business Awards Workshop - Hall of Fame Panel Discussions - more information & invites coming soon.
27 Jun: NSW Workcover Webinar - Due Diligence for Officers - 2:00pm - 3:00pm -Register Here
3 Jul: Chamber Evening #2 - Business Awards Workshop
- more information & invites to be send out soon.
11 Jul: HBEN Breakfast - Sponsored by Port News, surprise Guest Speaker! More information out soon!
2 Aug: THE Exchange Seminar, Port Macquarie hosted by Regional Development Mid North Cost - Register or find out more - Ph: 02 5525 1555 email:meganm@rdamidnorthcoast.org.au or read Newsletter
21 Aug: CSU Lecture Series- Advances in Emergency Medicine, 5-7pm Read More...
23 Oct: CSU Lecture Series- Terrorism and Australia, 5-7pm Read More...
Out of Area:
1-2 Aug: Australian Business Congress at the Sydney Convention Centre
Learn from & be inspired by a remarkable line up of thought leaders & visionaries. Register here.
For more local business events information, check out the Business Calendar
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| Community happenings... |
 21 Jun: Give Me 5 for Kids Golf Day - Kew Country Club 12:30 Registration for 1:30 BBQ - Read more - or book at the Pro Shop on 6559 4596 7-10 Jul: Winterfest - Port Macquarie Community College will be showcasing a range of interests and classes including art, singing, drama, photography, cooking, writing and much more. Contact: Frances Jaegar on ph: 6583 7288. Read more.
13 Jul: Cassegrain Wines celebrate Bastille Day -  from 6:30pm - get a Table of 10 together and receive 2 bottles of complimentary dessert wines. Booking/details please phone or email Sue Temple SueT@cassegrainwines.com.au or phone 6582 8377.
17 Aug: Masquerade Charity Dinner 2013 - hosted by Rydges Port Macquarie. Proceeds to Hope Shop - Further details, 6589 2811 / Email Kate
15-17 Nov: The Pacific Coast Ute Muster- Read More... If you are interested in sponsoring this event or donating prizes, please contact Judy on 6586 1941 or email here.
For more of what's coming up locally click here !
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Chamber Board
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Hadyn Oriti (President) | Kellon Beard | Peter Buckland | James Dunn |
David Edgerley | Alex Glen-Holmes | Stuart Goodfellow | Janette Hyde |
Cathie Linklater | Tony Thorne | Muyessur Durur | Wayne Jackson
Port Macquarie Chamber of Commerce
Suite 5, Level 1 Garrison Building
Cnr Hay & Clarence Streets, Port Macquarie 2444
Ph: (02) 6583 4412 F: (02) 6583 2766
Email:executive@portchamber.com.au
Web:www.portchamber.com.au
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