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Welcome Ladies & Gentlemen,
Thank you to Michael Robinson, Procurement Officer at Port Macquarie-Hastings Council and Taryn Quarmby of the Industry Capability Network ((ICN) pictured) for sharing some insights into how to grow business through tendering opportunites. If you haven't done it before tendering can seem difficult to get your head around. Michael and Taryn are both here to help you with any questions. If you are looking for new opportunities with our local Council make sure you sign up with Tenderlink and with the ICN to receive alerts of new listings. You should also keep an eye out for the Procurement Workshops that will be offered by the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council in the coming months and the newly revised PMHC "Tendering Made Easy" booklet.
Kind Regards, 
Lisa McPherson
Tel: 02 65834412
Hastings Business Enterprise Network
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The Brolga Project is looking for students to register Expressions of Interest for work experience and hopefully subsequent regional careers. Find out more on their Facebook page
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 We would like to welcome another new member to the HBEN
Malcolm Neale from Fuel 4 Business:
Malcolm provides business consulting with a difference, cultivating that spark to ignite "you" and your business. Click here for some insights and acceleration tips to grow your business! Visit them on website: fuel4business.com.au
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QantasLink launches a Winter Seat Sale available for sale now! 
Fly to Sydney between 14 May - 26 June 2013 and 22 July - 18 September 2013 and save! Fares subject to availability and conditions apply. For bookings contact qantas.com or your local travel Agent. Seats on Sale to 16 April 2013- TODAY! Click here for full details.
Good Business Practices Rewarded!
Bob Knuckey, Managing Director of Moisture Cure Pty Ltd, said a major mining company in WA recently found them on their website and subsequently purchased nearly 300 units, with plans to purchase more. Bob attributes his company's success to good business practices including an up to date website! Read on...
Luminosity Youth Summit!
 A BIG THANK YOU from the Luminosity Committee to everyone who attended the HBEN/Luminosity breakfast sponsored by CSU at the Glasshouse last month! Luminosity organisers are still looking for sponsors for this great initiative. We encourage you to get involved! To find out more - Click links: Sponsorship Prospectus - Youth Summit information 24-29 July 2013 and to register an attendee: Summit Registration. 
Another fantastic initiative in our region is the Brolga Project which strives to place final-year & graduate university students into regional businesses for work experience to encourage them back to full time regional or rural careers after they have graduated. Let's get involved with our youth programs to secure the region's future prosperity!
 Superannuation Future
The Australian Government is improving superannuation to help all Australians save for their future. From 1 July 2013, you'll start to benefit from the first of many improvements. The government promises these super reforms will make our super system stronger and more efficient. For further information: Employer" updates and "Individuals" updates
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Zoe Van Mill & Charlee South (XYZ Support)
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TAFE NSW Award - Charlee South was recently awarded the Port Macquarie Campus - Information Technology Award, Achievement - Certificate III in Information Technology (Network Administration). North Coast TAFE's Trisha McIntyre said "Charlee won this award due to her dedication to professional development (including mentoring, further study and a holistic approach to her place of work) as well as her positive and enthusiastic attitude". Charlee is an employee of XYZ Support and also a Luminosity Committee Member. Congratulations Charlee!
 Micro Business Forum Newsletter -
For the latest news as well as information regarding their new name and branding (from Home Business Forum). Click here to go to the March 2013 MBF interactive newsletter. Next Meeting: 19 April 2013 - 9:15am
 What's happening at Council?
Have a say on the strategic direction of the Glasshouse:
You're invited to learn more about the financial and operational aspects of the facility by reviewing the documents and outlining your views and ideas on the future direction by submission at council's website - Note: Submissions close Thurs 18th April.
 Keep in the loop with Council happenings- you can access recent agendas and minutes via Councils website. Follow the link: Port Macquarie Hastings Council Business Papers. You can also register with pmhclistening - Council's Community Forum to have your say on local issues.
Learner Driver Workshop - A FREE two-hour workshop designed by Roads & Maritime Services  (formally RTA) 16 May, 5:30pm, ETC Office Port Macquarie - Ph: 6584 2810. The workshops provide practical advice about understanding the laws for L and P licence holders, supervising learner drivers, completing the Learner driver log book and understanding the benefits of supervised on-road driving experience. Cancer Council's 20 Top Tips- How to host a tasty & healthy morning tea  This year Australia's Biggest Morning Tea turns 20. Over the past twenty years, lifestyle choices have been highlighted as a key factor in cancer prevention. In fact, one third of all cancers can be prevented by making healthy lifestyle choices. Providing a healthy morning tea doesn't have to be a challenge and simple changes to your ingredients can make a big difference. Try these easy swaps which pack a punch for health but won't compromise on taste. Tasty and healthy? Yes, it is possible! Something for your diaries from the Hastings Co-op! 
Business network / social meeting again this Thursday, all the Wauchope & Port Business; our very own local Cassegrain winery comes to the Hastings Co-op Drive thru this Thursday, 18 April. Don't be a stranger, come and say hi, enjoy a taste of the cassegrain selection and have a BBQ Bacon roll with an Aussie Laid egg from 4pm till 6pm on us and meet your Business colleagues. Plus; After the success of the FREE COOKING DEMO @ The Hastings Co-op Department Store Friday, 11 April, we are doing it again! Friday, 10 May @ 11am is your opportunity to meet local Chef, Eric Robertson, and learn some additional skills in the kitchen @ Your Hastings Co-op Department Store. Phone: 6585-2299 for further information.
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The Business Calendar - New
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18 Apr: HBWN Luncheon Event - Facebook for your Business 12pm - 1pm, Rydges, PD Event. Visit the HBWN website for more information.
19 Apr: Micro Business Forum: Keeping The Passion - Graeme Lawlor, Come hear how Graeme started from a converted garage personal training studio to a much larger operation with four employees, doing over 160 personal training sessions per week along with a class membership base of over 60. A successful local case study, listen to Graeme explain about Keeping The Passion in tough economic times. All micro businesses welcome. Book here or for further details contact Barbara Smith 0410 420 799.
23 Apr: CSU Small Business Seminar - The Small Business Workplace - 5:30pm - 7:30pm, CSU Premises, Grant St, Port Macquarie. Register here. 23 Apr: Port Chamber Networking Function - 6-8pm -Join us for the April Chamber Networking Evening for an update on the Foreshore developments. Register here! April-Oct 2013 - Charles Sturt University (CSU) invites you to the 2013 Port Macquarie Public Lecture Series - bringing speakers from a diverse range of disciplines to share the latest ideas, thinking and opinions on contemporary social, scientific and cultural issues with the Port Macquarie community. Click for more information. 7 May: NSW Industrial Relations - "Managing Employees" workshop at Panthers, Port Macquarie 1.00pm - 5.00pm. Register here. 14 May: CSU Small Business Seminar - Small Business Finance - 5:30pm - 7:30pm, CSU Premises, Grant St, Port Macquarie. Register here.
28 May: Mid Coast Careers Market 2013- Port Macquarie Race Club- Invitation to Exhibitors
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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What's On
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23 May: or Anytime in May 2013 - Cancer Council's Australia's Biggest Morning Tea 2013 - Official date Thursday, 23 May 2013 but hosts can put on an event any time during May. Host a morning tea and get together with your family, friends or colleagues for a good cause! Signing up is easy, simply call 1300 65 65 85 to register or visit www.biggestmorningtea.com.au.
4 May: Port Macquarie Rotary Club Sunrise Inc. to host "BIG DIG"Saturday 4th May - Town Beach - Fun for the whole family - lots of prizes to be won! Register from 9am - Treasure Hunt starts at 11am!
5 May:The 2013 Ironman Australia will be held at Port Macquarie on one of the most stunning Ironman courses in the world! Lining up to take on a 3.8km swim, 180km bike ride and 42.2km run will be over 1600 athletes competing to achieve their personal goals in this gruelling event.
17 Aug: Rydges Port Macquarie hosts a Masquerade Charity Dinner 2013 - 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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