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Port Chamber - Your Local Business Voice
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 Happy New Year!
2015 has kicked off with a bang!
The Port Chamber has taken up the challenge to push for an investigation into regional petrol prices which consistently show higher prices than our metropolitan counterparts- read more
The Business Calendar is already showing a full count of opportunities for business to get connected and access information to grow your business this year.  Be sure to make the most of our active business community and get along to some of our local business functions. Whether your focus this year is the local economic landscape, keeping up to date with policy, regulation and current business affairs, growing your local network, keeping your workplace safe or even considering exporting opportunities, there is something for every business to get active and make 2015 a year to prosper.
The Challenge Ahead for Essential Energy
Port Chamber Networking Evening - Tues, 27 Jan 2015
Essential Energy COO, Gary Humphreys, joins us for an update at the January Port Chamber Networking Evening; "The Challenge Ahead for Essential Energy". Gain an insight into the internal and external challenges of this large, regionally focused business and how their response can impact our communities locally and further afield.
Register here!
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Special Invitation:
Business Update with the
Hon Bruce Billson MP
Minister for Small Business
Thursday, 29 January 2015
In conjunction with Dr David Gillespie MP, Federal Member for Lyne, the Port Macquarie Chamber of Commerce extends this special invitation to the business community to attend a Business Update with the Hon Bruce Billson MP, Minister for Small Business.
The Hon Bruce Billson MP will share an overview of the reach of his portfolio, cover the current items on his agenda and outline initiatives available to support Small Business. Take up the opportunity to hear first hand from a key decision maker and influencer. Register here
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 Fuel watch in Port Macquarie |
The Port Chamber kicked off the New Year raising the question of why petrol pricing in the region sits significantly higher than in metropolitan areas who are reaping the benefits of low prices currently. President Hadyn Oriti lodged a complaint with the ACCC (port news story), followed by correspondence from the Port Chamber to the ACCC and Dr David Gillespie's office to raise our concern. Recently, the ACCC announced it will undertake an investigation into regional petrol pricing and will select three regional areas to be included in an in depth analysis.
You can keep up with local fuel prices which are posted daily on the Port Macquarie Fuel Watch - Official facebook group. The page asks for consumers to post prices to assist a unified effort to support those outlets offering a cheaper price and encourage the price reduction across the region.
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NSW Business Chamber News
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Media Release: Small business report a good first step but more can be done to reduce red tape burden
 The NSW Business Chamber, the State's peak business organisation, says the Board of Taxation's report on its Review of Tax Impediments Facing Small Business is a good first step, but more can be done to reduce the regulatory burden on small business - See more here
Business Connect Summer Edition out now - click here
Export Growth China workshop, Port Macquarie. A great workshop for all types of businesses who are exporters and non-exporters who are interested in exporting to China, free. View invite
Upcoming Webinar:
Make your business LEAN to generate fat profits- click here for more info -
S ubscribe here to the NSW Business Chamber Newsletter. - Click here to view the 2014 Annual Report.
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WorkCover News
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Advice for small business
WorkCover provides a range of advisory services to assist and support small businesses including:
 In addition, there are a range of incentives and discounts to help with your workers compensation premiums. Click here for more info.
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| Williams welcomes 16 new medical interns |
 The newly redeveloped Port Macquarie Base Hospital is set to benefit with an additional 16 medical graduates, Member for Port Macquarie, Leslie Williams has announced recently. The medical graduates who are today commencing their internship are part of a record 980 interns in the state's public hospitals this year. "As someone who has worked in the health system, I know how important it is for these doctors-in-training to now have the opportunity to put into practice what they've learned," Mrs Williams said. "An internship at a local public hospital will provide them with great experience working alongside the many dedicated hospital staff who serve our community." Read full media release here..
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| Business Spirit Perpetual Shield |
 At the HBEN breakfast this week the 2014 Winner of the Business Spirit Perpetual Shield was announced... Meryllyn Page Conveyancing!
The Business Spirit Award aims to recognise a business that brings festive Spirit to the community through their business. The shield was proudly founded in partnership with the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council and the Port Macquarie Chamber of Commerce. The shield will be on display at Meryllyn Page Conveyancing until next January when the 2015 winner is announced.
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| Did you attend The University of Newcastle? Are you now living and work in Port Macquarie? |
The UON invite you to join them at the 2015 UON Port Macquarie Alumni event on Thursday, 19 February. This event will provide a wonderful opportunity to connect and share with their new graduates, as well learn and grow with alumni in your field, local business and community leaders.
Join them for an evening of canapés, drinks and they will be toasting the University as it celebrates its 50th Anniversary! For more information and to register click here. If you are unable to attend, they still want to stay in contact with you - update your details here. 
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There is still an opportunity to have your say
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 There is still an opportunity to have your say on the Urban Growth Strategy - how do we plan for the future growth of our area in a way that preserves the things we value? Extended to 30 Jan 2015
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What else is happening in Chamber
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| In the Local Business Calendar |
27 Jan: Port Chamber Networking Evening "The Challenge Ahead for Essential Energy" , Rydges 6-8pm ...Join Gary Humphreys COO, Essential Energy- Register here!
29 Jan: Business Update with the Hon Bruce Billson MP, Minister for Small Business, 1.15pm Dr David Gillespie MP and The Port Macquarie Chamber of Commerce are pleased to invite the business community to attend a Business Update with The Hon Bruce Billson MP, Minister for Small Business. Register here
29 Jan: HBWN Events and PD Calendar Launch, 5.30pm Salty's Bar & Grill, Port Macquarie -$30 per person - Special, guests at member prices! Click here for more info
4 Feb: Wauchope Chamber Network Meeting - 6pm , Networking night at Expressway Spares Click here to register
5 Feb: NSWBC Webinar: Make your business LEAN to generate fat profits - 12pm start. Click here for more info and to register.
6 Feb: Micro Business Forum: Town Green Inn, 9:15am - 12:30pm. Guest Speaker - Glenda Hamilton, Perfectly Organised. To book or for more info contact Barbara Smith, 0410 420 799 or email here.
12 Feb: NSWBC Export Growth China workshop, Port Macquarie. A great workshop for all types of businesses who are exporters and non-exporters who are interested in exporting to China, free. View invite
12 Feb: Hastings Business Enterprise Network Breakfast - details coming...
16th Feb commencing: MHRM Health & Safety Representative (HSR) 5 Day Training - WorkCover Developed. To download a registration form, please click here
19th Feb - 2015 UON Port Macquarie Alumni - for UON Alumni residing in Port Macquarie. Join them for evening of canapés, drinks and as they toast the University as it celebrates its 50th Anniversary! For more information and to register click here.
24 Feb: Port Chamber Networking Function- details coming
24, 25, 26 Feb Industrial Relations Webinar Employment Records and Payslips - Do you know your obligations in relation to pay slips and employment record keeping? Are you aware you must keep these records for 7 years? Tuesday 24/02/2015 @ 2:00 pm, Wednesday 25/02/2015 @ 12:00 midday, Thursday 26/02/2015 @ 10:00 am 45 minutes approx. Click here to register
3 Mar: MHRM Health & Safety Representative (HSR) 1 Day Refresher Training - WorkCover Developed. To download a registration form, please click here
6 Mar: Hastings Business Women's Network's Make It Happen Cocktail Party. Click here for more info
12 May: 2015 Mid Coast Careers Market- Save the Date!
Out of Area:- NSW Trade and Investment How to tender for Government Business Workshop -Learn more about the supply chain opportunities for Commonwealth Games 2018 Coffs, Sydney and Murwillumbah- See more
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| Community Happenings.... |
8 Feb: Mid North Coast Weddings Expo, You are invited to the annual Mid North Coast Weddings Expo, the largest and most informative Wedding Expo held on the Mid North Coast. Visit website
 12-15 Feb: Port Macquarie Beatles Festival: Over the five day event there will be a Great Beatles Music, Classic Car Show, Rock & Roll Dancers, Entertainment on the Town Green, Dinner Dance, Dance Parties and more- visit the website for more info! See poster here
14 Feb: 2015 Challenge Fitness/Lions Port Macquarie Mini Mudder: Get active and help Marine Rescue and Headspace at the same time! Held in conjunction with the Beatles Festival- Click here for more info! or view poster 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 | Janette Hyde
David Edgerley | Alex Glen-Holmes | Stuart Goodfellow
Cathie Linklater | Tony Thorne | Wayne Jackson
Ivana Agapiou | David Ross | Allan Gordon
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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