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the Digital Marketing Day Out #DMDO2015
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Block your diaries out from 9am-4pm, Wednesday, 27 May 2015
DMDO Speaker Profile: Meet Pen Carroll
Marketing Manager at Birdsnest
Pen is the head of marketing at birdsnest.com.au, where she leads her team in striving to 'save the world from impersonal communication'. Pen has been a birdsnest girl since 2008, when the women's online fashion retailer operated out of a tiny room in a shop in Cooma, a country town of 8000 people. Birdsnest has grown to employ more than 100 'birds', has delivered women's fashion all over the world, and has since moved out of the tiny room (albeit just up the road!) Pen is passionate about delivering marketing that is personalised and inspiring.
You can hear from Pen first hand at the DMDO on 27 May 2015.. But hurry Earlybird tickets only available until 24 April!
Thinking you want to align with this event as a sponsor? Email us here!
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NSW Business Chamber News
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 About Unfinished Business
The NSW Business Chamber has released its official score card rating how well the major parties' policy agendas address the key issues raised by business in the lead-up to the March 28 election. The scorecard will help you make your decision about the policies that will attract investment in NSW, grow the economy and create jobs to support our growing population.
End Excessive Penalty Rate Campaign Mobilizes across NSW
Cafes, restaurants and retail outlets across the Mid North Coast region have joined an Easter campaign, led by the NSW Business Chamber to end excessive penalty rates. "Cafes, restaurants and shops right across NSW have been given posters to put up in their shop windows - apologising to customers for being closed, or explaining that, while they are open, they are leaning on family members to help serve customers," NSW Business Chamber Mr Kellon Beard said.
Read full media release- contact Kellon Beard if you want to get involved and display a poster in your business over Easter.
Subscribe to the NSW Business Chamber Newsletter. Click here to view the 2014 Annual Report.
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WorkCover News- SafeWork Awards Open!
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 The annual WorkCover NSW SafeWork Awards recognise businesses and individuals that have made positive changes to workplace health and safety, recovery and return to work.
Any NSW business, individual, not-for-profit or public sector agency can enter. It doesn't matter whether your solution to an issue is big or small, as long as it has made a difference to safety in your workplace.
If your business or someone you know has come up with an innovative solution that reduced workplace injuries or illness, enter today.  But hurry the clock's ticking - entries close 5 June 2015. For more information and to enter, click here.
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| Safety, Health and Recovery @ Work |
 We all have the right to feel safe at work and, if the worst does happen, we should know what the next steps are. Guest Speaker Paul De Gelder, Navy Diver, Shark Attack Suvivor and Author will share his story at the Safety, Health and Recovery @ Work Lunch, at Rydges Port Macquarie on Monday, 20 April 2015, 11am. Put safety first and join us at this complimentary lunch, Register today! |
| Leslie Williams joins NSW Cabinet |
 Member for Port Macquarie Leslie Williams today said she was incredibly humbled by her newly-appointed roles as Minister for Early Childhood Education, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Assistant Minister for Education. The NSW Government today announced the new Cabinet team - including Mrs Williams - that will help manage the State over the next four years, with nine Ministers hailing from regional NSW. Read full media release here |
| The power of a word... |
 In NAB's March edition of Health View, we hear from Vince Frost, sharing his views about the power of a word..: "yes". Vince shares: "To me 'yes' has always symbolised openness, excitement and positivity while 'no' suggests a closed mind," he says. "That doesn't mean I say 'yes' to everything that comes along. It's more about building a culture where everyone is open to change and unforeseen opportunities." Vince is convinced that this one word has lead to the success of his business. What impact do your words have on your business?.. Read full article
On another note, March 25th saw "Julie Bishop launch the 2014 Australia-China Trade Report. Commissioned by the Australia China Business Council (ACBC), one of Australia's most respected China engagement forums and sponsored by NAB, the report examines bilateral trade between the two countries. The 2014 Australia-China Trade Report shows 49% of respondents increased their profits from China related business activities in the last year." Read more here
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| ATCS - Supporting Local Innovators |
 Australian Tax Concession Services (ATCS) is a local company specialising in Research and Development Tax Incentives. They assist innovative companies on accessing up to 45% cash-back on their Research and Development costs. ATCS have helped hundreds of companies throughout Australia to recover millions of dollars' worth of tax benefits, which has allowed companies to continue their investment in R&D and ongoing innovation. With the 30 April deadline fast approaching, contact them today on 1300 76 00 51 or email atcs@atcs.info. |
Environment Information, Education and Action Centre
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 All interested parties are invited to attend a Planning Workshop from 10am-2pm on Wednesday, 15 April (with lunch provided), to discuss establishing an independent, non-partisan Environment Information, Education and Action Centre for Port Macquarie Hastings and the Mid North Coast, based at SkillsLink Training (formerly known as Port Macquarie Community College). This event will aim to invite contributions from all interested parties and to move towards forming a Reference Group that can guide the development of this Centre at the College. We look forward to hearing ideas and exploring ways to improve our region's efforts in Environmental Sustainability. Please feel free to distribute this information to others.
Please RSVP to jess.gordon@skillslinktraining.com.au ASAP for catering purposes. |
Blue Star Sustainability Awards
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 The Blue Star Sustainability Awards are Keep NSW Beautiful's sustainability awards program. Through the Blue Stars we recognise and celebrate the hard work of NSW citizens who promote responsible environmental management in their local area. Registrations close 20 May . More info and enter here! |
| There is still an opportunity to have your say: |  What is new on pmhclistening:Council Plans 2015-2016 The One Year Operational Plan for 2015-2016 outlines the activities, programs and capital works Council has planned for the next financial year, along with the proposed Fees and Charges. You can have a look at this document, ask questions, make your comments or request a briefing. Live Projects:  You can find out more about these and other updates by visiting this site. Visit pmhclistening.com.au- a way to share your thoughts and ideas.
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What else is happening in Chamber
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In the Local Business Calendar |
8 Apr: Busting Myths about Ecologically Sustainable Energy- Historic Wesley Chapel, Horton Street, Port Macquarie (next to KFC) click here view flyer
13 Apr: Environment Information, Education and Action Centre
Planning Workshop, from 10am-2pm (with Lunch provided), to discuss establishing this new initiative at Skillslink Training (Port Macquarie Community College).RSVP by email to Jess.
16 Apr: Hastings Business Enterprise Network Breakfast- Building Credibility In Your Business- A Panel Discussion..How do you build credibility in your business? The April HBEN Breakfast will hear from a panel of local business representatives on how they build credibility in their respective organisations. Whether you are small or large and no matter your industry, every business needs credibility for sustainability and growth. Don't miss out, Register today!. Register here!
17 Apr: Micro Business Forum meeting, Town Green Inn. Guest speaker is Jane Hillsdon, Dragonfly Marketing: "Generating Leads and Creating Influence with LinkedIn." For further information contact Barbara Smith, MBF President on 0410 420 799 or email.
20 Apr: Work Health, Safety and Wellness Regional Forum: Port Macquarie 11am to 2pm - this is a free event. To register your attendance please click here.
27 Apr: 'Helping Learner Drivers become Safer Drivers Workshop' This is a free two hour community Workshop for parent & supervisors of learner drivers. See flyer here and more info
27 Apr: Working Sm@rt Workshop, Priority Management Booking form and more info! Improve productivity in your workplace!
28 Apr: Port Chamber Networking Evening... invites out soon!
29 Apr: Everything DiSCŪ WorkplaceTM Workshop, Everything DiSC Workplace can be used with everyone in an organisation, regardless of title or role, to build more effective relationships, one relationship at a time, and improve the quality of the workplace.More info
6 May: Laurieton -Small Biz Bus and WorkCover are coming town! WorkCover are visiting small businesses in your area as part of the Safer Communities, Safer Towns initiative. Corner Bold and Seymour Streets
7 May: Small Biz Bus coming town! Port Macquarie - this is still a mystery but hoping for industrial location
8 May:Wauchope, Small Biz Bus and WorkCover are coming town! WorkCover are visiting small businesses in your area as part of the Safer Communities, Safer Towns initiative, next to Bain Park.
12 May: 2015 Mid Coast Careers Market. For further details contact Kim Trembath, Mid Coast Connect on 6583 5910 or 0447 733 155 or email here!
27 May: Digital Marketing Day Out!
Learn how digital marketing can transform your business from the best in the business. 9am-4pm, Wednesday, 27 May. Early Bird Tickets on sale NOW!
28 May: Morgan Human Resource Management Supervisor Training
More info here
10 Jun: Morgan Human Resource Management Health & Safety Representative (HSR) 1 Day Refresher Training - WorkCover Developed- More info here
Commencing 18th May: Morgan Human Resource Management Health & Safety Representative (HSR) 5 Day Training - WorkCover Developed. More info here
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| Community Happenings.... |
16 April: Brain Storming session for temporary artwork in Glasshouse Forecourt: Accessible Arts is working with Council, the community and artists with a disability to create a temporary community art installation for Hay St/Glasshouse Forecourt. The Community Forum is a brain storming session to think of ideas for what this could look like...Click here for more info!
10-19th April: Wauchope Centenary of Rail Celebrations
Visit www.wauchoperailcentenary.com.au for calendar of events.
2 May: Wauchope Rotary- 70's and 80's dance night and charity auction, Wauchope Showground Hall at 6.30pm, $25 per person. All net funds will go to the Wauchope Health Campus (Wauchope Hospital).
Bring your own drinks and nibbles. The entertainment for the night will be Even Stephens. Tickets available HCCU or by contacting Patti: 0409 079 745 / Kathryn: 0417214507. View poster
22 May: Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal Breakfast - see flyer 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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