|
Port Chamber - Your Local Business Voice
|
Your local business voice
 Monday this week was the Safety, Health and Recovery@Work Forum held by WorkCover NSW, supported by the Port Chamber. With a great attendance, we heard from a variety of speakers sharing insights into keeping our workplace safe, healthy and happy and what to do if the worst does happen. If you need some advice in your business please visit www.workcover.nsw.gov.au.
The Digital Marketing Day Out #DMDO2015, Wed, 27 May 2015 Last days to get your ticket to the DMDO at Early Bird Prices! Remember HBEN and All Chamber of Commerce Members across the Mid North Coast are eligible for the Member discounts too! ...But hurry Early Bird tickets only until 24 April! Don't delay, Book today!!
Thinking you want to align with this event as a sponsor? Email us here!
|
|
NSW Business Chamber News
|
From Kellon Beard via the NSWBC Business Connect Newsletter:
Power to the people! This month, your voice is front and centre. Find out what over 700 small businesses have rated as their Federal Budget priorities and read some of the penalty rates experiences that were shared by fellow members over the Easter holiday period. Read on
Opening the door for small business to expand into China is in the spotlight. NSW Business Chamber CEO, Stephen Cartwright, speaks to business commentator, Alan Kohler about Export Growth China program. Listen now or enquire about getting your products or services into the showroom, via exportgrowth.com.au.
|
WorkCover News- SafeWork Awards Open!
|
 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.
Coming to a town near you... WorkCover NSW along with Fair Trading and the Small Biz Bus will be visiting small business around the region soon. Be sure to Check the Business Calendar below for dates!
|
| Successful use of small change |  A recent campaign encouraging locals to "donate their small change for a big change" at all Hastings Co-op retail outlets and Holiday Coast Credit Union branches, has seen $5,000 donated towards grants provided by the Hastings Education Fund.  The $5000 will help local youth with much-needed financial support to start post-school studies or their chosen career path. Hastings Education Fund grants are open to students 16-21 years commencing at University, TAFE or other training. Read full media release here |
| The Perfect Storm - Investing in 2015 |
 Blue Chip Mortgages have an exciting year ahead-; a 'perfect storm', so to speak; launching
My Mortgage Mentor, establishing a strong association with the Ryder Group and being situated in Terry Ryder's top hot spot for 2015 (Money Magazine, Feb 2015).
Terry predicts a 'ripple effect' as continuing to be the biggest influence on residential real estate this year. Mike Chambers recommends the magazine however you can click here for some the key observations that Terry
makes. (Shared by Mike Chambers.) |
| 2015 Toyota IRONMAN Australia - 30 Years | |
The 2015 Toyota IRONMAN Australia event will be held on 3 May and marks the 30th anniversary of IRONMAN Australia. This is the 10th year that Port Macquarie has hosted the event.
Click here to download and print your poster to display in your business for the Ironman Event coming to Port Macquarie on 3 May 2015. Leverage this event and let everyone know you welcome patronage into your business over this busy weekend.
|
| Does your site meet the Mobile-Friendly test? |
 Even if your site makes the grade today, there's no guarantee that it will continue to stand up to future changes. Staying on top of mobile search trends needs to be a priority item. Mobile designs may not be fully compatible with future mobile browsers or devices. |
| Fancy yourself as a Conference Speaker? |
 Presenting at the Australian Regional Development Conference 2015 provides a platform for you to share your knowledge whilst connecting with like-minded professionals in the industry field. The conference theme Redefining the Future of Regional Australia will explore the issues and opportunities facing Regional Australia today and
into the future. Your abstract may address one of the following topics:
Innovation, Infrastructure, Cultural Tourism / Regional Tourism Development, Free Trade Agreements, Transport and Logistics, NBN / Broadband Communication, Banking / Finance.
All presenters at the Conference have the option to include their paper in the Book of Proceedings. This international publication provides your paper with an ISBN number. Peer reviewing is also available. For further information or to submit your abstract please visit the conference website.
|
| Meeting Room for Hire |
Are you a small to medium business with limited space to hold meetings or training in your office? Perhaps you run your business online but occasionally need to meet with clients face to face?
HR Culture have an onsite training room which is available for hire catering to the following needs:-
 * Training groups
* Meetings
* Staff Appraisals
* One on One's
* Live office for virtual business
* Meet with clients
* Focus groups
The space provides a variety of seating options, tea/coffee making facilities as well as data projector and internet access. Cost for room is $100 full day or $50 for half day hire. Enquiries: Ph: 02 6581 5426, M: 0400 019 700
|
| Anzac Day Public Holiday and Shop Trading restrictions |
 NSW Industrial Relations phone service (131 628) has received many calls asking if there is an additional public holiday when ANZAC day falls on the Saturday. The answer is no - there is no additional day. Remember on the IR website are the NSW public holidays for 2015-2017 available including 2015 local public holidays. The website also contains information about what trading restrictions apply on certain public holidays. Make sure you visit the website to check ANZAC day restrictions. For information about public holiday penalties contact the Fair Work Ombudsman on 131 394. If you need further assistance about shop trading restrictions please call NSW IR on 131 628. |
| 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. 
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. |
|
|
What else is happening in Chamber
| |
|
| In the Local Business Calendar |
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
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
29 Apr: Work health and safety legislation: the basics Webinar,This webinar is a general overview of the work health and safety legislation and how it applies to your business. This presentation is suitable for you if you are not familiar with the legislation, or if you would like a refresher. Register here
30 Apr: HBWN Time Management Networking Breakfast,
6 May: NSWBC Webinar: Thinking the future, It is the future that determines the longer term value of our businesses including our capacity to exit successfully from them. How do you measure the future? Register here
 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 - Location: Blackbutt Road and Lake Road car park, Port Macquarie Time: 7:30am to 2pm 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!
12 May: Workplace Update Seminar - Is your business compliant? Click here for more info 7 - 9.00am, Port Macquarie. 14 May: Hastings Business Enterprise Network Breakfast, details coming! Commencing 18th May: Morgan Human Resource Management Health & Safety Representative (HSR) 5 Day Training - WorkCover Developed. More info here
26 May: Port Chamber Networking Function, details coming!
27 May: Digital Marketing Day Out!
Learn how digital marketing can transform your business from the best in the business.
Last Days for
Early Bird Tickets!
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
Out of Area:- - -
|
| Community Happenings.... |
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 !
|
|
Chamber Board
| |
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
DISCLAIMER: the views expressed by contributors are not necessarily those of the publishers. All contents are protected by copyright and cannot be reproduced without the written consent of the publishers.
|
|
|
|
|
gold sponsors
Get more value
from membership!
to
learn how!
| |
|
|
