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SBC Executive Committee: Garry Wilbraham-Bomaderry Bowling Club, Tony Emery-Soilco, Glenn Rowen-Southern Area, June Baker-Nowra Central Promotions, Lynnette Kearney-ITeC, Doug Symes-Novus Capital, Paul Henderson-Shoalhaven Auto Electrical, Murray Mortimer-MR Mortimer Associates, Beverley Bloomfield-Interglobal Solutions, John Lamont-Nowra Chemicals, Chance Hanlon-Hanlon Windows.
Monday 13th August 2007.
Shoalhaven Business Chamber:
Southern Area Meeting Monday 13th August – 6.00pm – Mollymook Shores Motel/Restaurant - 11 Golf Avenue Mollymook
Executive Committee meeting – Tuesday 14th August – 7.30am - Bomaderry Bowling Club.
SBC Members meeting – Tuesday 21st August – 6.00pm – Nowra Golf Club.
Executive Committee meeting – Tuesday 14th August – 7.30am - Bomaderry Bowling Club.
SBC Members meeting – Tuesday 21st August – 6.00pm – Nowra Golf Club.
EVENTS:
“inspire, empower, ignite!” is the theme of this year’s conference and we have planned a day full of inspiring speakers and a workshop where you get to have your say. Our speakers this year are:Pru Goward, Member for Goulburn
Hetty Johnston, Founder & Executive Director , Bravehearts
Chris Rewell, internationally-known image & style specialist
Karynne Courts, Australia’s leading values specialist
The details: Wednesday, 29 August 8.30-3.30pm The Victory Centre, Narang Rd, Bomaderry Tickets are $55 and include morning tea, lunch and a wonderful show bag. Please (click here) for a conference brochure or
call Carolyn on 4422 54 02 to book your place. There are just a few tickets left for this year’s women’s conference, so if you don’t have your ticket, you had better book in as soon as possible!
call Carolyn on 4422 54 02 to book your place. There are just a few tickets left for this year’s women’s conference, so if you don’t have your ticket, you had better book in as soon as possible!
BUSINESS AWARDS:
Nominations are now being called for the 2007 Integral Energy Shoalhaven Business Awards.
Please put these dates into your diaries. The Awards Gala Presentation will be held on Friday 14th September 2007 at Worrigee House Reception Centre. Your nominations can be submitted up to COB Thursday 23rd August 2007 - either by mail or fax (44293167). To read all about this years event please (click here) You may have a business or business person in mind that you would like to nominate; alternately you may wish to nominate yourself or your own business - either way we are looking forward to hearing from you. If you have anyquestions at all do not hesitate to call Vicki Hale (4429 3388) or Lynnette Kearney (4423 3417).A nomination form is downloadable in word format (here)
Young BizStar Competition
The NSW Department of State & Regional Development is running a competition for young people aged 18-35 who have a great new business or business idea, with prizes worth over $20,000. Applications need to be written and submitted by 24 August, and those successful in getting through the first stage will compete in a pitching competition in September, where they will compete with others to convince a panel of judges that their business idea has the greatest potential to become a successful business. For further information, please go to www.bizstar.business.nsw.gov.au
Media Release:
Kevin MacDonald CEO NSW Business Chamber 8 August 2007.
NSW Business Chamber to support workplace relations reforms and Business Coalition for Workplace
Relations releases television advertisement. Since the early 1980s, Australia has been on a journey of economic reform. It has been a journey that has seen the dollar floated, the entry of foreign banks and new mortgage lenders, the lowering of tariffs, the cutting of high PAYE tax rates and the introduction of the GST and the move away from centralized wage fixation and inefficient work practices. Each time the nay-sayers have warned of economic ruin and each time they have been proved wrong. Our willingness to embrace reform has seen Australia emerge as a strong economy - real wages have risen by 20% since the mid 1990s, 2 million jobs have been created, the economy is currently growing strongly and unemployment has dropped to its lowest level in 33 years. At the workplace level, the removal of inefficient work practices like the unfair dismissal regime and the encouragement of individual contracts have seen businesses, both large and small, employ more people, stay efficient and compete internationally - and we have all shared in the fruits of these changes. Now that we are seeing the benefits of these reforms, we cannot do a u-turn and go back. That is why NSW Business Chamber has joined the Business Coalition for Workplace Reform and has supported a national advertising campaign promoting workplace relations reform. The Council of the NSW Business Chamber endorsed this approach at its May meeting and our participation is a direct result of Council's mandate. As I mentioned to you in an earlier release (refer SBC newsletter 6.8.07), NSW Business Chamber feels an obligation to participate in this debate, primarily because workplace relations reform is creating more jobs, greater productivity, more taxation revenue and more government services which drive more economic growth. As importantly, this concern is shared by 18 other major industry and business associations who collectively represent 350,000 businesses employing more than 4.5 million people. If you have any questions about this campaign or the participation of NSW Business Chamber in this campaign, please do not hesitate to contact kevin.macdonald@nswbc.com.au.
Relations releases television advertisement. Since the early 1980s, Australia has been on a journey of economic reform. It has been a journey that has seen the dollar floated, the entry of foreign banks and new mortgage lenders, the lowering of tariffs, the cutting of high PAYE tax rates and the introduction of the GST and the move away from centralized wage fixation and inefficient work practices. Each time the nay-sayers have warned of economic ruin and each time they have been proved wrong. Our willingness to embrace reform has seen Australia emerge as a strong economy - real wages have risen by 20% since the mid 1990s, 2 million jobs have been created, the economy is currently growing strongly and unemployment has dropped to its lowest level in 33 years. At the workplace level, the removal of inefficient work practices like the unfair dismissal regime and the encouragement of individual contracts have seen businesses, both large and small, employ more people, stay efficient and compete internationally - and we have all shared in the fruits of these changes. Now that we are seeing the benefits of these reforms, we cannot do a u-turn and go back. That is why NSW Business Chamber has joined the Business Coalition for Workplace Reform and has supported a national advertising campaign promoting workplace relations reform. The Council of the NSW Business Chamber endorsed this approach at its May meeting and our participation is a direct result of Council's mandate. As I mentioned to you in an earlier release (refer SBC newsletter 6.8.07), NSW Business Chamber feels an obligation to participate in this debate, primarily because workplace relations reform is creating more jobs, greater productivity, more taxation revenue and more government services which drive more economic growth. As importantly, this concern is shared by 18 other major industry and business associations who collectively represent 350,000 businesses employing more than 4.5 million people. If you have any questions about this campaign or the participation of NSW Business Chamber in this campaign, please do not hesitate to contact kevin.macdonald@nswbc.com.au.
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
TAFE PLUS Short Courses - Short, Sharp Business Training that Yields Results
The following TAFE PLUS Business Faculty Short Courses commencing soon are available for anyone looking to upgrade their skills for work, career or personal development reasons. For further details and bookings please call the Nowra TAFE Campus on 44219895. To view the current Semester 2 TAFE PLUS training calendar listing all courses on offer please (click here):
Certificate IV in Project ManagementFocuses on assisting participants to develop the practical skills and knowledge required to plan, organise and manage successful projects. The course offers an integrated and accelerated approach towards achieving a nationally recognised qualification endorsed by the Australian Institute of Project Management.
Dates: 17, 24, 31 Oct & 7 Nov (9am - 5pm)
Certificate IV in Training & Assessment - 1:1 Flexible DeliveryDates: 17, 24, 31 Oct & 7 Nov (9am - 5pm)
This 1:1 Recognition & Assessment Based Program has been designed to facilitate the awarding of the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment qualification inline with the latest Training and Assessment Training Package (TAA40104) National Competency Standards. Pre-requisite: Applicants must have Workplace Training experience and be currently working, or have recently worked, in a position where key responsibilities include training and assessment in a workplace context. Dates: On request
OH&S Consultation ProgramCertificate IV in Business (Frontline Management) Flexible Delivery Mode
Provides a flexible 1:1, self paced approach to gaining the management skills & knowledge required to perform effectively as a Frontline Manager/Supervisor. Dates: On request
Provides a flexible 1:1, self paced approach to gaining the management skills & knowledge required to perform effectively as a Frontline Manager/Supervisor. Dates: On request
WorkCover accredited qualification for OH&S Committee members, Coordinators, Safety Officers etc.
Dates: 19, 26 Oct & 2, 9 Nov (9am - 4pm)
Dates: 19, 26 Oct & 2, 9 Nov (9am - 4pm)
MYOB with GST for Beginners
Provides practical skills in MYOB & GST book-keeping procedures, Accounting/GST System set-up,
transactions & reports. Dates: 3, 10, 17 & 14 Sep (5.45pm - 9pm)
Provides practical skills in MYOB & GST book-keeping procedures, Accounting/GST System set-up,
transactions & reports. Dates: 3, 10, 17 & 14 Sep (5.45pm - 9pm)
The Department of State and Regional Development in conjunction with Shoalhaven City Council
invites you to participate in a series of Retail Skills Workshops that focus on improving retail business skills. The Program consists of a series of three monthly workshops running from August to October 2007. They will be delivered by Bob Johnson, well known retail industry consultant and trainer. The free workshops include:- Professional Retail Selling Skills – Wednesday, 29 August, 6.30-8.30pm
- Visual Merchandising & The Secrets of Display – Wednesday, 26 September, 6.30-8.30pm
- Customer Service Skills (also includes Handling Complaints)- Wednesday, 24 October, 6.30-8.30pm
All workshops are to be held at Shoalhaven City Council in Nowra. For further information or to register please (click here) or call Dona D'Amico on 4225 9055 or email donatella.d'amico@business.nsw.gov.au
Illawarra Lean Manufacturing Program to provide local manufacturing businesses with a structured pathway to achieve “World Class” performance. The Program consists of three related stages; see (Information flyer).
Free Awareness Workshop in Nowra. This free session, presented by CTPM Australasia, is designed to help Illawarra businesses more clearly understand the principles of Lean Manufacturing. This four hour workshop is both informative and interactive using a combination of Lean tools and simulation exercises to demonstrate the power of Lean and how it can be applied to your business. Friday August 17, 9.00am-1.00pm, Shoalhaven City Council Chambers
Free Awareness Workshop in Nowra. This free session, presented by CTPM Australasia, is designed to help Illawarra businesses more clearly understand the principles of Lean Manufacturing. This four hour workshop is both informative and interactive using a combination of Lean tools and simulation exercises to demonstrate the power of Lean and how it can be applied to your business. Friday August 17, 9.00am-1.00pm, Shoalhaven City Council Chambers
WorkCover
is running a FREE safety workshop for employers at Batemans Bay. "Introduction to OHS and workers compensation" Wed 22 August 2007. Sign in/welcome from 2.00pm. Session 2.30 - 4.30 pm Batemans Bay Bowling & Recreation Club. This is a great way for employers in all industries to find out the latest safety information and receive practical tips on how to make their workplace safer. Businesses will also receive information about how they can apply for a rebate of up to $500 for implementing a safety improvement at their workplace. For more details (information flyer). Workshop is free; however, you will need to register your attendance. Register by phone on 1800 624 097 or on-line (here)
The Office of Industrial Relations
will be conducting the following workshops locally from August to October 2007:Workplace Policies: $88.00, 25th October, Nowra, 9.00am -1pm Shoalhaven Ex-Servicemens Club.
Recruitment, Retention and Termination: $88.00: 11 September, Nowra, 9am - 1pm Shoalhaven Ex-
Servicemens Club.
IR for Accountants: $66.00 9th October, Nowra, 5.00pm - 7.00pm. Shoalhaven Ex-Servicemens Club.
IR in NSW: Free: 15th August, Ulladulla, 11am - 2pm Milton Ulladulla Ex-Servicemens Club. And
30th August, Nowra, 9am - 12pm Shoalhaven Ex-Servicemens Club.
Workplace Arrangements: Free: 14th August, Nowra, 9.00am – 12.00pm. Shoalhaven Ex
Servicemens Club and Understanding Awards and Agreements: Free: 14th August, Nowra, 9am - 12pm
Managing Employees: $88.00, 27th September, Nowra, 9am - 1pm Shoalhaven Ex-Servicemens Club.
Employing Clerical Staff: Free: 4th September, Nowra, 9am - 12pm Shoalhaven Ex-Servicemens Club
To register for any of these workshops or for more information on any of the OIR workshops, please email
WIN@oir.commerce.nsw.gov.au
Using eBay to Create and Grow an Online Business:
Free seminars in Wollongong 17 September 2.30-4.30pm – covering:· Leveraging eBay’s selling tools and stores
· Extending your online business with PayPal and Shopping.com
The Basics of Selling on eBay – 27 September, 8.30-10.30am – covers:
· Setting up an account
· Researching the eBay marketplace for your products and services
· Creating eBay listings and what makes a good one
· Monitoring your listings
· What to do when a listing has sold
· Payment and sending options
· How to avoid common mistakes
For further information and to book your seat on line www.smallbusinessmonth.nsw.gov.au
NEWS FOR MEMBERS:
$83.6m HMAS Creswell Redevelopment
There will be huge economic and employment opportunities for the Shoalhaven business community with the
redevelopment of HMAS Creswell. Details of the proposed redevelopment project will be posted on the Shoalhaven Business Chamber website - www.shoalhavenbusinesschamber.com.au – under “Hot Topics” The budget for the project has been approved by Cabinet as $83.6m, subject to Parliamentary Works Committee approval of the project, likely to come early next year. Design can be continued with construction expected to start in the second quarter of 2008. The budget of $83.6m includes the trade costs as well as design and professional fees; design and construction allowances; escalation allowances; and contingency. All trade works will be tendered.
redevelopment of HMAS Creswell. Details of the proposed redevelopment project will be posted on the Shoalhaven Business Chamber website - www.shoalhavenbusinesschamber.com.au – under “Hot Topics” The budget for the project has been approved by Cabinet as $83.6m, subject to Parliamentary Works Committee approval of the project, likely to come early next year. Design can be continued with construction expected to start in the second quarter of 2008. The budget of $83.6m includes the trade costs as well as design and professional fees; design and construction allowances; escalation allowances; and contingency. All trade works will be tendered.
Shoalhaven Area Consultative Committee is co-ordinating a Careers Information Day
to be held on Wednesday 26th September, 2007 at the Nowra School of Arts, Berry Street, Nowra (opposite the Arts Centre) from 10.30 a.m. until 3.00 p.m. It is proposed to have the following entities participate:
• Defence Force Recruiting• HMAS Albatross Helicopter Flight Emulators
• NSW Ambulance Service
• NSW Fire Brigade
• NSW Police
• NSW Correctional Services
• NSW Transport – City Rail and Buses
• Australian Federal Police
• Security industry
• Serco Sodexho
• Rural Fire Service
• Others
The target group on the day will be young people aged 18 to 35, unemployed persons, careers advisors, school principals, year co-ordinators and the general public. We have booked a promotional campaign on the local radio and this will commence approximately one week out from the event. We are also preparing a flyer that will promote the event. This announcement is to inform you of the details and also to invite you to attend on the day and for you to distribute the information to relevant interested stakeholders. If you require further information at this time or you have any recommendations that would make the day more successful, please contact Milton Lay Executive Officer Shoalhaven ACC Ph: (02) 4422 9011 Mob: 0412 542 662
Student Workplace Learning Program. Looking for staff? – Streamline recruitment.
Are you looking to employ a trainee, apprentice or entry level employee in 2008? Then come to the Shoalhaven Jobseekers Day on Friday 14 September from 9am – 11.30am at the Shoalhaven Campus. This is an opportunity for employers to streamline recruitment by participating in ‘speed interviews’ with local students who are about to leave school and are keen to enter the workforce. The Jobseekers Day was first held in 2006 with a number of students gaining employment as a result. There is no shortage of interested students but more employers are needed. You do not need job vacancies to participate. The morning aims also to give students interview experience, resume feedback and to help them gather information about local businesses and services. Please contact Evelyn from the 4422 0988 for more information or complete the registration (here) form to book your place.
With funding under AusIndustry’s Building Entrepreneurship in Small Business Program free nationwide seminars addressing the vital “how to” strategies of business succession planning are now underway, these seminars will teach you how to:
• Maximise your business value• Unlock that value
• Enhance your business’ future success.
The seminars will address the main components of a good succession plan, helping business owners prepare for this critical time in the life cycle of their enterprise. Specifically, the seminars will help business owners to diagnose their current readiness for business exit, set purposeful goals, develop business succession strategies, and effectively plan for their eventual retirement from business. The program is also open to business advisers, through a separate seminar stream. If you are the owner of a small business or a small business adviser, register for your free place (here) for one of the seminars (the closest ones are at Wollongong on 6 September and Batemans Bay on 4 October)Business owners and advisers can also order, free of charge, a succession planning guide on CD Rom.
Shoalhaven Tourism Board Newsletter:
3rd August 2007. (view here).SCC – Commercial Recycling Service Available!
Our single landfill at West Nowra is filling quickly
– no more landfills will be licensed after 2010 and ours is expected to be full in 2015! To assist businesses to
recycle, Council is now providing a 240 litre recycling service to commercial premises, at only $73 per annum
(additional bins for $40 per annum). This is suitable for businesses which have small amounts of recycling or seasonal increases in business which generate more recycling. For more information, please call 44293374. (Just a reminder – Council’s Recycling and Waste Depots accept scrap metal, car bodies, milk and juice cartons, aluminum cans, motor oil (up to 20 litres) white goods, certain plastics, steel & aerosol cans, paper, magazines, cardboard & car batteries). For further information (click here) or call 44293374.
recycle, Council is now providing a 240 litre recycling service to commercial premises, at only $73 per annum
(additional bins for $40 per annum). This is suitable for businesses which have small amounts of recycling or seasonal increases in business which generate more recycling. For more information, please call 44293374. (Just a reminder – Council’s Recycling and Waste Depots accept scrap metal, car bodies, milk and juice cartons, aluminum cans, motor oil (up to 20 litres) white goods, certain plastics, steel & aerosol cans, paper, magazines, cardboard & car batteries). For further information (click here) or call 44293374.
Bomaderry Bowling Club fundraising event:
For Shoalhaven Soccer Girls’ on 22 September 6pm ($40 per head for 3 course meal, prizes, entertainment).Tickets available from Bomaderry Bowling Club on 4421 2733 or contact ev@sswlp.org.au. Madaleine Costanza (Ulladulla) Molly Loveday (Culburra) and Moruya Henderson (Huskisson) are members of the Southern Branch U12 soccer team and have been selected in the Football NSW U12 team to tour Europe in November. The fundraiser is also to assist three U14 team members from the far south coast and southern
highlands. Donations / corporate sponsorship also welcome (ring Lisa Loveday 0412 522274). Please see your invitation (here).
highlands. Donations / corporate sponsorship also welcome (ring Lisa Loveday 0412 522274). Please see your invitation (here).
Bounty Motor Inn
How to Stop Stress & Depression – 8.30am-4.45pm, Tuesday 4 September, Bounty Motor Inn, Bomaderry. This workshop, presented by Paul Smith, psychologist, author and trainer, costs $120 per head and includes lunch, morning and afternoon refreshments, training booklet, and a copy of Paul’s second book “1001 Questions to Change Your Life”. Enquiries and bookings 4421 8518. Limit 25 participants.
Shoalhaven City Turf Club – “Spring Ball”
A cut above your average fundraisers join us for a night of black tie elegance, and dance, dine, bid and enjoy. Chamber members are also asked if they would like to donate anything for the auction or even the lucky dips. Items for the lucky dips only need to be $20.00 minimum value about 100 are needed. Invitation flyer (here).
For all the latest Shoalhaven Business Information visit www.shoalhavenbusinesschamber.com.au
For all the latest Shoalhaven Business Information visit www.shoalhavenbusinesschamber.com.au