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Monday 26th February 2007.

Shoalhaven Business Chamber newsletter returns!! Unfortunately the building our office was situated in was badly affected by a fire at the end of January. We have been operating temporarily from Financial Dynamics office in Nowra and propose to move into new premises at 81 North Street Nowra on the 12th March with all new equipment and energy! My apologies for the lapse in providing the newsletter to you all, and I trust that you will understand that we have functioned as best as possible under difficult circumstances.

EVENTS:

SBC Executive meeting: Tuesday 27th February 2007.
SBC March members meeting: Tuesday 20th March 2007.

Special Guest Speaker: David de Garis. "The global, state and local economies and the current interest rate and FX markets". Courtesy of NAB Nowra.

Meet the Candidates – Pre State Election Breakfast: Tuesday 13th March – 7.00am venue to be confirmed.
Business after Hours: Tuesday 13th March 2007.
"Spotlight on Business" sessions.

As part of the SBC 2007 action plan "Spotlight on Business" sessions are to be introduced to members meeting forums. Only one session is available per general meeting, and @ $50 per session members have 10 minutes to promote their business and distribute promotional literature. Some dates have already been booked so if you would like to take advantage of this promotional opportunity contact Celeste by email nowracc@shoalhaven.net.au First in first served.

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

Nowra TAFE PLUS Training Courses

Limited vacancies still exist on the following Nowra TAFE PLUS courses commencing soon.

Please call 44219895 for bookings.

This Certificate IV qualification focuses on assisting participants to develop the practical skills and knowledge required to plan, organize and manage successful projects. This course offers an integrated and accelerated approach towards achieving a formal & nationally recognized Project Management qualification.

This training program will enable participants to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to competently perform the role of a skilled trainer, facilitator and assessor in the workplace and/or the Vocation & Education training (VET) sector.

A flexible 1:1, self paced approach to gaining the skills & knowledge required to perform effectively as a Frontline Manager/Supervisor & gain a formal Nationally Recognized Management Qualification.

Provides practical training in MYOB & GST book-keeping procedures, Accounting/GST System set-up, transactions & reports.

Highly regarded and stimulating National Customer Service training program. A must for all service providers.

Students complete a manual at home/work to prepare for a day of First Aid practical training & assessment.

WorkCover accredited qualification for OH&S Committee members, Coordinators, Safety Officers etc.

Mandatory training as required by WorkCover NSW for Building & Construction Workers.

WorkCover endorsed course for construction workers who need to undertake mandatory asbestos training to satisfy OH&S legislation & council building codes.

Basic Scaffolding training & assessments for anyone wishing to gain a WorkCover approved License.

Practical training in arc/gas/oxy welding & cutting. Ideal course for home or workshop requirements and for job seekers looking to upgrade their skills.

Provides the mandatory training required to apply for a Restricted Electrical License with Office of Fair Trading

Mandatory training for anyone required to handle, transport or apply chemicals in a rural, horticultural or agricultural situation. Includes EPA & Dept of Agriculture approved ID Card.

Provides competency based training in safe use of chainsaws for cross cutting & trimming felled trees & timber.

The Rehabilitation Company:

Rehab Co is conducting the Return to Work Co-ordinator WorkCover accredited course. This course is ideal for employers who wish to manage their workers compensation claims more effectively. Flyer attached.

Essential Personnel:

Essential Personnel currently has a Becoming a Worker Course for 12 youngunemployed youth. The Course has started and will run through to May. The Course is a nationally accredited Certificate I in Employability Skills Course that prepares young people for work. The course focuses on self esteem, presentation, interview skills, work ethics & team skills .Part of the course is DevelopingWork Practice a work trial with a localbusiness. We are looking for a 40hr work trial / project for the 12 young participants so they can work together as a team. I'm currently looking for ideas / Suggestions. If you have any suggestions please call Garry Field on 44231191 or o439410166.

Shoalhaven Area Consultative Committee: Development Program.

The Shoalhaven ACC is coordinating a Mentoring Forum to be held at Worrigee House Reception Centre on Thursday 15 March commencing at 5.30pm.

The Forum will be attended by relevant agencies that require mentors in their daily operations with young people, the disabled and local business people.

SACC will be inviting people to the Forum who wish to assist as mentors and are seeking clarification of their role and responsibilities.

All SBC members are invited to attend, to register please call Lyn, Carolyn or Donna at the Office Connection on 4422 9011. The Forum will provide the opportunity to discuss with individual agencies all issues regarding mentoring. The Forum will last for approximately 90 minutes and light refreshments will be served.

Great Business Opportunity!

Would you like to get your business'message out to 250 local women, primarily business women? Women who are enthusiastic and keen to learn? Then you should consider becoming a sponsor of the second Shoalhaven women's conference is to be held in September this year. Last year's conference was a huge success and this year's promises to be even better! A range of sponsorship packages are available, so call Lyn Eckersley, Small Business Field Officer, for more information. Ph: 4422 5402 or 0409 715 929.

Financial Management Course: The NSW Dept of Education is subsidizing another small business course, Financial Management for Small Business Owners! The course covers:

The course willrun from 1 March to 29 August,by distance education (correspondence), with three workshops held throughout the period.

The fee payable to the provider is $164.

If you are interested in more information and enrolment, please email Lyn Eckersley lyn@sacc .com.au

Spring Board Business Development Program.

Just when you thought you had missed out ... there are a few places left at the Springboard Business Development Program to start this week in Nowra!

The program is a facilitated peer-to-peer learning program where between 12-15 business peoplemeet weekly for 8 weeks (2 hours per week) to discuss a number of aspects of their businesses, and learn for each other about how to improve their business.This program ran in Nowra late last year and is currently running in Ulladulla, and, fortunately for us, additional funding has become available for a second program to be run in Nowra.

The meetings will commence 1 March for 8 Thursday nights (with the last few negotiable due to school holidays) and the cost is $165 per person (which includes a number of books used during the program).

If you are interested and would like some more information, please email Lyn Eckersley lyn@sacc.com.au .

Web Page Design Course:

The NSW Department of Education & Training is subsidizing a "Web Page Design for Small Business Owners" course to be run in Nowra. Attendees will cover:

The cost of the course is $164. There are only 15 places available in this course, which will be run by distance education (correspondence), with learning materials provided and workshop classes held throughout the course.

The start date is 27 February and completion date, 27 August. For more information more information, please email Lyn Eckersley lyn@sacc.com.au .

WorkCover is running a FREE safety workshop for small-medium sized business operators in the Shoalhaven; "Introduction to OHS and workers compensation" Tue 6 March, 5.30 - 7.30 pm - Bomaderry Bowling Club. Flyer attached.

Tony Robinson, Director Business Assistance Unit, invites you to a meeting to discuss WorkCover's three year plan for small and medium sized businesses. This meeting will also be an opportunity to discuss how you think WorkCover can better work with industry to meet the needs of small and medium sized businesses. Wednesday 7 March 2007 2.00 - 3.30 pm WorkCover NSW , Government Offices, Level 1, 5 O'Keefe Avenue, Nowra Parking: Limited places within Government office block car park, supermarket car parks nearby (2 hour limit) RSVP: Please contact me by 28 February to confirm your attendance. We look forward to working with you to provide a better service to businesses in the southern NSW area. Noeleen Musson Business Advisory Officer, Business Assistance Unit WorkCover NSW Tel: (02) 4428 6704 Mobile: 0428 114 334 Fax: (02) 9287 4434.

Applications now open for inaugural Pathways to Rural Leadership Course

The inaugural Pathways to Rural Leadership Course is an exciting new opportunity for young people aged 18-35 currently working in agricultural, fisheries, forestry or related industries.

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

 is seeking motivated young men and women who are eager to take on greater representational and professional responsibilities within their industry.The Pathways to Rural Leadership Course is an advanced leadership course for Australia's best and brightest and will build on the reputation of the Young Rural Leaders Course. Up to 20 talented young people from across Australia will be selected to participate in the Pathways to Rural Leadership Course in Canberra in April 2007. For further information and to apply visit www.yarn.gov.au, email industrypartnerships@daff.gov.au  or call 02 6271 6633.

Applications close 5.00pm AEDT on Monday 5 March 2007.

Shoalhaven Campus – University of Wollongong.
Off the mainstream film nights 2007 start in march with:Thursday 1st March, 7.30pm

special outdoor screening of 'Rampage' (or in the lecture Theatre if bad weather)Rampage is George Gittoes story of three bothers, their love for hip hop, and the cycle of violence and retribution their family has been locked into for generations.Reportedly the second in a documentary trilogy, Rampage is Australian filmmaker George Gittoes' follow up to Soundtrack to War (2005), his documentary essay on the music listened to by soldiers in Iraq. In it he discovered a would-be rap star, 23 year-old US soldier Elliott Lovett. Lovett convinces Gittoes that his life at home in the Miami suburb 'Brown Sub' is just as dangerous as the war torn streets of Iraq. In turn Gittoes talks Elliott into taking two weeks leave, dutifully following him home to the US, cameras and his son Harley in tow. Rampage is the result.Admission $5

Thursday 22 March:

A special outdoor screening for International Womens Week. Admission $5 Bring your picnic basket and a rug. We hope to see you there! "All about Olive"Olive is 107 years old. She has decided to go home and will make the journey back to Broken Hill where she was born. The trip will trigger memories of things long forgotten, fights, funny moments and events almost too sad to bear.http://www.roninfilms.com.au/video/1887209/0/2425780376.html and

"Leaping off the Edge"

A documentary about Melbourne's Women's Circus, a theatrical experience that has been inspiring, exciting and empowering audiences for over www.roninfilms.com.au/video/1887209/15/2406403967.htmlShoalhaven CampusUniversity of WollongongPhone: 02 4448 0878

South East Community:

South East Community College is hosting a networking seminar with a fabulous speaker, Jennifer Harwood. Not to be missed!

The ART OF NETWORKING

A 2 hour EVENT that will ROCK your world! Learn how to get the most out of Business Networking for just $20! In less than 2 hours you will learn how to 'work the room', create opportunities, the basics about networking, remember names and get the most out of promoting yourself and others at industry and networking events. Presenter, Jennifer Harwood, has an infectious energy and enthusiasm about business that's fresh and exciting. Jennifer has worked with hundreds of growing businesses and will share the secrets of marketing yourself and your business to get the results you want. From this seminar, you walk away with renewed energy, inspiration and skills to promote yourself, your ideas and your business! Jennifer's company, Direct Incite Pty Ltd, is a national business development firm specializing in growing businesses and their owners to increase their sales, profits and leadership effectiveness. For further information about Jennifer as a speaker or her company, Direct Incite, visit www.directincite.com Come along and bring friends or clients that may need a confidence boost on how to network to get results.

Date: Tuesday, 28th February 2007 Time: 6.30pm - 8.30pm Venue: Nowra Golf Club, Fairway Drive, North Nowra (we expect about 200 people at this event - a great networking opportunity) Cost: $20 - yes, that's right, we want YOU to learn HOW to network RSVP: South East Community College, 44230 351or 1300 300 415 secc@secc.nsw.edu.au  There will be lucky door prizes and also the opportunity to purchaseJennifer's newbook, "The Art of Networking."

SECC HAVE MOVED from South Nowra to 1 Mattes Way, Bomaderry in the Shoalhaven Enterprise Business Centre building ( the one with the big mural) on the corner of Mattes Way and the Princes Highway –going north on the hill just after the bridge. Turn left and there's plenty of parking!

MEMBERS NEWS

Announcement: Instrutech Marketing is now trading as 3RD EYE Business Solutions. When you're wresting with issues around getting more customers and you're open to some different ideas. Terry McLafferty is passionate about helping Australian business grow. 0402434289.

Good News Success Story - Box Built - Bomaderry

Please see the attached success story press release - which will be of interest to members.Itis a great story of two young 15year old guys who've got into jobs through effective Government grass-roots programs and a capable business response at Box Built (Bomaderry).

Department of State and Regional Development:
Business Drought Assistance Program.

This NSW Government's program provides a range of measures to help established regional non-farm businesses to survive the drought. These include Payroll tax relief for businesses with up to 200 employees. Financial Positioning Assessment and Mini Diagnostic assistance is available to assist non-farm businesses undertake an objective snapshot of their current financial position and develop some possible options for improvement. Business Improvement and Recovery Strategies. Assistance is available for small businesses that need to implement credit or business management strategies to sustain operations during and beyond the drought. To find out more about the NSW Governments programs and services and for applications forms for the Business Drought Assistance Program, please contact DSRD Wollongong office on 42259055 or visit their website at www.business.nsw.gov.au .

Work Choices:

A simpler, fairer, national Workplace Relations system for Australia.

Information booklets are available from SBC. Please email nowracc@shoalhaven.net.au  if you would like to receive one.

Welcome to new members:

Milton Ulladulla Bowling Club - Ulladulla and Dolphin Car Spa and Laundromat – Ulladulla.

All Shoalhaven Business Chamber members who would like to include information about events and activities in their business for 2007 in the weekly newsletter please contact:

Celeste Duffy. Shoalhaven Business Chamber Inc. Mobile: 0411442658.

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