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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 23rd July 2007.

Shoalhaven Business Chamber: Annual General meeting.

The 2006-2007 Executive Committee of Shoalhaven Business Chamber have completed their first year of
operation since the amalgamation between Nowra Chamber of Commerce and Shoalhaven Industry and
Business Association. Please find attached the Presidents Report (click here), Treasurers Report
(click here) Letter Joanna Gash MP (click here)

Election of Executive Committee for 2007-2008

President – Gary Wilbraham – Bomaderry Bowling Club.
Vice President – Tony Emery – Soilco.
Vice President – Southern Area – Glenn Rowen – Rowens Arcade Ulladulla
Vice President – Nowra Central Promotions June Baker –Shoalhaven Youth Accomodation.
Treasurer – Doug Symes – Novus Capital Pty Ltd.
Secretary and Public Officer – Lynnette Kearney – ITeC Illawarra.

Committee members:

Paul Henderson – Shoalhaven Auto Electrical
John Lamont (Snr) – Nowra Chemicals.
Beverley Bloomfield – Interglobal Solutions.
Chance Hanlon – Hanlon Glass.
Murray Mortimer – MR Mortimer and Associates.
The first meeting of the 2007-2008 Executive will be held on Tuesday 24th July 2007- 7.30am – Bomaderry
Bowling Club.

Nowra Central Promotions: Annual Committee election meeting for 2007-2008.

Chairperson – June Baker – SYA.
Vice Chair – Linda Barker – Party Essentials.
Committee members.
Peter Phelps – Flamingo Florist.
Ross James – Optus.

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

PROUDLY SPONSORED BY SHOALHAVEN BUSINESS CHAMBER INC.
“inspire, empower, ignite” – Shoalhaven Women’s Conference 2007
There are only 250 seats available, so please to download the PDF information flyer and registration form
PDF (click here) All places will be secured on receipt of payment. Join us for a day of fun, learning and
empowerment!
For further enquiries please contact Lyn Eckersley Small Business Field Officer Shoalhaven
Area Consultative Committee Inc. PO Box 1227 (81 North St) NOWRA NSW 2541 Ph: (02) 4422 5402 or
Email: lyn@sacc.com.au

WorkCover is running a free seminar of “Electrical Codes of Practice” covering work near overhead
power lines, electrical practices for construction work and low voltage electrical work. The seminar will be
held at Bomaderry RSL Club, 1-4.30pm on Monday 30 July. Please book your place with Catherine on 4428
6750 or catherine.gillot@workcover.nsw.gov.au

Media Release Seminar
Mediateam Australia is running a seminar entitled “Inside story – getting into women’s magazines”
which will have editors of leading Australian magazines talking about which stories interest magazines, how
to pitch your story, understanding magazine timelines and deadlines, magazine story requirements and how
they craft their stories. This seminar will be held in Sydney on 1 August, 9.30am-1pm at a cost of $170 (incl.
morning tea and a copy of “Media on a shoestring”).
To book, please call 6295 8300.

Government-Funded Training - Web Page Design for Small Business Owners
The NSW Department of Education & Training is subsidizing the running of another web design course for
small business, with your business only required to make a small contribution of $164 towards the cost. Only 15 places are available. Participants will walk away from this course with a webpage suitable for their small business that can be easily updated by them as needed - saving expensive web development costs. No webpage experience is needed for this course.

Modules: 1) Intro to Webpages and E-commerce. 2) Web Design Basics. 3) On-line Research. 4) Web
Design Review. 5) Advanced Features of Webpages. The course is to commence in early August and run
until mid-December, and is comprises work at home and five face-to-face evening meetings over the period,
plus one day compulsory day attendance at a workshop. If you would like a flyer and registration form, please contact Lyn Eckersley Small Business Field Officer Shoalhaven Area Consultative Committee Inc. Ph: (02) 4422 5402 or Email: lyn@sacc.com.au

Free Customer Service Training Workshop
There are 18 places available in each of two free Customer Service Training Workshop, run by Lets Learn, to
be held in Nowra on Tuesday 24 July, and Ulladulla on Wednesday 25 July, from 6-8pm. We will be looking
at attitude, skills & knowledge, good service vs bad service, internal & external customers and the benefits of
providing excellent customer service. To book a place for yourself or your staff, please contact Lyn
Eckersley Small Business Field Officer Shoalhaven Area Consultative Committee Inc.
Ph: (02) 4422 5402 or Email: lyn@sacc.com.au as soon as possible.

The Office of Industrial Relations will be conducting the following workshops locally from July 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

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

South East Community College – Are pleased to announce the release of our Term 3 courses which can
be accessed by clicking on this link (click here) South East Community College offers short and long term
courses in Lifestyle and Leisure as well as Business, IT and the ever popular Beauty Therapy. Classes are
due to start within the next 3 weeks so enrol now to avoid disappointment.

Nowra New Business Club Motivation is the topic of the July Nowra New Business Club meeting, to be held at the rear of 81 North St, Nowra, from 7.30-9.00am on Friday 27 July. Alison Friend and Ineke Bersgma will be leading a discussion on how to get motivated and stay motivated when you are working by yourself or on a difficult project – something most of us need at some point! The New Business Club is designed for
businesses up to a couple of years old but is open to anyone interested in attending. A light breakfast will be
provided, please contact Lyn Eckersley if you will be attending Tel: 44225402 or Email: lyn@sacc.com.au

ATO Update from July 1. 2007 the threshold for those required to be registered for GST will be raised to
$75,000 for business and $150,000 for not for profit bodies. If you are registered for GST a Reminder If
you feel you will be late lodging your BAS, maker sure your contact the ATO on 13 28 66 and make
arrangements for late lodgements.

Safety in Construction WorkCover is running a FREE safety workshop for builders and sub contractors in
the Shoalhaven & Southern Illawarra, at the Kiama Leagues Club on Wed 1 August 2007.This is a great way
for builders and subbies in the construction industry to find out the latest safety information and how to make
their workplace safer. Find out more about working safely at heights, safe work method statements,
asbestos, electrical safety and workers comp for workers / contractors. Inspectors will also be on hand to
answer your questions. This workshop is free but you must register your attendance (click here)
Businesses can receive information about how they can apply for a rebate of up to $500 for implementing a
safety improvement at their workplace. For more information about WorkCover's free small business
programs, please contact Noeleen Musson on 4428 6704 or 0428 114 334.

BUSINESS AWARDS:

The Rotary Club of Milton Ulladulla are conducting the 2007 Milton Ulladulla Business Awards,
Information on awards (click here) which are open to ALL businesses in the Milton Ulladulla district. Entries
close 3rd August. The awards night will be held on Tuesday 28th August 2007. For the list of categories and
entry form PDF, please (click here)
The Australian Home-Based Business Awards are open for applications. Entries in the business services,
personal services, trade services, merchandising and food, hospitality, farming categories close on Friday
20th July 2007. For information, go to www.homebasedbusinessawards.com.au

NEWS FOR MEMBERS:

Professional Office space available two days per week for rent in Ulladulla. Contact Lynnette Kearney Tel:
44233417 for further details.

The July-December “Mind Your Business” newsletter is now available (click here)

SCC – Commercial Recycling Service for further information (click here).

The Shoreline Restaurant with Chef Grant Bailey are preparing a Christmas Feast for you every Friday night in July. Book a table now. Call 4421 5444

Bounty Motor Inn
Paul Smith author of ‘1001 Questions to Change your Life’ is conducting an interactive workshop on "How to
Stop Stress and Depression" on Tuesday 4th September. Numbers are limited so book early. Information
flyer (click here).

"Yuletide Treats" - July 28th & August 4th and it is $70 pp. Dinner and Show - meal options include duck or prawns as entree, lamb or chicken for mains, plum pudding or meringue for dessert - mouth watering!!!
Contact: Diana Jaques Ph: 4421-2233, Fax: 4423-1844 or Mob: 0414-243-453.
For all the latest Shoalhaven business information visit www.shoalhavenbusinesschamber.com.au