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| Exploring the Lord Howe Market | ||
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Some months ago, the Chamber Executive held discussions with the Lord Howe Island Board CEO regarding potential trade opportunities (noting the Island Trader is due to sail from Port Macquarie when our new commercial wharf comes on-line). These discussions have continued and the Chamber is looking to compile a business directory of local businesses who are interested in entering the Lord Howe market. The directory will be delivered to all mail recipients on the island.
Lord Howe is clearly a tourism driven economy and home to 18 resorts/lodges. There is a variety of small stores on the island carrying groceries, liquor, fruit, vegetables, pharmaceuticals, clothing, home handyman products, souvenirs, snacks, arts and craft; a small hairdressing salon; and limited beauty and masseur facilities. Lord Howe Island is geared for outdoor recreation and recent tourism successes have resulted in increased construction and renovation. The Lord Howe Board has advised that goods and services currently imported include:
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| August Chamber Evening | ||
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The August Chamber Information and Networking Evening will be held next Tuesday 18th August, at Quality Resort Sails from 6pm. Stuart Goodfellow of ActionCoach will join us as our key speaker, exploring “The landscape of business in Port Macquarie – where do you fit?”. After extensive research, Stuart has compiled detailed demographic data on business in Port Macquarie. A must see presentation if you’d like to see where your business sits in our business landscape or your market sector. Register your seat now by e-mailing Kerry at info@portchamber.com.au or calling 6583 4412.
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| Commonwealth Bank Greater Port Macquarie Business Awards | ||
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Not long to go now until the presentation of the 2009 Business Awards at our gala evening on 4 September. The votes are in and judging for the “Excellence in Business”, “Environmentally Sustainable” and “Disability Friendly” categories is now underway. Voting for “People’s Choice” continues through the Port News until 21 August. Finalists for those categories recently voted by business peers will be announced this Friday. We’ll then be asking the business community to vote for their ‘Business of the Year’ from these finalists.
The Awards gala dinner was a sell out last year and all tickets for this year’s dinner are currently reserved. If you haven’t paid for your tickets yet, do so now to confirm your seat! If you’d like to go on our tickets waitlist, contact Kerry on info@portchamber.com.au or call 6583 4412. Tickets are $75 (members)/$85(non-members). |
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| Industrial Sub-Committee Information Sharing | ||
| Our Industrial sub-committee meets on a regular basis and is pursuing issues such as traffic volume on Lake Rd, waste disposal charges and the availability of business development funding. The sub-committee is an important forum for sharing information on common problems, solutions and advice. If your business is interested in joining these discussions, or would like to receive committee information or event updates, please e-mail Chamber Executive Officer, Liesa Davies, on executive@portchamber.com.au . | ||
| New Department of Planning Commercial and Industrial Code | ||
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Under the new NSW Department of Planning Commercial and Industrial Code, retail, office and industrial business owners can gain approval for a range of minor alterations and improvements in no more than ten days. The Code aims to cut unnecessary paperwork by introducing State-wide rules for internal fit-outs, minor works such as awnings and signage, and changing the use of premises, for example from one type of shop to another. Read more or register for a workshop to find out about the changes before the Code commences 7 September.
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Come and take a walk down nostalgia lane with us!
The sweetest shop in Port Macquarie, The British Lolly Shop, has arrived offering traditional British confectionary, drinks and groceries. The fun loving staff and exciting atmosphere will have you begging for more! Each time you return we will offer you something new and luscious to try, bringing your taste buds to life! Catering for everyone, we offer a range of gluten free, sugar free and diabetic sweets! So what are you waiting for? Come and join the fun at the British Lolly Shop, Garrison Building opposite the Glasshouse. |
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| Chamber Board | ||
| Robert Turner (President) | Kellon Beard | Rosalind Blandford | Peter Buckland | Bob Gillroy | Janette Hyde | Daniel Jordan | Bill Linney | Peter Newman | Hadyn Oriti | Anthony Wilson | Geoff Woodham | ||
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