Welcome to your Dubbo Chamber Newsletter!
Lots of news and updates for this week. We are finalising Rhino Awards tickets and should have those details out very soon.
The Dubbo Chamber AGM is coming up soon too on December 9th. In the next few weeks you will be able to nominate to election to the Board for 2015. As a first year Board member I have found it very interesting and worthwhile doing - all going well I should be back for another year. If your interested - seek out and talk to one of the current Board members about what’s involved and nominate yourself. It’s your Chamber and the decisions are made by those that turn up.
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2014 Rhino Awards Finalists Announced
A reminder of the finalists for the Orana Mutual 2014 Rhino Awards.
The winners in eight categories in this year’s Rhino Awards will gain automatic entry into the 2015 NSW Business Chamber Regional Business Awards (Central West).
As well as 20 Silver Rhino Awards, the Chamber will present the annual Jean Emile Serisier Roll of Honour and the Gold Rhino Award at the gala presentation evening at Dubbo RSL Club on Friday 24 October.
Tickets will be on sale very soon. Look out for a special Newsletter, or check our website / Facebook page.
| Category (Sponsor) | Finalists |
|---|---|
| Apprentice of the Year | Ryan Rooke (EMS Group) |
| Australian Business Apprenticeships Centre | Anthony Williams (Kitchens and Renovations Concepts) |
| - | |
| Best New Business (Baby Rhino) | Dubbo Landscaping |
| WIN Television | Red Dirt Camping |
| Fitness Focus Dubbo | |
| Central West Lifestyle | |
| - | |
| Business Leader (Age 36+) | Kelly Taylor (A One Stress Relievers) |
| Dubbo Chamber | Clare Wagner (Crowe Howarth) |
| Michael Adams (Golden West Holden) | |
| Jenny Beange (Western NSW Medical Local) | |
| Anthony Chapman (Western Plains Real Estate) | |
| - | |
| Employee of the Year | Georgia Hardin (Century 21 Golden West) |
| Australian Business Apprenticeships Centre | . |
| - | |
| Employer of Choice | Regand Park Early Childhood Education Centre |
| Western College | Orana Gardens Child Care Centre |
| Orana Early Childhood Intervention | |
| EMS Group | |
| Dubbo RSL Memorial Club | |
| Crowe Horwath | |
| - | |
| Excellence in Business Ethics | Century 21 Golden West |
| Dubbo Chamber | Kitchen and Renovation Concepts |
| Orana Conveyancing | |
| Rainbow Cottage Child Care Centre | |
| Trike Adventures | |
| Western Xpress Printing | |
| - | |
| Excellence in Customer Service | Western Xpress Printing |
| Inland Petroleum | Trike Adventures |
| Paradise Fresh | |
| Orana Mall Pharmacy | |
| Orana Conveyancing | |
| Kustom Kitchens & Joinery | |
| Kitchen and Renovation Concepts | |
| Dubbo RSL Memorial Club | |
| - | |
| Excellence in Hospitality | Thar Indian Cuisine |
| Midwest Foods | - |
| - | |
| Excellence in Innovation | Kitchen and Renovation Concepts |
| Viatek | Regand Park Early Childhood Education Centre |
| Thar Indian Cuisine | |
| Western Plains Real Estate | |
| Western Plains Security & Locksmiths | |
| - | |
| Excellence in Presentation and Marketing | Western Plains Security & Locksmiths |
| Dubbo RSL Memorial Club | Western Plains Real Estate |
| Trike Adventures | |
| Regand Park Early Childhood Education Centre | |
| Kustom Kitchens & Joinery | |
| Imajenit Commercial Photography | |
| Fitness Focus Dubbo | |
| - | |
| Excellence in Products and/or Service | Dubbo RSL Aquatic & Health club |
| Travel Beyond Group | Kitchen and Renovation Concepts |
| Orana Early Childhood Intervention | |
| The Westhaven Association | |
| Trike Adventures | |
| Western Plains Security & Locksmiths | |
| - | |
| Excellence in Small Business (<20 full time) | Western Xpress Printing |
| Crowe Horwath | Trike Adventures |
| Orana Early Childhood Intervention | |
| Kustom Kitchens & Joinery | |
| Kitchen and Renovation Concepts | |
| EMS Group | |
| - | |
| Excellence in Sustainability | Dubbo RSL Memorial Club |
| Transforce | Kustom Kitchens & Joinery |
| Regand Park Early Childhood Education Centre | |
| - | |
| Excellence in Work Health and Safety | Western Plains Security & Locksmiths |
| NSW Workcover | Regand Park Early Childhood Education Centre |
| Dubbo RSL Memorial Club | |
| - | |
| Trainee of the Year | Johanne Hobday (ESP Accounting) |
| Australian Business Apprenticeships Centre | Ben Keller (Century 21 Golden West) |
| - | |
| Young Business Executive (Age 18–35) | Lee Bayliss (Kitchen and Renovation Concepts) |
| Dubbo City Council | Paige Webber (Dubbo RSL Memorial Club) |
| Tom Larkin (Crowe Horwath) | |
| - | |
| Young Entrepreneur (Age 18–35) | Abraham Damen (Kitchen and Renovation Concepts) |
| Dubbo City Council | Tom Cavanagh (EMS Group) |
| Ben Dietrich (Kustom Kitchens & Joinery) | |
| Andrew Bassett (Fitness Focus Dubbo) | |
| - | |
| Dubbo’s Favourite Tradie | Ian Grattan (GPS plumbing) |
| Mailbox Shopper | Brad Acheson (Brad Acheson Building) |
| Cameron Porter (Porters Plumbing) | |
| Geoff Nicolson (Switch Electrical) | |
| Matt Diamond (Matt Diamond Plumbing) | |
| Matthew Laws (Matthew Laws Floor & Wall Tiler) | |
| Pat O’Dea (Astleys Plumbing & Hardware) | |
| Steven Gower (Gower Carpet Cleaning) | |
| - | |
| Service with a Smile | Ian Grattan (GPS plumbing) |
| Daily Liberal | Vicki Owers (Inland Petroleum) |
| Tiffany Rea (FlourishFM) | |
| Marley Khattab (Dahab Cafe) | |
| Justine Richards (Justine Richards) | |
| Gina Skordalis (Gina’s Pizza’s) | |
| Anthony Chapman (Western Plains Real Estate) | |
| Andrew Bassett (Fitness Focus Dubbo) | |
| - | |
| People’s Choice Award | Fitness Focus Dubbo |
| 2DU/Zoo FM | Western Plains Real Estate |
| The Fast Lane | |
| Regand Park Childcare Centre | |
| Kings Hall Jewelers | |
| FlourishFM | |
| Dahab Café | |
| Astleys Plumbing & Hardware |
Orana Mutual Community Partnership Awards
A big thanks to our local Orana Mutual who presented Dubbo Chamber of Commerce a cheque for being a values part of the community at their awards presentation.
Many other local organisations were also recognised and we hope to have a more detailed report in the next Newsletter.
Thanks Orana Mutual.
Dubbo Event Network Update
The Dubbo Event Network held another very positive meeting this month with 16 people attending, sharing ideas, information and outcomes.
Highlights from the meeting included:
- Exciting news about an event planned to help the City commemorate ANZAC Day in 2015
- Opportunity to help out at the DREAM Festival – 2 hour rotational volunteer program
- An update from Peter Judd regarding the NYE event
- Next Old Dubbo Goal event – Halloween Horror Night
- Country Music Festival planned for Easter 2015
- Black Dog Ride – 22 March 2015
- Event Development Fund - $1001 or more
- Event Attraction – Hilltop Hoods
Next meeting is in November TBA. For more information contact Lana Willetts at Dubbo City Council. 02 6801 4451.
Regional Development Australia: Orana NSW Workshop
You are invited to attend a workshop to share your views on workforce issues and shape the future of the Orana region. Download more information here
Attend and discuss:
- Any barriers you face in employing people with the right skills and attitude to grow your business
- Current and future workforce demand in the Orana region and the extent to which, the region can meet the demand
- Strategies for recruitment and retention of workers
- What strategies might best position the Orana region to take advantage of current and future opportunities
Dubbo Workshop: 2–5pm Wednesday 15th October 2014. TAFE Western, Myall St, A Block Library. Register Here
Recent New Chamber Members 2014
Some more new members that have joined the Chamber recently.
- Murdi Paaki Regional Enterprise Corporation
- Bella & Sissi
- EVM Solutions
- Robin’s Nest Cafe
- Travel Beyond
Welcome to them all - please support your fellow members.
Short Notes:
Board Table & 15 Chairs For Sale
Dubbo Chamber is moving our offices soon and we no longer need our board table and chairs. If your interested in buying them, contact Toni Beatty on 6884 4883 asap.
Graffiti Removal Day
Graffiti Removal Day is being held on 26th October 2014 and they are currently encouraging members of the public to volunteer to work on the day as well as nominate sites that require cleaning.
Funding for Council’s Event Support and Development Program now open Applications for funding for $1001 or more are now invited from event organisers seeking assistance from Dubbo City Council via its Event Support and Development Program for events to be held in 2015. Applications close November 7.
NSW Young Achiever Awards
The NSW / ACT Young Achiever Awards highlight and reward the valuable contribution our outstanding youth make towards building stronger local communities and a vibrant state. Nominate an outstanding Young Achiever today between the ages of 12 and 28 in a variety of fields of endeavour! Nominations close December 4th, 2014.
Members Blasts
Macquarie Credit Union 2014 DREAM Festival - Oct 13–25
The Macquarie Credit Union 2014 DREAM Festival details have been announced:
Dubbo Regional Entertainment Arts & Music (DREAM) Festival is community festival that welcomes everyone; embraces our regions many facets and grows as we celebrate our region. Each festival brings a series of entertainment, theatre, dance, visual arts, music and outdoor events from local and professional groups and artists.
| Date | DREAM Event |
|---|---|
| May through to November | DREAM Fine Dining Dinners |
| Saturday, 18 October | Little DREAMers |
| Saturday, 18 October | DREAM Dance Challenge |
| Sunday, 19 October | DREAM Dance Workshops |
| 15 to 24 October | DREAM Lantern Making Workshops |
| Friday, 24 October | DREAM Theatre ‘Reception: The Musical’ |
| Saturday, 25 October | DREAM Twilight Markets & Dubbo RSL Club Resort ’Illuminate’ cube bar |
| Saturday, 25 October | DREAM Lantern Parade |
Break Through Solutions Dubbo
Break Thru People Solutions in Dubbo strives to assist jobseekers and businesses to come together and improve the level of workplace engagement for people with a disability.
For some people, just 8 hours of work a week can make a huge difference to their lives and to their sense of being a part of the community.
Break Thru has a range of support and assistance they can provide to businesses, so for more information, contact David Floyd on 6884 5151 to arrange a visit to your business.
Energy Management Basics Training
Limited places – book early! This is a practical and interactive course to assist businesses to understand their energy use, use energy more efficiently and to identify funding and support opportunities. Any sized business welcome. Usual eligibility criteria to participate is being wavered for these sessions. Solar for business will also be covered.
Dubbo dates are Thursday & Friday, 13th & 14th of November.
EMS Group - Tri for Charity Triathlon - Nov 22
The Tri for Charity is an event for teams of 3 to take part in a short triathlon to raise money for the Make a Wish Foundation!
Businesses are encouraged to enter mixed teams and bring along family & friends to support them on the day!
EMS are also looking for Dubbo Businesses to donate some prizes.
See the above link for more information or visit their Tri for Charity Facebook Page. For more information for business involvement, contact Kathryn Taylor at EMS: 02 6884 4408
Seed Business Solutions
Staff issues keeping you awake at night?
Can’t keep good staff?
Not sure if your policies provide you with adequate protection?
Human Resources and Workplace Health and Safety
We help manage your HR & WHS compliance obligations in structured and stress free way by:
- Keeping up with changing legislation
- Reducing your staff turnover
- Preparing policies and procedures that protect your business (our policies have legal backing).
Not sure if you need help? Until November 30, 2014, Seed Business Solutions is offering a Human Resources audit/review valued at $999 for the special offer of $440.
Call today and book a consultation and report. 02 80061910.
DJ and Live Music Dubbo
DJ and Live Music Dubbo provide professional Live Music, DJ and Karaoke Entertainment throughout NSW.
In addition DJ and Live Music Dubbo provide Audio & Visual hire, Portable karaoke equipment hire & sales, Venue Enhancements & Special Effects, Public Address & Audio Technician hire.
DJ and Live Music Dubbo has a dedicated and experienced team of DJ’s and Musicians specialising in providing professional entertainment at formal functions which include Weddings, Debutante Balls & formal dances, Corporate/Business functions etc.
In addition to entertaining at formal functions, DJ and Live Music Dubbo provide regular Live Music, Karaoke and DJ Entertainment at a range of Licensed hotel venues and small private functions including Party’s, Birthdays, reunions etc.
For Further Details Contact Johnny Wood Phone: 0427 855 113
NSW Business Chamber
Did you know all Dubbo Chamber of Commerce members also get affiliate membership with NSW BC?
Upcoming NSW BC Webinars
| Date | Webinar |
|---|---|
| Oct 14 | HRAdvance Webinar on Leave |
| Oct 21 | How to step up and overcome your fears using the power of the media |
| Oct 23 | WorkplaceInfo Webinar on Leave |
| Oct 24 | Marketing for Manufacturers |
| Nov 5 | Understanding the Middle East |
| Nov 26 | WorkplaceInfo Webinar on The Human Factor |
| Dec 2 | HRAdvance Webinar on Leaving |
| Dec 3 | WorkplaceInfo Webinar on Leaving |
| Dec 10 | HR - WHS issues Drugs and alcohol policy |
| NSW BC | For more information & webinar registration |
For Your Diary - Save The Dates
For more details and events, please see the Dubbo Chamber Business Events Calendar.
| Date | Dubbo Event |
|---|---|
| Oct 13–25 | Dubbo Dream Festival |
| Oct 24 | Orana Mutual 2014 Rhino Awards Gala Dinner |
| Nov 5 | Chamber Breakfast |
| Dec 3 | Chamber Breakfast - Gold Rhino Award Winner |
| Dec 9 | Dubbo Chamber AGM |
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