Welcome to your Dubbo Chamber Newsletter - Smile Dubbo !!
Final reminder about our final breakfast for the year is this Wednesday and features our Orana Mutual 2014 Rhino Awards Gold Rhino winner, Tom Cavanagh from EMS Group.
Next week we are having our President’s Christmas Drinks to start wrapping up another big year - see below for details.
Hope to see you all there at both events.
Chamber Breakfast - Dec 3: 2014 - Gold Rhino Winner EMS Group
Sponsor: Dubbo Chamber of Commerce
Guest Speaker: Tom Cavanagh - EMS Group
Please RSVP by close of business today (Monday)
Venue for this breakfast is Lazy River Estate.
Book Now: Dubbo Chamber Time To Breakfast
Presidents Christmas Drinks - Dec 10
Please join us at the Old Bank Restaurant next week for our Presidents Drinks to help wrap up the year.
Please RSVP ASAP so we can finalise some catering.
Book Now: Dubbo Chamber President’s Drinks 2015
Smile - it’s Christmas in Dubbo
From Thursday, 4 December 2014 - Tuesday, 6 January 2014, visit the Dubbo CBD to experience Christmas in the heart of the City like you’ve never experienced it before!
From Saturday, 6 December - Wednesday, 17 December, shop for Christmas gifts at any Dubbo store and show proof of purchase at the Reindeer Rotunda to go in the daily draw to win your cash back!
While you’re in the CBD, shop at any store within a one-block radius of MYER for your chance to have the CBD Elf tap you on the shoulder and surprise you with a gift valued at $50 or more from the store in which you’re shopping!
Export Growth China
Connect your products and services to the epicentre of wholesalers
Australian businesses are in a prime position to satisfy China’s growing appetite for healthy, green and high-quality goods and services. The launch of Export Growth China; the Chamber’s member-only export program for small-to-medium businesses, will connect your products and services to a nation of 1.3 billion consumers. The program boasts a modern showroom in Shanghai, located in the most densely-populated district of wholesalers in the world, and in addition, the program is only a fraction of the cost of trade shows.
Read more on the NSW Business Chamber website.
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:
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
EMS Workshop & Mates Rates
EMS are offering a local loyalty program, ‘Mates Rates’ for customers purchasing workshop services or parts!
Receive up to a $7,500 credit on your EMS account just by using the EMS Workshop or buying EMS Parts!*
Our parts range includes cutting edges, grader blades, bucket teeth, pins and bushes, seal kits, filters, etc for most makes and models.
And with EMS now being an authorised E-Safety Inspection Station and our on-site Auto Electrician ready to install or re-gas your air conditioning, why go anywhere else!
For more information for business involvement, email EMS or 02 6884 4403.
Royal Bubs and Tots
Royal Bubs n Tots is located in Talbragar Street near the new roundabout. We cater from newborn babies up to teens.
We have Clothes, Swimwear, Shoes, Nappy Bags and gifts. We have some awesome brands in store – Bebe by Minihaha, Guess Kids, Dr Martens, Skeanie, Walnut, Skechers, Littlehorn, Oobi, Rock Your Baby, OiOi, il Tutto, Aden & Anais plus many more.
If you haven’t been in to have a look at our beautiful range it’s a must stop next time you’re in the CBD.
Robin’s Nest Cafe & Art Gallery
Robins Nest Cafe & Art Gallery is located in Fitzroy St across from Elston Park. Apart from being a great place for coffee, snacks, gifts - we have free Wi-Fi !!
Here is our calendar for the next few months for workshops and exhibitions:
Dec 13 - Art Exhibition with Alicia O’Connor from Purely Enchanted.
2015
Jan 17 - Children’s Watercolour Class with Alicia O’Connor from Purely Enchanted.
Jan 24 - Adult’s Watercolour Workshop with Alicia O’Connor from Purely Enchanted.
Feb 7 - Fabric Sculpture Workshop with Rowena Galway.
Feb 28 - Mixed Media Landscape Painting Workshop with Sandra Gaffney.
Mar 7 - Mixed Media Landscape Painting Workshop with Sandra Gaffney.
Mar 14 - Polymer Clay Workshop with Rowena Galway.
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 |
|---|---|
| Dec 2 | HRAdvance Webinar on Leaving |
| Dec 3 | WorkplaceInfo Webinar on Leaving |
| Dec 10 | HR - WHS issues Drugs and alcohol policy |
| Dec 11 | Get Healthy at Work – good for workers, good for business |
| Dec 11 | Workplace Update |
| NSW BC | For more information & webinar registration |
For Your Diary - Save The Dates
See our Dubbo Chamber Business Events Calendar for more information.
| Date | Dubbo Event |
|---|---|
| Dec 3 | Chamber Breakfast - Gold Rhino Award Winner - EMS Group |
| Dec 9 | Dubbo Chamber AGM |
| Dec 10 | Dubbo Chamber Christmas Drinks |
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Contact our members services officer, Toni Beatty, to discuss joining the Dubbo Chamber.
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