Welcome to your Dubbo Chamber Newsletter - Last Day For Tickets!
Last call for Rhino Awards tickets. Today (Wednesday) is the last day to buy your tickets for this Friday’s Orana Mutual 2014 Rhino Awards. There are just a few left, so please try to book early this morning if you would like to attend this great night.
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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Orana Mutual 2014 Rhino Awards - Last Day for Tickets
Tickets for the Orana Mutual 2014 Rhino Awards are now on sale.
In the spirit of the theme of “fast forward”, this year the Chamber has introduced electronic ticketing using technology supplied by eventbrite.
Tickets to Dubbo’s premier business event are priced at $165 p.p. which includes pre-dinner drinks on the Terrace, a sumptuous 3 course meal, a stellar line up of international entertainment and drinks (beer, wine and soft drink) during dinner.
You are welcome to buy just 1 ticket, or put together a table. On the night table sizing includes 10, 16 or 24 seats. (if you are buying a table, we recommend that you buy the seats in one purchase).
Please note, our Seat Map shows the location for Gala Ticket seating. Specific seating will be assigned to allow for guests to sit near others in their group
The highlight of the Dubbo business calendar, the Rhino Awards recognises and celebrates business achieving excellence in the Dubbo business community.
We hope that you can join us.
What you need to know:
When: 6pm 24 October 2014
Where: Dubbo RSL Memorial Club
Dress Code: Formal
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
Quest Dubbo - Quest Business Awards Finalist
Steve Hornby Property Manager at Quest Serviced Apartments Dubbo is 1 of only 3 Nominees at the Quest Annual Gala Dinner to be held at Melbourne Town Hall next Saturday Evening to take out the Business Development Executive award.
Quest has over 150 properties across Australia, New Zealand and Fiji. Steve was very much looking forward to attending this year’s Rhino Awards but his nomination will result in him missing the evening, Steve said “he wishes all the nominees for this year’s Rhino Awards good luck! And is sure all will have a fabulous night” He is also hopeful that Quest Dubbo as a property can report good news after the awards in Melbourne.
Good Luck Steve.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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.
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.
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 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 - TBC |
| Dec 3 | Chamber Breakfast - Gold Rhino Award Winner |
| Dec 9 | Dubbo Chamber AGM |
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