WIDE BAY BURNETT DEVELOPMENT PLAN BY QLD TREASURER
Qld Govt Treasurer, Mr Andrew Fraser
talks on our Regions’ Future
Andrew Fraser was reappointed as Treasurer and given additional responsibilities as Minister for Employment and Economic Development following the re-election of the Bligh Government in March 2009.
Mr Fraser is currently overseeing the preparation of the Wide Bay Burnett Regional Plan, a document that is critical to our region’s future. He will talk about the status of the statutory planning process.
This will be one of the most important presentations for the year; don’t miss your opportunity to hear first hand where the Government envisages our future.
When: Friday, 1st October
Where: The Waterfront Restaurant, Urangan
Time: 12.45pm for 1.00pm until 3.00pm
RSVP: Wedneday, 29th September, 2010 to
lee.nugent@vdmgroup.com.au
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CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE TO REMAIN RELEVANT
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TOP LINE SPEAKERS ON RETAILING @ THIS FC CHAMBER BREAKFAST
Dear Members and Guests,
Hervey Bay Chamber Breakfast – Wednesday 29 September, 2010
at 6.45am for a 7.00am start at the Boat Club, Buccaneer Drive Urangan
RETAIL FORUM
Speaker(s):
Wade James, Founder of the Rush Surf Retail Chain
Craig Manley, McDonald’s (Bundaberg, Hervey Bay, Gympie)
Adrian Hewton, Flash Harry
Wade James – Wade is the 40 year old founder of the Rush Surf Retail Chain. Rush originally started in Bundaberg with one store and Wade has built this up to 36 stores spread throughout Queensland and into New South Wales and the Northern Territory. Recently Rush entered into a conditional agreement with listed surf retailer Billabong International Ltd for Billabong to purchase Rush’s chain of stores. Wade has spent his whole life in retail, operating in both regional and city markets, in a heavily competitive industry.
Wade will outline his experiences in building up the chain and talk about retailing in a regional context in the current economy
Craig Manley – One of the disciples of the big red clown. Craig graduated from University of Queensland in 1988 with a Bachelor of Commerce. He did three years in the finance industry as a credit analyst with Westpac before deciding to take his career in a different direction. In 1991 Craig applied to McDonalds to become a store owner. He bought his first McDonalds store, Eagle St Pier in Brisbane, in 1992 and then Albion in 1996. He moved to Bundaberg in 1999 and currently owns four McDonalds franchises spread across Bundaberg, Hervey Bay and Gympie.
Adrian Hewton – Hervey Bay’s very own Flash Harry. Adrian has extensive business history in both South Australia and the Northern Territory before moving to Hervey Bay and purchasing Flash Harry’s. He has opened stores in Bundaberg and Maryborough and is refining his importing operations.
DON’T MISS THIS BREAKFAST
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PRE-PAYMENT OF CHAMBER BREAKFASTS NOW BEING ACCEPTED
DOWNLOAD THE REGISTRATION FORM AND PAY BY CREDIT CARD OR EFT.
CASH AND CHEQUES STILL BEING ACCEPTED AT THE DOOR
For a low Cost of of $20 for Chamber members or $25 Non Members you really can’t afford to miss this breakfast.
Please RSVP before close of business Monday, 27 September, 2010
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OUR NEXT FUNCTION WILL BE OUR MONTHLY BREAKFAST ON 20 OCTOBER, 2010
Sharon Philp
Chamber Secretariat
T: 0428 725 662
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MONEY ANGELS FOR YOUR BUSINESS – DO YOU QUALIFY?
What is an Angel Investor?
Angel investors are wealthy individuals who invest in high risk, early stage ventures by reserving a portion of their total investment portfolios to provide emerging companies with seed and startup capital through direct, private investments. Their goal is to achieve higher returns than the typical public markets provide. Most angels are active investors – who contribute their time and experience, as well as offer introductions to valuable contacts essential to the company’s success – because they enjoy the thrill of helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses. To maximize the value added, most angels specialize in industries or technologies they understand, and invest only in companies within close geographic proximity.
What is an Angel Group?
Angel investor groups vary in structure, from formal to informal. Formal groups follow strict participation requirements that guide members’ minimum investment activity and event attendance. Some groups pool members’ capital to make investments on the group’s behalf, while others allow individual members to invest in specific deals of interest.
What do you look for in companies?
We invest in companies that offer exceptional opportunities for high returns on investment. This usually implies companies with the potential to achieve high growth, strong market position, and sustainable advantages. We generally invest in companies that we believe have the potential to grow to more than $50 million in annual revenue within five years. This should be in either a developing market or in an existing market with national scope.
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TRADES & SERVICES ZONE IN THE FRASER COAST, WHAT DOES IT ALLOW YOU TO DO?
FRASER COAST COUNCIL
and the confusing Trades & Services Zoning application.
Word is out from a reliable source that there will be clearer defined uses under this zoning instead of the current instead of ‘see how we feel on the day’ approach by council when looking to use the land/shed for a trade or service.
It is not before time that this is to happen to give a clearer picture to both the developers and the incoming tenant or buyer of such zoned land.
Currently there is no incentive for anybody to go forward with sale contracts or business commencement in a timely fashion as it is left to council to make decisions that from experience are fraught with huge crippling delays and expenses.
No wonder council crys poor from lack of funds from developers.
‘There is also a concern that the majority of councillors are women, who are good at what they do generally in council but who perhaps do not full understand the complexities & risks of development’ it is said.
Increasing charges to developers is certainly not the way to go & just destroys any incentives necessary to move forward .
We have heard all of this before from the spin doctors in council.
Let’s see where this all takes us over the next few months
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BUSINESS NETWORKING @ THE IRISH FIDLER BAR & RESTAURANT HERVEY BAY QLD
BUSINESS HERVEY BAY IS ON THIS FRIDAY
Something to brighten up this week, our next Business Hervey Bay is:
Date: Friday, 10 September
Where: The Irish Fidler
126 Boat Harbour Drive, Pialba
Time: 5.30pm – 7.30pm
Cost: Gold Coin Donation
Thank you to our sponsors who are:
Sold By Design
Mobile Travel Agents
Telstra Shop, Hervey Bay
Motorbadge Enterprises
You can find out more about these sponsors by checking out the website at www.businessherveybay.com
So come along on the night and network with your friends in business. See you there and don’t forget to pass this along to other business people you may know who would be interested in joining us.
For more information on Business Hervey Bay or to register to receive a regular email update on the monthly functions log on to http://businessherveybay.com
We look forward to seeing you there.
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CUSTOMER SERVICE WORKSHOP @ H ERVEY BAY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BREAKFAST
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Workshop will finish by 8.00am PRESENTER: Pauline Rees Customer Service tips you can apply as soon as you leave the breakfast, at no expense, with immediate and lasting results to your bottom line. Rather than an information session, Pauline will host a workshop. You will still be able to leave for work by 8.00am. This would be a good chance to bring your management team or invite a client as a guest. Pauline’s workshops are never dull, are extremely practical and relevant to any size business. Come prepared to join in and go away with something real for your tool box. You will be pleased you did.
Experienced Industry Consultant Community Development DON’T MISS THIS IMPORTANT BREAKFAST
PRE-PAYMENT OF CHAMBER BREAKFASTS ARE BEING ACCEPTED DOWNLOAD THE REGISTRATION FORM AND PAY BY CREDIT CARD OR EFT. Please RSVP before close of business Monday, 23 August, 2010 Click Here to RSVP (if you wish to pay at the door)
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AUSTRALIAN EXPO FOR INVESTORS IN SYDNEY TO BE HELD
poWholesale Investor Capital Expo
13 September 2010, Hilton Hotel – Level 2, 488 George St, Sydney
Councils-Businesses-Government Departments-Entrepeneurs- Investors-Companies
Do not miss this event or you will miss a great opportunity
On the 13th of September in Sydney, Wholesale Investor will bring together 300 investors, brokers and industry professional, 25 high growth private, pre-IPO and Small Cap ASX Listed companies and 10 industry sponsors for the Wholesale Investor Capital Expo.
The Wholesale Investor Capital Expo is the first of its kind, where industry leaders, investors, service providers and growth companies have the opportunity to meet, network and create strategic long-term relationships.
FREE for Wholesale Investor subscribers.
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NETWORING EVENT FOR HERVEY BAY BUSINESSES
BUSINESS HERVEY BAY IS ON THIS FRIDAY
Something to brighten up this week, our next Business Hervey Bay is:
Date: Friday, 20 August
Where: The Pavilion by the Pier
1 Pier Street, Urangan
Time: 5.30pm – 7.30pm
Cost: Gold Coin Donation
Thank you to our sponsors who are:
Pavilion by the Pier
Mission Australia Employment Solutions
You can find out more about these sponsors by checking out the website at www.businessherveybay.com
So come along on the night and network with your friends in business. See you there and don’t forget to pass this along to other business people you may know who would be interested in joining us.
For more information on Business Hervey Bay or to register to receive a regular email update on the monthly functions log on to http://businessherveybay.com
We look forward to seeing you there.
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TENDERING FOR GOVERNMENT BUSINESS, THEN GO HERE FOR THE INFO
Go into link below to get details of a DEEDI workshop about tendering for government business that may be of interest to your membership. The workshop will be conducted in both Gympie and Hervey Bay on 18 and 19th August respectively.
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Mark Rowland
Employment Project Officer
Bundaberg-Hervey Bay Priority Employment Area
Strategic Initiatives and Coordination Branch
Australian Government Department of Education,
Employment and Workplace Relations
Phone (07) 4617 8609 | Fax (02) 6123 6278 | Mobile 0417 655 962
email: mark.rowland@deewr.gov.au
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