LEADERSHIP SYMPOSIUM TO BE HELD HERVEY BAY 25TH-26TH MAY 2011 @USQ CAMPUS
LEADERSHIP IN HERVEY BAY QLD TO BE ON THE USQ AGENDA
Dear Colleagues
We are pleased to be able to support the inaugural Regional Innovations Australia Creating Special Places Through Regional Leadership Symposium to be held in Hervey Bay, Queensland on the 25th and 26th May at the USQ campus.
The Symposium will discuss key issues impacting the regions and how communities can create or in some cases re-create their own special places.
With a line up of world-class speakers, including special guests from Vail Colorado, National and International Business Leaders, Academic Regional Specialists and Industry Professionals this will be an event not to be missed.
We look forward to welcoming you as our guest in Hervey Bay. Additional details and booking information can be found at http://www.regionalinnovations.org/workshop/special-places-symposium
Kind Regards
Connie Woodberry
Chief Executive
Regional Breakthrough
t: +61 07 41976983
m: 04388 79768
e: cmw@regionalbreakthroughs.com.au
Web:
www.regionalbreakthroughs.com.au
PO Box 5548
Torquay QLD 4655
In Association with: Regional Innovations Australia
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LEADERSHIP SYMPOSIUM TO BE HELD AT HERVEY BAY UNI ON MAY 25TH-26TH 2011
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A CALL FOR THE FRASER COAST TO BECOME SMARTER.GET IBM GRANT $$$$
IBM Pledges $50 Million to Create 100 Smarter Cities
IBM has inaugurated its Smarter Cities Challenge, a competitive grant program in which IBM will award $50 million-worth of technology and services to help 100 municipalities across the globe. Teams of IBM experts will provide city leaders with recommendations for successful growth, better delivery of municipal services, more citizen engagement, and improved efficiency. Watch the video >
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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
CLICK HERE to download flyer.
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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
Click Here to RSVP (if you wish to pay at the door)
Click Here to RSVP (f you wish to pay by EFT or Credit Card)
OUR NEXT FUNCTION WILL BE OUR MONTHLY BREAKFAST ON 20 OCTOBER, 2010
Sharon Philp
Chamber Secretariat
T: 0428 725 662
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BURRUM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AGM WITH COUNCILLORS & LOCAL MEMBERS ATTENDING
BURRUM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HELD ITS’ AGM 6TH SEPT 2010
New elections were held for the executive with some small changes which will be outlined in the minutes when they become available soon. A good crew selected.
Our honoured president Bill Gosewisch retained his presidency to everyones delight with the re-election of our secretary Donna Gibson.
A number of issues were discussed in the presence of our honoured guests.viz…
1..MP Chris Fowley
2…Clr.Debbie Hawes PH-0458100224
3…Clr. Belinda Mc Neven PH-041777206
Fellow chamber members to be outlined in the minutes later.
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FC YOUNG PROFESSIONALS BREAKFAST AT MARYBOROUGH QLD
Breakfast in Maryborough Qld Thursday August 26 –2010
Come and start your day the only way. Great local Business Man, Shams Dean, Local Owner of McDonalds Restaurants Maryborough and Hervey Bay will be with us to share his journey. This is a morning not to miss. Be encouraged by a local that has achieved great measures of success.
WHAT’S STOPPING YOU FROM COMING? ONLY YOU!
Lot’s of new and fresh ideas.
When: Thursday 26 August 2010
Where: Maryborough RSL
Time: 6:30am arrival for 6:45am start to 8:00am
Cost: $15.00 per person (Includes great Guest Speaker, Full Buffet breakfast, hot and cold beverages and an unforgettable morning)
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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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TRAINING OPTIONS FOR JOBS & EMPLOYERS – OPEN DAY INVITATION FRASER COAST
EIM Open Day
Saturday, 21st August
On Saturday the 21st August, EIM Training in Hervey Bay are holding an Open Day to showcase their wide range of Nationally Accredited Training options for Employers, Employees and anybody looking to gain new skills through recognised qualifications.
Visit the EIM Training Campus between 9am -11am to enjoy a BBQ and discuss all your business or personal training goals. Don’t forget to ask about the government funded options which may help you or your staff gain these valuable qualifications for FREE. CLICK HERE to download the flyer.Received & published by Henry Sapiecha
SO YOU WANT TO BE A COACH or ARE A COACH, LOOK HERE
Hi HENRY,
If you are a Coach then this will definitely interest you.
As you know Life Coaching, Business Coaching, Executive Coaching is a huge growth area. There are many opportunities for successful coaches right now.
The problem is … too many coaches are not yet getting the rewards and success they should be.
That is why I have asked Rod Moore, Australia’s leading Attraction Marketing Coach to join me for a one time only webinar.
In the webinar Rod is going to cover:
- What it really takes to achieve six figures plus as a coach
- Why so many coaches struggle to achieve success
- The correct business model to accelerate your success
- What you need to focus on as a coach
- How to ATTRACT coaching clients
- How to sell your coaching service
Rod will also be sharing with you his personal journey in coaching. He will explain why he struggled as a coach in the early days, and what led to him becoming one of the most successful coaches in Australia.
If you are serious about creating success as a coach then you will definitely want to join us to hear what Rod has to say.
Six Figure Coaching Business
Date: Tuesday 24, 2010
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM AEST
You need to register for this webinar here: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/927250619
I know if you are serious about the business of coaching you can learn a lot from Rod’s experience as I have.
Join us on the Webinar. Also feel free to forward this email to other coaches you know.
Yours Truly,
Ben Angel
Director ZOOBA
For more information on Ben, you can
visit his website at www.benangel.com.
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