February 2010 - Greg Binskin, General Manager Tourism Wollongong
March 2010 - Telstra
Bling really was the thing!
Black and bling was in abundance at the Chamber's Stimulus Ball at Panorama Restaurant on Friday 30 October. The ladies elegant and the gents handsome in their formal attire but none so bling as one of our Exec who stood out from the crowd in his Don King yellow suit and gold jewellery. (The gold and black penguin didn't look too shabby either.)
Once the red double-decker bus, which collected guests enroute to the event rolled into the venue, members and their guests picked up a few extra surprises in the Chamber's rendition of the 'Stimulus package', and as usual wine, dined and danced the night away treated by well-renknown locally grown band JigZag.
Members were treated to an enthusiastic and inspiring presentation from Sally-Anne Blanshard of Nourish Coaching at the October General Meeting. Understanding the many challenges small businesses face, and the myriad of ‘hats’ owners must wear in undertaking the general running of their business, Sal explained how Nourish, as a personal development and coaching business, can provide support to business to create success. The experience of being coached is an inspiring yet challenging, positive and powerful way to really achieve what you want in your business or life.
Choose to engage a one-off coaching session, suitable for a dilemma or short term goals or work on a 6 or 12 session basis to run along side business planning.
SPECIAL OFFER FOR MEMBERS - Free 30 minute introductory session.
Members were pleasantly surprised with the new General meeting format last week which had more of a focus on networking. Kayleen Prendergast from Illawarra Credit Unionwas the most pleased though when she won first prize in the Business card draw - a new laptop computer, donated by Warwick Erwin of Stanwell Tops Technical Services. Emily from the Cliffhanger Cafe and Function Centrewas the recipient the second place prize donated by Nourish Coaching.
With our meeting venue at Bulli Tops is only 10 minutes from Otford/Helensburgh and 7 minutes from Thirroul/ Austinmer we encourage members who haven't attended a meeting for a while to come along and meet our Executive Committee, reconnect with fellow business owners from our region and experience the wonderful food, wine and view of the Cliffhanger Function Centre.
To register for the next General meeting, scheduled for Tuesday 2nd February 2010 contact Sally-Anne Blanshard on 0433 162 244 or email her at meetings@nicc.net.au
Did You Know?...........
Networking accounts for 87% of business in the marketplace and
There are 2 types of people in the world, those you know and have met and those you haven't - YET!
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Words of Wisdom
Each month we will bring you some great business advice from our member business owners.
"Surround yourself with successful and motivated people for advice and encouragement - then network through them to meet other like-minded people. It works!"
Shaz Harrison-Shaw, Purewipes Finalist Australian Small Business Champion Awards - Best New Business (NSW) Finalist Illawarra Business Chamber Awards - Best New Business (Illawarra)
- Best Home Based Business (Illawarra)
A hidden treasure tucked away off the street level behind Flowers of Helensburgh, FASHION ONLY is a one-stop shop for the fashion savvy who are conscious of keeping up with the latest trends all within their budget! With nothing over $99, FASHION ONLY really means it!
FASHION ONLY provides a collection of fabulous clothes ranging from high-end style through to funky affordability, so whatever your budget, there's something for you. We offer cheaper and better deals on a brilliant range of hand selected "must-have" apparel, all with the simplicity of shopping locally.
The concept of the store came from the owner wardrobe, Which Bianca descibes as a mixture of indulgence and bargains. Fashion Only brings you a combination of the latest designs, emerging local talent as well as some of the best clothing bargains to be found.
Bianca is currently working with local designer Belinda Robinson from 'I'm a Princess', who creates pretty pieces for big and little girls with all styles are being produced here in Helensburgh.
Call in and chat to the girls, they will only be too happy to help you.
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Black and bling was in abundance at the Chamber's Stimulus Ball at Panorama Restaurant on Friday 30 October. The ladies elegant and the gents handsome in their formal attire but none so bling as one of our Exec who stood out from the crowd in his Don King yellow suit and gold jewellery. (The gold and black penguin didn't look too shabby either.)
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