15Mar 2019 by Macleay Valley Chamber
2019 Macleay Valley Business Awards Launch Event

2019 Macleay Valley Business Awards Launch Event

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Join us for the Macleay Valley Business Awards Launch event to kick off our Annual Celebration of Local Business! The Macleay Valley Business Chamber are delighted to be partnering with our Major Awards Sponsor Coastline Credit Union for the third year and to announce the commencement of the 2019 Macleay Valley Business Awards. Mingle with the 2019 Awards Sponsors who are championing the success of our region through their support of the Awards. Their support provides the opportunity to local business to reflect on their business journey, celebrate with their team and grow their profile both locally and further afield. The Awards are a great opportunity for local business to share their stories and be recognised for their contributions in building a stronger economy in the Macleay region. So, come…
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26Feb 2019 by Macleay Valley Chamber
Meet the Candidates Forum

Meet the Candidates Forum

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Macleay Valley Business Chamber is excited to be hosting a Meet the Candidates forum for the NSW State Election for the seat of OXLEY. Take the opportunity to meet the four candidates standing for the seat of Oxley and hear their plans and policies should they be elected on 23rd March 2019. The candidates will be provided with a list of pre-prepared questions to address. There will be time at the end of the forum to take questions from the floor. We are keen to make sure this event is relevant to the Macleay Valley Community and call for your input. Please forward via email to admin@kempseychamber.com.au, your questions, or areas of concern which you would like to see addressed by the Candidates. Obviously time will be an issue, and we won’t be…
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07Dec 2018 by Macleay Valley Chamber
Macleay Counts Down to Christmas

Macleay Counts Down to Christmas

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Kempsey Riverside Markets soared to a new height last Saturday 1st December. Launching the countdown to Christmas there was a mega crazy day sale right across town in the CBD as well as in the West Kempsey shopping precinct. In conjunction with this, Smith street was closed for two hours and it hosted the Shannons / Red Point Show’n’shine. Vehicles assembled at the Slim Dusty Centre early in the morning and then they participated in a cruise lead by the RedPoint truck along Macleay Valley Way, into West Kempsey and then back into the CBD where they were inspected by hundreds of locals and visitors while on display. Entrants into the Show’n’shine came from far and wide, from as far north as Grafton, and as far South as Newcastle! Coordinator…
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05Nov 2018 by Macleay Valley Chamber
Macleay Valley Business Chamber Christmas Function

Macleay Valley Business Chamber Christmas Function

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Join colleagues and friends at the Maclaey Valley Business Chamber Christmas function on Thursday 22nd November 2018. In the lead up to the festive season, now is the perfect time to take an evening to reconnect with other members of the business community over a drink and canapes. The November Chamber function is the last Chamber networking event for 2018 and all are welcome. Please book early for catering purposes. See you there, from the Macleay Valley Business Chamber team   [maxbutton id="3" url="https://mvbcxmas2018.eventbrite.com.au" text="BOOK NOW!" ]    
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22Oct 2018 by Macleay Valley Chamber
Macleay Valley Business Chamber October Dinner Meeting with Chris Dockrill

Macleay Valley Business Chamber October Dinner Meeting with Chris Dockrill

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Guest Speaker Chris Dockrill to entertain Chamber Members and Guests - Thursday 25 October! Our Guest Speaker at the October MVBC Network Dinner meeting is Chris Dockrill, a successful playwright, musical and film producer. With a teaching career of over 30 years, many know Chris as the former head teacher of English and Drama at Kempsey High School. In addition to a successful teaching career, Chris has many published works, been instrumental in the development of drama festivals as well as the production of several musical dramas. More recently, Chris has worked towards achieving national and international success with the rock musical and film ‘The Island of Dr Moron’ . Prepare to be entertained and inspired by a man who has enormous energy and commitment to his passion. EVENT DETAILS:…
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20Sep 2018 by Macleay Valley Chamber
Slim Dusty Festival Business Opportunity

Slim Dusty Festival Business Opportunity

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Shopper Docket and Sale Day Promotion The Slim Dusty Festival will celebrate its 15th Anniversary over 15th Oct to 21st Oct 2018. Macleay Valley Businesses have an exciting opportunity to be promoted to visitors to this iconic event. Organisers are busy preparing for a bumper year of entertainment at the festival and they are encouraging attendees to make the most of the Valley while they are here... this is where local business have an opportunity to make the most of the action! The Slim Dusty Festival are offering two ways to get involved; the Shopper Docket and Sale Day promotions. They are separate, however also work hand in hand. Scroll down for more details. Local community and business people are encouraged to take note of the entertainment program (and the rather inexpensive entry fee’s) and…
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13Sep 2018 by Macleay Valley Chamber
Macleay Valley Business Chamber Annual General Meeting

Macleay Valley Business Chamber Annual General Meeting

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[maxbutton id="3" url="https://mvbcagm2018.eventbrite.com.au" text="BOOK YOUR SEAT HERE" ] Book you seat early for the Macleay Valley Business Chamber Annual General Meeting. The evening offers networking opportunites over dinner in the Slim Dusty Centre Gallery. The evening will commence with the Annual General Meeting proceedings, followed by our Cyber Security Guest Speaker, Grant Richmond;   HACKERS & CYBER EXPOSURE – PRACTICAL RISK MANAGEMENT Many of us have heard the horror stories of businesses having their data stolen online. How do we keep our data safe and what are the main exposures? Join the Macleay Valley Business Chamber for an information session brought to you by Oxley Insurance Brokers. Grant Richmond, Director of Oxley Insurance Brokers, will share practical industry insights into: Trends in cyber theft and system breaches. The industries most…
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27Aug 2018 by Macleay Valley Chamber
Chamber recognises locals at August meeting

Chamber recognises locals at August meeting

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The Macleay Valley Business Chamber held it's August Chamber function last week on Thursday 23rd August where they recognised the contributions of local business as Awards partners and heard from Guest Speaker Elizabeth Jackson, 2018 Miss Kempsey Showgirl. The evening brought together local business members to meet and greet and share in acknowledging some of our generous local contributors.   The evening saw Certificates of Appreciation handed to attending 2018 Macleay Valley Business Awards Sponsors.   The evenings Guest Speaker Elizabeth Jackson spoke about her journey with the Miss Showgirl Competition; Elizabeth has lived in Kempsey most of her life.  She is 22 years of age and currently study a Bachelor of Laws. Elizabeth also works full-time at NSW Fair Trading as an Engagement and Complaints Officer, working to resolve consumer…
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10Aug 2018 by Macleay Valley Chamber
Macleay Valley Business Chamber “Local Recognition” After Hours Event

Macleay Valley Business Chamber “Local Recognition” After Hours Event

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August 23rd 2018 marks the date of the Macleay Valley Business Chamber Local Recognition After Hours Event. The evening is a meet and greet opportunity where you can mix and mingle with other local business representatives. The Macleay Valley Business Awards Gala Dinner proved a fabulous night of celebration of our local businesses and now we would like to acknowledge both the Awards Sponsors who helped make it all happen with their generous support along with the Awards entrants and recipients.On the evening we will also hear from our Guest Speaker Elizabeth Jackson who was announce Miss Showgirl 2018 at the Kempsey Show earlier this year about her journey, what is means to her and where to from here. About Elizabeth Jackson: Elizabeth Jackson was announced eariler this year as…
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18Jul 2018 by Macleay Valley Chamber
Macleay Valley Business Awards Gala Dinner!

Macleay Valley Business Awards Gala Dinner!

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The Macleay Valley Business Awards Gala Dinner, proudly presented by Coastline Credit Union, was a sensational evening with local business coming together to celebrate our business journeys over the past year. Eighteen Awards were presented to an array of local business in acknowledgement of the good work of local business in growing the beautiful Macleay Valley. Winners and Highly Commended Awards were presented for the Local Recognisiton Awards which were determined by both a judges score and a voting component. The remaining Awards presented on the night are aligned with the NSW Business Chamber Awards program with the Winners proceeding to the Regional Awards as finalists. Argus Article 16th July 2016: Passionate Macleay Valley business owners packed into the Slim Dusty Centre on Saturday night for the 2018 Macleay Business…
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