Press release from Macleay Valley Business Chamber, 20 March 2020.

Press release from Macleay Valley Business Chamber, 20 March 2020.

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The Macleay Valley Business Chamber sends their support and encouragement to all businesses and community members across our region. The Chamber wants to reassure all people who are operating a business in the Macleay Valley that they are available to offer whatever assistance they can. ‘We want people to know that we are here to speak with, and to help people through this very difficult time however we can, regardless of whether they’re a member or not’ said Chamber President Mr Scott Marsh. ‘We are a small community and we know that now is the time that we all have to stand together and help each other.’ The Chamber understands the devastating impact that the Coronavirus (COVID–19) is having across our nation and the world and how these impacts are…
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MACLEAY VALLEY BUSINESS AWARDS – POSTPONED

MACLEAY VALLEY BUSINESS AWARDS – POSTPONED

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Due to the current circumstances with COVID-19 (following Government Advisories), the Macleay Valley Business Chamber Executive Committee have decided that it will be in our community’s best interest to postpone this year’s Business Awards program. This includes the cancellation of our Launch event that was scheduled to be held on April 1st 2020. Our aim is to hold the Awards in the latter half of 2020. As the Mid North Coast and NSW Business Awards have been cancelled for this year, entrants will be recognised at a local level. “The Macleay Valley Business Chamber recognises the trials that our local business community has faced in the last 12 months. While it has been a difficult time, there is so much to celebrate. We have a wide array of fantastic local…
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2019 Annual General Meeting

2019 Annual General Meeting

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Book your seat now for the MVBC AGM, have a say on what happpens with YOUR Chamber.  The evening offers great networking opportunities over dinner at the Kempsey Macleay RSL Club. The evening will commence with the Annual General Meeting proceedings, followed by informative presentations by our local special guests. Special guest speakers on the night will include Kirstie Swaine from Kirstie's Skinsational Beauty Therapy, Hayley Hoskins from Baylin's Gift and Its OK on the Macleay, and David Cunningham CEO of the South West Rocks Country Club. EVENT DETAILS: WHEN: Wednesday 25th September 2019, Arrive 5.30pm for a 5.45pm start. WHERE: Kempsey Macleay RSL, 1 York Lane Kempsey COST: $25 Members, $30 for non members and guests (Cost includes dinner) Purchase Tickets Here Download the Agenda Here Contact Belinda Fowler on 0421 592 867 or…
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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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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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November Chamber E news

November Chamber E news

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The November Chamber E News is out! For opportunties, news and local updates straight to your inbox, be sure to subscribe via the www.macleayvalleychamber.com.au homepage. [maxbutton id="2" url="https://mailchi.mp/827360324389/keep-up-to-date-with-the-mvbc-newsletter-1867921" text="Read E News Here!" ]    
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HOW TO SAVE ON YOUR ELECTRICITY

HOW TO SAVE ON YOUR ELECTRICITY

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The State’s peak business organisation, the NSW Business Chamber, has launched its free ‘NSW Business Energy Comparison’ tool. Advocating for affordable and reliable energy has been a priority of the Chamber for a long time, aiming to reduce excessive network costs and concentration of wholesale and retail markets. “What we were surprised to find, was the complexity of quotes the companies have been given. Making it almost impossible to work out whether you’re on the best deal,” said Kellon Beard, Regional Manager Mid North Coast NSW Business Chamber. Across the State, we are seeing some great savings. “On average we’re saving businesses about $1,500 per annum on their bills, but there are some big energy consumers such as bakeries and car dealers who are saving over $20,000 per year,” said…
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New tool to assess your digital fitness

New tool to assess your digital fitness

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Small businesses can now take advantage of a new digital diagnostic tool that has been developed for the Australian Small Business Advisory Service to help business owners understand the changing environment and identify gaps and opportunities to grow their enterprise. The assessment tool takes a business owner through a series of questions from which priorities are identified. This information is then used to design a quality action plan that highlights areas in addressing future business needs. The Australian Small Business Advisory Service is an initiative of the Federal Government to support and empower small business in the rapidly growing digital economy. The program is operated on the Mid North Coast, Northern NSW and New England areas through the Northern Region Business Enterprise Centre (NRBEC). Chief Executive Officer of the NRBEC, Graham Baxter, said that the advisory…
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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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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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