01Feb 2022 by Macleay Valley Chamber
EOI OPEN for Event Suppliers

EOI OPEN for Event Suppliers

Business Awards, Media Releases, News
The Macleay Valley Business Chamber is seeking Expressions of Interest from local businesses to provide services for the 2022 Macleay Valley Business Awards Gala Dinner to be held on Saturday 25th June 2022. Submissions are open for the Awards Venue, Event Styling, Photography and Entertainment. Please send your Expression of Interest to awards@macleayvalleychamber.com.au addressed to the Macleay Valley Business Awards Steering Committee. If you have any specific questions, please contact Lisa McPherson on 0422 210 824. EOI close on the 18th March 2022.
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08Apr 2021 by Macleay Valley Chamber
A Toast to Local Business

A Toast to Local Business

Business Awards, Events, Media Releases, News
The Macleay Valley Business Awards Launch Event toasts a celebration of local business. In partnership with Major Sponsor Coastline Credit Union the Macleay Valley Business Chamber has announced the commencement of the 2021 Macleay Valley Business Awards program. The Launch event held on Wednesday 7th April 2021, was held at the Coastline Credit Union Hub in Smith St Kempsey saw a great turnout of local business. “Coastline is proud to be the Presenting Partner of the 2021 Macleay Valley Business Awards. Coastline is all about locals supporting locals and believes in building a strong and successful business community. The Business Awards recognises the outstanding businesses within the Macleay”, said Coastline General Manager, Mr. Peter Townsend. The 2021 event marks the fourth Coastline sponsored event over the last five years as the…
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20Mar 2020 by Macleay Valley Chamber
MACLEAY VALLEY BUSINESS AWARDS – POSTPONED

MACLEAY VALLEY BUSINESS AWARDS – POSTPONED

Events, Media Releases, News
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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02Oct 2018 by Macleay Valley Chamber
HOW TO SAVE ON YOUR ELECTRICITY

HOW TO SAVE ON YOUR ELECTRICITY

Media Releases, News
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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30Aug 2018 by Macleay Valley Chamber
EOI open for a Member Development & Events Officer

EOI open for a Member Development & Events Officer

Media Releases, News
The Macleay Valley Business Chamber has an exciting opportunity for interested persons to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) for the position of Member Development & Events Officer. To apply please email your resume and a cover letter outlining why you think you would be a great candidate for the position to admin@kempseychamber.com.au. Submissions close at 5pm on Friday 14th September with interviews planned shortly thereafter. Further information on the role is provided below.   MEMBER DEVELOPMENT & EVENTS OFFICER This is a new position with the Macleay Valley Business Chamber.   Chamber is looking for a locally connected person who has a strong network throughout the community. Chamber wants to expand our networking events calendar and requires someone with good organisational skills, planning and implementation skills.   Chamber has a strong…
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21Aug 2018 by Macleay Valley Chamber
A FAIR GO FOR DROUGHT AFFECTED COMMUNITIES AND BUSINESSES

A FAIR GO FOR DROUGHT AFFECTED COMMUNITIES AND BUSINESSES

Media Releases
84 per cent of businesses in regional NSW have been negatively affected by the State’s crippling drought, while almost 70 per cent of affected businesses indicated their local economy had been weakened, according to a new survey from the State’s peak business organisation, the NSW Business Chamber. The survey, which heard from more than 1,000 respondents across the State, highlights the need for immediate practical assistance to support NSW communities through this tough period. “The impact on primary producers needs to be front of mind. However, the drought is also affecting regional businesses at all parts of the supply chain including retailers, manufacturers, construction, and tourism operators with revenue down across the board,” said Mid North Coast NSW Business Chamber Regional Manager, Kellon Beard. “Cash flow is a huge concern…
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18Jul 2018 by Macleay Valley Chamber
Macleay Valley Business Awards Gala Dinner!

Macleay Valley Business Awards Gala Dinner!

Events, Media Releases, News
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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29Nov 2017 by Macleay Valley Chamber
Cinema Project Takes A Step

Cinema Project Takes A Step

Media Releases
At a recent Macleay Valley Business Chamber meeting, attendees agreed to continue Chamber support for the Kempsey CBD Cinema project. While there have been changes to the structure of the funding model for the project, the Chamber continues to support the Cinema Project on the same principals that it will bring both social and economic benefits to our town. Kempsey Council’s media release “Cinema Funding Alternative” on the 22nd November announced that construction is due to go ahead for the project through a Voluntary Planning Agreement (VPA) which will remove ongoing risk away from Council. Once the draft VPA is completed it will be placed on public exhibition via Council's website. The Council contribution identified for this project comes from existing unrestricted reserve funding meaning there is no borrowing or…
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09Nov 2017 by Macleay Valley Chamber
Christmas Cheer in the CBD

Christmas Cheer in the CBD

Media Releases
The corner of Smith street and Belgrave St will again be graced by the town Christmas Tree, an icon that marks the beginning of the festive season. 2017 marks the seventh year the tree has been installed in the CBD. The original purchase and ongoing maintenance has been coordinated by the Macleay Valley Business Chamber Promotions Committee and funded through the support of community raffles and business sponsorship over the years. Local business Dunn’s Cranes are the team behind the installation of the tree, which is planned to take place this month to lead the way for upcoming events including the Annual Twilight Markets and Carols by Candlelight. The Annual Twilight Markets will be held on the 2nd December 2017 starting at 4pm and this year will continue until 10pm…
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17Aug 2017 by Macleay Valley Chamber
Business Awards Winners go Regional

Business Awards Winners go Regional

Media Releases
Winners of the 2017 Macleay Valley Business Awards presented by Coastline Credit Union, will progress as Finalists in the 2017 Mid North Coast NSW Business Chamber Regional Awards. The Macleay Valley Business Chamber itself has also made the cut and is a Finalist in the Local Chamber Award category. The Regional Awards Gala Dinner will be held on Friday 25 August 2017 at Rydges, Port Macquarie. “The Macleay Valley Business Chamber is delighted to see our local businesses represented to a regional audience.” Said Lisa McPherson, Executive Officer of the Macleay Valley Business Chamber. “This is a fabulous opportunity to showcase quality businesses in the Valley and raise the profile of the local economy overall.” Twelve of the Business Excellence categories in the Macleay Valley Business Awards are aligned with…
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