February Chamber Business Breakfast

February Chamber Business Breakfast

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Join us for the first Chamber function of 2021 on Wednesday 24th February at the Coastline Credit Union Hub on Smith St, Kempsey. The February Business Breakfast is a great way to reconnect with colleagues and meet new faces as we launch into the New Year.  Presenters: Janine Culnane, Employment Facilitator, Local Jobs Program, Regional Development Australia Mid North Coast Our first presenter is Janine Culnane, Employment Facilitator, Local Jobs Program. Janine will be sharing an update on the Local Jobs Program which will run to the 30 June 2022 in 25 regions throughout Australia. It brings together expertise, resources and access to funding at the local level to focus on reskilling, upskilling and employment pathways for people in each region. The program is part of supporting Australia’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Kellon…
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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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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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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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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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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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Mind Your Money; Credit Ratings & the PPSR

Mind Your Money; Credit Ratings & the PPSR

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The June Macleay Valley Business Breakfast was all about minding your money. Our fabulous speakers gave us a lot to think about when it comes to understanding how to protect your financial interests. Victoria Coster of Credit Fix Solutions gave an in depth review to help us understand our credit rating and how this can impact your ability to get finance and the interest rate you may be offered. Maybe you have a mark against your credit history which has reduced your rating - in that case try giving Credit Fix Solutions a go - they don't cherge if they cannot improve your rating: www.creditfixsolutions.com.au. Victoria's top tips to improve your credit rating are simple but important: Make your payments on time - set up direct debits to ensure you don't run late…
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Macleay Valley Business Chamber “Money Matters” Breakfast Meeting

Macleay Valley Business Chamber “Money Matters” Breakfast Meeting

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Join us at the June Macleay Valley Chamber Breakfast on Thursday 28th June 2018! Staying on top of your "Money Matters" is essential in business. Thousands of businesses across australia go into administration each year. Understanding your financial situation, options and requirements can assist you to navigate the minefield. The June breakfast will offer presentations from two financial specialists offering insight into protecting yourself with the Personal Properties Securities Register (PPSR) and the importance of a good credit rating (and what to do to improve a not so good credit rating.) Let us present our two Guest Speakers: Natalie Mitchell, Capital Business Solutions Our Personal Properties Securities Register (PPSR) facilitator is Natalie Mitchell, an accountant who specialises in helping business owners fully understand the implications of this important Federal Government legislation. Natalie gives a clear and…
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Macleay Valley Business Chamber “2018 & Beyond” Dinner

Macleay Valley Business Chamber “2018 & Beyond” Dinner

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2018 and beyond; MVB Chamber Dinner, 22 Feb 2018 Come along and hear about the vision for 2018 and beyond. We welcome feedback, ideas and open discussion on ways we can activate the whole of the business community. We have been working on defining the Chamber's role and objectives for the year ahead. One focus area is to connect business across the region so this meeting we are headed to Seabreeze Beach Hotel at South West Rocks. Members of the South West Rocks Chamber, other local organisations and individuals are encouraged to come along. All are welcome and we look forward to seeing you there! Seats are limited so book early! [maxbutton id="3" url="https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/macleay-valley-business-chamber-2018-beyond-dinner-meeting-tickets-42407568178" text="Book seats" ] The Macleay Valley Business Chamber Executive
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