Fraser Coast Chronicle

Stephen O’Grady | 9th March 2010

Henry Sapiecha on his land at Howard.

Photo by Alistair Brightman

A RESURGENT mining boom on the Fraser Coast may be in its infancy but that is not stopping Henry Sapiecha from plotting a Burrum revolution.

Howard is close to Henry’s heart and as the publicity officer of the Burrum and District Chamber of Commerce, he believes that striking before the coal is out of the ground – let alone hot – is paramount for the little town.

“I’m working out a way to reinvent Howard,” Mr Sapiecha said.

“This is an area that should be going ahead. This is the start of a new beginning.

“This can be an important location for the industry during the upcoming decade.”

The Burrum chamber’s economic advisory committee hosted a meeting last week where a Mackay-based mining expert presented an idea of what would be required if mining corporations Santos and Northern Energy get the go-ahead in this region.

“He was talking about thousands of jobs,” Mr Sapiecha said.

“He is into training people for the mines so as not to suck the talent out of the community.

“He spoke about feeling out the community, getting the mining people what they want without disrupting the local community.

“This is about getting apprentices trained and knowing about the mining industry.”

Mr Sapiecha is determined for his town to reap the benefits and is proposing to develop a parcel of land near the Howard railway line into a custom-built trade centre.

His company, Wide Bay District Developments, and Semfield, owned by John Turnbull, own the adjoining sites.

“All areas of the Fraser Coast will benefit. All areas will get work and will interact with the industry in some way.

“But I’m biased; I want this area to be its base.

“This industry will need to be serviced and supported.”

He has set up Fraser Coast Trades and Service Centre at Howard which – aligned with nearby rail and highway infrastructure – can make Howard the hub of a mining boom.

“I want this area to interact with them as quickly as possible.

“They will still utilise services in the whole region but will need a more immediate back-up to service their requirements.

“We want to make it harder for these people not to use this place as a centre.”

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We would like to thank Steve and the Chronicle for giving us the coverage for the project and for the area generally especially in the light of the existing mining interests and the positive impact it would have on our local economy.

Hopefully more of the same in the near future.

Be aware that lots are available now for purchase as are sheds to be constructed for rent.  VIEW HERE. www.fctsc.com.au

CASH IN NOW ON YOUR BUSINESS BY LOCATING HERE – OR MISS OUT

Published by Henry Sapiecha 10th March 2010

This site is not about power plays or political BS.

This is about real needs and real issues with real results.

Send us your views on any business matters in the Burrum district and we will publish it for you here in the site.

If you have a pet project or event worthy of promotion,send that as well.

As things unfold there will be interesting developments in this site and associated sites.

Our new newsletter will shortly be available. Will keep you posted.

WATCH THIS SPACE

A ll association with the current structure of the Burrum Chamber of Commerce will be erased from this site as it does not adequately support the needs of the local business community but merely panders to the views of a ‘presidents club’ mindset  and  a misconception of their importance in the local business community.

Published by Henry Sapiecha 12th Nov 2009

Henry Sapiecha

Good Morning,

Do you know of a rebate, funding initiative or cash rebate opportunity the population of the Fraser Coast needs to know about?

Whether it’s a Federal Government, State Government, Local Government, or even a private enterprise special rebate offer we want to let readers of Fraser Coast Chronicle have opportunity to find out what they can gain! With focus on creating better futures, with sustainability and everything that goes with it, it’s important we include everything possible.

This will rely on your help, there are funding opportunities out there which many still don’t know about. Fraser Coast Chronicle is creating a special supplement, and there is no limit to what is included.

I have attached a file for you showing the government rebates information in simple terms, we aim to extend At last Rebates & Funding Made Easy to include ANYTHING our readers should know about!

You may offer rebates on product purchases, or install products attracting rebates.

You may offer:-

1..training and employment incentives,

2..membership incentives,

3..home buyers grants,

4..energy efficient products,

or just want to remind readers your goods are included in government rebates. Until December 31 the 50% tax rebate for eligible business purchases includes more opportunity to renew or replace equipment than ever, and this special supplement

provides opportunity to get your message direct to your target market.

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to include your offer, with great rates for participation, and opportunity to have your rebate or funding offer explained in simple language! Should you have any query please feel free to contact me at your earliest opportunity.

We will need to know what rebates and incentive programs are to feature in this supplement by next Friday 23 October, in time to publish on Wednesday 11 November. It’s easy to reserve your space, just email reply or fill out the booking form and fax back to

(07)41 22 4734.

Looking forward to hearing from you at your earliest opportunity,

Cheers for now,

Edith Rutherford

Phone 41200414 or

Mobile 0409 609 971

Fax (07)4122 4734

Email: edith.rutherford@apnnewspapers.com.au

Special Projects APN

Received and published by Henry Sapiecha 18th Oct 2009

Dear Members and Guests,

Chamber Breakfast – Wednesday 28 October, 2009
at 6.45am for a 7.00am start at the Boat Club, Buccaneer Drive Urangan

OCTOBER – HERVEY BAY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BREAKFAST

Speaker: Ted Sorensen, MP Member for Hervey Bay

Ted was born and bred in Hervey Bay and served for many years on the Hervey Bay City Council. Last time he stood for Mayor he polled an outstanding 63% first preference votes. He declined nomination for the amalgamated council, choosing instead to represent the City in State Parliament.

If local knowledge accounts for anything, Ted would be one of the best representatives we could possibly get. Hear from him a first hand account of what goes on in Parliament in Brisbane.

PRE-PAYMENT OF CHAMBER BREAKFASTS NOW BEING ACCEPTED

DOWNLOAD THE REGISTRATION FORM AND PAY BY CREDIT CARD OR EFT.
CASH AND CHEQUES STILL BEING ACCEPTED AT THE DOOR

For a low Cost of of $15 for Chamber members or $20 Non Members you really can’t afford to miss this great speaker.

Please RSVP before close of business Monday, 26 October 2009

Click Here to RSVP (if you wish to pay at the door)
Click Here to RSVP (f you wish to pay by EFT or Credit Card)

Sharon Philp
Chamber Secretariat
T: 0428 725 662

Received and published by Henry Sapiecha 15th Oct 2009

Dear Members and Guests,
Chamber Breakfast – Wednesday 30 September, 2009

(next week)
at 6.45am for a 7.00am start at the Boat Club, Buccaneer Drive Urangan
SEPTEMBER – HERVEY BAY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BREAKFAST

Topic: Development Industry Briefing

At the next breakfast, the Chamber focuses on the Development Industry in THE FRASER COAST

• What is the outlook for the Development Industry?
• What is the effect of the increased infrastructure charges?
• What is happening at Council?
  

Our Guest Speakers this Month will be:

Daniel Poacher, the President of the Fraser Coast Branch of the Urban Developers Institute of Australia, who will speak from the industry perspective

and

David King, the Director of the Council’s Development Services Section, who will speak from the Council’s perspective

PRE-PAYMENT OF CHAMBER BREAKFASTS NOW BEING ACCEPTED

DOWNLOAD THE REGISTRATION FORM AND PAY BY CREDIT CARD OR EFTPOS.
CASH AND CHEQUES STILL BEING ACCEPTED AT THE DOOR

For a low Cost of of $15 for Chamber members or $20 Non Members you really can’t afford to miss these discussions on development in the region

Please RSVP before close of business Monday, 28 September 2009

Click Here to RSVP (if you wish to pay at the door)
Click Here to RSVP (f you wish to pay by EFT or Credit Card)

Sharon Philp
Chamber Secretariat
T: 0428 725 662

Received and published by Henry Sapiecha 23rd Sept 2009

Wheels 4 Meals is a fun ride to raise funds for the Hervey Bay Qld Meals for wheels

31st October 2009

With over 65,000 meals prepared and delivered in the Hervey Bay area each year, this group of dedicated staff and volunteers has out grown their current kitchen premises and requests your support in building their new kitchen centre.

The Wheels for Meals Fun Ride is open to all ages and runs from Point Vernon to Dayman Park over an easy 1hr course (12km) along the picturesque Charlton Esplanade Hervey Bay. Download course map

At the finish line there will be a BBQ lunch with stalls and Family style entertainment. Singles, Families and corporate groups are welcome and imagination in their wheeled, non motorised transport is encouraged.

Money raised from this event will aid Meals on Wheels Hervey Bay in funding a larger meals preparation site, to cope with an increasing demand for the support of the frail aged, people with disabilities, and their caregivers, in our community, to assist them to continue living in their own homes.

Register now to start fundraising using our online donation and tracking system. You can register as an individual, family, or corporate team

If you would like to help out but a bike ride is not your thing, you can donate or volunteer.

Notified by HB Chamber

and posted by Henry Sapiecha 7th Sept 2009

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‘Help Bob in his personal fight against Motor Neurone Disease’

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Well known and well loved rock and roll, country, and jazz keyboard player Bob Carlson, who formerly worked with The Blue Heeler Band and many of Australia’s biggest music artists, needs your support to raise funds for him to undergo Stem Cell treatment.

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Full program of entertainers

to be anounced soon

Some of Australia’s finest national and regional artists will be performing. Entertainment packed show not to be missed!!!

Host: KERI McINERNEY

Time: 6:30PM Thursday, October 22nd

Location: The Brolga Riverside Theatre

BOOKINGS, DONATIONS OR SPONSORSHIP

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Received and published by Henry Sapiecha 3rd Sept 2009

Raising funds for local Special Schools

When:   18 September (Friday)
Where:  Hervey Bay Golf & Country Club

Bob Bridgestone Tyre Centre is organising a 3 Ball Ambrose Golf Day in which it is hoped they will raise $5000 towards a new bus for the Hervey Bay Special School and a further $5000 for the Maryborough Special School.

There will be food and drinks provided on the course + lots of raffles (so bring your wallet).

The day is all about raising lots of money for the local Special Schools.

Sponsorship fee is $350 or goods to that value.

Please contact Bob Wicks on 0419 722 746 or Steve at Hervey Bay Golf Club on 4124 4544 if you are interested in attending or putting a team together; or interested in sponsoring this event.

Received and published by Henry Sapiecha 17th August 2009

Maryborough Chamber of Commerce Inc.
ABN 61648026769
PO Box 282, Maryborough Qld 4650
secretary@maryboroughchamberqld.com.au
www.maryboroughchamberqld.com.au

Maryborough Chamber of Commerce

Nomination of Executive

AGM  Breakfast Reminder :

Tuesday 8th  September

Secretary

Published by Henry Sapiecha. Publicity officer 12th August 2009

Supplied by a Burrum Chamber member Bruce Noble

of the Burrum River Caravan Park.

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Article created and published by Henry Sapiecha 3rd August 2009