FRASER COAST CENTRAL

Dear Members and Guests,

DUE TO PAUL PISASALE SPEAKING AT THE MARYBOROUGH CHAMBER LUNCHEON EARLY IN FEBRUARY, THE HERVEY BAY JANUARY BREAKFAST HAS BEEN CANCELLED

HERVEY BAY CHAMBER’S NEXT FUNCTION IS A LUNCHEON ON
19 FEBRUARY
DETAILS TO FOLLOW SHORTLY

Please join the Maryborough Chamber on:

Date: Tuesday, 9 February
Time: 11.30am for a 12noon start
Speaker: Paul Pisasale, Mayor of Ipswich
Where: Brolga Theatre, Lennox St, Maryborough
Cost: Members $50; Non Member $60

Hear the State’s most successful Mayor who has transformed Ipswich into one of Queensland’s top addressses by facilitating selective development.

RSVP must be accompanied by payment.

Cheque Payments: Secretary, Maryborough Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 282, Maryborough  QLD  4650
EFT Payments: BSB 014 655  A/C 3873 20497

Email Payment details and RSVP to Shona at secretary@maryboroughchamberqld.com.au.
Any queries, please call 0407 872 876

Received and published by Henry Sapiecha 18th Jan 2010\

Have your say on land use in the Wide Bay Burnett district

Hi All,

Please note GREET Regional Partnership Meeting scheduled for Friday 20 November 2009, this meeting has been postponed.

Rather than a meeting, we would like to invite all members along for a time of celebration and reflection on the year that was for the GREET Regional Partnership.

May you please confirm if you can attend a Morning Tea on?

When:              Tuesday 8 December 2009

Where:             Parrots Restaurant

Maryborough Campus

Time:               10:00am to 11:30am

Your response is appreciated ASAP for catering purposes.

Cheers,

Daniel Sanderson

Community Education Training Officer

Wide Bay Institute of TAFE

LMB 279

Maryborough  QLD  4650

Ph No: (07) 4120 2568

Fax:    (07) 4120 2466

Email: daniel.sanderson@deta.qld.gov.au

Received and published by Henry Sapiecha 15th November 2009

A new name for a new direction for businesses in the Burrum District to reflect an independant view of what the businesses of the area want, not just partaking in talkfests about the same stuff over and over again with very few results

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

Come and celebrate the 1st Birthday of FCYP

Enjoy the Night;
Catch the Free Bayswater Bus!

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Received and published

by Henry Sapiecha 29th October 2009

Upcoming Member Meetings

NOTE IN YOUR CALENDAR

Members who missed the last breakfast, what can I say, you missed it. Mike O’Hagen from Mini Movers was sensational and a great help to all organisations that were there, just ask any of them. Do not miss another opportunity to have some fun and learn some tricks.

10th November..…Brekkie @The BROLGA

The Masterchef Guide To The Sharemarket

Two local finance experts, Mick Toohey and Marvin Reck, will give a “no holds barred” analysis of the sharemarket. Plus we two special guests, Gordon Gekko and Bud Fox, who will give exclusive company recommendations. Forget the disclaimers these experts are putting on the cravat and are giving some real opinions.

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8th December.……Brekkie @ The BROLGA

Why Use A Shotgun when a Pareing Knife Will Do

John Crittall, Director of Industrial Relations for Master Builders, will provide an overview of the new dismissal laws effecting small and medium size businesses. John is an exceptional speaker however it is not for the faint hearted as John’s manner is attuned to negotiationg with Building Unions. Do not miss this early Xmas present.

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9th February - Lunch @ The BROLGA

Improving Your City – How You Can Make It Happen

Paul Pasasale, Mayor of Ipswich, is electric. He has agreed to speak to chamber members about putting Maryborough back on the map. He is not only a sensational speaker, he actually has turned Ipswich into Queensland’s leading city. How did he do that? Find out in February. (The wait is going to kill me)

Regards

Shona

www.maryboroughchamberqld.com.au

PO Box 282

MARYBOROUGH  QLD  4650

secretary@maryboroughchamberq

Received and posted by Henry Sapiecha 27th October 2009

YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO EXPOSE GOVERNMENT REBATES TO POTENTIAL CUSTOMERS. BE QUICK.

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

Results of our AGM elections – 5thOct 2009

Chaired by Councillor Gerard O Connell

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*RETIREMENT OF OUR SECRETARY AND TREASURER

Rhonda Davidson & Bill Brown

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*RE-ELECTION OF  PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT

Bill Gosewisch & Mal Chard

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*PUBLICITY OFFICER RE-ELECTED

Henry Sapiecha

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*NEW SECRETARY AND TREASURER APPOINTED

Donna Gibson & Helen Day

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Networking after the meeting

Mal Chard speaks to our new secretary Donna Gibson

Helen Day our new treasurer shares snacks with fellow member

Our president Bill relaxes with members after his election-11th term

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Photos and posting by Henry Sapiecha 7th Oct 2009

22 September 2009

Howard SES sheds – NOW OPEN

Response from council re our posting

The State Emergency building at Howard has not been closed.

The building is ready for use and SES volunteers do not have to go to use facilities in other towns as reported on the Burrum Chamber of Commerce Website.

The council did not place a sign [above?]on the building warning people not to enter the building and that it could not be used until further notice.

Volunteers did have concerns about the safety of an electrical switchboard at the building.

Those fears were allayed after the Council employed an electrician to examine the switchboard as part of a project to rewire the building to install more lights and so it could operate on power from generators in an emergency.

The electrician told the Council that the switchboard had been added to many times and while it was cluttered and messy, it was not dangerous.

The Council resolved to install a new switchboard rather than add more wiring to the circuitry.

A contractor has been appointed to install the new switchboard and, while they have been delayed, the contractor will start as soon installing the new switchboard as they can.

In the meantime the SES can continue to use the building.

ENDS

Kevin Corcoran
Principal Officer Corporate Communications
Corporate Marketing and Communications
Fraser Coast Regional Council
Telephone: (07) 4197 4500
Mobile: 0409 724 803
Fax: (07) 4197 4455

Our initial posting was as a result of a visit from the recent leader of the SES and an inspection and photos taken of the closure notice and the buildings generally as posted into our site.

No opinion was formed nor any statements made by myself or the chamber outside of the fact that the premises were closed and the members were to go to other locations for meetings etc as stated by the recent SES leader now retired.

Great to see it back on track. WELL DONE.

Saw the lights on again there with some of the lads last night

Received and posted by Henry Sapiecha 23rd Sept 2009

Dear Members & Supporters,

Robyn Moore – One Night Only

The Fraser Coast Anglican College and USQ Fraser Coast would like to invite you to spend an “Evening with Robyn Moore” .

When:   Thursday September 17
Where:  USQ’s B Block Lecture Theatre
Time:     7.00pm.

If you are thinking, WHO is Robyn Moore, then please take a few minutes to read the attached flyer – click here to download.

Tickets:   Students $2.00 Adults $5.00

Available from:

• Dilly Bag Retail Centre, Fraser Coast Anglican College
• The Hervey Bay Independent Torquay Road or
• At the door
  
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