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Treasurer Curtis Pitt speaks at BSB Networking Function

We were delighted to have Treasurer Curtis Pitt speak at our October networking function earlier this week, and highlight the importance of innovators like hub4101!

Thank you to those who attended, our host St Laurence's College, and sponsor West Village.

Click here to view photos from the night.

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FREE Safety and Security Information Session

Business South Bank members are invited to an information session about Safety and Security, presented by Senior Constable and District Crime Prevention Coordinator, Sandi Trembath.

Sandi Trembath will cover a range of topics from personal safety to home and business security.

BSB encourages members to attend this session, particularly as the holiday season approaches and there is more activity within the precinct.

Time: 10am to 11am
Date: Thursday, 12 November 2015
Venue: Business South Bank
            70 Merivale Street, South Brisbane

Click here to register.

Special Offer from Queensland Symphony Orchestra for
Raiders of the Lost Ark


Indiana Jones is back, and he sounds better than ever!

To mark the 35th anniversary of the original great adventure Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark, QSO will perform John Williams’ epic score live to film.

Be part of this spectacular big screen orchestral event – one night only!

Enter the password 'SOUTH BANK' to get 10% OFF*
*excludes Platinum category tickets. Offer ends 30 October.

7.30PM SAT 6 FEB 2016
BRISBANE CONVENTION & EXHIBITION CENTRE

Click here to purchase tickets

hub4101 Tour of The Edge

hub4101 and BSB members are invited on on an exclusive private tour of The Edge at the State Library of Queensland!

On this tour, you will have a chance to explore the different creative spaces that make up The Edge, including the Fabrication Lab, complete with 3D printers, sewing machines, overlockers, laser cutter, hand tools and soldering irons, where you can bring your ideas and prototypes to life.

Time: 10am to 11am
Date: Thursday, 12 November 2015
Venue: The Edge, State Library of Queensland
            Stanley Place, Cultural Centre, South Bank

Click here to register.

Medibank Feel Good Program

South Bank’s free exercise series, the Medibank Feel Good Program is on now until 19 November with a mix of low-impact, soul-soothing and high-energy fitness classes.

There are also great rewards like acai bowl tasters from Kiss the Berry and prizes to be won. The seven classes take place Monday to Thursday on the Little Stanley Street Lawns. 

Advantage Offer

Directors Australia

10% discount on all services

To view more BSB Member Advantage Offers, click here.

Focused Marketing has Moved Premises

Update your address books! - Focused Marketing Solutions has found a new home at 19 Musgrave Street, West End.

Their new phone number is (07) 3844 9664.

 

Member Advertising Feature

Celebrate Melbourne Cup at The Fox Hotel

Still haven't made plans for the office Melbourne Cup outing? When you and your colleagues buy tickets for The Fox Hotel's rooftop cocktail party, you'll receive a complimentary magnum of Veuve Clicquot per 10 guests!

Tickets are $129pp, include a 3 hour food and beverage package, and support #R4Respect. Book here.

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Visit Peel Street Grill & Cellar for the race that stops a nation!

Your choice of a relaxing long lunch watching the passing parade and the big race day in style or mingle amongst the action in the mounting yard with big screen and bar facilities.

3 Course Meal & Beverage - $85
Canape & Beverage - $55

Call (07) 3846 2780 to book.

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The Connection

Depth Industries

Name and position?

Sandra Skelton, Managing Director of Depth Travel.

Tell us about your business/organisation?
I started the business in 1999 as Skelton Travel, recently rebranded to Depth Travel.  Was listed on the BRW Fast 100 List for 3 years in a row.

We deal in all aspects of Travel, Corporate, Group and Leisure plus more. 

An Independent Travel Agency but have an associate membership with the Helloworld American Express Group.

What is your role at your organisation?
Managing Director and hands on Travel Consultant.

What are your key skills and responsibilities?
Having been in the Travel Industry for well over 25years there is not a lot I do not know about travel.

I have been doing Travel Talk segments on Brisbane Radio stations for the past 6 years with the most recent being Radio 612 ABC Brisbane on Saturdays with Tim Cox.

How many people work at your business?
Intimate Travel Agency of 5 high calibre consultants.
What is your favourite place in the precinct? Please do not mention your own business here
Lately, Boost Juice for my morning pick me up Vegetable Juice!

What do you want BSB members to know about you or your business?
Give us a try, you will not be disappointed. We access the best deals, whether direct, online, points bookings, corporate deals, ng through Europe, we have expansive and probably the best knowledge in the Industry.

What is something people wouldn’t know about your business?
We are affiliated with the Depth Industries Group of companies, which include Logistics, Offshoring and Forex.

What has recently happened at your organisation?
We delivered annual growth of 32% and have invested in state of the art Corporate Travel Online Booking and Reporting IT.

What have you learnt lately?
Be calm in Southbank traffic and keep listening to Dean Martin’s Relax ay voo!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFEA91i5Gj0

What do you hope to achieve in your industry?
Keep giving our clients amazing travel experiences and for Depth Travel to be known as the most professional, innovative Travel Agency in the Industry, with the most knowledgeable staff.

What inspires you?
My daughter’s positive outlook and approach to life, we all need a bit of that childhood innocence.

What are your words of wisdom?
Don’t listen to world speculation of doom and gloom, focus and make your own path.
The words No, Can’t, or impossible to not exist.