ARIA Property Group Takes Out BSB Sustainability Award 2015

Congratulations to ARIA Property Group who are the winners of the 2015 Business South Bank (BSB) Sustainability Award.

Their last four buildings in the South Bank precinct have all incorporated green walls either externally or internally to promote carbon offsetting and soften the landscape.

Aria’s most recent development Botanica also incorporates solar panels, a water recycling unit and Queensland’s largest residential green wall.

BSB received a 30% increase in entrants this year, showing the increasing commitment BSB members have to sustainability. 

Entrants included Act for Kids, Banner Specialists, Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre (BCEC), CGU Insurance, Depth Industries, E2 Design Lab, Emporium Hotel, Fuji Xerox, Griffith University, Mater Health Services, Merriweather Café, Publicis Mojo, Queensland Symphony Orchestra, TAFE Queensland, The Charming Squire, The Greek Club, Vokes and Peters, XCD IT and Zeroseven.

Thank you to all of the organisations that entered the awards this year. Summaries of all entries can be found here.

BSB and its Sustainability Committee continue to work towards making the South Bank precinct Australia’s most sustainable business precinct.

hub4101 Launches New Website!

BSB's initiative hub4101, fosters and promotes the 4101 community as a hub for innovation, creativity and digital technology - and now we have a new website to help us do just that.

Visit www.hub4101.com to check it out!

The website also includes an interactive business directory featuring organisations, within the precinct, that fit the hub4101 philosophy.

We invite all creative, innovative and digital savvy companies to feature on the map.

Last chance to register for hub4101 Tour of The Edge

Explore the different and surprising creative spaces that make up The Edge at the State Library of Queensland, on this private tour!

Discover the array of resources available, including the Fabrication Lab, complete with 3D printers, Digital Media Lab and Recording Studio, amongst others.

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.

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.

QAGOMA APT8 Opening Night Party

BSB Members are invited to attend the Opening Night Party for the 8th Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art (APT8) at Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art, with Indonesian band, White Shoes & The Couples Company.

7.30pm - 10pm
Friday 20 November
Entry is free, cash bar & food will be available on the night. 

Click here to register.

Pondera Physiotherapy

Complimentary 30 minute Workplace Health Consultation (valued at $150) to discuss workplace health needs. 

To view more BSB Member Advantage Offers, click here.

The Old Boot Factory Serviced Offices

The Old Boot Factory is offering Business South Bank members an exclusive deal through December 2015 to receive one month of free rent for signing a minimum 4 month lease.

Workstations are only $290 + GST per month, with Office Suites from $550 per month in their convenient South Brisbane location.

Click here for more information or contact Emily or Pattie to check out their brand new office spaces!

Queensland Symphony Orchestra's 'Young Professional Circle'

QSO's Young Professional Circle package lets you enjoy the best in live orchestral music with the added bonus of networking and socialising with like-minded young professionals.

For $295pp you will receive a range of benefits and discounts over the year. The 2016 package is payable until December 2015, so grab one now!

Click here for more information.

School Community Industry Partnership Service (SCIPS)

Name and position?
Carmel Dalton  -  Chief Executive Officer

Tell us about your business/organisation?
SCIPS is a not for profit community organisation with 18 years experience in connecting young people, schools and industries across communities. With more than 2000 businesses involved with SCIPS we are able to manage the processes involved in combining classroom learning with learning in the workplace and wider community.

What is your role at your organisation?
I have a hands-on approach for the responsibility for the overall performance of the SCIPS organisation and attend to all matters in relation to Management and Funding opportunities.

What are your key skills and responsibilities?
As CEO I actively seek marketing opportunities by engaging with industry bodies, employer groups and individual employers, and represent SCIPS as a body that can connect them with suitable young people for employment.

How many people work at your business?
We presently have 4 employees who collectively have 50 years experience at SCIPS in servicing the needs of young people and employers. With such a small staff we have all hands on deck to deliver a range of services to schools, young people and employers.

What is your favourite place in the precinct?
I absolutely love being connected to the Greek Club with their great staff, food and function centre. I also thank the many generous organisations within the precinct taking our students for ‘work experience’ and ‘employment’.

What do you want BSB members to know about you or your business?
SCIPS is a one-stop-shop linking local industry and businesses to schools to support young people achieve a smooth transition from school to work or further training. 

What is something people wouldn’t know about your business?
The absolute generosity of employers, who open their businesses to teach young people about their industry.

What has recently happened at your organisation?
SCIPS manages an annual School Leaver Event, where employers are invited to meet with school leavers and represent their industry with employment opportunities.
This event was an opportunity for employers to speak with 700 registered students personally about prospects in their industry, opportunities for casual, p/t and f/t positions and advice on how to position themselves better in their field of choice. 

What have you learnt lately?
Moving house after 30 years is character building.

What do you hope to achieve in your industry?
It is my hope that each new cohort of parents and their young people have greater awareness of the support that is available when leaving school.

What inspires you?
The many success stories of our students and the generosity of our employers.  Our work does make a real difference to our young people.

What are your words of wisdom?
Surround yourself with smart people.