The Business Wodonga Connection May 6th, 2022
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THE BUSINESS CONNECTION
Message from CEO
Hello Members.
Whilst we still have many challenges post COVID closures and broad restrictions, isn’t it great to see our world coming back to a new form of normal. I enjoy particularly being able to see the smiles of hospitality and retail people as they serve me, instead of them being hidden behind their facemasks.
Events are back on and there is still time to register for next Wednesday’s “A Time to Grow” with our very own Tash Callewaert presenting her very personal story of resilience.
We believe that this will be a truly inspirational event and well worth you investing time to be part of. After Tash speaks, there is time allowed for networking with finger food available. If you would like a beer or wine at the same time, you will be able to purchase your refreshments at bar prices, other than that, this event is completely free to us, courtesy of Victorian Government funding.
You won’t want to miss out, people will be talking about Tash’s story for years to come.
Squad are hosting this month’s Business After Hours on May 25 at Michael & Stacey’s Church Street Hotel. Squad have achieved the major milestone of forty years in business and really want to celebrate with you – in fact you are welcome to join them until well into the evening, way past the normal 7:30pm closure at most Business Afters Hours. Book early to avoid disappointment is my advice to you, as the venue does have a capacity limit.
I look forward to seeing as many of you as possible at these two major events.
-Graham
Change In Focus: Change Leaders
Change Leader: A 'can-do' style that respects people & enables them to just get on with it.
Regional businesses have experienced their fair share of disruptive change over the past 2 years. In a series of profiles, Albury Wodonga business owners reflect on some of the impacts they faced and what they did to steer their businesses through disruptive change. In our final profile, we meet local change leader and President of Business Wodonga, Brett Drinnan from Dyson Group of Companies in Wodonga.
New Member Spotlight
Information & Events
Looking forward to seeing at the pictures and gossip from this
fantastic night.
Join our free webinar to learn how to keep your business a step ahead of scammers
Scamming has surged during the pandemic with devastating impacts for many businesses and their customers.
This special webinar presented by the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Westpac will look at how you can protect your business against scammers.
Hear from our panel of experts headed by Westpac Group Head of Fraud, Ben Young, and Westpac Group Digital Forensics Manager, Shannon Brown, about the types of suspicious activity you need to be aware of and how to keep your business safe.
They will look at how scammers took advantage of the pandemic and the simple steps you can take to stop them.
A Time To Grow
As a business owner for over a decade, Tash understands the challenges that small businesses face when every role displayed on an ‘org chart’ is often the responsibility of that small business owner. Tash first started to understand how she could share the journey of the business owner when she was asked to contribute to a publication called ‘Know the Game’ a book
for 1st time business owners & entrepreneurs. Over the course of Tash’s career she has won multiple awards from Outstanding Manager in Small Business to the coveted National Franchisee of the Year for Quest
Apartment Hotels, Tash has also come close to going into administration. When Tash picked up her whole life & moved to the regional twin city of Albury Wodonga she had a monkey on her back that she knew she needed to shake so she backed herself Tash brings a wealth of knowledge to share with your audience her successes & her failures have helped shape who she is & how she approaches business & life.
As the owner of Quest Wodonga, when the pandemic hit, Tash and her business, including her team, were decimated. How Tash navigated this uncharted territory and kept her business trading is testament to her skills, resolve and determination. You don’t want to miss her story.
Note: As this is a Victorian Government funded event, entry is open only to Victorian businesses and their teams.
Mondo's Project EDGE is an exciting opportunity for business owners in the Wodonga region to put your unused renewable energy to work for you, your community and the environment while receiving significant financial benefits on subsidized solar and battery systems, and annual energy bills.
The EDGE marketplace trial brings together both sides of the energy equation, transitioning from current traditional energy solutions to an exciting renewable energy environment. Adding together communities surplus solar and battery then discharging it back to the wholesale energy marketplace.
Join Business Wodonga and Mondo on May 17th from 12pm for a business specific Project EDGE Lunch where industry experts will share industry insights, product pricing, battery solutions and program benefits.
For further information on the Business Lunch, or to register your attendance please visit our website: Members Lunch Meeting: MONDO Energy – Business Wodonga
Course Overview
This 3-hour interactive workshop will see the participant learn about the compliance and legislative requirements to assist with implementing WHS policies, procedures and processes including hazard identification and risk management.
Key Learning Outcomes
- Enhance and improve on current WHS knowledge
- Objectives and principles of WHS Act and Regulations
- WHS Roles and responsibilities
- Basic WHS risk management
This course is suited for Managers, supervisors or team leaders who are responsible for managing and monitoring WHS of their employees.
When: Wednesday May 18th
Time: 10am, 3 hour workshop
Venue: Mantra Albury
Tea, coffee and light morning tea provided
Email Rebecca Linehan to find out more. rebecca.linehan@squad.org.au
Local Jobs Program
In April 2022, 18% of employing businesses did not have enough employees.
Medium businesses were more likely than large and small businesses to report staff shortages (34% compared with 31% and 17%).
For businesses with insufficient staff, 84% advised that the inability to find suitable staff was a contributing factor in April, an increase compared to January (69%). Conversely, the impact of uncertainty due to COVID-19 on staffing levels has decreased in April (36%) compared to January (62%). This coincides with COVID-19 restrictions easing across the country.
The Local Jobs Program can help assist in bringing together expertise, resources and access to funding at the local level to focus on reskilling, upskilling and employment pathways for people in each region. If your business needs assistance, please get in touch with Brendan or Faye.
Solar for Business
The Solar for Business Program supports Victorian businesses reduce their operating costs by enabling them to access the benefits of renewable energy and was launched in May 2021.
This initiative reduces energy bills for businesses by offering rebates to support the installation of an approved small-scale solar PV system.
Rebates cover up to 50 per cent of the cost of a rooftop solar system with businesses eligible for a maximum rebate of $3,500 to reduce the upfront cost of installing solar on their business premises.
Socially Speaking
Wishing all our the Mum's and anyone who wears a 'Mum' hat,
a very
Happy Mothers Day!
I hope you are all spoilt ... I've dropped many hints to my children!!
For anyone like myself, my Mum passed away 2 years ago, and there is not a day that goes by that I don't miss her.
So, I would like to send loads of love to her & all Mum's who have been given their angel wings.
This months Coffee Connect was held at
Tulsi & Aayush and the crew were super welcoming and great host's. They also have Riverina Catering,
If you are after anything to be catered for, please go see them. They even have a awesome Pizza Oven! Yum!
Please, we would love reviews, so if you could take some time out to write one, we would be very thankful.
Please contact Business Wodonga with your business needs, concerns or questions on 02 6056 8302 or mail@businesswodonga.com.au.
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