Breakfast meeting gets us talking Business finance and avoiding insolvency was a popular topic featured two guest speakers at our April breakfast meeting . Trent McMillen from MacInsolvency and Gavin King from Condon and Associates covered issues including ATO debt , signs of a business being in financial trouble and changes to legislation designed to protect businesses struggling from impact of COVID-19 . We also had a Business Hotspot on insurance from Rachael Stewart from Tungsten Insurance .
Chamber of Commerce at Anzac Day Services The Chamber was invited to lay wreaths at the Windsor RSL dawn service and the Western Sydney University Hawkesbury Campus morning service . Our President , Angela Dye , proudly represented us at both services .
Welcome new member We are pleased to welcome another new member to the Chamber of Commerce .
Jan Clifton from Figgy Boutique in Richmond Figgy Boutique is the home of Figgy The Label which is Jan ’ s own designer fashion label and a first for the Hawkesbury . It is both ethical and sustainable . She uses recycled natural fabrics such as linen and cotton and are geared towards zero waste . Men ’ s designs coming soon . Figgy boutique also won the Christmas shopfront decoration competition . Check out all the great designs at https :// www . figgyboutique . com . au /
Welcome Jan !
President , Angela Dye , representing the Chamber at the WSU Anzac Day service .
BUSINESS
Check your future rate options
Take a look at what Hawkesbury City Council has in store for our district now , and into the next decade , by checking out its proposed strategic , delivery , operational and financial plans currently on public exhibition .
You have until Monday , 16 May , to make a submission on the :
· draft 20-year community strategic plan
· draft 2022-2026 delivery program
· draft 2022 / 23 operational plan and budget
· draft long term financial plan
As part of the operational plan , council is proposing to review its rates structure and gives two options for ratepayers to consider – using a rates base rate of 30 per cent or using a base rate of 50 per cent to calculate your property ’ s charges .
It has prepared a ready reckoner calculator you can use to estimate how much your rates will go up within its three rate-pegging options for residential , business and farmland categories .
Go to hawkesbury . nsw . gov . au / forresidents / rates / estimated-20222023-rates to access this .
You can find the specific details on property rates charges in the operational plan ’ s ‘ additional information ’ document .
Council ’ s Community Strategic Plan sets out the 20-year vision for the Hawkesbury developed with community consultation ; the Delivery Program outlines the key priorities and activities it will be delivering in the next financial year based on the strategic plan .
Its Long-Term Financial Plan is a 10- year resourcing plan that projects and demonstrates how the objectives of the other three plans will be resourced and funded .
Every ratepayer is being encouraged to view and provide feedback on these four draft plans and three rate peg options at yourhawkesbury-yoursay . com . au .
The draft plans can be viewed online at hawkesbury . nsw . gov . au and hard copies are available at its George Street Windsor administration centre , from 9am to 4pm weekdays .
Submissions addressed to the General Manager can be mailed to Hawkesbury City Council , PO Box 146 Windsor NSW 2756 , or emailed to council @ hawkesbury . nsw . gov . au up to close of business on Monday , 16 May 2022 .
For any enquiries contact Stephannie Kissun , council ’ s corporate planning and performance strategist on 4560 4444 , or email council @ hawkesbury . nsw . gov . au .
Hawkesbury City Chamber of Commerce is very excited to be hosting it ’ s FIRST Women In Business Lunch Wednesday , 11th May 2022 together with The Richmond Club
COMING UP ….
Women in Business – let ’ s celebrate ! Wednesday 11th May is the date for a special Hawkesbury event to celebrate the huge contribution made by local business women and featuring Naomi Simson ( think Red Balloon , TV show the Shark Tank , and Big Red ) who is also launching her new book . This will be an opportunity to network , tell others about what you do and hear some great speakers whilst enjoying a delicious meal , hosted by The Richmond Club . See opposite for more details .
“ After 5 ” Wednesday 4th May from 5.30pm at Hawkesbury Race Club . The beautiful Director ’ s Room and Terrace Bar will be the venue . Enjoy a beautiful selection of finger food and treats plus a couple of drinks as you relax and chat with Chamber members and visitors .
Breakfast meeting Thursday 19th May from 7.00am at Crowne Plaza Windsor . Our breakfast meetings always feature great guest speakers and a “ Business Hotspot ”, which highlights a topical subject of interest to members such as change in legislation , update on legal matters , employment law etc . Next meeting will feature HR as the topic .
Our events are a great way to find out about what ’ s happening locally and to get ideas and insights to improve your business . Of course , its also about networking and meeting others . Everyone is welcome to attend any of our events . For more information email membership @ hawkesburychamber . com . au or call 0400 493 749 .
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With an extraordinary keynote speaker attendees will enjoy a 2 course lunch with soft drink , tea and coffee , and also listen to and be engaged by Naomi Simson . This event , whilst informative and inspirational , will also provide attendees with the chance to network with other like-minded people .
Naomi Simson is the founder of RedBalloon and co-founder of the Big Red Group . It will be Ms Simson ’ s first time visiting the Hawkesbury . Naomi Simson is well known as the Red Shark on the Australian Television show ‘ Shark Tank ’. Prior to starting her own businesses more than two decades ago she had a career in corporate marketing with companies such as IBM , Ansett and Apple Computer and she is also the author of several books .
Ms Simson will share her journey to success that began as a home business with a just few thousand dollars .
Cost : Chamber Members - $ 90 Non-Members - $ 120 Students - $ 30 ( limited menu ) Registration : essential via Eventbrite Ticketing www . eventbrite . com . au . Search Women In Business Lunch Location : The Richmond Club 6 East Market Street , Richmond Prizes : Lucky Door prizes will be drawn on the day .
Promote your business : Donate a prize valued between $ 100 and $ 500 to help promote your business ; book a business stall for $ 300 to provide information about your business .
For further information , prize donations , business stall bookings email your enquiry to admin @ hawkesburychamber . com . au
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