Last week RDA Hunter continued in their mission to lead initiatives that will grow and sustain the Hunter’s economy long-term by presenting the annual Hunter Investment Prospectus, as well as launching the Smart Happens Here campaign. The Prospectus is a 100-page publication that is distributed nationally and internationally to promote the Hunter’s business advantages. It…
As a complete retail financial services provider, Newcastle Permanent provides a genuine alternative to traditional banks for a range of financial services including the day to day needs of business banking members.
Besides an extensive network of branches and ATMs, Newcastle Permanent also offers comprehensive electronic banking services that allow their members to conveniently and efficiently conduct their financial business.
The youth of Raymond Terrace recently celebrated the official opening of their new youth venue, the DECK, funded by a $50,000 donation from Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation. The Raymond Terrace Neighbourhood Centre was able to relocate and rename ‘the Youthie’ to the DECK after the previous venue was sold. The venue provides a safe and…
Hunter Young Professionals (hyp) is a not-for-profit organisation that engages young people in the local business environment through professional development and social networking opportunities. Ultimately hyp creates opportunities for young people to connect, be inspired and develop themselves beyond their education.
The Hunter Young Professionals (HYP) recently announced their 2014 board, with 12 representatives, half of which are new this year. In addition, this year sees an all-female executive team. President of the HYP, Adel Issa, said that they are looking to continue their great work from last year when they rebranded to HYP (from Newcastle…
Lawler, a group of independent like-minded accounting firms has been recognised for outstanding client service by winning two national BRW Client Choice Awards: Best Client relationship management Best provider as rated by the C-Suite (CEOs, CFOs and COOs). The Awards are announced annually and are based on research conducted independently by Beaton Consulting who directly…
The Singleton Business Chamber is an independent representative organisation for the Singleton business community. It is a facilitator, a forum, a source of information and a point of access for its members.
Singleton Council is inviting the community to view the Draft Singleton Development Control Plan 2014 (draft DCP) whilst on public exhibition. Recently the Council endorsed the draft DCP to be placed on exhibition for public comment. Once adopted, the draft DCP will replace the existing Singleton Development Control Plan 2012. The draft DCP has been…
The Mai-Wel Group delivers flexible and innovative solutions to enable people with a disability to live the life they choose.
To assist employers in the Hunter region address their skill shortages, Mai-Wel LabourForce Solutions (MWLFS) has announced their new program Skills for the Hunter. MWLFS has a limited number of six month subsidised placements, which will focus on identifying skill shortages in the Hunter region. The initiative encourages local employers to take on eligible jobseekers in the…
Lake Macquarie is the fastest growing city in the Hunter, and one of the largest cities in New South Wales. Lake Macquarie Council is the Local Government area comprising of the town centres of Belmont, Cardiff, Charlestown, Glendale, Morisset, Mount Hutton, Swansea, Toronto and Warners Bay.
Lake Macquarie has received an overwhelming response from across the world with more than 70 international cities accepting the invitation to participate in the 2014 International Children’s Games (ICG) from 6-11 December. With the invitation to participate in the Games being extended to a further 50 cities across Australia and New Zealand, including those in the…
A Hunter-based financial services firm has leaped out of the blocks in the New Year with new staff, the establishment of a new division and the expansion of another division into Sydney. This month JSA Group appointed Dean Grozdanis as business development manager to lead the introduction of a new Corporate Super Division. Dean is the fifth…
Rotary International has announced the inaugural Marching Band & Entertainment Spectacular to be held on Friday, 28 March 2014 at Hunter Stadium. Coinciding with the Rotary Conference in Newcastle, in which over 400 delegates will attend from around the region, the event will showcase an array of talent from the local area as well as invited guests…
The Maitland Business Chamber saw many changes and improvements during 2013 and this year seems to be shaping up in a similar fashion. As a regional chamber they depend on the hard work of their volunteer board to deliver their core functions, assisted by one part-time employee. For the last decade, Maitland-local Kim Watson has…