The Business Connection

All the latest business news from the North East

Hello Members,

More rain to come and the rivers and dams at high levels. So much suffering for so many people across Victoria and NSW and the Team & I extend our heartfelt best wishes to all those affected, wherever they may be, for a quick end to what they are going through. We cannot change the weather, but we can control how we react to setbacks. We all know what we have all been through over the past three years. Some of us have fared better than others and we should be grateful for that.

What we can also do is support our other local businesses as that is what a business community does. The modern term is “Circular Economy” but to break those words into simpler ones, it is Support Local, Shop Local. Support Local Shop Local - Albury Wodonga's Digital Plaza

This week’s Celebrate Business was a fantastic event where the 2023 Albury Wodonga Business Awards was launched. The Panellists of previous winners provided great insights on how they came to be recognised for their outstanding business achievements and what the recognition of those achievements delivered for themselves and for their teams.

Look at your own business and determine what is outstanding about it, so that when entries open for the 2023 Awards in January, you ready to go. You know you have built something great, despite all the challenges, so don’t be humble, showcase it.

Finally, now that we are coming out of the non-trading periods that prevented businesses from selling face to face, Business Wodonga has made the decision to no longer offer our well received Christmas Hampers that benefitted many. To continue to support local product producers, Jedda Hindmarsh of That Little Place has opened a Pop Up store in Liverpool Lane where she will be selling hampers filled with local content for your clients, families, friends and maybe even yourself to enjoy. I encourage you all to Support Local Shop Local by purchasing from her so that the circular economy helps many.

As many of you are aware from the email yesterrday, the Leadership Team of Business Wodonga have called a Special General Meeting for November 10, 2022 to decide the future of the Wodonga Chamber of Commerce Inc trading as Business Wodonga.

Ahead of the meeting, a plea for funding is being made to the business community to determine as a whole, if it wants Business Wodonga to continue to play a part in the economic development of Wodonga. Unless sufficient additional funds are raised by November 3, 2022, a resolution will be put to the Members at the Special General Meeting to wind up the Association. Whilst longer term strategies are in-place to be viable going forward, our Leadership Team want to be certain that we can meet all obligations to our Members, Sponsors and other partners both now and into the future.

It is over to you, our Members and the wider business community and local government to decide if you value the work that we do and if so, to give us your support. To be blunt, if you want to see Business Wodonga continue, we need your pledges of financial support now and the money in our bank account before November 3, 2022.

We look for support from those able to give.

-Graham

International Men's Day

International Men’s Day observed on November 19 focuses on men’s health, improving gender relations, highlighting male role models, and promoting positive expressions of masculinity.

Join us at La Maison on November 18, 2022 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm

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Events

Coffee Connectors
It’s Melbourne Cup Day. Come along with your tip on the Race that stops the Nation and enjoy some networking over coffee, tea, and maybe even have a jaffle or an egg & bacon roll.

Little Lane Cafe Stanley Street Wodonga
November 1, 2022 8:00 am - 8:45 am

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Business After Hours

We are restoring a 1934 Douglas DC-2 to commemorate the historic emergency landing of the Uiver at Albury racecourse in the 1934 air race.

This aircraft will form the centre piece of a museum and education centre to tell the story of this historic event.
Our museum will feature as a tourist attraction for the region.

Join the members of the Operations committee, board members and a number of volunteers in celebrating the history of the Uiver and the significance story of the plane in our town.

Uiver Memorial

7 Bristol Court Albury NSW 2640

Date:26 October 2022

Time:5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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WorkSafe Grants

WorkSafe is committed to reducing workplace harm and improving outcomes for injured workers.

The program supports:

our focus on what will make the biggest difference and have the greatest impact on the health, safety and wellbeing of Victorian workers
our aim to support initiatives and organisations that reflect our values and engage with our stakeholders in meaningful ways

Applications Close 21st November, 2022

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The Big Leap: Going Global

Now that the borders have opened, putting your start-up on the global stage can mean big success! The Big Leap Going Global Panel will introduce you to one of the largest overseas markets, India. Due to take over the US as the biggest economy in the world by 2030, India is a market you don’t want to miss out on, especially as an Australian start-up.

Join us for the Global Panel discussion and an evening of networking with Startup Victoria, The Big Leap and La Trobe University on why globalising, and why now.

Thu., 27 October 2022, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

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Gift Boxes Christmas 2022

For a gift which is truly local, why not check out our gourmet food gift boxes for Christmas 2022. Ideal for corporate gift giving, staff thank you's, family presents and more.

Want to customise? Not a problem, please contact us to discuss your taste and budget, we can even include your own branded items for corporate boxes.

Pick up location for hampers is our pop up shop in Liverpool Lane, Wodonga, and we are happy to negotiate pick up times depending on your needs.

*Unless otherwise stated, all flavours are chosen at random depending on what our suppliers are able to provide.*

Please allow 3-5 working days for orders of 5 boxes or more.

Need an invoice for corporate gifts? We are happy to arrange that for you, please contact us directly (phone or email) rather than ordering via the website.

That Little Place

Defence Force Recruiting

The Australian Defence Force is one of the world's leading military organisations.
They fulfil key defensive roles as well as providing a range of peacetime services.

In addition to defending our nation, the ADF supports a broad range of operations in Australia and overseas, including:

supporting international security and counter-terrorism initiatives
protecting our borders from illegal activity and incursions
supporting humanitarian and peacekeeping operations, and
helping communities affected by natural disasters.

You'll find the ADF located right across Australia and on vessels worldwide. Personnel may also be deployed overseas on combat, disaster relief, peacekeeping and aid provision operations.

www.defencejobs.gov.au

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Hi all,

Hope you have had a great week. It's been awesome that we have been able to see the sun ... finally.

I've had a busy week. It started on Sunday Night at the GoFashion Show. What an amazing night, with such talented local designers.
Felicity from Albury Wodonga Business Woman walked the catwalk in a few different designs. I was a proud Mum as my daughter also walked in a few different outfits also.
Was so lovely to see 'Locals supporting Locals'.

This is what we love to promote!
#strongerwodonga

I have spent the last couple of days out talking with members and new members. Staffing is still a big issue that seems to affect many of you. As I have mentioned to quite a few of you, keep a look out for our next Expo, that could help you all again,

This weeks Blog was inspired by woman at the fashion show. I meet some incrediable woman, and know quite a few women who are leaders in their field. I do hope you enjoy it.

Without members, Business Wodonga could not run and do the fabulous things that we do to support our business community.

Remember to join us if you are not a member. You can just use the QR Code.

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