2014 Hunter Business Function Guide
Women Techpreneurs
Thursday November 19 was United Nations Women’s Entrepreneurship Day.
Why is girl power important for business?
There has been much written lately about the real business upsides to
having diversity in corporate leadership and employing women in general.
Women think differently. Women can do multiple things at the same time.
This is how their brain is wired!
Take responsibility for your financial future
Women’s’ overall wealth still lags behind that of men. The good news is
that more and more women are taking control of their finances.
Claire Robbs
Claire Robbs is the Chief Executive of Life Without Barriers (LWB), a not for
profit organisation whose mission is to partner with people and change lives
for the better.
Kirsten Molloy
Kirsten Molloy is CEO of the Hunter Valley Coal Chain Coordinator (HVCCC), one of the largest integrated coal export operations in the world.
Gillian Geraghty
Gillian Geraghty is the Regional General Manager – Northern NSW
for APP Corporation, a provider of property solution services.
Welcome to HBR’s 2015 Women in Business feature
This month’s cover features three women who have had very different business journeys and stories to tell but are all excellent examples of women with impressive achievements in business
FROM THE EDITOR
With the tax reform seemingly more firmly on the agenda, now is the time for calm and sensible debate about how governments are to raise revenue in the future to provide the services that we want.
Mining first-aid challenge
The annual Coal Services coal industry first aid competition is an opportunity for mine site representatives to get together and practice their lifesaving skills. This year’s event was held at the Newcastle Mines Rescue station on 25 September.
Singleton Town Centre Revitalisation opened
Member for Upper Hunter Michael Johnsen has officially opened the $11 million Singleton Town Centre Revitalisation funded by the NSW Government’s Resources for Regions program with contributions from Singleton Council and Roads and Maritimes Services.
T4 receives planning approval
Port Waratah Coal Services has welcomed the approval, subject to conditions, of the Terminal 4 Project by the Planning Assessment Commission (PAC).
$3 million improvements to boating facilities in Port Stephens
Transport for NSW and Port Stephens Council have launched into a
three-year program to provide almost $3 million of improvements to
boating infrastructure across Port Stephens.
$180 million Hexham Train Support Facility opened
Aurizon has underscored its commitment to the Hunter Valley in
officially opening the $180 million Hexham Train Support Facility.
RDA Hunter implements Smart Specialisation
RDA Hunter is applying the proven Smart Specialisation system as a catalyst for new directions in economic development of the region.
APP Corporation appointed to new Armidale Hospital
APP Corporation (APP) has been appointed as Project Manager for the $60M Armidale Hospital redevelopment project.
New industry alliance focused on biotechnology future
With the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding, the Hunter Medical Research
Institute (HMRI) and industry co-operative HunterNet have formed a united front to
encourage the growth of medical manufacturing and health investment potential
within the region.
Anglican Care expanding its Care portfolio
Anglican Care has announced the transfer of services from Lake Mac Care Services (LMCS) to Anglican Care, broadening the service types of both organisations to meet the growing needs of the aged care sector.
Another strong cruise season for Newcastle
Newcastle is receiving growing interest as a cruise ship stopover, bringing thousands of visitors and millions of dollars in benefits to the local economy.
Three UON research leaders awarded prestigious fellowship
Three University of Newcastle (UON) research leaders are among the distinguished health and medical scientists elected as Fellows of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (AAHMS).
Strong home lending growth for Newcastle Permanent
Newcastle Permanent’s annual financial results highlight its sustained out performance of other retail banking organisations in its core business of home lending, with a 53% increase in home loan portfolio growth from the previous financial year.
Visitor Economy Vision launched for Newcastle
The Newcastle Tourism Industry Group (NTIG), in partnership with
Newcastle City Council, has launched its Visitor Economy Vision
for the city – a collaborative view of short, medium and long term
opportunities to develop Newcastle’s visitor experiences to be the
best in regional Australia.
LET’S TALK WITH ANDREW MEARS
In a few words tell us about your current role. Chief Executive Officer of SwitchDin Pty Ltd – leading the company, building the team, maintaining vision, raising funds and doing deals. How have you reached this point in your professional life? I’ve always taken the alternative path and found myself at the leading edge of…
Koppers reduces energy costs
The Newcastle site of Koppers Carbon Materials & Chemicals has achieved an “Australia-first” by adopting new waste heat recovery technology developed by Australian company, Granite Power (GPL), to meet its energy cost reduction goals.
New offices for Jirsch Sutherland
Insolvency, reconstruction and turnaround specialist Jirsch Sutherland has moved, but has remained in the Newcastle CBD.
Customisation key to future of workforce training
With an objective to build a world class workforce Peabody Energy engaged Hunter TAFE in late 2013 to develop and deliver a customised training program to its WAMBO Mine staff.
Budding designers launch latest collection
A group of local fashion design students have launched the second collection of fashion venture, Notched.
BUSINESS ANNIVERSARIES
HITEC WATERPROOFING CONSULTANTS 25 YEARS As a new apprentice wall and floor tiler in 1967, Stephen Rapaport tiled many new bathrooms etc and learnt how to waterproof shower recesses, bathrooms and also major construction multi-level buildings to waterproof the concrete roof tops & balconies. During his tiling years when there was a problem with a…
NOAH’S On The Beach reopens
Quality Hotel NOAHS’s On the Beach has reopened after repairs and renovations following the storm that devastated Newcastle on 21 and 22 April.
The importance of views
An ocean aspect can increase a property’s value by more than half and significantly enhance its saleability, according to Newcastle property experts.
NEW APPOINTMENTS
KIS MARKETING Sally Everingham has commenced as Marketing Coordinator at Kis Marketing. Sally has completed a Diploma in Marketing Management, is currently working through her Bachelor of Business, Majoring in Marketing and has been in the Marketing Industry for over 4 years. Her role is the organisation, strategy and implementation of marketing actives for Kis…
Unfair contract terms, a ‘fair go’ for small business?
In recent months, the Commonwealth Government followed up its election promise to give small business a ‘fair go’ by releasing draft legislation which confirms that consumer protections relating to unfair contract terms will be extended to protect small business.
Halve the cost of your interest bill through smart debt structuring
How you spend borrowed money determines the tax deductibility of your debt.
Do you want your business to be Nokia or Apple?
You all remember the Nokia vs Apple story right?
STATE OF THE ART INSTALLATION AT DSI
What could be possibly the first fully automated friction bolt
manufacturing line in the world has now been installed by Dywidag
Systems International (DSI) at Bennetts Green.
PRODUCTION BOOST FOR STEBER INTERNATIONAL
Its full steam ahead for Steber International with contracts just signed for three new vessels and several other projects in the pipeline.
CONFINED SPACE MONITORING SYSTEM
Portable Safety Cam (PSC) was established in 2010 in Newcastle
NSW. The product was developed after being approached by a
Hunter based engineering company wanting to find a method to
monitor their workers in confined spaces in the mining industry.
MORRIS TECHNOLOGY GROUP EMBRACES LEAN MANUFACTURING
The Morris Technology Group is a family owned business founded
by Darryl and Norma Morris comprising three businesses: D&N
Engineering Supplies which focuses on the design and manufacturing
of high quality innovative temperature solutions.
GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES IN THE ASIAN CENTURY
In 1990 China and India contributed approximately 10% of
global GDP. By 2010 this number had risen to 20%. By 2020 the
contribution of China and India to global GDP is expected to
be 25%. The total Asian region is expected to contribute 50%
of global GDP by 2025. In 2012 global GDP was US $72.6 trillion.
LEADING MANUFACTURING TRANSFORMATION PROVIDER COMING TO THE HUNTER
ILS, the leading manufacturing transformation provider in the US, is coming to the Hunter for the first time early next year and is presenting the Lean Practitioner Program – three blocks of intensive 1 week workshops over an 8 month period starting from February 2016.