2014 Hunter Manufacturing Awards – Page 61

Presenting at a business function

A presentation by one or more people is the primary function of many business
functions.

Successful theming of an event

Many events can be made more successful through the creation of a theme.

Introduced Team Building & Leadership Development workshops with horses in the Hunter Valley.

Unbridled Results has introduced Team Building and Leadership Development workshops with horses in the Hunter Valley They say that horses make excellent coaches – they give instant, genuine feedback to your actions. A horse is also an innate expert at reading body language and intent. All interactions with the horses are on the ground (no…

Natural light a feature of new conference venue

Newcastle’s newest conference and events facility, The Green House, features floor to ceiling windows as well as all the technology required for a professional event.

Corporate motels supporting Upper Hunter Country

The Upper Hunters premium corporate Motels the Multi-award winning Scone Motor Inn and the Remington Motor Inn Muswellbrook are proud to support the Upper Hunter Country branding imitative.

Running a successful event

Choosing the right event space & understanding your clients’ needs vs their wants is one of the most crucial elements

FUNNY BUSINESS

While watching a movie recently, a man couldn’t hear the dialogue over the chatter of the two women sitting in front of him. Unable to bear it any longer, he tapped one of them on the shoulder. “Excuse me,” he said, “I can’t hear.” “I should hope not,” one woman replied sharply. “This is a…

Hunter businesses need to get connected

Results of a HRF survey show that Hunter businesses are slow to engage with the growing digital economy.

Transaction by smart watch

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank claimed an Australian technology first on 28 July

Nominations closing for NEWi awards

Nominations for the NEWi awards for Digital Creativity close on 1 September.

Businesses only use their IT systems to 40% of their full capacity

Small-to-medium sized businesses are only using 40% of their IT system’s full capabilities.

Security for your function

Security must always be considered when organising your business function.

Benefits of engaging a destination management company

In most major event destinations you will find a local company who specialises in ‘destination management services’ for events.

Helloworld Travel Group wins major award

The Best Retail Travel Agency – Multi Location award

We don’t do group hugs

Our mission statement has endured the 11 years and we believe is still very relevant- “we don’t do group hugs”.

Supporting services

Depending upon the nature of your business function, you are likely to require
supporting services of some form.

Getting the most from team building activities

Businesses organise activities for their staff in a effort to build a effective
team or as a reward

FROM THE EDITOR

This issue includes a feature on the Revitalisation of Newcastle.

Equipment upgrades for DSI

DSI Bennetts Green facility has replaced two stamping presses with state-of-the-art 300 ton presses & further upgrades are planned

Ronald McDonald House gets $90K backyard blitz

Ronald McDonald House is now able to provide a great backyard experience for the 900 children and their families who call the House home due to serious illness or injury.

Greater launches best value home loan in Australia

The Greater Building Society has launched refinements to its Ultimate Home loan product that make it the lowest variable package rate of any bank, building society or credit union in Australia.

Maitland to get one of eight new Service NSW shops

Service NSW has announced eight more shops to open across the State, making it easier for locals and businesses to complete NSW Government transactions.

Contract awarded for design of Singleton Gym & Swim

Singleton Council has awarded the contract for detailed design and construction services
for the redevelopment of Singleton Gym and Swim to Facility Design Group (FDG).

OOTS wins Greater business

Local Newcastle advertising agency has secured The Greater Building Society account for the next three years.

Slow Hunter economic recovery from post-boom slump

The Hunter economy is now feeling the effects of the post-boom slowdown

Online system to fast-track complying DA’s

The City of Newcastle is now using the Electronic Housing Code (EHC)

A passion for nutrition evolves into a delicious business

Natalie Edwards is a passionate food-loving Accredited Practising Dietitian who created Nat’s Nutritious Delicious blog in 2012 with the aim of providing credible nutrition information to the public, including details of all the nutritious recipes that she cooks at home.