Central Coast Local Business Awards 2019 - Winner's Edition

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Media Partner for the 2019 Precedent Local Business Awards Central Coast Business Access (CCBA) Congratulates the winners of this year’s awards View this edition and all editions at www.coastba.com.au CATEGORY NAME

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Antiques, Art, Crafts and Gifts Automotive Services Bakery/Cake Shop Beauty Services Butcher Cafe Early Childhood Centre Education Service Fashion Shop Fast Food/Takeaway Fitness Services Florist Fruit & Vegetable Shop Hairdresser Health Improvement Services Home Furniture Store New Business Performing Arts Pet Care Pharmacy Professional Services Real Estate Agency Restaurant Service & Trade Sole Trader Specialised Business Specialised Retail Business Travel Agency Youth Award Business Person of the Year Business of the Year

KAB Gallery Nationwide Auto Service Centre West Gosford Bakers Delight Woy Woy Milk and Honey Hair and Beauty - Erina Chop Artisan Butchery - Batteau Bay Square Munchas Cafe & Catering The Beach Early Learning Centre Tuggerah Lakes Vital First Aid Training Services Mumlife The Label Terrigal Beach Fish & Chip Co. One Martial Arts Central Coast Florist - Imperial Centre George’s Fruit Barn - Terrigal Shampoo Shop Hair and Beauty Dental at Lake Haven Forty Winks - Tuggerah Super Centre Odex Constructions Simones School of Performing Arts Pet Resorts of Australia - Terrigal Friendly Pharmacy - Lake Munmorah Ryan & Seton Lawyers Wiseberry Heritage The Olive Tree Brasserie Spoke Building and Interiors Renae Blackmore Pilates Studio Blueberry Events Alinta Australia Helloworld Lakehaven Jazz Barnes, Beauty Chic Melissa Rothero, Custom Wholesale Designs Alinta Australia CENTRAL COAST BUSINESS

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Finding balance is Renae’s goal ENAE Blackmore , started her Pilates journey over 24 years ago, coming from a professional dancing background.

Working on injury prevention and strength for herself, Renae fell in love and found her passion for Pilates.

Renae undertook a comprehensive Pilates training course in 1995 and continues to enhance and develop her skills in order to give the client the highest level of service.

Renae has worked with a vast array of clientele from the elite dancer to footballer, to people with several different Pathologies.

The variety of clients, has taught Renae to adapt and give precise, individual instruction and programs to suit their own needs.

Renae Blackmore Pilates Studio (RBPS) started in 2007 providing tailor made Pilates programs to suit your individual needs.

Highly qualiďŹ ed tuition in a tranquil and peaceful setting with unique Pilates equipment, all combine to create the control and precision required not only for the repertoire, but for your everyday activities. Small classes ensure you are working to realign and ďŹ nd balance from head to toe.

At RBPS we believe that movement is medicine and these guided sessions help you develop a balanced body and calm mind, leaving you feeling invigorated, revitalised and strong from within.

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RBPS is a nurturing and safe space where clients come to focus on their wellbeing through mindful movement. Improving your bodies alignment allows muscles to become

stronger and longer which enhances your posture. Renae encourages clients to push their boundaries while working on creating balance through their mind and body.

Renae inspires clients to fall in love with movement and help them learn about their bodies and understand how it should move pain free.

Awareness is the key for her clients to improve their own wellbeing.

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Cover shows the winners at the Gala awards night held at Mingara.

2019 Local Business Awards Winner’s Edition Editor: Michael Walls Sales: Graham Maughan and Julie Jackson.

Publisher: Access News Australia in collaboration with Precedent Productions.

Contact: info@accessnews.com.au; 0431 557 791 or 0447 291 780.

Distribution: This edition is distributed 5,000 copies at 120 distribution points throughout the Central Coast.

Each participating winner receives 50 copies for distribution to their networks.

Online: The Winner’s Edition is archived permanently at www.coastba.com.au

RBPS our focus is YOU.

Creating balance through mind and body Renae Blackmore Pilates Studio conducts tailor made programs for your individual needs.

An initial consultation (IC) is required to participate in small group classes.

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One Martial Arts caters to students of all ages.

NE Martial Arts started with a set of mats and a second-hand desk in a small building in Niagara Park.

With a dream to impact positively on people’s lives, yet no students, husband and wife team Chris Luafalealo and Allison Dietrich built their business from the ground up.

With a net profit of just $1000 in their first year, 13 years on, they now run two extremely successful and profitable Dojos in Terrigal and Niagara Park.

Chris and Allison say the first years were tough. They personally went without many things putting every profit they could back into the business, slowly building their student

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base and simply learning about business in general.

“Our culture and training evolved and developed as time went on and we worked hard to improve the quality of everything we offered both front and back end. Our own children grew up in the Dojo, attending after school every day to be a part of our teaching,” said Chris.

“Like many small business owners know, it’s definitely a labour of love! Our Martial Arts family has become such a critical part of our lives and we hope through creating strong, respectful and kind human beings that we leave a positive mark on the world.

“We believe in having a strong relationship and connection to every single student and family in our business and it’s that personalised care that sets us apart . We are not just a Martial Arts Centre, we are a committed and supportive community.”

One teaches Martial Arts, life and social skills to students three year to adults. This award-winning school has over 10 State Champions heading to the AMAC National championships in November to reclaim their national titles.

Not only are they a great community but the quality of their training is undeniable. Come change your life with One! P: 4384 6644

WINNER of the BEST FITNESS SERVICE CATEGORY AT THE 2019 CENTRAL COAST LOCAL BUSINESS AWARDS

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INGARA Recreation Club would like to congratulate the businesses nominated for this year’s Local Business Awards.

The great events at Mingara team have proudly sponsored and hosted the Local Business Awards Gala Presentation evening.

Not only do the Local Business Awards support, recognise and acknowledge the great businesses in our local community but it is our wonderful Central Coast community who nominate and vote for their favourite local businesses that make these awards so sought after.

2019 Precedent Local Business Awards at Mingara.

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Unlike most awards nights where it may just be the nominee and their partner, the Local Business Awards are a celebration the nominees can share with their families, friends, team, crew or support staff and even with some loyal customers.

It is an evening of thanks and celebration for the entire business community to share in and grow together.

For the businesses nominated it is a great reward and provides fantastic recognition for their business. The great range of categories to compete in, and with the winners located all over the Central Coast, reflects the strength of our local businesses and depth in services that the Central Coast is proudly supporting.

To be nominated for an award shows that the local community loves what you do and how you are doing it. The finalists not only received the most votes from their local community but were also anonymously judged on the fundamental principles of quality customer service.

Sponsoring and hosting such a wonderful local event is a great experience for the Mingara Events Centre team.

The positive energy and enthusiasm in the room is uplifting, to learn about the diverse businesses on the Central Coast is engaging and to be able to spoil these business and customer service leaders in our local area with an evening of dining and celebration is a privilege.

The Mingara Events Centre was proud to showcase our business and our strengths at the Local Business Awards.

Our versatile spaces and experienced team cater for intimate events of 10 people up to, product launches, seminars, team building, regional meetings, expos and large-scale whole site events.

The team at the Mingara Events Centre can help you select the perfect room for your event, and then select food and beverages to suit.

Congratulations again to all the nominees, finalists and winners at the Local Business Awards, Central Coast 2019.

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Please visit us at https://www.mingara.com.au/eventscentre/ to talk to us about your next business conference, family celebration or local community event.

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The winning team at Wiseberry.

Wiseberry way is the family way STABLISHED in 1994 as a guiding brand for real estate on the Central Coast, Wiseberry Heritage has since covered the best in service, sales and management.

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Time has moved on and so has the team with the small family owned business venture of Heritage Real Estate turning into a wide spread circuit of offices covering the middle and northern end of the Central Coast â&#x20AC;&#x201C; from the acres at Kangy Angy, waterfronts on the coastline and through to the shores of Lake Macquarie.

The one thing that hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t changed is the firmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commitment to the value of family and their extended community.

Through the continual growth of Wiseberry the company has remained unique in family ownership and operation.

With staff numbers increasing from our now five offices, Wiseberry Heritage Group ensures that these values stay in tune.

The team trains together, work together, have fun together and go through the ups and downs together. The business is more than just a team. It truly is a family.

So regardless of where your property is you can be assured that you will experience the benefits of being part of the Wiseberry family and the Wiseberry way.

Wiseberry Heritage Group encourages you to be part of the family and let them show you that they are â&#x20AC;&#x153;different in the way we care.â&#x20AC;?

The Wiseberry Heritage Group sell and lease real estate and help families move, in striving to perform our duties beyond all expectations we create long lasting friendships and a greater prosperity for our families.

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George’s Fruit Barn an icon EORGE’S Fruit Barn has been an iconic business on the Scenic Hwy at Terrigal for more than half a century.

Set amongst towering gums in a beautiful location, it has been an extremely popular spot to purchase fruit vegetables amongst generations of customers in our region.

It supplies quality fruit and vegetables fresh from Sydney Markets and supports local growers in the surrounding region.

George’s also supplies exotic sourced groceries and as customers say: “If you can’t find it anywhere go to Georges.”

Since 1963, George’s has been trading at its scenic location. Marie George has looked after the business for more than 25 years, ensuring it maintains and enhances its great reputation.

A staff of 10 local and family employees makes up the team that keeps the shop open every day of the year except Christmas day

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Marie also supports local up-and-coming food suppliers, having repeatedly placed their products such as jams, honey, salad dressings, sauces and wholesome protein balls, on premium shelf space in the shop In addition, a community notice board in the shop is regularly used by customers and businesses to engage with one another with notices for job advertisements, yoga classes, tutorials, local school sports advertisements, movie times and more.

Come Christmas time, George’s sells the best real fresh cut Christmas trees on the Coast at the cheapest price as an annual thank-you to its customers.

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Amazing night of celebration  IN THEIR OWN WORDS UESDAY August 27 was an amazing night of celebrating the success of local businesses on the Central Coast.

We spent the night with amazing people at a gala event for the Local Business Awards at Mingara, after the awards not having been on the Coast for around 12 years.

It was an absolute privilege to have been a part of this night and we enjoyed it so much as a team. We had may laughs and had so much fun cheering on all of the fellow winners and finalists.

Hearing the success stories of personal achievements of individuals and teams was so good. Each and every finalist and winner on the night deserved to be there and wore their heart on their sleeve representing special business’s which make up our local community.

Custom Wholesale Designs was very lucky to have been selected as a finalist in the ‘Specialised Business’ category. What an honour this was to be recognised for our hard work and customer service skills that we pride ourselves on.

Unfortunately, we did not win in our business category- A huge congratulations to Blueberry Events, Empire Bay who did. Very well deserved and we wish you all the luck in the world.

To our absolute joy, Mel was named winner of Business Person Of The Year Central Coast 2019!!!

Mel was given praise for her ability to create a local, national and NZ wide business from the ground up starting out as a ‘one lady show’ in her double garage to build Custom Wholesale Designs to what it is today. She was commended on providing superior

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We are all so proud and are still very much on a high, trying to find our feet. We are sure Mel will be buzzing for quiet some time, and so deserving she is!

Here are some Q&A’s with Mel for some insight to what this means to her: What was your initial thought when you did hear your name?

I put my head in my hands and swore under my breath. The whole room felt as though it went silent (although it was far from it). My head was spinning and I just went into auto pilot and got up to make my way to the stage.

On my way down there, we were seated right up the back of course, as all as i could do was wipe my tears as I was so overwhelmed that he had said MY name.

Why do you think you won?

I don’t know! I am just me, a mum, a wife and a person trying my darn best to make a living while helping others to do that also (my staff ). I was honest in everything i said in my submission. I simply told my story.

Do you come from a business minded family?

Not at all. I come from a lower-class upbringing in Western Sydney and i was raised by a single mum (an awesome single mum!). I had no one in my life to guide me through anything to do with business. I am a smart person and with my little knowledge I had, I researched my heart out the rest, I winged!

You must be so proud right now?

I am so proud. Words will never explain how appreciative i am. I honestly have worked so had to get where i am. I have sacrificed so much time with my children and family. But i wouldn’t change a thing. I love my staff, my customers and my work.

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Small Business Awards MD Steve Low congratulates Melissa Rothero.

Proud Finalists in the Central Coast Local Business Awards 2019.

Australia's leading manufacturers of Laser Cut MDF and acrylic gifts and keepsakes for all occasions. We welcome wholesale trade as well as general retail customers. Servicing Australia and New Zealand we offer a wide range of over 2000 customised products available to purchase online or in our small shop front. We ship Australia & NZ wide 5 days per week.

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Among our top sellers are: • WEDDING DECOR • CAKE TOPPERS • CHRISTMAS DECOR • MOTHERS/FATHERS DAY GIFTS • CHRISTENING KEEPSAKES • MEMORIAL GIFTS • SMALL RETAIL SIGNAGE Address: 7/5B Lucca Rd Wyong NSW 2259 www.customwholesaledesigns.com.au

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Munchas Cafe team love their work.

Community support important for cafe  IN THEIR OWN WORDS UNCHAS Café & Catering is located overlooking the beach downstairs at the beautiful Shelly Beach Surf Club.

We serve breakfast and lunch seven days a week along with providing takeaway food, drinks and off-site catering. We also have a seniors and kids menu to appeal to all our customers.

Munchas opened on October 29, 2011.

We are a proud, family owned and operated business with Mike and Jo Pennington being the owner / managers.

The team that we work alongside everyday are our Munchas family and the backbone of our business with some team members having

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worked with us since opening the business almost eight years ago.

They have grown along with the business and our own personal family as we have had two children since the inception of the business. Our team currently consists of 35 incredibly, hardworking people.

We have many local customers who form a beautiful community. Some have become steadfast friends who initially met over a coffee or a meal at Munchas and this makes us so happy being the essence of what we want to provide.

For about the last three years we have been a part of the Responsible Cafes movement whereby we take 50c off the price of each coffee sold to customers who supply their own cup to reduce the number of take away cups ending up as landfill.

We are proud to have recently partnered with The Little Big Dairy Co to supply our milk and cream products. Coupled with Crave Coffee this produces a beautiful tasting coffee.

The Little Big Dairy Co is a family run business located just outside Dubbo that produces award-winning, single-source milk from one dairy, traceable down to the very cow that made it. Supporting Aussie farmers and local suppliers is so important to us.

We also source many of our ingredients locally from companies such as Little Creek Cheese, The Green Tangerine, Fruit for All and Murphy’s Butcher to name a few.

We are thrilled to be a Winner in the 2019 Local Business Awards and thank each of you for your custom and support.

Unrivalled Location, Food & Service

Voted the best cafe on the coast at the Central Coast Local Business Awards

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- Open 7 days per week from 6:30am - Positioned right on beautiful, Shelly Beach - Family owned and operated business - Seniors & Kids menu - Breakfast, lunch and takeaway served daily - Off-site catering available to compliment your special event - Proudly supporting NSW farmers by sourcing our milk directly from The Little Big Dairy Co

Munchas Café & Catering, Ground Floor, Shelly Beach Surf Club 0243 338 197.

Email: info@munchascafe.com.au Website - www.munchascafe.com.au 2019 LOCAL BUSINESS AWARDS WINNER’S EDITION

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