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Powercor Australia Campaspe Murray

BUSINESS AWARDS 2013

Wednesday 16 October 2013

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The biennial Powercor Australia Campaspe Murray Business Awards recognise local businesses and individuals who strive for business excellence and deserve acknowledgement for their achievements.

Winning an award is a chance for business owners to prove how successful and credible their business is.

It is also an independent and prestigious endorsement of a business and can boost sales and staff morale.

Contents 6 CVGT Trade Services 9 Mawsons New Business 12 Foodmach Manufacturing 15 McPherson Media Group Retail 16 Rich River Golf Club Resort Hospitality 20 Classic Rock 102.5FM Tourism 22 Lockwood Partners Professional Service 24 Cosgriff Orchard Legal Professional Service - Community 29 Dawes and Vary Employee of the Year 33 Small Business Victoria Young Entrepreneur of the Year 37 Powercor Australia Business of the Year 39 HW Greenham and Sons Agribusiness

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Beverley O’Connor Melbourne broadcaster and journalist with 20 years’ experience Beverley O’Connor will be MC for the Business Awards Gala Presentation evening.

As a journalist at the ABC, Beverley specialised in economics and politics and was a presenter on 774 ABC radio in Melbourne for five years.

The move to television included hosting ABC weekend sport between 1996 and 2004, Channel Seven sport from 2005 to 2006 and Channel Seven’s Melbourne Weekender in 2005.

She is currently a presenter on the ABC’s international service Australia Network and a regular presenter on ABC News breakfast.

Other radio work included a stint on commercial radio as a breakfast presenter for Vega 915 from 2005 to 2007.

Until recently, Beverley was the deputy chair of the Melbourne Football Club and a director for nine years.

She holds life governorship of the Australian Drug Foundation and was a board director for six years (1999-2005).

She is an Australia Day ambassador and an ambassador for Variety Children’s Charity and Ozchild.

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The Campaspe Murray Business Awards honour local business leaders who demonstrate strong business practices, have refined procedures, have a culture of continuous improvement and product development, value staff and demonstrate a positive workplace culture and run a successful business. The Awards also recognise the important social and environmental contributions made by organisations through service excellence, ethical behaviour and environmental sustainability.

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The finalists are evaluated via a variety of

sponsors of the 2013 Awards, both those

established award categories. Each category is

continuing their support and new sponsors who

assigned two independent judges who are tasked

are eager to encourage and promote local business

with reviewing the finalist’s applications followed

achievements.

by an interview with each finalist to run through a

A very special thank you is due to Powercor

series of benchmarked questions. The judges then

Australia, the Award’s major sponsor. Powercor

compare their scores and observations to select the

support Campaspe Murray, as well as many other

winner of the category.

Award programs throughout Victoria, enabling

The judges must be sincerely thanked for all the

these valuable programs to take place.

time and hard work they have contributed over

For the full coverage of the Gala Awards

the past few months. Without these generous

Presentation Evening be sure to get your copy

individuals donating their time and expertise, the

of the Riverine Herald on Friday 18 October, the

Awards would not be possible.

Kyabram Free Press on Wednesday 23 October and

The range of quality nominees and finalists

Campaspe News on Tuesday 22 October 2013.

demonstrates that the Shires of Campaspe and

Thank you for your participation in the 2013

Murray are home to a large number of talented

Awards, enjoy the presentation evening and best

business people.

of luck to all the finalists.

Many thanks must also go to the wonderful

Astrid & Beck

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Agribusiness Open to any business (viticulture, horticulture, dairy, livestock etc) providing goods and/or services within the primary industries, or who value add to agricultural products.

We are proud to sponsor the agribusiness category as we believe it’s important to support and recognise the achievements of local businesses that foster and enhance the agribusiness sector.

Our processing plant in Tongala is dependent on the viability of agriculture in this region.

- HW Greenham and Sons Joint Managing Director, Grant Ryan.

Finalists Claas Harvest Centre Claas Harvest Centre Echuca was established in April 2009 and is owned and managed by Brendan and Marcella Caffery. Since that time, it has grown to a team of 13 staff who are experienced, well trained and motivated. The business focuses on providing service and support that exceeds customer expectations, with 24/7 service and parts available. Its biggest achievement would be starting a new business from nothing during an extremely tough period in agriculture and growing it to the size it is today.

Kagome Australia Kagome, Australia’s largest tomato processing company, is all about delivering a high quality product from paddock to plate. Kagome, which has been delivering tomato-based products since 1996, grows, harvests and processes its own tomatoes in Echuca. CEO John Brady said the business’ success was being involved in the whole process, from start to finish. It has achieved global accreditation which has allowed the business to recently receive its first export order (to India).

Restdown Wines With a 450-hectare beef cattle farm, 17ha vineyard and winery, Restdown Wines has diversified into an on-farm tourism operation with a cellar door and wetland walking trail open to visitors. It focuses on chemical-free, sustainable farming with the use of native pastures, water conservation and management through the use of drip irrigation, water monitoring and recycling, and a holistic approach to farming.

WiSA Irrigation Giving farmers more free time and helping them get a better return on their crops are just some of the achievements of WiSA Irrigation. Starting from humble beginnings in Torrumbarry in 1996, WiSA has gone from a small familyrun business to a multi-national business. Despite the growth, every WiSA system is still made from its head office in Echuca, where it started nine years ago. WiSA creates central irrigation-control components for fully-automated irrigation systems, probes and sensors, sewerage treatment units and water recycling equipment.

Proud partners in Campaspe Murray agribusiness

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As part of that community we’re proud to sponsor the agribusiness section of the Campaspe Murray Business Awards.

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Agriculture is the heart and soul of this region providing our economic lifeblood. To do that it needs the support of the agribusiness community.

Our success is in our people and our structure, which allows us to leverage our local ‘on-farm’ expert knowledge with the global strength and experience of the brands we offer, to build enduring partnerships with our customers that will create efficiencies and increase productivity and yield.

CLAAS Harvest Centre offers some of the world’s premium farm machinery brands to the agricultural sector across Australia and New Zealand including CLAAS harvesters, tractors, telehandlers, mowers and balers, AMAZONE fertiliser spreaders, seeding, tillage and spray equipment, Seed Hawk bars and air seeder carts; Vaderstad seeders and rollers and Gregoire Besson cultivating equipment; our products are tailored to meet the needs of the primary producers of today.

“As the Farm Machinery Professionals, we promise to provide our valued customers with quality products, expert knowledge, innovation, and service second-to-none; courteously, enthusiastically, and with urgency”

CLAAS Harvest Centre Echuca Office: 03 5480 1855 Brendan: 0448 362 448 Amos: 0488 708 488 Jake: 0458 801 856 www.claasharvestcentre.com.au

Smart Irrigation for your farm WiSA’s automated irrigation system can deliver water when required and on time WiSA’s wireless solution means you have total control from your mobile phone or computer Improve water use efficiency and reduce labour cost WiSA’s automated irrigation system will improve the sustainability of your farm

Call us on: 1300 887 380 sales@irrigatewisa.com.au www.wisaglobal.com.au

“Now I have complete control of my irrigation system, it can be easily assessed and controlled even when off the farm.”

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Trade Services Open to any business providing trade services.

CVGT is proud to sponsor the Trade Service category because we are closely linked with apprentices as part of our business and we are passionate about training skilled workers and having them stay in our community.

- CVGT ACC consultant, Brendon Hawken.

Finalists GV Solar Power GV Solar Power began as an electrical contracting business in Colbinabbin 14 years ago. Named a finalist in the Campaspe Excellence Awards in 2007, the business expanded into solar power in 2008 and began trading as GV Solar Power in 2009. GV Solar Power supplies and installs grid-connected solar power systems Australia wide. It also consults to larger firms, recently attending Intersolar (the largest solar power exhibition in the world) in Munich for one of its clients. The team prides itself on customer satisfaction and its high standard of work. Jobs have included a 30KW grid connected solar power system 37 storeys up in Sydney and a 100kw solar power system in Marong.

Murray Human Services (Task Force) ‘Get it done’ is the motto of Task Force Echuca, a subsidiary of Murray Human Services. Task Force provides a range of supported employment opportunities, including car washing and detailing, commercial office cleaning and secure shredding, for people with disabilities. It is constantly on the lookout for new and varied work opportunities and has gained five new contracts in the last 12 months, all of which offer win-win benefits.

Businesses gain a flexible contract workforce and the supported employees gain a real job and recognition of their skills and dedication, which serves to increase their self-esteem, dignity and inclusion in the community.

Northvic Asphalt Established by Conrad and Tracey Farrell 15 years ago, Northvic Asphalt has grown to compete and work alongside two of the largest asphalting companies in Australia and New Zealand. The Echuca-based business provides asphalt services to various shires and commercial businesses and machinery hire, including trucks, bobcats and asphalting equipment. Mr Farrell said its biggest achievement would be growing the business to the size it is today. The business, which employs six others, prides itself on customer service and quality of work.

The business offers friendly service and a can-do attitude.

If you’re seeking staff or you simply need advice on recruitment, apprenticeships, training or any of the many pre-employment programs which are readily available then call us on 13cvgt..132848 or visit our website.

CVGT Echuca/Moama

216 Darling Street

www.cvgt.com.au

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Working with

ALL Abilities

AT MURRAY HUMAN SERVICES WE ARE ALWAYS EVOLVING, OUR SERVICES ARE DIVERSE

TASK FORCE

More than just a business, our team of dedicated staff in Task Force enable people with disabilities to work for a wage in meaningful employment. MHS is committed to providing ongoing training, up skilling and support so our team can reach their full potential.

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At Murray Human Services it’s our mission to empower people with disabilities to live great lives, and to partner with people of all abilities to lead community change to achieve full social inclusion.

Car wash Mail collating Commercial cleaning Packaging Secondhand retail store Pallet manufacturing Paver manufacturing

www.murrayhumanservices.org.au / Ph 5480 6611

Your local asphalt crew specialising in all types of commercial, industrial & government works • Base Preparation & Repairs • Hand or Machine Laying • Spray Sealing

• Subdivisions

• All road works

• Rail works

• Footpaths

• Driveways

• Car Parks

• Schools

Phone Conrad Farrell on 0417 116 317 conrad@northvicasphalt.com.au

Why pay for Power

A Solar Power System from GV Solar Power has never been more affordable. Save up to 30% on your new solar system with Government Credits.

Commercial Solar Power

Does your business want up to a 19% return on investment.

GV Solar Power can give you those returns: our record speaks for itself. Managing a profitable business is hard enough without trying to predict your next power bill – electricity prices have skyrocketed 35% in 2013.

We can give you the results you need, with systems 5kw to 500kw,allowing you to focus on running your business rather than worrying about power bills.

Residential Solar Power

Solar power for your home is now more affordable than ever. GV Solar Power’s access to the best of European equipment, coupled with our extensive installation experience, gives you the best opportunity to get a quality system at a reasonable price.

Government incentives and electricity feed-in tariffs are still available.

With over 10 years warranty on all products there has never been a better time to go solar. 4,000 customers can’t be wrong.

gvsolarpower POWERING A NEW GENERATION

Phone: 0417 587 263 info@gvsolarpower.com.au Colbinabbin *While Government incentives still apply.

New Business Open to any new business that commenced operations in the past three years.

Mawsons is a company founded on strong family values and a commitment to the communities of northern Victoria. We are pleased to encourage the entrepreneurship of the new business category, for it is from this entrepreneurial spirit that Mawsons began in 1912. Through these new businesses, the vision and spirit of innovation continues to build our communities today, making them more resilient for the future.

- Mawsons Managing Director, John Mawson

Finalists Infinity Health Club Russell and Tara Jarrett opened Infinity Health Club in Kyabram in January, with a vision of providing a high-end health and fitness facility. The couple, who operated similar businesses in Melbourne, wanted it to be more than just a gym, by incorporating physiotherapy, beauty therapy and eventually pilates, as well as having a wellequipped and expertly serviced gym. Infinity Health Club prides itself and drives its business through its catch phrase ‘service, support and style’. Its biggest achievement has been to expose health, fitness and training to people of Kyabram who have rarely stepped inside a gym before. Many members have and continue to achieve outstanding physical change for the better. The gym also has two physiotherapists on-site, becoming the first private physiotherapy clinic in the town.

Perricoota Station Mark Evans’ multi-million dollar transformation of Perricoota Station has seen it become a tourist and wedding destination. Existing materials were re-used to convert old and derelict buildings into a modern functioning business. The historic homestead is now used for functions, ceremonies and accommodation and the old packing shed has been turned into a restaurant. The restaurant has recently had a new addition, with a fully suspended deck installed and cantilevered over the Murray River bank. Perricoota Station also holds tours through the property, explaining its history. The business prides itself on being an upmarket tourist venue, offering high end services and fine dining in the restaurant. The ratio of staff to guests is 1:12.

American Hotel The American Hotel underwent a multi-million dollar refurbishment which began in February 2012 and was completed in January. Owners Don and Dean Oberin said reinventing the hotel had been a long-held dream of theirs. Wanting to give people a unique experience, the venue was designed to combine elements of the pub’s history and local environment with modern inspirations. People can entertain themselves in many ways, with the ground floor having a public bar and lounge bar, which face onto a north-facing courtyard and alfresco area, as well as state-of-the-art stainless steel kitchen and gaming area with 42 poker machines. Upstairs is another bar, lounge area and kitchen, with access to an outside deck area and rooftop bar.

Decorative • Landscaping • Quarry • Concrete

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www.mawsons.com.au Phone 1800 423 456

The Splendid Word The Splendid Word was established in early 2011 by Christy O’Brien and Leonie Canham following discussions with local businesses about their lack of time and skill to properly tell their story and sell their message. As journalists, they use their combined media skill set and shared love of language to provide a high-class communications service to clients across the region. Their portfolio includes writing and directing documentaries, managing organisation rebranding projects, conducting email etiquette workshops, compiling corporate style guides, communication strategies, social media strategies, media releases, media launches, speech writing, website copywriting and annual reports. Their biggest achievement is dreaming big and following their passion to establish a successful niche business which is family friendly and works around their busy lives.

Waterpool Co-operative The Falcon Hotel on the Murray Valley Highway, 20km east of Echuca, played host to one of the most important meetings for the future of irrigation in northern Victoria. Within 12 days of the meeting, $250,000 had been pledged by 50 people putting in $5000 each. Ten months later, Waterpool has more than 500 ordinary members. Waterpool has been established to provide transparent and ethical water trading for all water users. Based in Kyabram, it is governed by a co-operative constitution whose membership base are the shareholders of the company. Waterpool runs a pooled water exchange which matches any given number of sellers to any given number of buyers in a system where the market drives the price. Waterpool and its expert traders also lists buy and sell offers and uses its website to promote permanent trade offers.

Infinity Health Club. More than just a gym.

At Infinity Health Club care about your entire wellbeing. We provide fitness experts, physiotherapists and beauty specialists to ensure that our members look good and feel good.

Fitness Experts

Physiotherapists

Beauty Therapists

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Personal training Xfit/Boxing Athletic preparation Kids fitness Individualised fitness programs 24hr gym access

Sports injuries Back and neck pain Headaches Post surgical rehabilitation Experienced physios Acute and chronic injuries Evidenced based treatment

Cosmetic anti-aging treatments Permanent hair removal Botox Waxing for both men & women Acrylic nails Body treatments Spray tans

The first step to a healthier lifestyle for you and your family is to call Infinity Health Club today.

32 Unitt Street KYABRAM 3620 OPEN 24 HOURS A DAY!

Russell Jarrett Director INFINITY HEALTH CLUB Masters in Exercise Science. B. App. Sci (Phys. Ed) 03 5852 1666 or 0400 787 780 info@infinityhealthclub.com.au

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Membership

Co-op

JOIN US NOW

• Waterpool governed by co-operative constitution • Members are shareholders • Open to all water users • Once-off fee of $50 • Each member shall have voting rights

Permanent Trades – Waterpool:

Pooled Exchange – Waterpool:

• Trades in high- and low-reliability water • Guides the trading process from listing to settlement • Have an ever-growing list of buyers and sellers • Brokers Federal Government buy-backs Call us to discuss the benefits of trading your permanent entitlement with Waterpool.

• Trades allocation water through a pooled exchange at a price driven by the market.

• Supports fair and ethical trading • Conducts trades in an open and transparent manner • Ensures confidentiality of trade and trader information • Has trading process independently audited Contact our offices to obtain offer forms.

Co-operatively owned by the Water Industry

Waterpool Trading 147 Fenaughty St, Kyabram | Phone (03) 5853 2333 | www.waterpoolcoop.com.au

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Manufacturing Open to any business involved in manufacturing or value adding.

Foodmach has celebrated 40 years in first class automation and manufacturing and we proudly support the manufacturing industry.

- Foodmach Director, Peter Marks

Finalists Kagome Australia Kagome, Australia’s largest tomato processing company, has been growing, harvesting and processing its own tomatoes in Echuca since 1996. The recent $6 million investment at the Echuca plant will help increase production, while slashing the company’s gas use. The 35m evaporation tower will also increase the plant’s tomato processing capacity from 3300 tonnes a day to 4500 tonnes a day. In 2014, Kagome is expected to grow 245,000 tonnes of tomatoes.

WiSA Irrigation WiSA Irrigation builds all its irrigation control systems in Echuca, exporting them to several countries around the world, including the US, Canada, France and Middle East nations. And with a growing customer base, WiSA plans to keep production in the region. WiSA manufactures central irrigation-control components for fullyautomated irrigation systems, probes and sensors, sewerage treatment units and water recycling equipment.

Owner Graeme Wright said with innovative software and electronics, it had a system to suit any farmer.

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Retail

Open to any retail business selling goods to the general public.

McPherson Media Group is proud to be associated with the business awards and is pleased to support the high standard of business in the Campaspe & Murray shires.

Local businesses play a vital role in our community and have a great impact on our local economy.

- The Riverine Herald, Kyabram Free Press & Campaspe News General Manager, Haydn O’Neale.

Finalists Drovers Saddlery Drovers Saddlery has been operating for 15 years supplying the surrounding districts with equestrian products and country clothing. The business manufactures its own range of saddlery and equestrian merchandise specifically for their store and offers a repair service for most leather and canvas products. Owners Shelly and Michael Campbell specialise in custom-made products, whether it’s re-creating an old favourite piece of equipment or creating something unique. They pride themselves on providing customers with good friendly service and honest, practical advice.

Kyabram Photoworks Elizabeth (Liz) and Ross Westerveld bought Kyabram Photoworks in April 2011, after it had been running as a successful photographic shop for several years. Liz, who has had a long-term passion in the photography industry, runs the shop 5 ½ days a week with casual and long-term employee Christine. The shop provides digital printing from normal photos through to large posters and canvasses, photobooks and calendars. There is a wide range of frames and custom frames can be made to order. Liz and Christine take pride in offering great service, looking after each customer personally.

Moama Village Pharmacy While involved in dispensing medication, Moama Village Pharmacy provides a wide array of professional pharmacy services. These include medication/Webster packs, wound care consultations, diabetes supplies and testing, Tony Ferguson weight loss products and the recently launched Medscheck program. The team aims to deliver quality information with exceptional customer service, providing true value for money. Recent achievements include winning the retail two category at the 2011 Powercor Campaspe Murray Business Awards and being a finalist in the 2011 Pharmacy Guild pharmacy of the year award.

Numanz Embroidery Numanz Embroidery is a locally owned and operated business which prides itself on excellent customer service and efficient delivery to customers. The business provides onsite embroidery for corporate, team, school and chef uniform requirements, as well as fashion-forward range of men’s casual/formal wear. The team is proud of its achievements over the past two years, including increased sales and successfully engaging corporate tenders to supply uniforms to some of the major employers within Echuca-Moama. This contributed to the expansion of the premises to include a four-head embroidery machine to meet the increased volume.

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Proud to be a part of your community.

PROUD SUPPORTERS

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

SPORTING PARTNERSHIPS

Through its subsidiaries, the

• ERH ‘Make Your Mark’

• One and All Inclusion Project

McPherson Media Group supports many community organisations

• Community Living & Respite Services • Kyabram ‘The Gift’

• Local football/netball clubs -Echuca, Rochester & Kyabram areas

throughout our region, both large and small.

• Echuca-Moama Relay For Life • Echuca Musical Theatre Company

• Sportstar of the Year • Goulburn Murray Cricket

Here are just a few of our current projects...

• Kyabram Girls’ Night Out • ERH/Blue Ribbon Foundation

• Echuca-Moama Hockey Club

• Murray Business Network

If we might possibly help support your community organisation, please contact Sarah Crossman at the Riverine Herald on 5482 1111, we’ll be pleased to consider your proposal!

Enhancing new memories & restoring old ones...

• Digital printing • Film processing • Custom framing • General frames • Calendars • Photobooks • Canvas prints • Enlargements up to poster • Albums & accessories • Conversion of old home movies to DVD • Print from negatives, slides & photos & transfer to CD

Restore old photos or movies of your family the perfect Christmas gift

Kyabram Photoworks • 168 Allan Street, Kyabram • Ph: (03) 5852 1629

specialising in:

• On site embroidery • Workwear/Hi Vis Apparel • Corporate wear (men’s & ladies) • Team uniforms/Apparel • Screen printing • School uniforms

Matt & Jaime Lake, along with Lisa, Sally & Daniel, are proud to be finalists for the 2013 Business Awards.

• Chef uniforms • Men’s Formal wear/Casual wear • Exclusive Spurling suit hire • Alterations

Spring suit sale on now!

Phone: 5482 1822 148 Hare Street, Echuca

Fax: 5482 1955 www.numanz.com.au

No.1 for customer service & efficiency

EmbroidEry, Uniforms, formal wEar/HirE & workwEar

y l d n e i r f e h t t e e M ces of fa • Free local delivery • Blood pressure monitoring • Equipment hire • Tony Ferguson Weight Loss • Woundcare • Webster dosing aids • Community grants program

OPEN 7 DAYS FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE Shops 9 & 10 Safeway Marketplace 2 Perricoota Road, Moama. Phone: 03 5480 9555 www.moamavillagepharmacy.com.au

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HELP FOR BUSINESS IN NSW

A brief overview

Local (Murray) Local (Murray)

Regional (Murray)

State (NSW)

Murray Shire

The Murray Hume Business Enterprise Centre (MHBEC)

Department of Trade and Investment, Regional Infrastructure and Services

Murray Shire Council supports existing and prospective business operations as the means of strengthening economic, environmental and community sustainability in the Region. Council’s Economic Development Officer (EDO) works with business and community organisations to identify opportunities, open avenues of communication and facilitate growth in the Region.

The EDO can assist businesses with accessing business assistance and government programs.

And also assists start-ups and established businesses by facilitating seminars, workshops, networking opportunities and conferences, working in collaboration with many partners.

The MHBEC receives funding from both the Commonwealth Government and the New South Wales Government to provide low cost business advisory services.

The MHBEC can assist businesses in the following areas: • Starting out in business • Women in Business • Business Planning • MHBEC Consulting Services • Business Health Checks • Business Succession Planning

For more inFormation

For more inFormation

Murray Shire Council Beck Hayward, Economic Development Officer T: 03 5884 3302 E: bhayward@murray.nsw.gov.au W: www.murray.nsw.gov.au

Murray Hume Business Enterprise Centre John Vincent, Business Advisor, Deniliquin T: 1300 554 338 | M: 0458 340 400 E: jvincent@mhbec.com.au W: www.mhbec.com.au

NSW Trade and Investment drives sustainable economic growth in New South Wales. This is achieved by working with and supporting the vast range of businesses and industries across NSW to advance investment, innovation, activity and improvements across all industry sectors.

The Department works with NSW business to promote competitiveness, investment and job creation.

For more inFormation Department of Trade and investment, Regional Infrastructure and Services 620 Macauley Street, Albury, NSW 2640 Les Chettleburgh Business Development Officer T: 02 60 414808 | M: 0418 411 612 E: les.chettleburgh@business.nsw.gov.au W: www.business.nsw.gov.au

We’re here to help...

The Shire of Campaspe’s Economic Development team are here to assist you with support & advice.

Some of the services we offer include;  Small Business Victoria Business Workshops covering topics like Marketing, Strategic Business Planning and Getting your Business Online  Event facilitation, attraction and evaluation  Community profile data  Finding and accessing funding opportunities  Introductions to local business groups  Bookings for Echuca CBD Flagpoles  Marketing collateral to attract new residents and/or employees

We’re here to support you and help your business and/or event succeed.

Astrid O’Farrell, Business Network Officer 03 5481 2822 Belinda Owen, Major Events Officer 03 5481 2887 Chris Morgan, Tourism Development Officer 03 5481 2377

Hospitality Open to any business providing food (hospitality), entertainment or accommodation.

Rich River Golf Club Resort is proud to support the hospitality category in this year’s Powercor Australia Campaspe Murray Business Awards, recognising and showcasing the talents of locals.

It is rewarding to train and offer careers for pastry chefs, butchers, bakers and chefs, retaining skilled professionals within our community. We are fortunate to be involved in a vibrant industry, delivering quality experiences to locals and encouraging visitors to our thriving region.

- Rich River Golf Club Resort Food and Beverage Manager, Paul Cohen.

Finalists Billabong Ranch Multi-award winner Billabong Ranch is a family owned and run business, providing a range of opportunities for visitors to access its hospitality services. These range from simple meals daily in the cafe, wedding receptions, with a variety of menu options, parties and events. People can choose from a variety of carriages, while the winery tours will take you along the Murray River to Cape Horn Vineyard. Billabong Ranch sources all its ingredients and products locally and takes great pride in delivering a quality product to match clients’ wants and needs. Priding itself on staff interaction and customer service, Billabong Ranch has seen an increase in visitor numbers each year, many of which are return visitors.

Let’s Do Coffee Let’s Do Coffee has re-invented itself only after 12 months being in business. After looking at the business and its customers, the cafe moved from High St to Pakenham St and has reaped the rewards. In just two weeks, the business had a 60 per cent increase in sales and reduced overheads and running costs by 39 per cent. This is before the business started ramping up its marketing program and putting up signs on the building. Let’s Do Coffee also delivers coffee, breakfast and lunch to businesses throughout Echuca-Moama and has a coffee trailer for events. The cafe also operates through the smartphone app TXT4Coffee.

Moama on Murray Resort Moama on Murray Resort prides itself on excellent customer service which exceeds expectation. The resort offers the choice of 112 self-contained one, two or three bedroom villas and a wide variety of facilities and experiences for guests to enjoy. Over the past two years, the resort was named a finalist in the Victorian RACV Tourism Awards, which encouraged the business to continue to develop strategies that ensure excellent standards and service delivery. Its team of staff are passionate about the resort and are keen to make sure guests always want to come back.

Think

OUTSIDE the

office

Twenty Four Lane, Moama NSW 2731

www.richriver.com.au

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03 5481 3333

Morrisons Riverview Winery and Restaurant Morrisons is an award-winning business; most recently being named Southern NSW Restaurant of the Year and runner up Caterer of the Year in Australia. In a prime position on the Murray River in Moama, Morrisons Riverview Winery and Restaurant consists of a 6-hectare vineyard producing 10 wines, cellar door providing tasting and sales seven days a week, restaurant which is open for lunch and dinner and caters for functions and on-site accommodation. The business credits its position, which allows customers to arrive by paddlesteamer, reputation and staff with its success since opening in 2000.

American Hotel The American Hotel, Echuca-Moama’s oldest pub, re-opened in January after extensive renovations and extensions. It has more than 10 different areas for people to use, including a rooftop bar overlooking the Murray River, boardroom, apartment, lounge, Coppertops players’ lounge, bars and deli. Licensed for 300 people upstairs and 300 downstairs, the upstairs lounge area has access to an audio-visual system and can be used for conferences/seminars, catering for about 70 to 80 people. The food celebrates ‘American’ history and on-tap drinks include 12 beers and eight non-beers, including cider and wine.

eat drink play the american way

echuca moama’s oldest pub is back and has re-opened after extensive renovations and extensions. we would like to thank all the local organisations and individuals who have helped make their local hotel once again. open 7days 8am to late deli|grill|bar|courtyard|lounge|rooftop bar|coppertops players lounge

established 1865

239-249 hare street echuca vic. 3564 03.54800969 www.americanhotelechuca.com.au

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Tourism Open to any business offering goods or services within the tourism industry

FM 102.5 is proud to be a sponsor of the Powercor Australia Campaspe Murray Business Awards.

FM 102.5 continuing to support local businesses and the local community.

- Station Manager, Gino Ciarlo.

Finalists Billabong Ranch Multi-award winner of tourism and business awards, Billabong Ranch offers an array of activities on its 310 acre property. The family owned and run business provides horse riding, mini golf, rock climbing and archery among others. Each year, Billabong Ranch continues to increase its visitor numbers, with many returning each time they holiday in Echuca-Moama. One of the most popular activities is horse riding, through the Echuca bushland and along the Goulburn and Murray Rivers. It is also caters corporate groups, wedding parties and school and holiday camps. Priding itself on staff interaction and customer service, staff are chosen for their vibrancy, commitment to detail and love of the tourism and customer service industry.

Moama on Murray Resort Moama on Murray Resort prides itself on being able to offer visitors to the region a complete experience. The resort is nestled among 82 acres of native Australian bush and surrounded by the Murray River. Guests staying in the 112 one,two or three bedroom villas can enjoy an array of facilities and experiences from swimming in the two pools, enjoying a game of tennis, watching the children play in Squiggles Play Centre and Jurassic Waterpark to exploring the river by canoe or relaxing on one of its luxury houseboats. In the past two years, it has established a unique product by providing guests the opportunity to combine a land and river getaway by staying at the resort before or after taking a houseboat for a relaxing break.

Morrisons Riverview Winery In a prime position on the Murray River in Moama, Morrisons Riverview Winery and Restaurant is an awardwinning business. Most recently, it was named Southern NSW Restaurant of the Year and runner up Caterer of the Year in Australia. It consists of a 6-hectare vineyard producing 10 wines, cellar door providing tasting and sales seven days a week, restaurant which is open for lunch and dinner and caters for functions and on-site accommodation. The business credits its position, which allows customers to arrive by paddlesteamer, reputation and staff with its success since opening in 2000.

Restdown Wines Restdown Wines runs an on-farm, nature-based tourism operation, comprising cellar-door and self-guided walking trail around a rehabilitated natural, ephemeral wetland. Tourists are welcomed for wine tastings and tours and are given the opportunity for one-on-one appointments with the winemaker, as part of its focus on personal service. Don and Jo Hearn are founding members (and chairman and committee member) of the Backroads Trail touring route, a six-year project developed with the support of the Murray and Wakool Shires to develop tourism opportunities between Moama, Deniliquin and Barham, launched in October 2012.

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Attention Business Owners Billabong Ranch would like to welcome all businesses involved with the Powercor Business Awards to visit us and experience the entertainment and hospitality we have to offer. We can provide a memorable end of year function, awards ceremony or team building day for yourbusiness or group. Billabong Ranch is open 9-5 daily for families & individuals to visit.

Billabong Ranch is proud to be a Powercor Business Awards finalist in the hospitality and tourism category once again. Thank you to all our staff and affiliated businesses within the community who have assisted us to build our business to what it is today.

Winery Trips Horse Riding or Carriage

1hr/2hr River Trail Rides All Ages All Levels.

Mini Golf

Christmas Parties & Functions

Archery

Weddings & Carriage Hire

10min country drive from Echuca.

Follow the signs from Pakenham Street.

Phone (03) 5483 5122

www.billabongranch.com.au

Professional Service Open to any business providing professional services to the general public or other businesses.

Lockwood Partners are proud to sponsor the professional services category as it is a field we strive for excellence in ourselves.

- Lockwood Partners Director, Andy McGlone.

Finalists Advance Computing Advance Computing started operating in 1999 as an IT services and software development company based in Kyabram. It offers IT support and management for business, projects, custom software development and IT hardware sales and repairs. The business employs 20 staff and has offices in Kyabram, Shepparton and Echuca.

The team prides itself on the quality and range of IT-related services it provides its mostly regional-based clients, while its biggest achievement is the IT career opportunities it provides for local people.

DWM Solutions DWM Solutions opened for business in February 2002 with three staff members based in Echuca. It now has a team of 19 in Echuca, Bendigo and Melbourne. DWM Solutions provides IT services to local government, water authorities, health and education, as well as small to medium business throughout regional Victoria. The business prides itself on quality service, staff commitment and the relationships it has built with clients. One of its biggest achievements is growing from a team of three to 19 without losing sight of its original goal – ‘treating our staff and clients with respect, supporting them as individuals and engaging them in the growth of DWM’.

Murray College of Health Education Murray College of Health Education has provided employment opportunities for more than 2000 students since opening in Echuca 30 years ago. The college has been offering massage therapy training for more than 25 years and delivering government-accredited courses for more than 12 years. It also employs highly qualified and experienced massage therapists, as well as offering treatment in the student clinic. Founder and principal director Tuesday Browell prides the business on its community involvement and support.

Life Partners Business Partners

Lockwood Partners With you every step of the way

486 High Street, ECHUCA VIC 3564 03 5481 2911

E: solutions@lockwoods.com.au W: www.lockwoods.com.au

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Congratulations to all finalists in the 2013 Powercor Murray & Campaspe Business Award

Systems Planning & Management IT Strategic planning Disaster recovery plans Backup, storage and business continuity planning Network security System administration Network design, implementation and maintenance Networking communication services Server management including virtualization

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Feeling sore or need pampering...

Our massage therapies include: Remedial, Pregnancy and Infant Relaxation, Deluxe Full Body Hot Stone Massage Manual Lymphatic Drainage Bowen Therapy Traditional Chinese Massage Dry Needling, Cupping and Ear Candling Body Scrub & Treat for the Feet Mobile Massage Services WorkCover Onsite Health Insurance Rebates (HICAPS) We are here to treat your ailments such as headaches, migraine, neck & shoulder or back and sciatica pain.

Also working in Rehabilitation of sports injuries or treatments, relaxation or stress relief, call to make your appointment with our certificate or diploma students at a discounted rate or book a fully qualified therapist today.

Our team are ecstatic to be finalists this year in Professional Service Looking for a career in Massage Therapy?

We provide the following: Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice HLT40312 Diploma of Remedial Massage HLT50307 Diploma of Traditional Chinese Medicine Remedial Massage HLT50112 Weekend Workshops and Hobby Courses At Murray College we take a holistic approach both to its training and assessment. Our graduates are renowned worldwide and are never out of a job.

Murray College of Health Education 215 Anstruther Street, Echuca Phone (03) 5482 5107 admin@murraycollege.com.au www.murraycollege.com.au

LOCKWOOD

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Supporting local business for more than 85 years

486 High Street, ECHUCA VIC 3564 03 5481 2911

E: solutions@lockwoods.com.au W: www.lockwoods.com.au Solutions in business. Balance in life.

Your source for complete IT solutions Innovative Solutions

Advance Computing provide a range of IT services to businesses & organisations in country Victoria and beyond. Whether that be support of existing networks, new systems or complete business applications we can assist. More than just IT support we provide solutions. Large or small, on premise or in the cloud.

“We design, build and manage our client’s IT Systems allowing them to focus on growing their business”.

• IT management • Network aupport • Application development • Helpdesk • Cloud computing • IT security consulting • Project management • Database management • Wireless networking • Training • Application integration

Kyabram – Shepparton – Echuca – Bendigo www.acomputing.com.au 5852 3122

Does your business dominate your personal life?

Your Choice Business Directions can assist you in identifying time saving areas and issues to grow your business, not your hours maintaining it.

Our expert analysis provides an outside perspective to address issues within business to gain better Work/Life Balance. The power to choose.

Your Choice Business Directions The Power to Choose

Jean Sutherland

Phone: 0427 568 365 vickisutherland@bigpond.com 21 Drydens Rd, Cohuna 3568

Professional Service - Community Open to any business that does not provide a return to stakeholders. These businesses may trade in surplus as long as no person/s or organisation is paid a dividend.

Cosgriff Orchard Legal is proud to support the Professional Services – Community award as it highlights the valuable contribution of the nominated organisations to our community.

- Cosgriff Orchard Legal Business Manager, Tim Fulton.

Finalists Campaspe Regional Library The Campaspe Regional Library provides residents and visitors with a wide range of free resources including books, DVDs, magazines and eResources. Free internet access is also provided. The new library in Echuca which opened in August 2012 has been embraced by the community with visitation tripling in numbers.

Membership, loans, program attendance and internet usage have all increased significantly. The new regional library has been a destination for visitors and residents who are making the most of the spacious layout, excellent amenities, the wide variety of activities and the fantastic print and online resources.

Community Living and Respite Services Over the past two years, CLRS has continued to be proactive by listening to the needs of people with a disability in the community. The recent opening of its new venue ‘Number 4’ has allowed the organisation to provide new and innovative services with a particular focus on community activities. The Minor St project will come to fruition over the next 12 months and is expected to have lasting benefits to the community.

CLRS believes staff members are its greatest asset, providing flexible support services and making a positive difference to the lives of others.

Echuca Regional Health ERH was first established in 1882. Today, the health service comprises a 24/7 Emergency Department, acute hospital, residential aged care facility and provides an extensive range of primary and continuing care services to a catchment population of an estimated 44,000 people. The health service has an operating budget of $49 million and a staff base of 541, representing 365.8 equivalent full time staff. Echuca Regional Health’s primary objective is ‘helping everyone to be and stay healthy’ by continuing to seek every opportunity to consult, take advice and respond to the community we care for by placing a high priority on quality, consumer focused service delivery. At the conclusion of the $65.6 million redevelopment project currently underway, the new Echuca hospital, which is expected to be fully operational in April 2015, will offer members of the Echuca-Moama community a range of new initiatives, together with a number of expanded services.

Warramunda Village Warramunda Village, an indigenous word for tomorrow, has been the safe haven and home to elders of Kyabram and district for 50 years. As a not-for-profit organisation, Warramunda Village has significantly benefited from the foresight and efforts of many community-minded people. Its complex includes a 61-bed residential care facility, 56 independent living units and 14 apartments for assisted living. The organisation enjoys wonderful community support from more than 100 volunteers.

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131 Years caring for our community Echuca Regional Health was first established in 1882. Today the health service comprises a 24/7 Emergency Department, acute hospital, residential aged care facility and provides an extensive range of primary and continuing care services to a catchment population of an estimated 44,000 people.

Echuca Regional Health has been providing high quality health care to members of our community for in excess of 131 years. During the last financial year ERH: • Treated 8,519 inpatients.

• Attended to 17,759 presentations in the Emergency Department.

• Employed 541 staff.

• Performed 3,690 theatre procedures.

• Provided 129,385 occasions of service to members of the Echuca-Moama community including dental, palliative care and community nursing services.

• Delivered 350 babies.

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Helping everyone to be and stay healthy

17 Francis St, Echuca 3564 T: (03) 5485 5000 F: (03) 5482 5478 E: erhexec@erh.org.au W: www.erh.org.au

Sharing our tomorrows Warramunda Village, situated in Kyabram in the Goulburn Valley in Northern Victoria, has been providing quality residential aged care to the local community for 50 years. Kyabram is situated between Shepparton and Echuca.

Warramunda Village is committed to remain at the forefront of developments in aged care and recognises individual needs and preferences providing person centred care in line with best practice.

You can also follow us on our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/ WarramundaVillage

Warramunda Village serving the community for 50 years Warramunda Village provides a range of quality and varied services for Residents including personal care, laundry, catering, an enviable lifestyle and leisure program, physiotherapy and occupational therapy.

With a focus on person centred care carried out by a team of dedicated staff, and an amazing group of volunteers, Warramunda enjoys a reputation for serving the elders of our community with pride.

You can help Warramunda Village Donations from our community help fund many activities and services that enrich the lives of our residents.

To find out more contact us on the below phone number.

Warramunda Village Inc. Warramunda Drive, Kyabram Ph: 58 522 611 www.warramunda.com.au

CAMPASPE REGIONAL LIBRARY Books / DVD’s / MAgAzines

• Extensive range of books, DVDs, audio books, magazines, newspapers and online resources • Free internet access including Wi-Fi hotspot • A wide variety of activities and programs; see website for details • Comfortable seating and numerous study areas • Clean and accessible amenities including parent’s room • Free Car Parking • Temporary membership available Come and enjoy a coffee, read the paper or flick through a magazine, while taking in the magnificent view.

A wonderful community meeting place, something for everyone!

Campaspe Regional Library 310 Hare St, Echuca VIC 3564. Phone 1300 666 535 Website: www.campaspe.vic.gov.au/library

Employee of the Year This award recognises the excellence of an individual employee.

Dawes and Vary Lawyers employ over 60 people throughout the Goulburn Valley. Our employees, like most businesses, are our best asset and are the reason we are able to deliver the very best legal services to our clients. We are proud to sponsor this year’s Employee of the Year category for the Powercor Business Awards and wish all nominees the best of luck.

- Dawes and Vary Director, Hugh Melville.

Finalists CJ Bryce – Murray Human Services Described as a dedicated and passionate employee, CJ’s peers say the disability services worker goes “above and beyond” to help those in need. CJ spent six years in foster care, with her immediate family suffering from mental disorders. She says it’s her experience with disability which has given her the desire to pursue a career in the industry. Before joining the staff team at Murray Human Services, CJ would travel from Bendigo to volunteer her time at the facility, while completing her certificate IV in disability care. With her training almost completed, CJ plans to carry out study so she can work with children with autism spectrum disorders, specialising in communication.

Leanne Cruse – Care Connect Leanne Cruse supports elderly clients by ensuring they remain living independently in their own homes for as long as possible.

Leanne started as a client advisor for Care Connect in October 2011, after working for Kerang’s Northern District Community Health Service in the homelessness sector for three years. Leanne works four days a week, supporting the independent living needs of 13 indigenous elders in the area. “I really enjoy seeing my clients smile and knowing that they are still able to be part of a community and are able to continue living within their culture,” she said. Manager Graham Custance is proud of the work Leanne has put into the community program and what she has achieved with her clients.

Leonie Spencely - Echuca Community for the Aged After 27 years working in maintenance at Murray Goulburn, Leonie Spencely started at Wharparilla Lodge, as part of Echuca Community for the Aged, just over 12 months ago. Leonie makes up part of the administration team at Wharparilla Lodge and is also responsible for co-ordinating the lodge’s volunteers. There are 92 residents at Wharparilla Lodge and Leonie knows them all. ‘‘There are so many wonderful residents out here at Wharparilla and their families are wonderful — you can’t help but have a good day and be nice to everyone,” she said. ‘‘The residents are what makes this job so special. ‘‘It’s so rewarding.’’

Liz Rowsell – DWM Solutions Thoroughness, always looking for improvements and treating the customer as number one are just some of the reasons why DWM Solutions consider Liz Rowsell such a valuable employee. Liz joined the IT company in January 2012 as a support coordinator, working with technicians to schedule their jobs, invoicing and reporting to customers. DWM Solutions provides IT services to local government, water authorities, health and education centres and small to medium business throughout regional Victoria. “Anything we can do to streamline computer systems to become more efficient, we do,” Liz said. The company sent Liz to an IT conference in the US in June, allowing her to network with other companies. “I love the service industry and DWM is a great company to work for. They want your input and want you to improve.”

Your legal partners Integrity | Commitment | Expertise

Victoria & New South Wales HUGH MELVILLE

www.dawes-vary.com.au

MICHELLE ALLAN

LEANNE SCHUYLER

REBECCA CARNE

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Left to right: Maureen Tang, Leanne Cruse Client Adviser, Care Connect, Shoanna Nelson

Care Connect congratulates Leanne

Congratulations Leanne Cruse (Client Adviser) on being nominated as a finalist in the Employee of the Year category.

Based in Echuca, Leanne has been recognised for her commitment to ‘Closing the Gap’ with the Aboriginal Community in the Loddon Mallee Region.

About Care Connect We are a major secular community care provider and support people to live independent lives at home and in the community.

We can provide you with information, advice and guidance to assist you navigate and access support services. We specialise in providing aged care, disability, mental health and respite services and can tailor a plan to meet your individual needs.

Our approach is flexible, collaborative and designed to meet your changing circumstances.

In working with you we build on your strengths and capacity so that you can make informed choices about the services and support you require. We call this unique, person-centred approach, My Life, My Choice, My Way™.

careconnect.org.au • 1800 116 166

Your legal partners VICTORIA AND NEW SOUTH WALES Integrity | Commitment | Expertise We are a country law firm with an excellent reputation for being practical and approachable. We seek to establish longterm ongoing relationships with our clients.

Our professional and reliable personnel are there when you need them to look after your interests.

Dawes & Vary Lawyers offers a wealth of experience in other areas of law including:

• Residential, Commercial and Rural Conveyancing • Water Transactions • Sales and Purchases of Businesses • Litigation • Leasing • Family Law Services • Mortgages and Loans • On Farm Irrigation Efficiency Programs • Commercial, Partnership and Sharefarming Agreements • Wills, Deceased Estates and Powers of Attorney • Personal injury and TAC claims

For experienced and efficient legal advice in relation to any of these matters, please feel free to contact us.

Offices: 201 Hare Street, Echuca Phone 5482 2555 www.dawes-vary.com.au

Shepparton | Kyabram | Tatura | Rochester | Nathalia | Cobram

Echuca Benevolent Society

“….To provide and maintain the highest possible standard of care for our residents and clients”.

Congratulations Leonie Spencely Nominated for Employee of the Year

“The residents are what make this job so special.”

“It’s so rewarding.”

- LEONIE SPENCELY

Providing Retirement Village Living and Aged Care Services through; Wharparilla Lodge, Cunningham Downs Village, Brolga Apartments, Illoura Village, Wharparilla Home Care.

Email: www.echucaca.com.au

Proud finalists in two categories:

Trade Services Task Force & Employee of the Year C J Bryce

Ph. 5480 5000

We support people to achieve great lives Day services

Transport

We offer flexible opportunities and exciting choices for individuals to achieve their dreams and goals within supported, tailored environments and the community.

Extensive transport networks allowing individuals living in rural and remote areas to access services in their local area.

Supported Accommodation, & Outreach Murray Human Services congratulate C J Bryce on her significant achievement on making it as a finalist this year. We are so very proud of C J and her dedication to her clients is an inspiration.

Accommodation for individuals requiring full support in a home environment, outreach support is provided to clients who can live independently.

Training & Education Nationally accredited Certificate III, IV and Diploma courses, for those wishing to work in the disability sector. Also short courses for adults with disabilities to provide pathways for further education and employment. We are a disability service provider offering training in our industry by quality trainers. Volunteer opportunities and industry exposure are also a part of the package.

MURRAY HUMAN SERVICES www.murrayhumanservices.org.au / Ph 5480 6611

Young Entrepreneur of the Year Open to any young entrepreneur, 35 years of age and under, who owns or manages a business.

Small Business Victoria is proud to sponsor the Victorian Government’s Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award.

Many young entrepreneurs have successfully started or are operating their own small business or enterprise and are making important economic and social contributions to our State. This award promotes those who give it a go through determination, innovation, hard work, and self motivation, providing reward for those who make their own luck a reality.

Finalists Alastair McDonald – Ecotecture Design Group The satisfaction of seeing his projects come to life has kept Alastair McDonald in the building design and architecture industry for more than 14 years. As the Building Designers Association of Victoria vice president, Alastair has dedicated his career to improving and troubleshooting the issues faced within the industry. Aided by his loyal staff, he has successfully embarked on his own ventures, including the Echuca-based Envisage Design Group and more recently Ecotecture Design Group, which has seen Alastair focus his expertise on sustainable and specialist award-winning projects. Working in residential and commercial environments, Alastair said he loved the challenges and diversity he experienced on a day-to-day basis.

Rebekah Frantz – Peak Lifestyle and Personal Training There is no such word as can’t, according to Peak Lifestyle and Personal Training owner Rebekah Frantz. “You can always try. If it doesn’t work, there is always another way to do it and do it better,” she said. The 35-yearold started her fitness business from the back of her car and a small room at a rental home in 2004. Peak aims to provide the support and opportunities for individuals and communities to achieve the best health, fitness and lifestyle outcomes, no matter what their story, age or gender. Priding herself on providing the little extras and always going the extra mile for her clients, the Peak team and community, Rebekah enjoys helping her clients with their health, fitness and lifestyle goals.

Sharon Styring – Little Keeper After having her three girls, Sharon Styring decided it was time to let her creative talents loose. She began creating jewellery for her friends and family, her passion just a mere hobby. But, with the support of her friends and fiancé, Sharon’s wooden earrings and necklaces were soon being sold across North/Central Victoria, in regional stores like Love from Marley, Bella Studio and Twig Child. She began using Facebook to process online requests from local and interstate buyers, but with such a high demand Sharon stopped taking orders, allowing her creative pieces to flow. The 29 year old hand-crafts up to 100 earrings on a weekly basis and hopes to achieve her goal of creating her own jewellery store.

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If you can imagine living with something all your life - it is sustainable design

Award Winning Designers

Business of the Year Selected from the winning entries in other categories.

Powercor Australia is a strong believer in growing regional economies, not just building, operating and maintaining supporting infrastructure, but programs such as the Powercor Australia Campaspe Murray Business Awards which encourages the development of enterprises that significantly contribute to the growth of the local economy.

- Powercor Australia Corporate Affairs Sponsorship Co-ordinator, Lyndall King

2011 Business of the Year winner Being crowned Campaspe Murray Business of the Year in the 2011 has helped Echuca architecture firm Brandrick lift its business profile as well as improve its customer branding, says director Gerard Brandrick.

“We promoted our Business of the Year 2011 Award using the logo and branding on the footer of emails, letterheads and on our website,” he said.

“This logo really helped new customers and suppliers to understand that we are a high-quality business and this award gives added credibility to our design and architectural services.”

Mr. Brandrick encouraged all district businesses to put themselves forward and nominate for the awards.

“For us, the team euphoria of taking home the trophy was an additional bonus,” he said.

According to Mr Brandrick, some of the benefits of winning the award include: - It helps you and your team feel positive. Nominating for an award gives us the chance to reflect on accomplishments and feel proud of them, even if you don’t win. It’s a chance to celebrate and helps create a positive work environment. Feeling positive and happy helps us all work better, which, in turn, helps business do better.

- It helps promote your business. Winning an award is something to talk about and it attracts attention. People will be attracted to try to find out about your business simply because you are a finalist or a winner.

Not only can it help attract customers, it can help to attract and retain great staff.

- It helps you improve your business. Completing the entry forms can be like a business health check. You can use it to assess your prices and procedures and think about areas where you can improve. If you involve staff with the submission, it will help them see ways to improve and acknowledge new ideas.

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Echuca-Moama’s premier entertainment venue

6 Shaw St., Moama NSW 2731. Free Courtesy Shuttle. Call 1800 806 777 www.moamabowlingclub.com.au ABN 58001046939

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