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Dubbo Photo News March 7-13, 2019
MEET THE BOSS
Kate Toomey-White and Abbey Lousick, St. Louis Boutique
Position: Co-Owners We got involved in business... in 2014 when we were 22 years of age Our business is known for... bringing luxury and on trend fashion to the Central West. You’ll find something for every occasion. Our motto is – ‘Always dress like it’s the best day of your life.’
Our bestselling product is... our beautiful linens from the most stunning labels – Alessandra, Frockk, Assembly Label and Binny. Our role in the business is... to smile, greet our lovely customers and to provide them with an amazing experience at St. Louis along with fabulous buying trips, daily operations and all the fun stuff in between. We manage... a small amazing bunch of people... mostly family. According to our staff, working
for us... is when you love what you do, it’s not work, it’s fun! We spend our down time... shopping other local boutiques, having coffee and travelling to destination places chasing the sun and the sea. We’re inspired by... all the amazing women in business! In our opinion, the biggest issue facing small businesses is... local business owners don’t have the funds to go big or go home, so when you buy local you are going to be respecting that they are get-
ting out there every day and trying their best to make an honest living – even against all of the competition out there. #stlouisboutique #littleshopbiglove #supportlocal #caringforyourcommunity Our secret to success is... success is no accident. It takes hard work, perseverance, learning as you go, sacrifice and, most of all, love what you are doing. We’re most proud of... each other and everything we have created along the way.
If we could, we’d tell our 20-yearold selves that... once you turn 21 life just flies by. Don’t waste a single moment! The best piece of career advice we can offer is... always go with the choice that scares you the most, because that’s the one that is going to help you grow. And if we weren’t in our current roles, we’d... be ticking our next dream off the ‘to-do-list’. PHOTO: COLIN ROUSE
ADVERTORIAL
Maas Group Family Properties move forward on plans for Southlakes neighbourhood shopping centre MAAS Group Family Properties are eager to take the next step towards commencing works on their neighbourhood shopping centre in Southlakes Estate since their rezoning approval was gazetted by the Minister for Planning in 2018. Maas Group Family Properties have been working closely with the Council and the local community, as well as Sydney based Architects i2c, to develop the shopping centre and the newly released artist impressions have been met with overwhelming excitement. The neighbour shopping centre aims to embrace the Southlakes Estate philosophy of ‘Walk it, Live it, Love it’ and will be located at the junction of the extended parklands and Boundary Road extension, right in the centre of Southlakes. Making Southlakes a ‘true’ master planned community with more parklands and neighbourhood focal points. With easy access via walking paths, cycling tracks and parking, the building itself will be set back from Boundary Road and adjoining the new parkland extension with a landscaped perimeter connecting to a new walking and cycling route. The position of the proposed shopping centre will overlook the future water ways and ensure their delivery through the centre of the estate continues as both a show piece for the community and for their continued enjoyment and amenity as well. “The lifestyle precinct of the centre forms a central gathering and social hub of the Southlakes Estate, overlooking the parklands, where residents can invite friends and family to catch up for a coffee, pick up weekly supplies or end their stroll through the parkland by grabbing the local newspaper,” Maas Group Family Properties general manager Steve Guy said.
boundary road
n path
Parking Supermarket
current lot boundary
proposed lot adjustment
Health Precinct
Commercial
1550 m²
760 m²
Child Care 900 m²
family care precinct
resort style townhouse development
landscape / pedestrian path
The key anchor to the shopping centre will be a full line supermarket with direct level access to parking, accompanied by convenience orientated specialty retail outlets. “The shopping centre is a contemporary adaptation of a small town square that will provide a focal civic location for Southlakes and neighbouring residences,”
Steve added. From here, Maas Group Family Properties will now look to add further detail to ensure Council’s development approval is given and subsequent construction documentation is provided. Maas Group Family Properties intend to keep the community updated every step of the way during the project and note there
is a little way to go before a sod can be turned - though are targeting construction commencement in 2021 (and as always ‘earlier if we can’). For more information head to their Facebook page where you can view an artist impression fly over or contact the sales office on 6881 9364.