Issue #343 – Wednesday, 10 August, 2016
Albury Wodonga’s largest circulating newspaper
It’s a taste of the country AGFEST is coming to Albury’s QEII Square over the weekend following the 2016 LambEx, and will showcase some of the region’s spectacular agricultural diversity.
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A festival of jobs By MONIQUE KUZEFF NORTH East Victoria has its sights set on fostering the jobs and growth message as it presents the Small Business Festival in its fourth consecutive year. The festival, held over August, holds over 450 events and covers more than 20 topics offering an extensive range of free and low-cost activities and events, workshops, and networking opportunities for new and established businesses across Victoria. Over 35 events are being held in regional cities and towns in the North East including Wodonga, Wangaratta, Benalla, Tallangatta, Rutherglen, Bright and Indigo. Wodonga Chamber of Commerce membership vitality manager Tara Leach said the festival offered accessible and affordable information and strategies to business people. “It encourages people to think about their businesses and work on it rather than just in it,” Ms Leach said. “That’s something a lot of owners forget to do, so it helps to prompt consideration and inspire some change in their businesses if they require it. “This region has great business diversity and potential so it’s fantastic these events are being brought right to our doorstep.” Some of the events and workshops offered include online sales strategies ($10), social media for small business ($10), conscious business boot camp ($25), build a seven-figure business ($20), leverage from major events (free), business grants and assistance explained (free)
and a business growth strategy in a changed world ($15). Business people are able to learn about how to engage their employees in their business and how to obtain and use support incomes,” Ms Leach said. “It’s very beneficial for a business if the owner is able to engage their team to work efficiently within the business.. “The employees also get value from feeling more a part of the team and it encourages them to achieve more. “You can also learn how to utilise income streams such as grant funding and how to apply for those.” Ms Leach encouraged new and established businesses to attend the festival saying “networking is important” and it gives owners the opportunity to expose their business and network with others. “You never know who you might meet at these kinds of events. You might meet someone who can help improve your business and it also gives your business exposure,” she said. “Business owners can really step up and reach out to the business community to make great vocal connection and improve their businesses. “With all the change and uncertainty that’s happening in the region its good for businesses to be proactive, put their best foot forwards and take action.” For further information on the North East Small Business Festival or to register for a workshop or event, visit www. business.vic.gov.au/eventsworkshops-and-mentoring/victorias-small-business-festival
Big green wheels roll into town THE right of Freedom of Entry was exercised in Beechworth on Sunday morning as the town saw the 4th/19th Prince of Wales’ Light Horse Regiment march down Williams Street. For all the action, see page 6.
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