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November 2019 BUSINESS UPDATE

Our next Breakfast is Tuesday 5th November at the Muswellbrook Golf Club

Theme: Golf Club Update

Daryl Eagan will give a presentation on the Golf Club, including it’s history, what’s happening now, and what is planned for the future.

Full details on page 7 so please ‘save the date’.

MCCI’s Member Services Manager Wayne Toms outlines the programs and events to the Breakfast.

Key features of the announced programs and events were ‘A Greater Focus and Support for SME’s.’ The introduction of the ‘Making Muswellbrook’ program and the holding of a major event in September next year in conjunction with the Australian Cattle Dog Society NSW called ‘The Great Cattle Dog Muster’.

Also speaking at the Breakfast were representatives from MV Solar, the Briken Group and Halletts Home Solutions with each giving a short Business Profile.

Richard Bailey from MACH Energy also gave a brief update on what’s happening at the Mt Pleasant Operations.

Our thanks go to the Muswellbrook RSL for hosting the Breakfast and helping to make it a success.

October Chamber Breakfast

A large audience was on hand to hear announced some of the exciting initiatives the MCCI is rolling out over the year ahead.

The Chamber’s Board had been evaluating a number of programs and events before deciding on those announced. The criteria that each had to meet was that they were good for MCCI Members, good for the local economy and good for the community.

The response to the announcements were very positive with lots of interest shown by those attending on how they could support the initiatives.

More on each of the announced initiatives can be found on pages 2 & 3. The Chamber is now seeking support from members to assist in making each a success. The types of sponsorship options available can be found on page 4. If you would like to know more contact Wayne Toms on 0438 517 311

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Chamber announces initiatives for 2020

The MCCI has announced some exciting initiatives, including some major programs and events, which will be rolled out over the year ahead.

These initiatives have been developed on the principal that they:

Benefit MCCI Members. Benefit the Muswellbrook Economy. Benefit the Muswellbrook Community.

The initiatives include:

• Resources • Programs • Seminars • Upper Hunter Business Forum

Recognising individuals, groups, organisations and businesses

that help to make Muswellbrook a great place to live.

An Increased Focus and Support for SME’s

An ongoing program designed to:

Promote the Positives, Silence the Negatives, Highlight Progress and Create a Sense of Community Pride.

Designated Website Facebook Page Recognition Certificates Recognition Awards Dinner / Event

The focus of this program is to highlight what makes Muswellbrook a great place to live, work, and do business in, with a view to attract visitors, attract new residents, increase spend & investment and create a positive vibrant community.

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In September next year the Muswellbrook Chamber of Commerce and Industry in conjunction with the Australian Cattle Dog Society NSW will be holding a three-day event here in Muswellbrook. The event, The Great Cattle Dog Muster, will be held from Friday 11th to Sunday 13th September 2020 with activities being conducted at both the Muswellbrook Showground and Muswellbrook Racecourse. The event is expected to attract Cattle Dog Exhibitors, enthusiast and visitors from around the region, across Australia, and from overseas. Friday 11 and Sunday 13 will see a focus mainly on Cattle Dog Exhibitor events such as Herding Trials and Herding Clinics being held at the Showground. Saturday 12 will see the main Public Open Day event held at the Muswellbrook Racecourse which will include a full program of Cattle Dog Exhibitor events and a range of activities to entertain the public including, a Cattle Dog History Exhibit, Cattle Dog Displays and Presentations, Live Country Music, Market Stalls and Children’s Entertainment. The public is also encouraged to bring their own Pet Cattle Dog to the event with a range of activities planned around them. With a large number of visitors from outside the area expected to attend, an Upper Hunter Showcase Exhibit will also be part of the day’s activities highlighting the regions Food, Wine, Produce and Attractions. It is hoped that the event will become an annual signature event for Muswellbrook and the Region.

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YOUR MCCI

BOARD OF

DIRECTORS

Executive

PRESIDENT

Mike Kelly

0417 408 127

VICE PRESIDENT

Kylie Wilcox

0402 641 819

TREASURER

Lorraine Skinner

0429 329 353

SECRETARY

Jennifer Lecky

0419 268 130

DIRECTORS

Phillip Farquharson

0439 936 830

AMBER WRIGHT

0411 088 605

ROSS PEASLEY

0400 863 950

MICHAEL CAREY

0414 415 185

MEMBER

SERVICES

MANAGER

Wayne Toms

0438 517 311

OUR MISSION

‘To represent, promote and encourage business enterprise in Muswellbrook and its districts’.

The Chamber will be utilizing Facebook more and more to post updates on your Chamber, Member News and what's happening in the broader community:

https://www.facebook.com/Muswellbrook-Chamber-of-Commerce-Industry-Inc-200745070000331/?ref=bookmarks

MCCI Programs & Event Sponsorship Opportunities

Event Sponsor: $10,000 Attraction Sponsor: $5,000 Event Supporter: $1,000 to $5,000

Recognising individuals, groups, organisations and

businesses that help to make Muswellbrook a

great place to live.

The following sponsorships provide an opportunity for MCCI members to support both the Chamber and Community whilst also providing and excellent opportunity to raise their profile in the region. If you would like more information please contact our Member Services Manager Wayne Toms on 0438 517 311 or at info@muswellbrookchamberofcommerce.com.au

Friday Night Event Welcoming Cocktail Party: $1,500 Sunday Night Awards Presentation Night: $1,500

Program Sponsor: $750 Program Supporter: $250

A sponsorship information Pack is currently being developed and will be available soon.

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The Chamber is pleased to welcome the support of the following new members.

A major financial Institution located at Shop, 1, 39-43 Bridge Street Muswellbrook. Brank Manager Natasha Cotter is committed to servicing the financial needs of the Muswellbrook community.

Platinum Dance Centre is located in the Centre of Muswellbrook NSW. Classes start from 2 years of age to Adults in a wide variety of styles.

Hallett Home Solutions is a local owned and operated family business servicing all areas.. We supply quality custom made outdoor and indoor blinds and window coverings, plantation shutters, curtains, awnings, roller shutters, security doors and a selection of screening and building products.

At 1800 Mr Excavate, we specialise in supplying equipment to the local community. With access to Skid Steer Loaders and Excavators with a range of attachments, we are proud to be able to provide solutions for almost any situation.

Located at Denman in the beautiful Upper Hunter Valley, and boasting magnificent views, SMALL FOREST™ is the perfect location to relax and enjoy a glass of wine with cheese platter, or refreshing cup of tea with sweets at the Cellar Door. Winemaker Atsuko Radcliffe is the first female winemaker in Japan, and the only Japanese winemaker to establish a wine brand in Australia. Atsuko brings a unique sensibility to winemaking.

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MCCI Breakfast Muswellbrook

Golf Club

‘A Night With The Blokes’

Muswellbrook RSL Club

TUESDAY 5th November

Author Judy Nunn

Muswellbrook Library

Melbourne Cup Race Day

Muswellbrook Race Club

MONDAY 4th November

Motorfest Muswellbrook Showground

SUNDAY 3rd November

Mick Sheedy Memorial Golf Day

Muswellbrook Golf Club

Upper Hunter Christmas

Spectacular Muswellbrook Showground

MCCI Breakfast Red Door Kitchen

Muswellbrook

SATURDAY 14th December

TUESDAY 5th November

SUNDAY 10th November

TUESDAY 12th November

TUESDAY 3rd December

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Aaron Henry Optometrist Elegance Hair & Beauty MV Solar Pty Ltd

A Corp Computers EMF Group Pty Ltd Malabar Coal

AEE Services Edmonds Joinery Mangoola Coal Operations

AGL Energy Limited Edward Higgins Parkinson—First Na-tional Real Estate

Mark Diggins Solicitor

Allweld Services Elks Enterprises Pty Ltd Maxwell Spark Electrical Pty Ltd

ANZ Bank Fairfax Regional Media Melanie’s Jewellers

APM Employment Services Final Form Regeneration Merton Living

AQC Dartbrook and Management Fyfe Pty Ltd Monadelphous Engineering Pty Ltd

Austmine Limited GJ’s by the Lake Monteath Powys

Baybrook Motor Inn Godolphin Australia Muswellbrook Coal Co

Bengalla Mining Company GowingAdvisory Accountants Muswellbrook Workers’ Club

BHP Billiton Mount Arthur Coal Greentree Financial Muswellbrook Floral Studio

Big Lift Cranes & Heavy Haulage Hair by Maddi Muswellbrook Golf Club

Blackrock Industries Harvey Norman Muswellbrook Muswellbrook Home Hardware

Bowditch Earthmoving Harvey Recruitment Muswellbrook Motors

Briken Group Services Hello Fleur Muswellbrook PCYC

Brook Medical Centre Hermitage Motel Muswellbrook Post Shop

Brook Outdoors Hitachi Construction Machinery Muswellbrook Race Club Ltd

Capelli Style Hair Salon Hollydene Estate Wines + Vines Restaurant

Muswellbrook RSL Sub-Branch Club

C-Res Hunter Belle Cheese Muswellbrook Security Services

Catalyst Plus Hunter Plant Mechanics Muswellbrook Shire Council

Central Arcade Pty Ltd Hunter Prestige Catering Muswellbrook South Public School

Challenge Community Services Hunter Region Business Hub Muswellbrook Steel Supplies

Chandler Macleod Group Hunter Valley Elite Window Tinting National Australia Bank

Commonwealth Bank of Australia Hunter Valley Mediation Services National Plant & Equipment

Compass Housing Hunter Valley Printing New Lucky Star Bistro

Comprint Solutions Pty Ltd Ice Box Liquor Newcastle Permanent Building Society

Coolmore Australia Industrial Drone Services* Northwest Mining Company

CPR Pest Management Services Integratedliving Australia Ltd OAS Technology Group

CRJ Maintenance itravel Muswellbrook Pet Medical

Curtis Gant Betts Joplin Lawyers PicBox Photobooth

Davies Thompson & Wright Services JTS Realty Pirtek Muswellbrook

Dayarne Smith Copywriter Jennifer Lecky & Associates Plants on Main *

Denman Legal Pty Ltd Joblink Plus Muswellbrook Prince of Wales Tavern

DK Heavy Plant services LJ Hooker Muswellbrook Pukara Estate

Double Picc MACH Energy Australia Pty Ltd Pumps & Pipeline Services

Doug & Roslyn Cleal MRS Services

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RAP Surveying TAFE NSW Upper Hunter Community Services

Radio Hunter Valley T E Painting Upper Conservatorium of Music

Railway Hotel Teterin Supply Upper Hunter Fire Protection

Raine & Horne Muswellbrook The Business Centre Upper Hunter Show Inc

Reg Osborn Pty Ltd The Happy Tooth Muswellbrook Valley Fasteners Muswellbrook

Regional Australia Bank The Chop Shop Butchery Warburton Estate Agents

RMS Services The Red Door Community Kitchen Warrior Disability Services

Roger Skinner Photography The Remington Wear Parts Services

Ruthz Management Solutions Thiess Pty Ltd Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service

Scone Country Tours* Tradecore Industries Pty Ltd Wideland Motor Group

SGS Australia TransCare Hunter Ltd Workpac Pty Ltd

SNP Security Tutt Bryant Heavy Lift & Shift Yore Contractors Pty Ltd

Sparke Helmore Lawyers Two Rivers Wines Youth Express

Success Tax Professionals Unity Bank

Supply Solutions Group United Contract Services

Telstra Shop—Muswellbrook UON Upper Hunter

New Members

Think Goat Whiteman Welding RHM Consulting Engineers

Westpac Daracon Group 1800 Excavate

Small Forest Wines Platinum Dance Centre Hallett Home Solutions*

*Indicates Associate Member

OUR MISSION

‘To represent, promote and encourage business enterprise in Muswellbrook and its districts’.