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Presidents ReportHappy Easter to everyone!

We hope this year’s Vintage is progressing well albeit a lot slower than recent years.

Significant changes are forecasted in Australia’s economic outlook, Griffith Business Chamber believe there is a need for Griffith City Council to re-evaluate and restructure The Economic Development and Tourism department from the bottom up to increase Griffith’s economic position.

With the challenges that lay ahead of us, we are concerned as to how Griffith City Council will be able to implement this profound planned growth under the current employment structure.

If a restructure was to occur, it will ensure the implementation process of the Strategic Plan will be delegated to the right personnel and KPI’s will be met in a more timely manner.

Griffith Business Chamber are suggesting the following for Council’s consideration;

A separate Not for Profit Griffith Economic Board be established as a Chamber/Council partnership with a Private Major Sponsor.

To emulate The Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise (TSBE).

Toowoomba like Griffith are experiencing a major lift in investment driven by Agribusiness & Toowoomba has proven that a separate not for Profit Economic Board is functioning very well.

Griffith Business Chamber suggest the following restructured position under Griffith City Council;

•A separate Council position for a Senior Events & Tourism Officer

Under the proposed Griffith Economic Board, Griffith Business Chamber suggests the following positions to be created;

•A qualified and a dedicated lobbyist/grants/submissions officer with proven experience

•A separate position for a Marketing Officer

•That all fall under a more senior position as Economic Development Manager.

The KPI’s for this position should be clearly linked to the Community Strategic Plan.

The person for this role should have a proven track record and have a minimum of 10 years’ experience in business development, state and local government knowledge. They must understand water and agriculture and its intrinsic link to the drive of the Griffith economy.

Our Future is Local

OUR VISIONTo support, generate & facilitate the growth of a strong

business sector. To retain and create employment, regenerate pride & a positive profile within the community.

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For Griffith City Council to be effective in these areas, there must be a significant improvement in Council’s ability to liaise, connect and be trusted by people who are willing to invest and provide jobs in our region.

We sincerely hope that Council will consider our suggestions and re-evaluate the current structure.

Background Information about The Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise (TSBE)

Linking Business. Investment Attraction. Advocacy For Our Region.

Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise (TSBE) are an independent, business-driven organisation linking companies with opportunity to achieve sustainable growth and diversity for the region.

Currently experiencing an influx of major infrastructure developments totalling in excess of $10 billion. With unrivalled road, rail and air connectivity now on the region’s doorstep, Toowoomba is set to become the transport and logistics hub of Queensland and Australia.

TSBE are Committed to ensuring that our local business community will survive, adapt and prosper and take pride in encouraging major investment and promoting the vital need for new and upgraded infrastructure in our region.

Unlocking Global opportunities, Passionate about promoting our region to the world,

All Roads Lead To Growth.

To read more information about TSBE click on the following links.

https://www.thechronicle.com.au/news/economic-board-goes-it-alone-toowoomba/789344/

https://www.tsbe.com.au/who-we-are-0

Regards Paul Pierotti

REGISTRATION FORM 2017 SIDE WALK SALE

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Note: There is no cost to participate and is open to members of Griffith Business Chamber

as well as non members. PLEASE RETURN SIGNED FORM NO LATER THAN

WEDNESDAY 12TH APRIL 2017 10AM Email: info@griffithbusinesschamber.com.au

For further info phone: Amanda 0412 644 629

By signing this registration form you agree to comply with Griffith City Councils DA conditions set out over page. It is free for members of Griffith Business Chamber as well as non members to participate in The 2017 Side Walk Sale on Saturday 15th April 2017. Note: A list of participating businesses will be provided to Griffith City Council. Failing to register or comply with Council’s terms and conditions may risk your business not being insured during the event. Name: .........................................................................................Signed: ......................................................................

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ATTACHMENT 'A' -SIDEWALK SALE The terms of approval that applies to those businesses participating in the Griffith Business Chamber’s side walk sale on Easter Saturday, 15 April 2017 are as follows: (a) A minimum clear width of 2.6 metres must be obtained for pedestrians at all times without obstructions from urban features including street trees, bins, street furniture and signs. (b) Empty boxes or disused packaging must not remain on the footway area or be rested against Council’s litterbins, trees or other street furniture. (c) All goods for sale must be established well clear of driveway access points and routes for emergency vehicles. (d) Display stand(s) must be: (i) Stable, and in the case of inclement weather conditions be removed from the footpath; (ii) Suitably finished so that no damage is caused to Council’s pavements. Any costs associated with repairing damage cause to Council’s footway by the placement and/or removal of the merchandise display racks/tables shall be borne by the applicant. (e) Displays must not exceed 1 metre in width or extend beyond the common boundary between adjacent shops unless adjoining owners consent is given to do so. (f) The permit holder shall be permitted to display goods and place display stands within the approved trading area only during the hours that the business premises is open. All display stands, racks, containers and goods must be removed from the footway and stored within the business premises after business hours. (g) No temporary containers, milk crates, cardboard boxes, packing cases, packing material or similar receptacles are to be used at any time. (h) Full supervision and control must be readily available from the permit holder, proprietor or employees. (i) The placement of food, perishables or produce of any type within the approved area must comply with health regulations, legislation and requirements; (j) The permit holder will only be permitted to sell goods that are available from the subject business. (k) The display of the following items are prohibited: (i) Breakable items such as glass, china ware and bottled liquids; (ii) Offensive materials; (iii) Vending machines, pinball machines, computer (arcade) games and the like; (iv) Large items of household furniture and whitegoods; and (v) Liquor products, beers, wines or the like, tobacco products or drugs of any type including scheduled medicines. (l) The applicant is to obtain public liability cover to the value of twenty (20) million dollars for the operation of the sidewalk sale to be conducted on Council’s road reserve. The cover is to indemnify Council against any claims arising from the placement of items on the footpath and must be effective for day of the event.

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COMPUTER ERROR LEFT UNCHECKED FOR 8 YEARS RESULTS IN 25 FACTORY WORKERS BEING UNDERPAID $45,000

11 current and 14 former factory workers at Nambucca Heads were inadvertently underpaid their leave entitle-ments for eight years. The male workers, aged between 20 and 60, were short-changed $45,000 between 2007 and 2015.

A Fair Work Ombudsman investigation found that the business had set up its wages system incorrectly, resulting in ongoing miscalculations of leave accruals, leave loading and superannuation entitlements.

The mistake only came to light after the wife of one of the workers contacted the Fair Work Ombudsman for advice after tiring of listening to her husband’s grievances.

The system error failed to calculate almost 1100 hours of annual leave and about 1300 hours of sick leave.

One current employee was short-changed almost a year’s worth of annual leave entitlements.After being contacted by Fair Work inspectors, the employer promptly rectified the issue.

Fair Work Ombudsman Natalie James says the matter illustrates what can happen when a wages system isn’t in-stalled and programmed correctly in the first instance.

“A mistake made eight years ago has now resulted in this business having to find $45,000 that it had not budgeted for,” she said.

Make sure you’re doing the right thing by your employees, because a small miscalculation regarding the amount your employees receive can be a huge expense to your business when you have to make up for it.

The information in this article was originally published by the New South Wales Business Chamber Business Connect and is used with permission.

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Community / Non for Profit $22.00 inc GSTHome Based Business $77.00 inc GST1-10 $110.00 inc GST11-20 $220.00 inc GST21-30 $330.00 inc GST30+ $550.00 inc GSTSilver Sponsor $770.00 inc GSTGold Sponsor $990.00 inc GST

Silver Sponsorship Extras:Logo to appear on front of Chamber Newsletter as “SILVER SPONSOR” & on websitePLUS receive an advertisement in Monthly Newsletter.

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2016-2017 Membership

PresidentPaul Pierotti02 6964 2777paul@caesars.net.au

Vice PresidentPatrick Pittavino 02 6960 3400 pat@telstrastoregriffith.com Vice President Paul Snaidero02 6962 6377 paul@driveriga.com.au TreasurerSky Han02 6964 4400SHan@royspagnolo.com.au

SecretaryAmanda Quarisa0412 644 629 amanda@msolutions.net.au

Public OfficerDean Owen02 6962 8883dean.owen@owentoyota.com.au

GRIFFITH BUSINESS CHAMBERPO Box 93 | Griffith NSW 2680

www.griffithbusinesschamber.com.au

General Committee

Katie Luncantonio0407 198 460katie.lucantonio@riverinabuildingcertiers.com.au

Julia Puntoriero0421 033 392julia@jpl.legal

Andy Armstrong0477 808 309caam4@bigpond.com

Martin Ruggeri0427 844 374 mruggeri@planningmatters.net.au

Paula Johns0427013941paula.johns@cappellorowe.com.au

Denis Conroy026962 1892dconroy@beyondbank.com.au

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