Tasmanian Business Reporter August 2017

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10 Tasmanian Business Reporter - AUGUST 2017 APPOINTMENTS and ANNOUNCEMENTS Bay views from new lodge pods An architect’s render of the proposed development at Freycient Lodge at Coles Bay. Picture: Liminal Architecture and FloodSlicer. WORK has started on redevelopment at the RACT’S award-winning Freycinet Lodge. The development will provide six new rooms and nine new accommodation pods on the existing Coles Bay site. RACT CEO Harvey Lennon said the pods would create a new dimension and a new offering. “The design is something fairly unique in Australia and perhaps the world” Mr Lennon said. IN BRIEF “The pods will be spacious and will captivate the beautiful turquoise waters and granite in the Freycinet National Park.” RACT was one of the first companies to take advantage of development opportunities under the State Government’s wilderness tourism EOI process. The company revised its original development plans after community opposition to further expansion into the National Park. APPOINTMENTS Massina on point INTERIM Macquarie Point Development Corporation CEO Mary Massina has been appointed as the Corporation’s new permanent CEO. Ms Massina’s been tasked with delivering the ambitious plan for Macquarie Point, which includes the $2 billion Mona cultural component. Ms Massina was previously the Executive Director of the Property Council in Tasmania and most recently chaired the Planning Reform Taskforce, which helped develop Australia’s first single statewide planning scheme. “The Government looks forward to working with Ms Massina and the Macquarie Point Development Corporation Board to deliver an outstanding redevelopment at the Macquarie Mary Massina Point site that will provide significant outcomes for the Tasmanian community,” Premier Will Hodgman said. Apprentice advovcate CAMERON Lawrence has been appointed as the TCCI’s new Apprenticeship Adviser. Mr Lawrence will oversee a project to provide a direct support service targeted at small business owners, encouraging them to employ apprentices and trainees. The TCCI has identified the key areas in which small business requires additional support in order to engage with the VET system, particularly in relation to employing apprentices and trainees. This project offers a “one stop shop” service to employers, allowing employers to select the support services they require in order to identify opportunities to employ apprentices and trainees. Each employer and their apprentice or trainee will be provided with up to 12 months of mentoring to Cameron support retention Lawrence and completion of qualifications. Mr Lawrence has worked in the apprenticeship and traineeship industry for 12 years starting with the Australian Technical College in 2005 as the Industry liaison officer. He has also held roles with TAFE, Work and Training and Megt doing similar industry engagement work. Huon commission extended THE Government has extended Adriana Taylor’s appointment as Commissioner for the Huon Valley Council for a further 12 months. Ms Taylor was initially appointed last October to restore stability and good governance to the municipality following a Board of Inquiry and the subsequent dismissal of the Huon Valley councillors. The government said Commissioner Taylor has worked diligently and professionally and has received strong, positive feedback from the community. Top loan administrator AUSSIE Launceston loan administrator Alison Campbell has been named as the top loan administrator in Victoria and Tasmania by the Mortgage Finance Association of Australia (MFAA). Alison, who works at Aussie Home Loans’ Launceston office, is now in the running for the national title, to be announced in Melbourne. Alison Campbell The MFAA Excellence Award is awarded to loan administrators who have achieved ongoing excellence and effectively supported the broker or business in which they operate. Apart from her administration duties, Alison has also managed Aussie Launceston‘s sponsorship activities, including the Sundown Cinema, Junction Art Festival, BOFA Festival and local soccer club, Riverside Olympic. Landcare seeks Board skills LANDCARE Tasmania is seeking Expressions of Interest to be part of its new Board. Executive Officer Rod Knight said the move to a skills-based board was part of a reform of the organisation’s governance to meet increasing expectations and regulation in the not-for-profit sector. Landcare Tasmania has experienced strong growth over the last year, with 40 new Landcare groups forming in the last 12 months. This growth has taken total groups in the state to 200, with a combined membership and volunteer base of 3300 people carrying out 90,000 hours of voluntary community work every year. “The new board will be pivotal in being able to consolidate and continue that growth, to address the opportunities and challenges it brings, and to introduce new and innovative approaches to supporting community Landcare in the state”, Mr Knight said. The areas of skills and experience Landcare Tasmania is seeking include: • financial planning, management and accounting; • governance, risk management and strategic planning; and • fundraising, marketing and promotions. For further information see: www. landcaretas.org.au/board_eoiCampbell Small businesses marketing grants THE City of Hobart has launched two new marketing grants for businesses opening in August. The Shopfront Improvement Grant provides matched funding of up to $5000 for store owners and tenants to creatively improve their shopfront. The grant encourages improved streetscapes as well as attracting more customers. The Local Trader Marketing Grant of $5000 is an opportunity for groups of five or more businesses to attract customers to their local area. For eligibility and to apply, visit hobartcity.com.au/marketingrants. Grants open August 12, 2017 and close 5pm September 11, 2017. Rapid Response Reduced Risk Our Business Is People Right Experience
Tasmanian Business Reporter - AUGUST 2017 11 EVENTS NEWS EVENT: Australian Institute of Management: diversity & inclusion in the contemporary workplace LOCATION: Waterfront Pavillion, Hobart DATE: Thursday 29, July 2017 ABOVE: Joy Wilson and Helen Kent from Lowrie Kent Conveyancing, Angela Sonners from Travel Counsellors and Julia Lane from the Australian Institute of Management. ABOVE: Kate Garvey of the Department of Health and Human Services, left, with daughter Greta and Mikailah Lehmann of Join the Dots LEFT: Dianne Underwood of Wrest Point, left, Diane Carroll from Eastside Lutheran College, Robin Banks of Michael Small Consulting, Tim Baker from the Department of Primary Industries Parks Water and Environment and Susan Ditter from Working it Out ABOVE: Damien Arkley of Metro Tasmania and Annette Rockliff from the Devonport City Council. RIGHT: Adrian Pursell of IML Regional Advisory Committee, left, and Di Carter and Janine Arnold from Carers Tasmania. LEFT: Chantel Crossman of Creative Partnerships and Louisa Vanderkruk from Peoplepie. BUSINESS 2 BUSINESS YOUR QUICK GUIDE TO SERVICES AND PRODUCTS FOR YOUR BUSINESS SPECIALISTS IN OFFICE FURNITURE SINCE 2001 At Flair Office Furniture, we’ve specialised in keeping Tasmania’s Businesses well stocked in office furniture since 2001. FOR SALE OR FOR HIRE - THROUGHOUT TASMANIA Phone 6234 1127 260 Argyle Street, North Hobart www.flairofficefurniture.com.au To see your business here, call Kerri on 0419 750 267 or email kerri@thetrustedmediaco.com Printing Technology and Tradition. Here’s just some of the things we do regularly... • Books • Magazines • Newsletters • Catalogues • Annual Reports • Business Cards • Letterheads • Posters • Flyers • Corporate Branding • Logo Design • Packaging • Wine Labels • Stickers • Swing Tags • Mail-Outs • Folders • Forms & Invoices • Variable Data Printing • Language Translation • Web Design • Proof Reading • Copywriting • Large Format Signage & Display Whatever your needs, get in touch. We’re here to help. more than just fine printers. p. 03 6332 1400 www.footandplaysted.com.au 99-109 charles street launceston tasmania 7250
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