Hello friends,
October is shaping up to be an been an exciting month, with plenty of visitors to town and the sun shining! We have plenty to report, including a new committee and executive, some exciting upcoming training opportunities (in town) and heaps of other things going on. As usual, if you have an item you think would benefit our members, please email us and let us know.
October Networking
We are excited to be holding our next networking breakfast down at the Blue Bean Cafe in Hepburn Springs at 8am on Wednesday October 21. This month we are mixing it up a little, with the addition of some local music and speakers, as well as some great breakfast specials to enjoy while catching up with other business folk.
All the details are available here
2015/16 Committee
We are proud to announce the return of some familiar faces and the addition of several new ones to our committee.
Humbly, I am trying to fill the shoes of the wonderful Robyn Head, who has served us for several years on the committee and as Chairman. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank Robyne for her time, her wisdom and her energy in the Chair role, and also to thank her for remaining on the committee as she is a great asset to the group and I am grateful for her guidance.
I’d also like to thank our former committee members – Terry & Andrea Holmes, David Reilly, Noelene Gration, Gina Lyons, Ian Esmore & Steve McKinley- for their energy and time and commitment.
Your 2015/16 committee members are:
Kate Buckland – Chair
Brett Rovere – Vice Chair
Donna Kelly – Secretary
Kyle Barnes – Treasurer
Denise Robinson – Minute Secretary
Robyne Head – Committee
Michael DeVincentis – Committee
Jenny Latta – Committee
Jo Thompson – Committee
Debbie Moses – Committee
Cathlin McDiarmid – Committee
John Fontanella – Committee
Elicia Ward – Committee
As you can see, there are plenty of new faces, including the crew from The Local, who I would like to congratulate on their win at the Rural Press Club of Victoria’s 2015 Awards. The Local won Best Feature Series for its series of articles titled On The Land. Earlier this year The Local also won the Rotary Club of Daylesford’s 2015 Business of the Year and most recently the Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival’s Parade’s Best Commercial Entry. Great achievements for these DHSBATA members.
Membership Renewals
We’ll be sending out renewal notices shortly to ensure membership is up to date, so please look out for those along with instructions on how to pay. If you know you are not paid up and would like to beat us to it, you can use this form to do so. Payment instructions are included, and you can advise of payment and return your form via email. Rather pay in person? You can do so at networking functions, or just call in to see Elicia at The Empress & Wolf (next to the chemist)
Social Media Workshops are back!
Great news: Free social media workshop & mentoring for business is back one more time.
Are you interested in using social media to help your business grow? Perhaps you’ve already tried, forgotten how and would like to brush up your skills… It is easy and convenient once you’ve got the know how! We’d love to help and best of all its free!
So whether it’s your first time, or you’re simply returning for a refresher, everyone is welcome and eligible for this Digibiz initiative from Centre for eResearch and Digital Innovation (CeRDI) at Federation University.*
Join local Social Media expert, Noelene Gration at 5.30 p.m. on Thursday 22 October at Daylesford Neighbourhood Centre, Camp Street, Daylesford to learn new ways to attract customers your way! The session will run for 2.5 hours and each participant will also be eligible for mentoring with Noelene at a mutually agreeable date.
Bookings: http://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/social-media-for-business-tickets-18877326592
*DigiBiz was formed in 2012 as the Central Highlands Digital Enterprise program, an Australian Government-funded initiative under the Digital Enterprise program. Federation University Australia through the Centre for eResearch and Digital Innovation (CeRDI) worked with regional stakeholders, Regional Development Australia Grampians, and the City of Ballarat, Golden Plains, Hepburn and Pyrenees Shires to deliver a skills development program aimed at assisting regional businesses and not-for-profit entities.
There are various digital training opportunities still available to DigiBiz clients including fee-for-service workshops and masterclasses. Visit their contact page at www.digibiz.net.au if you would like to discuss these opportunities.
CeRDI also continues to seek collaboration opportunities to conduct further training in the region.Full day
Full Day Workshop: Create and Grow Your Dream Business
DHSBATA member and proprietor of The Empress & Wolf, Elicia Ward, is hosting an amazing full day workshop on Developing the Person Behind the Business.
This event will feature 8 special guest speakers as well as music by the fabulous Family Farm band.
Where: Town Hall, Daylesford
When: 8th November 10am – 4pm
All money raised will be donated to the Hepburn Wildlife Shelter
For more information, please email Elicia or call 5348 1217
Do you want to expand your business opportunities outside of the Daylesford and Hepburn Springs Area?
The Smart Business Collective are members of the Macedon Ranges Business Networking Group who have created a series of unique networking events specifically for Central and North Central Victorian businesses so that they can forge new networks, partnerships and opportunities in neighbouring communities.
The Daylesford & Hepburn Springs Business & Tourism Association is pleased to be partnering with the Smart Business Collective along with the Macedon Ranges Business Networking Group, Business Mt Alexander and other to-be announced Bendigo business groups in these events.
The first event will be a facilitated speed networking event held on Wednesday 25th November 2016 at Finders Keepers in Bendigo. To secure your ticket for this incredible opportunity, go to
https://bendigospeednetworking.eventbrite.com.au
Food at Passing Clouds
Just in time for some sunshine, we have been advised that the great folk out at Passing Clouds have finished their renovations and have started serving food at the cellar door as of today!
The food will be simple, locally sourced, rustic, delicious and to be shared with their range of wines.
Food will be offered every day:
- from Friday to Monday 12- 4, they are offering charcoal grilled meat from hot coals, tasting plates and sides.
- from Tuesday to Thursday tasting plates.
It’s just wine and food with no coffee and bookings wont be taken.
You can find Passing Clouds at 30 Roddas Lane, Musk VIC 3461
Want to know more? Call 03 5348 5550 visit www.passingclouds.com.au or email hugh@passingclouds.com.au
Thats all for now – I hope you have a great weekend, and will look forward to seeing you on the 21st!
Warm regards,
Kate Buckland – Chair.