Swansea Chamber of Commerce News

A Reminder…Nominations 2012 Lake Macquarie Business Excellence Awards close on 31^st May, 2012 so get your nomination in now…

This is a great opportunity to promote successful business practices and areas of excellence within your business or community organisation.   

There are also awards for individual customer service, young business people (under 30) and new business operations (under a year). 

Go to www.lmbea.com.au to see categories, entry details and judging criteria.  

You are urged to self-nominate or get someone to nominate a business, community organisation or individual before 31^st May… 

The Awards are the initiative of the Business Growth Centre at Gateshead in partnership with the 7 Lake Macquarie Business Chambers.  The Centre’s Manager, Brett Gleeson announced that the JSA Group would be the major sponsor with TAFE NSW-Hunter Institute and Lake Macquarie City Council as support sponsors. (more…)

Westpac supports growing local small businesses and is proud to introduce the Westpac Small Business Grant in Newcastle, New South Wales. Your business could win 1 of 8 Small Business prizes including a $3,000 grant. To enter please complete the registration form attached and then make an appointment with your Local Business Banker to discuss your entry.

Small Business Grant flyer

Newcastle Business Awards Application Form

Nominations are now open for 2011 Lake Macquarie Australia Day Awards. Why not nominate someone you know who’s well deserving of a Volunter Award. Please follow the link for more information. (more…)

We’ve heard from lots of readers that they were struggling to pull together and awesome entry for the 2011 ActionCOACH My Business awards before last week’s deadline.

So we extended it!

You now have until August 31st to get your entry in.

Visit www.mybusinessawards.com.au to learn more, or to submit an entry.