CPA Australia's Wagga Wagga Branch invites Women in Business members to its Mid-Year Business Luncheon with guest speaker, Dr. David Orsmond, Deputy Head Economic Analysis Department, Reserve Bank of Australia. David has had many years of experience nationally and internationally on monetary matters. He has written articles on international currency arrangements.

EVENT DETAILS

Presenter:

David Orsmond, Economic Analysis, Reserve Bank of Australia

Date:

Friday 22 June 2012

Venue:

Wagga Wagga RSL Club, Dobbs Street, Wagga Wagga

Time:

12.30pm – 2.00pm

Cost:

$35.00

RSVP:

Wednesday, 19^th June using the form linked below

Registration flyer (247kb pdf)
Time:

Chris Fitzpatrick, CEO of Committee 4 Wagga, invites Women in Business members to attend an evening of collaboration on 8 May.

Chris says, "Wagga’s business leaders will be involved in this powerful event, plus we will hear Mr Frank Costa OAM, former Chairman of Geelong Football Club and Committee for Geelong, talk about setting goals to get to the top."

Mr Peter Dorling, Executive Director Committee for Geelong, will complement the evening with an insight into the Committee for Geelong’s evolution.

Committee 4 Wagga will also launch its Emerging Leaders Program and honour our patron: Kay Hull.

Please see the invitation (540 kb pdf) for further details or email Megan at admin@c4wagga.com.au.

Come and enjoy an informative presentation with Q&A, network, and share dinner with other professional women at a cosy venue at our April Function!

SAFE BUSINESS IS GOOD BUSINESS will be presented by Scott Glanville, Business Advisory Officer |Business Assistance Branch of WorkCover NSW.
Scott will inform us on:

1. The importance of Safety
2. What it means for your business
3. Information about the new legislation 'Work Health & Safety' that came into effect on the 1st January 2012 that has replaced Occupational Health and Safety
4. Information about WorkCover’s Small Business Rebate Program* (up to $500 rebate for small business for implementing an eligible safety solution to a problem in their workplace) *Conditions apply

Time: 6:00 for 6:30 pm

Venue: Riverina Grill House at the Riverina Hotel, Wagga Wagga

Dress: Smart Casual

Cost: $26 members, $36 non-members.

RSVP to Functions Committee or sign up online at the Women in Business website.

Payment Methods:

1. By Cheque, made payable to “Women in Business Wagga Wagga Inc” PO Box 2471, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650
2. By Direct Deposit, to BSB 032-769 Account Number 248028 FN = Surname/Initial
3. By Cash Deposit at any Westpac Bank, quoting the BSB and Account Number

The Murray Hume Business Enterprise Centre is offering a Customer Service Workshop in Wagga on Wednesday 11^th April which may be of interest to WiB members. These workshops have been conducted in a number of towns and been very successful.

Download the flyer here (92 kb Word doc)

A website that may be of interest to our members: http://www.connectingruralbusinesswomen.com.au/

The current programme for 2012 may be downloaded via the link below.

WorkCover NSW have just launched it’s new Small Business Rebate Program which commenced on, 1 March 2012.

The new revised rebate program replaces and improves on the Safety Solutions Rebate Program that was previously in place for approximately the last 4 years. (Please note - the revised program is very similar to the previous one but has more changes around its terms and conditions).

The small business rebate gives up to $500 (full cost) back to small business owners who purchase and install safety equipment to address a safety problem in their workplace. It is open to small businesses or sole traders with up to 20 full time employees or equivalent, from 1 March 2012.

Free safety advisors are also available to help build safety skills for you and your staff.

Eligible safety equipment
The small business rebates cover a broad range of safety solutions to give small businesses the flexibility to fix specific risks in their individual workplace.

The rebate can be used to assist with the purchase and installation of safety equipment that addresses:
*manual handling
*hazardous noise
*slips, trips and falls
*injuries from moving objects
*chemicals and dangerous goods.

The rebate is provided after the solution has been purchased or implemented and excludes GST, freight and insurance.

Applying for a rebate
Step one - attend a free WorkCover safety event
Attend any eligible WorkCover safety event, live webinar, workshop, program, event, or have a free advisory visit from a WorkCover business advisory officer or inspector from 1 March 2012.

Step two - implement your safety solution
Select and implement an eligible safety solution listed in the rebate application brochure. Get a paid tax invoice and receipt (or proof of purchase).

Step three - complete the application form

Mackenna Powell is organising a trivia night to raise much needed funds to assist the North Wagga community affected by the recent floods.

She will be hosting it at the Commercial Club on 21^st April from 7:00pm and is hoping that you can assist her in making this evening as successful as possible.

There are many features to the evening including lucky envelopes, raffle, live auction and silent auction as well as some fabulous trivia to test you all!

If you are able to assist by donating prizes for the evening or organising a table of 8, it would be greatly appreciated.

Also, please pass this message on to others as the more support we have, the more we can help North Wagga.

Mackenna is hoping that those of us who have been lucky enough to be spared in the floods can help out others who have not been as lucky.

If you have any questions or would like to book a table please contact Mackenna on 0427 248 229 after hours.

Please note that donations can be delivered to the WDF Professional office at 135 – 137 Peter Street during office hours, or alternatively collected from your businesses.

Your assistance to this fabulous cause in any way is greatly appreciated.

Information and Networking at our April Function!

SAFE BUSINESS IS GOOD BUSINESS will be presented by Scott Glanville, Business Advisory Officer |Business Assistance Branch of WorkCover NSW.
Scott will inform us on:

1. The importance of Safety
2. What it means for your business
3. Information about the new legislation 'Work Health & Safety' that came into effect on the 1st January 2012 that has replaced Occupational Health and Safety
4. Information about WorkCover’s Small Business Rebate Program* (up to $500 rebate for small business for implementing an eligible safety solution to a problem in their workplace) *Conditions apply

Time: 6:00 for 6:30 pm

Venue: Riverina Grill House at the Riverina Hotel, Wagga Wagga

Dress: Smart Casual

Cost: $26 members, $36 non-members.

RSVP to Functions Committee or sign up online at the Women in Business website. RSVP and payment must be received by Thursday, 12^th April.

Payment Methods:

1. By Cheque, made payable to “Women in Business Wagga Wagga Inc” PO Box 2471, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650
2. By Direct Deposit, to BSB 032-769 Account Number 248028 FN = Surname/Initial
3. By Cash Deposit at any Westpac Bank, quoting the BSB and Account Number