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At the end of the evening I announced that I would be stepping down from Business Port Macquarie as at the 31st May. I have been very fortunate to have been a representative of the board of Port Macquarie Chamber of Commerce/ Business Port Macquarie for the past 13 years. What I didn’t expect was the beautiful standing ovation I received from a room full of people. Thank you so much, you really touched my heart deeply, I was lost for words (which those who know we know is rare!) and it was a struggle to hold it all together.

While winter can traditionally bring a slower period, especially for tourism and hospitality, it also presents unique opportunities for business growth. Here are 6 practical strategies you might like to think about:

Running a business in today’s competitive landscape comes with many challenges, from navigating economic shifts to staying ahead of industry trends.

What a fantastic evening we had in February, kicking off the 2025 Coastline Bank Greater Port Macquarie Business Awards!

I always welcome February as it is a time to return to normality. Kids back at school, everyone back to work and you can settle back into some semblance of a routine. Just as you thought you can relax…. we are again off and running with a jam-packed agenda for 2025!

2024 NSW State Business Awards Winners - Stacey Morgan Outstanding Business Leader, Port Medical Aesthetics Clinic Employer of Choice

Drum roll please… The results are in for the 2024 Mid North Coast Regional Business Awards! What an accomplished list of winners and finalists represented at Business NSW Gala event at Sails Resort Port Macquarie - by Rydges on Friday 20th September!

August was another busy month and I was fortunate to be invited to attend the Tourism Symposium covering Tourism business &operators on the North Coast up to the border.

What a month May was!

YES!! Strawny’s haircut has GOT TO GO!

Lifeline Mid Coast Building Plans

Business Port Macquarie have arranged to hold an AICD course right here in Port Macquarie

Allan was deeply passionate about the region and the wonderful community.

November 1 has come and gone now, so it’s time to understand your alternatives to single-use plastic items

Welcome to our newest members of Business Port Macquarie

With our new look, we would love to introduce you to our newest members of Business Port Macquarie

Over 90 percent of businesses are experiencing workforce shortages

The focus on immediate support in pressure point areas while maintaining a commitment for much needed reform

Fair Work Commission to raise the National Minimum Wage by 5.2%

Business Port Macquarie is pleased to introduce our new President, Alex Glen- Holmes

Business Port Macquarie recently hosted a meet the Candidates Forum

THE MID North Coast needs a “robust conversation about employment”