BUSINESS UPDATE October 2019

September Chamber Breakfast With the Muswellbrook Bypass being one of the most major infrastructure projects to affect the region in recent times, the MCCI organised Upper Hunter State MP Michael Johnsen and The RMS Regional Director Anna Zycki to provide an update on the project to members at our September Breakfast. Addressing a packed crowd both assured the audience that the project was on track. Upper Hunter State MP Michael Johnsen and RMS Regional Director Anna Zycki provided an update on the Bypass Project

Having forgone federal help and committed $266 million in state funding earlier this year, the coalition allocated $4 million of that in the NSW Budget in June. On Tuesday, for the first time at a public event, Ms Zycki revealed exactly what that money was going towards and where they were at in their planning.

Ms Zycki said the RMS was currently in the process of selecting a preferred option, and preparing to announce tenders for the development of that option, the concept design, an environmental assessment and project approvals. While it may seem as if ground works are only just being laid now, she stated everything was moving along at a swift pace. Ms Zycki accepted unforeseen circumstances could disrupt the timeline, but remains confident the bypass will be ready by 2025, saying there is "a lot of fat" on their three-year construction phase.

Our next Breakfast is Tuesday 1st October at the Muswellbrook RSL Club

Theme: Chamber Update

Member Services Manager Wayne Toms will outline a number initiatives the Chamber is looking to roll out in the Year ahead.

Full details on page 7 so please ‘save the date’.

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Welcome MCCI Board of Directors for 2019/20

At the recent MCCI AGM, held in conjunction with our September Breakfast, nominations were called to fill the eight committee member positions. We are pleased to announce all eight positions were filled and thank all those elected for their support and commitment as newly elected Directors of the MCCI Board.

MCCI Board of Directors:- President: Mike Kelly (Wear Parts Services). Vice President: Kylie Wilcox (Icebox Liquor). Secretary: Jennifer Lecky (Lecky & Associates). Treasurer: Lorraine Skinner (Melanie’s Jewellers). Amber Wright (Joplin Lawyers). Phil Farquharson (Hunter Plant Mechanics). Ross Peasley (RAP Surveying). Michael Carey (Muswellbrook Motors)

Upper Hunter Economic Breakfast—September 2019 Successfully running each six-months since 2002, this event attracts over 120 local business people and decision-makers and delivers independent insights and networking. Special themes spotlight important regional issues and dynamic speakers present local and macro economic insights.

The latest breakfast held at the Muswellbrook RSL was themed around ‘Collaboration and Vision: Exploring the role of women in business in the Upper Hunter’.

Speakers included:

Dr Anthea Bill Lead Economist, HRF Centre - Insights for the Upper Hunter Economy Download presentation

Kirsten Molloy, HVCCC | Claire Quigley, Launchpad9 | Joplin Higgins, Joplin Lawyers.

Chamber to announce major initiatives at next Breakfast The theme of the Chamber’s October Breakfast is a Chamber Update where Wayne Toms our Member Services Manager will be outlining some exciting news surrounding initiatives, including some major programs and events, we are planning to roll out over the year ahead.

These initiatives have been developed on the principal that they:

Benefit MCCI members. Benefit the Muswellbrook Economy. Benefit the Muswellbrook Community.

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Muswellbrook YOUR MCCI Chamber of Commerce and Industry BOARD OF membership renewals are now due!

DIRECTORS The Muswellbrook Chamber of Commerce and Industry has a proud reputation as one of the

strongest and proactive Chambers in the region. Executive This is in part thanks to the strong support of its members. The Chamber needs your ongoing PRESIDENT support to ensure that it can continue to Mike Kelly represent you and also continue to provide a 0417 408 127 range of programs and services to support you and your business. VICE PRESIDENT Kylie Wilcox 0402 641 819

TREASURER Lorraine Skinner 0429 329 353

The Chamber will be utilizing Facebook SECRETARY Our main contact phone number for Jennifer Lecky more and more to post updates on your the Chamber has now changed. For all Chamber, Member News and what's 0419 268 130 phone enquires please call: happening in the broader community: DIRECTORS https://www.facebook.com/Muswellbrook- Phone: Phillip Farquharson Chamber-of-Commerce-Industry-Inc- 200745070000331/?ref=bookmarks 0439 936 830 0438 517 311

AMBER WRIGHT 0411 088 605 "We Live Here"

ROSS PEASLEY Local Investment Card 0400 863 950 ‘We LIVE Here’ gift cards, a joint initiative MICHAEL CAREY of Muswellbrook and 0414 415 185 Councils, are now available to be purchased and used to buy goods and services at participating local businesses. MEMBER SERVICES The cards help keep money in our local area assisting many businesses that have felt the MANAGER financial impact of the drought, and allowing charities to give financial support to farmers Wayne Toms and others in need who can decide how they use it. For more information visit: https:// 0438 517 311 www.whyleavetown.com/upperhunter

OUR MISSION

‘To represent, promote and encourage business enterprise in Muswellbrook and its districts’.

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The Chamber is pleased to welcome the support of the following new members.

United Contract Services is an Agriculture/Mining/Logistics contract company that offers a broad range of services, including grape harvesting and vineyard maintenance.

Think Goat is the go-to team for all things marketing. Whether it's creating effective marketing campaigns for lead generation or optimising your website for the highest return on investment possible, we can do it all. We tailor our marketing packages to suit your business and budget. Best of all, there are no lock-in contracts!

RAP SURVEYING - Based in the Upper Hunter Valley, Ross Peasley is an experienced registered land surveyor with over 25 years of local knowledge. With a wealth of experience and knowledge, Ross is able to provide clients with a focused and solution-based approach at competitive prices.

For all your steel fabrication and welding needs. Whiteman Welding can repair or make just about anything. Workshop premises and mobile service available. Workshop located in the Muswellbrook Industrial Area (Shed 2, 18 Wallarah Rd) or give us a call if you require our well-equipped mobile service.

The Daracon Group is a collective of multiple businesses that work together in providing effective and integrated civil construction services across the public and private sectors. needs and expectations of our Clientele and the Community.

RHMCE provides the local and greater community area with a structural and civil design consultancy service. RHM Consulting Engineers has earned an excellent reputation for quality of service, innovation, professionalism and for practicality in our designs.

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Member Profile

Sherie and Adam Kennedy operate Scone Country Tours. Living locally on a property they embrace their rural surroundings and feel the Upper Hunter has a wide variety of tourism and unique attractions to share.

Scone Country Tours offers fully guided pre designed tours or the opportunity to design your own day out. Scone Country Tours are designed to accommodate for a wide range of interests. With an accredited Hunter Thoroughbred Breeders Association (HTBA) guide, enjoy some of the Hunter Valley’s most beautiful thoroughbred horse studs.

Tours also include exploring the beautiful Barrington Tops, the burning coal seam at , the wash pools and bird life at and the beauty of Glenbawn and surrounds. Enjoy an experience of a camel ride or nurture a baby Tassy devil. Be spoilt with a country side picnic, share in the beauty of local historic homesteads or relax with a nice glass of wine in the vineyards.

Visit: www.sconecountrytours.com Contact: email: [email protected] mob: 0417 842 748

The National Group is now in your area!

The National Group has expanded its operations. Due to popular demand, we Lot 14 - 16 Enterprise are now located in the Hunter Valley. Crescent

Muswellbrook The National Group comprises of leading NSW 2333 companies from the mining, resources, www.national-group.co transport and logistics industries 1300 096 618

National Plant & Equipment

National Plant & Equipment (NPE), part of the National Group specialises in the provision of heavy earthmoving equipment to the mining and civil construction sectors.

We have a national presence, with a local touch. Our nimble structure affords us the agility to provide tailored solutions to meet and exceed your expectations. Backed by our 24/7 maintenance and repair promise and our ability to service the remotest locations throughout , you can benefit from minimal downtime, enhanced efficiency, increased productivity and profitability.

Contact Len Pipiciello, NSW Business Development Manager for more information or to book an appointment on: 0437 100 200 or [email protected].

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TUESDAY MONDAY SATURDAY SATURDAY 1st October 7th October 12th October 19th October

MCCI Breakfast Coolmore Denman Muswellbrook Muswellbrook Denman Cup day Pig Races Drought Buster RSL Club Muswellbrook Denman Charity Rodeo Race Club Football Oval Muswellbrook Showground

SATURDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY TUESDAY 19th October 19th October 3rd November 5th November

Blue Heeler Oktoberfest Motorfest MCCI Breakfast Film Festival At Hollydene Muswellbrook Muswellbrook Muswellbrook Estate Showground Golf Club

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6:00pm—9:00pm Upper Hunter Innovation Precinct Lower Hill St, Muswellbrook 2333

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Aaron Henry Optometrist Elegance Hair & Beauty MV Solar Pty Ltd A Corp Computers EMF Group Pty Ltd Malabar Coal AEE Services Edmonds Joinery Mangoola Coal Operations Edward Higgins Parkinson—First Na- AGL Energy Limited Mark Diggins Solicitor tional Real Estate Allweld Services Elks Enterprises Pty Ltd Maxwell Spark Electrical Pty Ltd ANZ Bank Fairfax Regional Media Melanie’s Jewellers APM Employment Services Final Form Regeneration Merton Living AQC Dartbrook and Management Fyfe Pty Ltd Milwain & Sons Austmine Limited GJ’s by the Lake Monadelphous Engineering Pty Ltd Baybrook Motor Inn Godolphin Australia Monteath Powys Bengalla Mining Company GowingAdvisory Accountants Muswellbrook Coal Co BHP Billiton Mount Arthur Coal Greentree Financial Muswellbrook Workers’ Club Big Lift Cranes & Heavy Haulage Hair by Maddi Muswellbrook Floral Studio Blackrock Industries Harvey Norman Muswellbrook Muswellbrook Golf Club Bowditch Earthmoving Harvey Recruitment Muswellbrook Home Hardware Briken Group Services Hello Fleur Muswellbrook Motors Brook Medical Centre Hermitage Motel Muswellbrook PCYC Brook Outdoors Hitachi Construction Machinery Muswellbrook Post Shop Hollydene Estate Wines + Vines Capelli Style Hair Salon Muswellbrook Race Club Ltd Restaurant C-Res Hunter Belle Cheese Muswellbrook RSL Sub-Branch Club Catalyst Plus Hunter Plant Mechanics Muswellbrook Security Services Central Arcade Pty Ltd Hunter Prestige Catering Muswellbrook Shire Council Challenge Community Services Business Hub Muswellbrook South Public School Chandler Macleod Group Hunter Valley Elite Window Tinting Muswellbrook Steel Supplies Commonwealth Bank of Australia Hunter Valley Mediation Services National Australia Bank Compass Housing Hunter Valley Printing National Plant & Equipment Comprint Solutions Pty Ltd Ice Box Liquor New Lucky Star Bistro Coolmore Australia Industrial Drone Services* Newcastle Permanent Building Society CPR Pest Management Services Integratedliving Australia Ltd NJR Engineering CRJ Maintenance itravel Muswellbrook Northwest Mining Company Curtis Gant Betts Joplin Lawyers OAS Technology Group Davies Thompson & Wright Services JTS Realty Pet Medical Dayarne Smith Copywriter Jennifer Lecky & Associates PicBox Photobooth Denman Legal Pty Ltd Joblink Plus Muswellbrook Pirtek Muswellbrook DK Heavy Plant services LJ Hooker Muswellbrook Plants on Main * Double Picc MACH Energy Australia Pty Ltd Prince of Wales Tavern Doug & Roslyn Cleal MRS Services Pukara Estate October 2019 page 11

Upper Hunter Community Pumps & Pipeline Services TAFE NSW Services Radio Hunter Valley T E Painting Upper Conservatorium of Music Railway Hotel Teterin Supply Upper Hunter Fire Protection Raine & Horne Muswellbrook The Business Centre Upper Hunter Show Inc Reg Osborn Pty Ltd The Happy Tooth Muswellbrook Valley Fasteners Muswellbrook Regional Australia Bank The Chop Shop Butchery Warburton Estate Agents RMS Services The Red Door Community Kitchen Warrior Disability Services Roger Skinner Photography The Remington Wear Parts Services Ruthz Management Solutions Thiess Pty Ltd Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service Scone Country Tours* Tradecore Industries Pty Ltd Wideland Motor Group SGS Australia TransCare Hunter Ltd Workpac Pty Ltd SNP Security Tutt Bryant Heavy Lift & Shift Yore Contractors Pty Ltd Sparke Helmore Lawyers Two Rivers Wines Youth Express Success Tax Professionals Unity Bank Supply Solutions Group United Contract Services Telstra Shop—Muswellbrook UON Upper Hunter

New Members RAP Surveying Whiteman Welding RHM Consulting Engineers

Think Goat Daracon Group 1800 Excavate

*Indicates Associate Member

OUR MISSION

‘To represent, promote and encourage business enterprise in Muswellbrook and its districts ’.

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