Applications for Greater Charitable Foundation funding open until 19 July 2013. Charities in the Hunter Region have the opportunity to obtain funding for projects that will make a lasting difference to the lives of families and communities with the Hunter-based Greater Charitable Foundation's annual funding round now open. Foundation CEO Anne Long said each year the Foundation provides…
During June the Stephen Cartwright, CEO of NSW Business Chamber, visited the Maitland Business Chamber to discuss the national campaign championing the voice of local small business. Called “Small Business ‚Äì Too Big To Ignore”, the campaign is a collaborative approach from Chambers around Australia. Its purpose is to unite businesses in order to shape…
During September, the annual Regional Women Connect conference will play host to seven-time ASP Women's World Champion Layne Beachley and successful businesswomen Amanda Rose. Presented by the Hunter Business Women's Network and in its fourth year, the event draws together women from the Hunter Region to network and build relationships and be inspired and empowered…
A brass flying egret on the roof of a Hunter hospital is part of the latest addition to its arts for health program and is providing information on the weather. The egret is part of a 1.5m long weathervane (or weathercock) that has been installed on the roof of Hunter Valley Private Hospital at…
The Hunter Region is set to become an even more enticing corporate destination with the Crowne Plaza to develop the Hunter Valley's first conference centre. The development has received significant Government support with the Federal Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism granting $250,000 to the project. Alongside the conference centre development will come an upgrade…
Hunter-based leadership coach and Newcastle Herald columnist Shivani Gupta recently had her speaking talents recognised. Shivani has been appointed to the board of National Speakers Association of Australia (NSAA). Founded in 1987, NSAA represents the members of the professional speaking industry. NSAA is a founding member of the global speakers federation and is one of only two national associations which grants…
One of Australia's oldest vineyards is championing an innovative approach to environmental sustainability. A NSW Government Grant has provided Wyndham Estate with the opportunity, in partnership with Rio Tinto, to re-establish the Hunter River's native fish habitat. Wyndham Estate sits along 1.5 kilometres of the Hunter River at Dalwood and is the only vineyard in…
Often better known for its work with companies in liquidation, Jirsch Sutherland has been integral in creating some of the region’s most successful businesses. Celebrating 20 years in the Hunter this year, forensic accounting and insolvency firm Jirsch Sutherland is a trusted adviser that helps create sustainable business models. The organisation is also based in…
A round-robin charity wheelchair basketball event will be held on Friday,19 July 2013 at The Forum, University and will be hosted by our own Hunter Paralympian, Liesl Tesch. 'Go Wheeling' is a fundraiser for local organisation, Wheeling and Able, to help with their funding of scholarships, mobility equipment and holiday and respite units for children with disabilities….
Pegasus CEO Adam Boyle was recently named as an Eastern region nominee in the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year awards. The awards are a year-long program and are intended to support and encourage entrepreneurial activity. Adam was appointed as CEO in 2009 and since then has established Pegasus as a viable and…