Robert Buck is the Founder and Managing Director of Diamond IT. Having studied computer engineering and worked as a Computer Technician, Rob started Diamond IT from his parent’s granny flat in his early twenties. From these humble beginnings, he has built an award-winning business that has recently celebrated 20 years of servicing organisations not only…
Cheryl Royle has 25 years of experience running businesses and educating, supporting and coaching thousands of business owners, executives, freelancers, consultants, artists and entrepreneurs across Australia. She’s also the Co-Founder of the Lone Rangers Business Network for solo business operators in the Hunter. Cheryl has owned four businesses including Hunter-based coaching and consultancy firm, The…
Newcastle Airport is a significant gateway into NSW and the Hunter. As a major transport hub it is critical to economic and social infrastructure and its planned and managed growth has helped underpin the continued prosperity of the Hunter.
As CEO of Newcastle Airport, Dr. Peter Cock is responsible for all facets of the business. He works closely with the Board of Directors to set the business strategy and ensure the business is match-fit to deliver its potential. Under Peter’s leadership, Newcastle Airport has achieved record passenger throughput and record profits, which have been…
Employs is a trusted online marketplace where people find or post everyday tasks that need doing. They match people wanting work with people wanting tasks completed like gardening, handyman, cleaning, office administration, web design, deliveries, tutoring or anything else for a home or organisation.
Luke was born and bred in the Newcastle region. He grew up in Merewether and went through school in this region. He also studied at the University of Newcastle. Luke has a Bachelor Teaching/Bachelor Arts double degree and a Master of Education degree. As a current Lake Macquarie City Councillor and Lake Mac resident, he…
Hunter Rehabilitation and Health believes “Exercise is Medicine” and strives to empower individuals to achieve a greater independence and functioning in their lives. Hunter Rehabilitation and Health is located in the heart of Newcastle and offers a wide range of services to assist in the rehabilitation of Musculoskeletal, Cardiopulmonary, Neurological and Metabolic disorders.
Ryan McCathie is the Director and Lead Exercise Physiologist at Hunter Rehabilitation and Health. Ryan is extremely passionate about helping people get back to doing what they love. He has experience working as an Exercise Physiologist in London, UK and has extensive knowledge and experience in the NSW Worker’s Compensation Scheme. Ryan believes that his…
Through more than 25 years of successful operation, Prosperity Advisers Group has drawn on the varied technical expertise, industry experience and the resources of its diverse teams to support clients to understand and then achieve their financial goals.
With more than 150 staff across locations in Sydney, Newcastle and Brisbane, Prosperity delivers services in business advice and accounting; taxation; corporate assurance; wealth management; and employee benefits and services.
Prosperity works with individual and family investors, small, medium and large privately owned or family businesses, entrepreneurs, small and mid-cap ASX listed companies, government agencies, state-owned corporations and not for profit groups.
An experienced Chartered Accountant and Business Adviser, Megan Faraday-Bensley’s passion is to provide her clients with strategic advice and strong business management skills to enable them to run successful businesses. Megan leads the Business Advisory Team at Prosperity Advisers Group nationally. Her role as head of this division sees her lead the team with a…
Foster & Co is a high-end, boutique salon located in the heart of Merewether. A proud member of the Australian Hairdressing Council (AHC) as a Salon Select Gold member, Foster & Co is committed to meeting and exceeding the AHC’s high business and service standards. With a highly skilled team of fully qualified hair and beauty professionals, Foster & Co is your destination for beautiful hair and five-star service.
Due in part to her vocation, but also largely due to her ability to form long-lasting relationships, Christie Foster is an extremely well-known entrepreneur in the Hunter region. A Hairdresser by trade, it was in 2015 that Christie launched her own salon, Foster & Co, focusing on developing a smooth-running business, that has a focus…
Sensom Health and Wellbeing provides a unique space and place to restore the mind, body and soul. A holistic approach to supporting and managing health and wellbeing is offered through advanced floatation pods, yoga, massage and meditation therapies.
Lee Clements loves to share her knowledge and support people to achieve a healthy lifestyle through yoga and meditation. She has studied extensively in complementary health therapies, meditation and yoga. She has taught in some of Australia’s leading colleges and has managed health and wellness centres and day spas. She brought the first flotation tanks…
Moran Golf Tours is a home of unique five-star golf tours, prepared to deliver the best client experience including access to the finest courses, local cuisine and fine-dining, PGA Professional coaching, and all wrapped up with true Scottish hospitality.
Kieran Moran, Director of Moran Golf Tours and a PGA professional, has been operating all-inclusive golf tours to incredible world-leading golf courses in the UK and Ireland for over ten years. Since 2016, Kieran has also operated tours to the stunning Apple Isle of Tasmania and King Island. Hailing from Scotland, Kieran has an intimate knowledge of many of the…
Pride Dry Cleaning and Laundry is a family owned and operated business that has been taking care of Newcastle and the Hunter’s dirty little secrets since 1942. It offers dry cleaning, laundry, clothing alterations and clothing repair services. The business is based in Islington and also has an outlet at the Williamtown Air Force base. It offers free pick-up and delivery and has Newcastle’s first 24 hour dry cleaning ATM at Islington.
Pride is the only privately owned local dry cleaner registered with the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The business’ support for local organisations and for people on return to work programs saw it win the 2015 Drycleaning Institute of Australia’s Outstanding Community Service Award.
Jennie Lyons has made a big move from being an Executive Assistant to a business owner and board member. With her husband Phil, she bought the Hunter-based business, Pride Dry Cleaning and Laundry and has transformed it to an eco-friendly success story. Phil’s battle with cancer confined him to a wheelchair, but he and Jennie…