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7 nib to open new contact centre in Gosford 8

16 Commercial and Industrial Property for Sale / Lease

Ron Mussalli – A ‘golden’ journey

Business News

17 Terrigal motel to be redeveloped for residential 17 Proposed rezoning of land at Somersby

Mariners mean business

9 BlinkMobile celebrates 10th Anniversary 9 Big win at Cloud World Series – London 10 Creating an entrepreneurial culture for the Central Coast

18 New premises for Masonic Lodge leases at Lisarow

Regular features 6

Edgar Adams’ Editorial

Time for a reality check

12 Business Briefs

12 The Legend moves on

15 Property News

12 Pacific Link appoints COO

19 Event Photos – BlinkMobile’s 10th

13 Computer Society Australia relaunches Central Coast Chapter 13 Raine & Horne opens at Berkeley Vale

Front cover: Ron Mussali

18 Packing business relocates to Coast

11 Delivering for the Central Coast

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13 Umina tobacco shop sold

21 BUSINESS SERVICES DIRECTORY

14 NSW Treasurer visits Central Coast

21 Business events caledar

15 nib leases in Gosford CBD

22 Funny Business

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Ron Mussalli – A ‘golden’ journey By Phaedra Pym From trainee manager to the Coast’s No. 1 employer of youth IF YOU ARE one of the million plus people who come through a McDonalds restaurant every day, chances are at least one of the restaurants you have visited on the Central Coast would be owned by Ron and Sandra Mussalli. As owners of 10 Central Coast restaurants within the multi-billion dollar global empire, the husband and wife team are exceeded by just one other franchisee in Australia as owning the most restaurants in the country. This fact becomes even more astounding when you learn that Australia’s largest franchise holder (in terms of store numbers) has accrued his 14 restaurants over a 30-year period, while the Mussalli’s have acquired their 10 in a third of that time!

As employers of more than 1,000 Central Coast locals, the Mussalli’s company, Saronbell Pty Ltd, is up there as one of the Central Coast’s largest employers. They are also the number 1 employer of local youth on the Coast and are renowned for giving people with a disability a go and giving back to the community. They have employed more than 200 people with a disability through a successful partnership with Job Centre Australia and are strong advocates and financial supporters of Ronald McDonald House Charities. Ron Mussalli spoke to me about his professional journey to date and how he and his wife have become one of McDonalds Australia’s greatest and most highly awarded franchise success stories.

The early days Mussalli didn’t start his McDonalds journey as a casual restaurant employee as many teenagers do. After finishing school in Sydney, Mussalli went to University and, unsure about what he wanted to pursue, opted to study IT. With his heart not fully in it, Mussalli left university after a couple of years and entered the workforce while considering his options. Ironically it was the late and highly respected Charlie Bell (former McDonalds Corporation CEO and, coincidentally, an old school mate of Mussalli’s) who encouraged the 20-year old to apply for a Trainee Manager’s position at McDonalds in Punchbowl. Mussalli went for the interview thinking if he got the job he would probably “do that for a couple of years and move on.” Fast forward 33 years and it would be safe to say Mussalli hasn’t regretted staying on a bit longer for a second. He even met Sandra, another ‘McDonalds lifer’, at work!

Climbing the corporate ladder Mussalli worked his way up the ranks at the Punchbowl restaurant before being promoted to Head Office. He then progressed up the corporate ladder to become Senior Vice president, responsible for NSW and the ACT. It was at this stage in his career that Mussalli came to a crossroads. At this senior level, he knew he would have to choose between going to the next level, which was CEO, or moving out of head office and back to the stores. Given that Mussalli had always deep down longed to run his own

business, buying a restaurant seemed the obvious next step in his career. True to one of his favourite sayings however – “Success always comes when preparation meets opportunity” – Mussalli knew there was still more to learn before he would be ready to make that goal a reality.

Moving to the Central Coast In 1993 McDonalds purchased 4 franchises in Newcastle to convert them into company stores and Mussalli was engaged to manage the conversion. So the Mussalli’s moved from their Sydney home to Newcastle for two years and then to the Central Coast in 1995 where they have lived ever since. During that time McDonalds increased its company store holdings from 4 to 23 stores, all under Mussalli’s management. He was then promoted back to head office as Director of Operators followed by a stint as Regional Manager, NSW. Becoming a franchisee In 2005, the opportunity arose to purchase not one but two stores– Erina and Erina Fair. This time, Mussalli knew he was ready.

This was followed closely by the acquisition of the Gosford and Wyoming restaurants.

“We went from 1 to 4 (stores) fairly quickly - between 2005 and 2010. Then from 2010 to 2012 we got to 8 stores and in 2013/14 the opening of our brand new stores at Lisarow and Umina brought our restaurant holdings up to 10,” said Mussalli. With 7 of the 10 restaurants purchased from the company, Mussalli observed a clear distinc-

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tion between licensee owned restaurants and company owned restaurants. “There’s a different level of expectation because they (staff within company stores) are geared towards attaining results in order to achieve bonuses and salary increases whereas as a franchisee, it’s my family business and I’m here for the long haul,” said Mussalli.

Mussalli has seen a huge number of changes in the corporation over 33 years and almost all have paid off, despite often facing skepticism from within. Mussalli explained that when McDonalds first introduced a breakfast menu, many people, including him, were skeptical. But today breakfast represents 20% of McDonalds’ business. The same is true for McCafe, which is now the largest coffee chain in Australia.

And now there’s the new ‘Create Your Taste’ option, which Mussalli says he is very excited about, despite having to hire around 20 extra staff per store to drive it. The latest initiative has already grown the business by 5%.

“McDonalds is a company that continues to innovate, stay relevant and stay competitive,” said Mussalli. “That to me is good business, and that’s why I continue to invest in this business.” So when I asked Mussalli, half in jest, “Will we ever be hearing, ‘would you like wine with that?’ “ Mussalli answered, “Who knows? If you could go back in time and ask a McDonalds franchisee 20 years ago if they thought we would ever be the largest coffee chain in the country they would laugh at you. The McDonalds belief is, if it’s what the customer wants we’ll say yes and then go away and work out how to do it.”

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Ron Mussalli and staff at the McDonalds Erina store All in the family The Mussalli’s have 2 sons (aged 24 and 21) and a 16-year old niece who has lived with them since she was 8. Their youngest son is fully involved in the business and has aspirations to follow in his father’s footsteps, while their niece is a casual employee at West Gosford.

The challenges = the opportunities When asked what his greatest challenges in business have been, Mussalli is quick to respond, “The people.” But from every challenge comes an opportunity. Mussalli is passionate about mentoring and supporting his staff to be the best they can be.

Every employee gets a performance review

annually and every manager gets reviewed bi-annually. He also paves the way for staff to fulfill their own goals even if it means losing a great staff member to head office.

“To me that’s what being a franchisee is all about – it’s not only about running the business; it’s equally about giving back and helping to grow the brand, which will help me in the longer term,” he said. Indeed many of Mussalli’s own staff have been inspired and personally supported and mentored over the years to move on to bigger and better things within the McDonalds corporation. “If you work for me, you’re not just working for a franchisee with 10 restaurants. There’s a conduit to head office, an CONTINUED ON PAGE 20

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EDITORIAL

Edgar Adams discusses local issues

Time for a reality check WITH ALL THE Development Approvals going through both Gosford and Wyong councils we are all expecting that there should already be cranes in the sky.

Well as we know an Approval is only the first step, or perhaps its the second step – after all you would think that one has to own the property.

After over 30 years of waiting, things are happening. Residential apartments are getting built on the outskirts of the Gosford CBD and more are about to start. In Wyong residential subdivision development is back along with houses being built.

However, we are now finding that there are developers moving in and taking advantage of the positive policies of both councils to make a quick dollar.

It’s happening in Gosford with some putting their properties on the market with a DA approval while others are blaming the banks.

At The Entrance the DA for a 20 storey residential near the waterfront went through over a year ago but it is unlikely that it will ever get built.

This is not the fault of the councils. They have acted in good faith all along.

But we are finding the quick money crowd coming out of Sydney taking advantage.

On a similar vein we have to ask ourselves what is the Federal Government up to in respect of the location of a branch of the Australian Taxation Office in Gosford.

After the big announcement by the

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Federal Treasurer in the Budget last year we all got excited, however as of right now no announcement as to who will build a building to accommodate the 600 people has been made.

But think about this.

The Feds engaged property consultants DTZ to seek Expressions of Interest for a building to house the ATO and this was advertised in September last year with a closing date of 12 December 2014.

CCBR knows that there were at least four submissions. CCBR also knows that one tenderer has been officially notified that they were not successful and one other was told verbally.

BUT it doesn’t stop there.

Last year agents CBRE advertised for Expressions of Interest for the sale of the old Gosford Primary School site on behalf of the NSW Government through the Central Coast Regional Development Corporation, with a closing date of 14 November, 2014.

Note the two closing dates for the EOI’s.

CCBR knows who one of the proponents was for this site but there would have obviously been many others.

Right now though, no decision has been made by the CCRDC on the sale of the school site.

So, we need to be asking ourselves, “who is fooling who?” and also, will this be a good outcome for Gosford.

If it is a foregone conclusion, that whoever buys the school site wins the ATO bid, then why go through the charade of asking for Expressions of Interest knowing that

there would be plenty of proponents who would have spent a lot of money to put up their proposals.

On only a slightly different note to the above, Wyong Council has been working on a Regional Airport to be located in the north of the Shire.

They have now got over 300 hectares set aside of what was and still is prime industrial land. (there is a shortage of industrial land on the Central Coast).

It’s a good idea and the Central Coast needs a fully functioning airport.

We had the opportunity 25 years ago but it got killed off by the then Member for Wyong.

But we still have an airport at Warnervale that takes light aircraft. With an extension to the runway of a few hundred metres it could take small commercial jets.

That way we could have a fully functioning airport immediately and not have to wait another 20 years which is what will happen if Council proceeds with the larger option.

What do you think?

Edgar Adams Editor

GENERAL NEWS

nib to open new contact centre in Gosford nib HEALTH FUNDS (nib) has announced it is expanding its customer service capability and will open a new 100-seat contact centre in the former Commonwealth Bank building in Gosford.

The new contact centre is expected to be operational in November and will complement nib’s primary contact centre located in Newcastle, which currently services more than 1.5 million customer interactions annually.

Rhod McKensey, Group Executive nib Health Funds said the addition of the Gosford Contact Centre would ensure that nib’s growing customer base continues to receive the outstanding levels of service it has come to expect from Australia’s fourth largest health insurer.

Recruitment of local employees for the centre will be undertaken in the coming months, while Central Coast based nib employees who currently work in the Newcastle Contact Centre will also have an opportunity to express interest in relocating. nib have leased approximately 1,100 sqm on the ground floor of the building which has been vacant since the bank moved out some years ago. The building owner is refurbishing the ground floor and will install a new air conditioning system to accommodate the new contact centre. nib’s decision to locate in Gosford was influenced by its close proximity to Newcastle as well as infrastructure, NBN broadband access and interconnectivity.

The former Commonwealth Bank Building in Mann Street, Gosford where nib Health Funds is locating their Contact Centre.

Commenting on nib coming to Gosford, Rob Willcox from Chapman & Frazer Real Estate who negotiated the lease in conjunction with Garry Morris from LJ Hooker said, “This is a tangible sign that Gosford is again becoming a point of destination for business and Gosford having NBN was an important factor.

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Mariners mean business CENTRAL COAST MARINERS’ CEO, Shaun Mielekamp recently launched ‘Mariners in Business’ which is an exciting initiative that allows businesses to leverage off the Mariners brand through unique and engaging partnerships.

The Central Coast Mariners have always set the bar in the Hyundai A-League for community engagement and outstanding on field performance that will now be met with the third wave of the Mariners, which is excellence in business.

The Mariners brand is focused on core values of entertainment, innovation and community that is symbolised by our logo that highlights the ability of a Coastal region to make serious waves both nationally and internationally through football, community and business activity.

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Shaun Mielekamp Mariners but ‘Mariners in Business’ is the new platform for small business right through to multi-national corporations to establish a partnership and achieve business goals through their association with the Mariners. “Mariners in Business is the new corporate platform that allows businesses from top to bottom to engage with football, to leverage off the Mariners brand and achieve the goals they are aiming towards,� Mielekamp said. “We have packages from $1500 for those thousands of small businesses that are here on the Coast that can engage and become a member and say that they are proudly supporting the Mariners,� he said.

Mielekamp, who lives at Kariong, was appointed CEO of the Mariners in early May after three years as General Manager – Commercial and Consumer Products with Western Sydney Wanderers. He had been poached by Mariners Founder Lyall Gorman and subsequent Founder of the Wanderers in 2012.

Prior to that he was Marketing Manager with the Penrith Panthers for four years

and Merchandise Manager with South Sydney Rabbitohs.

His early career saw him as National District Manager New Zealand for the retail brand Footlocker.

He is an experienced sports administrator and marketing professional whose background now fits him to take the Central Coast Mariners to a new level.

He succeeds Bruce Stalder who only lasted a year in the job and at a time when the Mariners finished the season with only five wins.

Commenting on his appointment, Mariners owner Mike Charlesworth said, “His record will help the Mariners create a sustainable and stable model that will be the backbone of the club for many years.�

Also commenting, Executive Vice Chairman, Peter Storrie, said, “Shaun’s appointment has now given us one of the strongest executive teams in the Hyundai A-League, that works as one with our supporters and commercial clients that will give the club sustainability on the coast, along with entertaining, free flowing, attacking football.�

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BlinkMobile celebrates 10th Anniversary BLINKMOBILE, AUSTRALIA’S LEADING Enterprise Mobility Platform provider celebrated their 10th Anniversary in midJuly with staff, Business Partners and friends from the local business community and many of the Central Coast’s IT professionals.

From humble beginnings in a small sublet space on Mann St, the company has moved offices at least four times as it expanded and needed to cater for more staff and better broadband services.

Now permanently situated on Donnison St. Gosford, the company employs 18 staff along with local contractors and draws almost exclusively on the local business community for support services including accounting, printing, video and online web productions.

In a similar vein, the company received strong local support in its early days as it sought to turn its new technology and ideas into a functioning business – first from Wyong Shire Council, followed by Newcastle University, Gosford City Council and most recently WorkCover.

The vast majority of staff are devoted to development of its Enterprise Mobility Platform and unusually for Gosford and the Central Coast, the company regards itself as being an R&D hothouse (while it continues to develop partners and sales channels both in Australia and overseas). In contrast to the company’s early concentration on SMS solutions, the last six years has seen a dramatic transformation on the back of higher capacity and more affordable mobile networks, along with the application of

BlinkMobile directors and staff smartphones and tablets for business use.

The company is unique in Australia and one of a small group internationally. It was the first Gosford company to connect to the NBN and draws heavily on the NBN to provide a fully managed software platform that can be used by a global audience of enterprise level customers. BlinkMobile’s software simplifies an organisations development, deployment and management of activity-centric or productivity apps unique to each organisation’s business needs.

Significant customers include Westpac New Zealand, Nuffield Health (UK), Queensland Airports Limited, Auckland Airport, Arrow Energy, Onsite Rentals, Brisbane Catholic Education Office, Food Authority of NSW and Forestry Corporation of NSW. See photos on Page 19

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Beginning with open mic one minute pitches on Friday evening, attendees bring their best ideas and inspire others to join their team. Teams organically form around the top ideas (as determined by popular vote) and then it’s a 54 hour frenzy of business model creation, coding, designing, and market validation with one-on-one time with the movers and shakers from within our community. Finally, the weekend will culminate with five minute demonstrations

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Delivering for the Central Coast THE CENTRAL COAST is firmly on the NSW Government’s radar. Whether it is a $5000 payroll tax rebate for companies, $2000 grants for small business or more than $120 million for roads this financial year, the Central Coast has not been forgotten.

The 2015-2016 NSW Budget is good news for the Central Coast. The Budget, handed down in June by the Treasurer, the Hon. Gladys Berejiklian MP, provides $124 million for Central Coast roads. $7 million has been allocated to complete work on the intersection of Brisbane Water Drive and Manns Road on the Central Coast Highway at West Gosford. $30 Million has been allocated to continue the redevelopment of Gosford hospital. Planning for the renewal of the Wyong Hospital continues in 2015/15 and remains a firm commitment for this term of Parliament.

The Central Coast was one of the first places the NSW Treasurer visited after handing down the State Budget. During her visit, the Treasurer met with myself, Adam Crouch MP, the Member for Terrigal, Cr Lawrie McKinna, Mayor of Gosford, Cr Lynn Webster, Deputy Mayor of Wyong, Gosford and Wyong Council General Managers, Regional Development Australia – Central Coast’s Chair and CEO, and the Regional Manager and President of the Central Coast Business Chamber.

The backlog of road, school and hospital works on the Central Coast were discussed.

The Treasurer confirmed the NSW Liberal Government is determined to catch up on the infrastructure needed by the families and businesses in the region.

by Scot MacDonald MLC, Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast

Scot MacDonald MLC The Government’s Jobs Action Plan is benefiting business on the Central Coast by providing a rebate when new jobs are created by businesses who are liable for Payroll Tax. Data from the Office of State Revenue shows that there have been 2,586 applications for the Payroll Tax Rebate in Gosford City LGA and 1,403 applications in Wyong Shire. The Jobs Action Plan was recently extended for another four years by the NSW Government, delivering a further boost to business on the Central Coast. I was very disappointed the Labor MPs on the Coast voted against the extension of the Rebate scheme and job creation on the Coast.

Coastal businesses that don’t pay Payroll Tax may now be eligible for a $2000 grant for hiring employees into new positions. These initiatives were part of the Baird Liberal commitments in the State election. They are part of the strategy to create 150,000 new jobs in this term of Parliament.

There are a range of initiatives designed to drive economic growth and improve services being implemented across NSW. The 2015-16 Budget has prepared the Government to deliver Rebuilding NSW, including $20 Billion of infrastructure across the State. This is in addition to the budgeted $68 Billion of capital works planned over the next four years. $591 million worth of funding has been brought forward to ensure that Rebuilding NSW projects are ‘shovel ready’ after the transactions to lease the poles and wires are finalised. This extensive infrastructure program is taking place while delivering a $712.6 million surplus this year and surpluses across the four year forward estimates.

The Central Coast will not be the ‘Forgotten Coast’ under the Baird Liberal National government. Targeted initiatives such as the $124 million for central coast roads in the Budget, the payroll tax rebates and grants to small business will assist to drive sustainable growth across the region.

The Government is getting on with the job of delivering the services and infrastructure required to boost growth and reinforce business confidence on the Central Coast.

Editor’s Note: Scot MacDonald has been a Member of the NSW Legislative Council since 2007.

He was appointed Parliamentary Secretary for the Hunter and the Central Coast in the new Baird Government in April 2015.

Following the March 2015 state elections the Premier abolished the position of regional ministers and replaced them with Parliamentary Secretaries.

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The Legend moves on

Gwen Conte and Vincent Chamroeun TWENTY YEARS AGO Gwen and Mario Conte moved their bakery business out of Wyong Plaza and set up on the highway in the middle of Wyong town centre, opposite the railway station.

It was a big move with much larger premises, but would the passing traffic support it?

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Gwen Conte was well known, having had a bakery business in Wyong Plaza for the previous five years, so that was a start, but would they attract a new market?

Legends Bakery was really more than a bakery. It was a cafe, a sandwich shop and of course a bakery, with a wider range of products that included bread, cakes and pastries, pies and coffee and tea.

That, and the most friendly staff on the Central Coast made Legends an instant success. And opening from 6.00 am until 5.00pm every day made it an attraction in Wyong.

Over time Gwen Conte (Mario retired due to ill health some years ago) became the Legend. Living in Wyong most of her life and being a business leader in the town for 30 years Mrs Conte was at various times a Director of the Wyong Chamber of Commerce and was a Foundation Director of the Wyong Branch of Bendigo Bank.

She was also a Corporate Supporter and Member of the Rotary Club of Wyong.

The Conte’s have sold to Stephanie Tia and Vincent Chamroeun who say they intend to run the business on the same

model retaining most staff with traditional focus on customer service and quality.

John Ramsay from Central Coast Business Brokers negotiated the sale and commented that there was strong interest in the business from Asian buyers.

Pacific Link appoints COO

Simone Lenihan Locally based community, social and affordable housing group, Pacific Link, has appointed Simone Lenihan to take up the position of Chief Operating Officer for the group.

“Simone is an energetic and experienced executive with a proven capacity to add value through strategy development and business innovation,” said Pacific Link CEO, Keith Gavin. “She has long been a leading business executive on the Central Coast and we’re delighted she’ll be joining our award-winning team.

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A Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA), Simone has many years experience in leadership roles with Central Coast based companies including Sylvania Lighting Australasia and Albany International. She is also a non-executive director of East Gosford Financial Services - the franchise holder for three branches of the Bendigo Bank on the Central Coast.

Computer Society Australia relaunches Central Coast Chapter

to inform the wider community of IT user groups, businesses, academia & government.

Mr Hopcroft is one of 15 elected members of the ACS NSW Branch Executive Committee.

A seasoned technology executive he is involved in commercial ICT business strategy across a number of industries. With a background of over 30 years in ICT He will be volunteering with other likeminded members to coordinate Society events and monthly meetings of the Central Coast Chapter for members and guests to attend and learn about ICT industry trends via presentations, peer networking and alignment with associated groups.

Raine & Horne opens at Berkeley Vale

Grant Hopcroft The Australian Computer Society has relaunched a Central Coast Chapter under the leadership of Grant Hopcroft to help support the growing ICT community of professionals in the region and specifically to engage with ACS Members who live and work on the Central Coast and who actively participate in the ICT profession.

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Raine & Horne Executive Chairman said, “Raine & Horne Berkeley Vale will enable us to provide our market-leading sales and property management services to the entire 2261 postcode.”

Umina tobacco shop sold Cathy James has sold her business the Tobacco Station after eighteen years and plans to retire.

Tobacco Station is one of the largest buying groups of tobacco products within Australia. The shop is renowned for supplying its customers with every tobacco product imaginable and on top of this, Ms James has a very feminine gift line business incorporated within the store.

New owner Danny Choi and his wife have moved to the Central Coast from South Coogee for the traditional lifestyle change that is often seen on the Central Coast and they will continue to maintain the high standard that this business has a reputation for.

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NSW Treasurer visits Central Coast THE NSW TREASURER and Acting Premier, Gladys Berejiklian MP visited the Central Coast in early July two weeks after handing down the State Budget which saw the Central Coast win funding that honoured the Baird Government’s election promises.

Ms Berejiklian met with Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast Scot MacDonald MLC, Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch MP, Mayor of Gosford Clr Laurie McKinna, Deputy Mayor of Wyong Clr Lynne Webster, Regional Development Australia Chairman Phil Walker and staff from Department of Premier & Cabinet and staff from the Councils.

Commenting on Ms Berejiklian’s visit, which was her first regional visit since becoming Treasurer, Mr MacDonald said, “During the meeting with the Treasurer, we discussed the increased Budget funding for the Central Coast and the backlog of road, school and hospital works. The Liberal Government is determined to ‘catch-up on the neglect of the past, he said” “We also discussed Rebuild NSW. Funds from the long-term lease of 49% of the electricity networks will begin to flow early next year. We discussed the importance of Councils, RDA and the Business Chamber

working together to prioritise regional projects that will boost the economy of the Central Coast.

We need to be ready with good quality, coordinated submissions,” Mr MacDonald said.

“I will be liaising with Adam Crouch MP to ensure this region is working effectively with Infrastructure NSW.” Treasurer Berejiklian also spoke at a Business Leaders lunch hosted by Central NSW Treasurer, Gladys Berejiklian MP with Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast NSW Business Coast Scot MacDonald MLC (left) and Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch MLA Chamber.

The Treasurer gave a presentation on the 2015 Budget and more to do and we can always do a better took questions. job, but this region won’t be sidelined.”

Mr MacDonald said “It was an absolute The finances for New South Wales are in pleasure to have the Acting Premier and a strong position. The Baird Government is NSW Treasurer on the Central Coast. She forecasting surpluses and nearly $69 Billion was briefed on a range of exciting developin infrastructure investment over the next ments. As the Treasurer said, there is plenty four years,” Mr MacDonald said.

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$1.2 Million for vacant West Gosford lot A 4,187 sqm level vacant lot at 10 Gibbens Road, West Gosford has sold for $1.2 million excluding GST. The property with a 47 metre frontage is one of the few remaining large lots available in West Gosford.

The sale was negotiated by Bernie Nash and Karen Aubrey from LJ Hooker Commercial Central Coast.

Owner occupier buys North Gosford industrial site An owner occupier has paid $250,000 excluding GST for a 968 sqm level vacant lot at 25 Tatura Avenue, North Gosford.

The sale was negotiated by Craig McMullen from Citicoast Realty Gosford

Former Commonwealth Bank building will now be contact centre for nib health funds nib HEALTH FUNDS have leased 1,100 sqm of ground floor space in the former Commonwealth Bank building on the corner of Mann and Donnison Streets, Gosford for an undisclosed amount.

The space will be used for a 100-seat contact centre.

The lease for 5 years with 5 year option commences late August with the les-

sor agreeing to completely refurbish the ground floor including new air conditioning system to accommodate the tenant.

“This is a tangible sign that Gosford is again becoming a point of destination for business . NBN was an important factor in gaining this tenant,” said Rob Willcox from Chapman& Frazer who negotiated the lease in conjunction with Garry Morris from LJ Hooker Gosford.

Metal fabricator buys North Gosford factory A metal fabricator has paid $470,000 plus GST for an industrial property at 19 Tatura Avenue, North Gosford.

The property comprises two buildings, the front building of 229 sqm with 125 sqm mezzanine and a rear building of 198 sqm on a 1,107 sqm lot.

The sale was negotiated by Geoff Broadhurst from Chapman & Frazer Real Estate Gosford.

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Leasing contacts Email: Deborah@imperialshoppingcentre.com.au Phone: 02 4324 4299 Email: mristwej@lederergroup.com.au Phone: 0409 993 447 Imperial Centre, Gosford

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COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY FOR SALE/LEASE

INVESTMENT WYONG - RIPPER RETAIL INVESTMENT

Tightly held area with massive exposure, close to the M1 Motorway & minutes from Shelly Beach, multiple tenancies & quality construction. Net income generation is circa $95K to $98K PA when fully leased.

TUGGERAH BUSIJNESS PARK - PREMIUM FREEHOLD WAREHOUSE Approx 2808m2 of high clearance, clear span industrial warehouse, set on 6000m2 land. Excellent internal clearance throughout the warehouse area with clearspan design, 3 container height roller doors, 130m2 office area + 25 on site parking spaces.

BERKELEY VALE - CLEARSPAN VOLUME & VALUE ADD POTENTIAL

Huge land area of approx) 8,969m2, enormous clear-span building (approx) 2800m2 incl 2 separately metered units, some mezzanine & additional office space, massive compacted hardstand & flexible 4(a) zoning. FOR SALE $1.9m + GST

NORTH GOSFORD - PROMINENT HIGHWAY POSITION Almost 50m of Pacific Highway frontage! This property offers your business up to 200m2 of building & additional land on both sides that would be perfect for display yards, car sales etc.

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

WYOMING - MULTI TENANTED INVESTMENT!

Multiple income streams, both residential & commercial.

2 ground floor shops, 2 residential units. Current income of $42,328.00 increasing significantly to approx $58,000 pa when the recently vacated Bakery is re-let.

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

TUGGERAH - AUCTION

onsite Friday 21st August at 11am.

Established high clearance warehouse 1,027m2 under roof with 160m2 freezer & 112m2 cool room. 2.032 site with 650m2 hard stand. Built for wholesale food outlet & includes retail display fridges & showroom.

WYONG - AFFORDABLE INDUSTRIAL UNIT

110m2 Industrial unit with excellent vehicle access. High clearance tilt panel construction. This is the best value industrial for sale in this area.

FOR SALE $220,000 + GST

WEST GOSFORD - SECURE LIGHT INDUSTRIAL SPACE MANNS RD

$385,000 GST N/A

A quality industrial unit in the Palms Business Park approx 305M2 + mezzanine storage areas and includes substantial air cond office fit-out. Leased to 26/5/2016 + 3 years option and returning $30,455pa gross excl GST.

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INVESTMENT OR PART OWNER OCCUPATION $1.65M NEG 28 Dell Rd West Gosford is a quality industrial complex of 4 units with 1 vacancy (approx 604M2).

Currently returning $71,909 gross + GST with potential to increase to $131,909 gross.

FACTORY WITH CRANES

$1.6M GST N/A

3409M2 site with high capacity engineering style building with 2 x 10 tonnes cranes. Total lettable area approx 1651M2 incl two 160M2 rear bays leased and returning $34,000pa. A great manufacturing or warehousing facility.

SOMERSBY WAREHOUSE

FOR LEASE

Nearing completion, approx 665M2 + 127M2 mezz office. High clearance concrete panel construction and only $80,000pa net.

NORTH GOSFORD FACTORY $1.125M EXCL GST A level 2835M2 site with stand-alone factory, glass façade offices etc, approx 961M2. Has 5 monorail cranes; will suit engineering, manufacturing, transport terminal etc

94 SHOWGROUND ROAD, NORTH GOSFORD FOR LEASE Ex “Lifeline” premises, approx 150M2 which is effectively two bays with connecting wall openings.

Good exposure and parking at the front $21,000pa net.

245m2 approx including small reception / entry office area. High internal clearance with container height roller shutter & 3 phase power. Amenities with shower, kitchenette, good truck access & on site parking. FOR LEASE $ 22,000pa gross + GST

GOSFORD OFFICE SUITE

GREEN POINGT - UNIQUE CORNER POSITION

Prices shown with * are inclusive of GST.

We are looking for expressions of interest from quality retailers, or professionals looking to lease between 100m2 and 250m2 of space in our highly successful & ever growing centre. Fantastic corner position with full glass frontage & a/c.

FOR LEASE

WEST GOSFORD

$140,000 EXCL GST

First level office at 353 Mann St, approx 62M2, air cond, reception + 2 offices, car parking.

Multiple areas available consisting of 780sqm warehouse, 160sqm storage, 100sqm office, 50sqm storage. Off street parking and easy access for large trucks. Cheap rent.

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Various spaces available ranging from a 128sqm, 151sqm and 400sqm. The property suits both commercial and retail users who require exposure to a main arterial road, and high levels of pedestrian traffic. Parking is not an issue as the property backs on to the Lakeside Plaza carpark.

ERINA LEASE

505sqm showroom/warehouse with main road exposure. The Property provides duel ingress & egress, 8 car spaces, high clearance rear warehouse & roller door. Internally an additional 100sqm mezzanine storage area, male & female toilets with shower.

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Great investment with international tenant. New lease expires in June 2017. 237m2 floor space with great internal height, solid construction and 3 car spaces. Call now won’t last.

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Richard Ellis 0416 072 444 Suite 4, 206 The Entrance Road, Erina www.rhcoastal.com

WEST GOSFORD - HIGH CLEARANCE WAREHOUSE

Approx 404m2 high clearance with container height roller door, secure gate across the front & showroom style shop front/reception area. Positioned at the rear of the complex there is a good area for trucks to load & unload.

FOR LEASE $40,400pa net + GST.

• Outdoor & Building Signs

SOMERSBY LAND WITH GOOD EXPOSURE

• Vehicle Graphics & Magnets

• A-Frames, Banners & Flags

2 adjoining lots of land totalling approx 7882m2 closes to M1 Motorway. A sewerage easement runs between the 2 sites and there is power, water & phone in the street.

DA approval for approx 5300m2 of building area. FOR SALE $710,000 + GST

• Indoor & Exhibition Signs

Bann ers

• Full Colour Digital Printing • Lasercut Letters

SOMERSBY - VERY AFFORDABLE WAREHOUSE

Approx 144m2 of high clearance warehouse in low vacacy rate complex, 44m2 showroom & kitchen area, a/c mezzanine office approx 44m2, good truck access & only minutes to the M1 Motorway.

FOR SALE $310,000 + GST

• Boat & Trailer Graphics le Vehic

BERKELEY VALE

Approx 5416m2 site area, 2618m2 Main Building, 828m2 high pitched awning & weigh bridge area, 2 concrete hardstand areaS totalling 2798m2, Internal offices & work area approx 288m2. A flexible IN1 zoning allowing for many uses.

FOR SALE $2m + GST VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR ADDITIONAL PROPERTIES and MORE INFORMATION – www.ljhooker.com.au All prices shown GST incl. unless otherwise indicated

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Terrigal motel to be redeveloped for residential The 47 room motel was built in the 1970s and comprises conference facilities, licensed bar and restaurant, swimming pool, tennis court and onsite parking for 90 cars.

The property was marketed through agents CBRE and Geoff Tilden from Raine & Horne Gosford.

Proposed rezoning of land at Somersby Country Comfort Motel Terrigal A LOCAL DEVELOPER has purchased the Country Comfort Motel at Terrigal with plans to redevelop the site for upmarket residential.

The property at 156 – 160 Terrigal Drive, with a site area of 10,059 sqm was offered for sale through expressions of interest with expectations of $9 million. In the end the price was around $9.5 million.

TUGGERAH 154 Pacific Highway

A development approval for a large scale residential development of 65 units, applies to the property however, CCBR understands the buyer plans to amend the DA that will see a more upmarket development appropriate to the site over looking Terrigal Beach.

The site is zoned R1 General Residential.

Under the terms of sale a management agreement between the Country Comfort Motel and the vendor the lease can be terminated by either party on six months written notice.

203 THE ENTRANCE ROAD ERINA

SPECIALIST MEDICAL & PROFESSIONAL SUITES Ideally located on the Pacific Highway within the established Tuggerah Straight Commercial Centre, these Specialist Medical & Professional Suites are perfectly situated.

Neighbours include Healthscope Medical Centre, PRP Radiology, Pathology, Sports & Spinal Physiotherapy, Chiropractor, Dentist, Psycologists & more.

With a variety of suites available and plenty of parking, opportunities include both ground floor and level 1 suites.

Tuggerah Medical & Professional Rooms range from 13m2 to 24m2 and start from as little as $1,250 per month +GST. Level 1 accessed via lift or stairs hosts suites from 59m2 with the East Wing Professional Suites ranging from 73m2 to 103m2 there is a size to suit a variety of Professionals including Medical, Financial, Legal etc...

Quality commercial centre – excellent main road exposure Shop 2 Ground floor – 137.7 sqm Retail space – New carpet, paint and kitchen amenities, ducted A/C and onsite parking $38,000.00 per annum gross + GST Office 6 First floor – 121 sqm office – New carpet, paint and kitchen amenity, ducted A/C and onsite parking. $33,000.00 per annum gross + GST Office 5 First Floor – 193 sqm quality fitted office space, including reception and partitioned offices, ducted A/C and onsite parking $52,0000 per annum gross + GST

15 WATT STREET GOSFORD

Other tenants include BCF, Super Cheap Auto and Romi’s Café and make this an ideal location with plenty of parking.

Features include · Flexible lease terms · Very Competitive rentals · Excellent parking · Air-conditioning · Carpets, kitchenette · Balcony access for most suites For further details please contact

Julie Davies on 4355 5111

Good quality Gosford CBD office Lift access, new carpet tiles, fresh paint, ducted A/C, internal kitchen amenities and onsite parking (additional charge) Suite 3 First floor - 231.1 sqm $64,823.55 per annum net + GST Suite 4 First floor - 163.5 sqm $45,861.75 per annum net + GST * Suite 3 & 4 can be interconnected offering 394.6 sqm.

Citicoast Realty 87 Mann Street, Gosford NSW 2250 Tel: 02 4324 1322 Email: Citicoast@citicoastrealty.com.au

Gosford Council has endorsed the preparation of a revised planning proposal to rezone an area of land along Wisemans Ferry Road and Peats Ridge Road at Somersby.

This would potentially allow for several new rural residences.

The proposal would include the rezoning of the western section of Lot 41 to E3 Environmental Management and the creation of six rural lifestyle lots ranging from 2.4 to 3.7 hectares.

The eastern section of the lot would be rezoned to E2 Environmental Conservation with a dwelling envelope to be located on the western section. This lot would form a residue E2 lot, with a dwelling entitlement and have an area of 20.75 hectares.

Under the E3 zoning, the land could be utilised for animal boarding or training; establishments; bed and breakfast accommodation; dwelling houses; environmental protection works; extensive agriculture; home based child care; home industries; roads; roadside stalls; secondary dwellings; veterinary hospitals; and water storage facilities, providing consent is obtained.

Under the E2 zoning, the land could be used for bed and breakfast accommodation; dwelling houses, environmental facilities; environmental protection works; home occupations; recreation areas; roads; and water storage facilities, again on the provision of consent being received.

According to the report to Council by the Department Governance and Planning, the E3 zone, with a more limited range of land uses, better reflects the environmental values of the land and also reduces the range of potentially incompatible agricultural land uses in close proximity to the school.

“It would allow a clustering of rural lifestyle lots within an environmental setting, with dwelling houses located in predominately cleared areas, whilst retaining vegetation (particularly in the central section of the E3 land and along the Peats Ridge Rd frontage).

“The residue E2 zoned lot could be developed for one dwelling house with the bulk of the vegetation on the land to be retained, with no further subdivision.”

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New premises for Masonic Lodge

86-88 Mann Street, Gosford purchased by the Central Coast Masonic Lodge Following the sale of their premises at 28 William Street, Gosford to the Lederer Group for an undisclosed sum, the Central Coast Masonic Lodge has purchased new premises in Mann Street, Gosford.

The purchase of 86-88 Mann Street, Gosford for $2.75 million (GST not applicable) from Clarina Investments Pty Ltd, will enable the Lodge to refurbish the vacant space to accommodate their Temple and associated facilities.

Current tenants include St John’s Ambulance and NSW Electoral Commission.

The William Street property is surrounded by the Imperial Shopping Centre which is owned by the Lederer Group and will eventually be incorporated to become part of the shopping centre.

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LEASINGS Packaging business relocates to Coast – leases at Lisarow Jewellery box wholesaler, Platinum Packaging have relocated their business from Condell Park and leased space in Unit 5, 68 Railway Crescent, Lisarow.

The premises, of 294 sqm include airconditioned office space and warehouse.

Terms of lease are 3 years with 3 year option at a rental of $27,700 per annum including Outgoings plus GST. Craig McMullens from Citicoast Realty negotiated the lease.

Planner returns to Gosford CBD Town planner John Hancock has returned to the Gosford CBD leasing a shopfront at 77 Mann Street, Gosford under his firm’s name SJH Planning & Design.

The premises have a total area of 95 sqm comprising two air-conditioned levels and two onsite car spaces.

Lease terms are 3 years with 3 year option at a rental of $25,000 per annum including Outgoings plus GST. David Tawyer from Citicoast Realty negotiated the lease.

Disability service leases in Gosford Disability employment placement service, Octec Limited, has signed a 3 year lease with no options on Shop 7, 110 Erina Street, Gosford.

Annual rental for the 52 sqm premises is $16,000 per annum including Outgoings plus GST. Craig McMullen from Citicoast Realty negotiated the lease.

School and sportswear supplier leases at West Gosford School and sportswear suppliers, Cowan & Lewis Pty Ltd have leased a 220 sqm showroom style industrial unit at 6 Bowen Crescent, West Gosford.

Terms of lease are 2 years with 2 year option at a rental of $25,000 per annum including Outgoings plus GST. The lease was negotiated by Geoff Broadhurst from Chapman & Frazer Real Estate West Gosford.

Furniture designer leases warehouse at Kincumber Furniture designer The Beholder Styling & Design has leased a 160 sqm warehouse factory unit at 17 Kerta Road, Kincumber Terms of the lease are 2 years with 2 year Option at a rental of $21,500 per annum including Outgoings plus GST. Craig McMullens from Citicoast Realty negotiated the lease.

Glass company leases West Gosford unit Commercial glass and aluminium products company, East Coast Shopfronts has leased Unit 1 at 8 Bowen Crescent, West Gosford.

Terms of lease for the 72 sqm unit which has exposure to Manns Road are 2 years with no options at a rental of $19,000 per annum including Outgoings plus GST. Craig McMullens from Citicoast Realty negotiated the lease.

EVENTS PHOTOS

BlinkMobile’s 10th anniversary party BLINKMOBILE, AUSTRALIA'S LEADING Enterprise Mobility Platform provider celebrated their 10th Anniversary in midJuly with staff, Business Partners and friends from the local business community and many of the Central Coast’s IT professionals.

Some eighty guests helped celebrate the milestone for this iconic Gosford IT company.

BlinkMobile CTO, Alan Williams with Wyong Council Mayor Doug Eaton OAM

BlinkMobile Directors Tony Harris and Darren Besgrove (left & centre) with Ben ThomasBrigden former BlinkMobile Chief Scientist

Fadi and Tanya Geha and Chris Auld from Blinkmobile Reseller Partner Acresta

Tinku Grewal CEO bio-tech Pharma Group and Tanya Grewal Director

Aaron Stephenson Bronron Apps, Nigel Lawrence Director of Programmes Pitney Bowes and Phil Williams Senior Director of Support Tibco Software

Gosford Council Mayor, Lawrie McKinna

Ian Mumford Director, MRCX Pty Ltd CENTRAL COAST BUSINESS REVIEW AUGUST 2015

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ADVICE When can employees behave badly and get away with it?

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One of the key culprits in this process is the obligatory office Christmas party. What happens when staff behave badly on those nights?

In a recent decision of the Commission, which may well be appealed given its outcome, the Commissioner reviewed the termination of a manager who had abused both his bosses and junior employees and behaved boorishly with females on the night of the Christmas party. In total there were eight examples of bad behaviour on

his part including saying to a boss: “F**k off” And to another employee: “Who the f**k are you? What do you even do here?”

And to a female staff member he barely knew: “I want to ask for your number, but I don’t want to be rejected”.

Each of these were considered individually – particularly in the context when they were made. Deputy President Hatcher came to a view that most of those comments were made outside the venue after it had finished. It was his view that because they were made in the street and in a subsequent public bar, that they were not connected to the workplace. His view in this regard is brittle. There are a number of cases where employees after workplace events have been found to have been acting in connection with their work, but in this case the Commissioner took a different view and found in favour of the employee.

In relation to the comment whereby the manager demanded the telephone number of a woman he barely knew, the Commissioner found that this was merely boorish behaviour rather than sexual harassment. There is some merit in that view.

If the employee had persisted with those requests throughout the night, it would

have amounted to sexual harassment.

Deputy President Hatcher acknowledged that the employer had sent out a memo beforehand setting out clear guidelines on behaviour and what the expectations of staff were in relation to their conduct to one another during that evening. It was his view that that directive ceased to have effect upon the employees leaving the venue.

Importantly, Deputy President Hatcher also made comments about the fact that the employer supplied unlimited alcohol to staff whilst at the same time expecting that they behave themselves. This raises a significant challenge for employers in providing a function that is enjoyable and relaxing for staff and yet not being excused of facilitating bad behaviour by the provision of alcohol.

The outcome of this case invites employers – when they organise functions – whether it be a Friday afternoon BBQ or a Christmas party, to think through how they are going to manage the behaviour of their staff at the event and furthermore for larger companies to implement some guidelines on behaviours at events and to ensure that staff sign off on them before attending.

CON T INUED AR T ICLES Ron Mussalli – A ‘golden’ journey CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 office that employs 400 people with every facet of business represented.”

Looking forward Limited by the geographical boundaries on the Central Coast, the only opportunity for Mussalli to grow his business further is to go beyond the region. And he says McDonalds is happy for him to do this if he continues to run the restaurants the way he does (The Mussalli’s restaurants currently sit in the top 5% of restaurants nationally). The one proviso for Mussalli though is that any future restaurants are within an hour’s travelling time from home as he doesn’t want to lower the quality control standards he personally maintains with his existing stores. Spending 4 out of every 5 days at the coalface, Mussalli’s passion for getting out there among the troops is obvious. “I absolutely love what I do. Even after 33 years, we are continually evolving to stay relevant and that’s what drives the brand and what drives me as a businessperson.” As for an exit strategy, Mussalli admits he hasn’t given it too much thought yet, “I can’t see the exit yet.

As long as I love doing what I’m doing, I’m going to keep doing it.”

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Big win at Cloud World Series Awards - London the only Australian company shortlisted for any of the award categories and ultimately successful amongst such nominees as AirWatch and Tangoe.

This latest award comes on the back of recently being named in CIO Review Magazine’s (USA) 20 Most Promising Enterprise Mobility Solution Providers, being ranked 3rd among 200 companies for the Reader's Choice category for Anthill Magazine's Smart 100 Company 2015. While recent client, Westpac New Zealand also won an award for 'Lender of The Year' from the independent mortgage adviser community at this year’s PAA awards in Auckland, due in no small part to their fantastic new Third Party Lending App built on the Blink Mobility Platform.

Alan Williams, BlinkMobile's Chief Technology Officer said from London, "This award is a tremendous honour for our talented team and our supportive partner network which together have continued to develop feature rich functionality for end user customer benefit. Public and private sector organisations all over the world now are benefitting from BlinkMobile’s ability to deliver mobile service offerings which

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interface with existing corporate systems as required and without concern for ongoing end user device issues.”

The Cloud World Series award is also recognition of the gains BlinkMobile has made in the past year in terms of both technical development and client acquisition.

Technically, BlinkMobile has developed the first fully offline operation of hybrid Android apps and more recently expanded its server side capability with its new Envoy services that manage work-in-progress, APIs, authentication and workflows to optimise the mobilisation of core business processes.

At the same time BlinkMobile’s corporate client base has increased significantly with new client revenues increasing threefold over the previous year.

Tony Harris, Director and Chief Sales Officer, BlinkMobile Interactive, said, “International expansion ranks as BlinkMobile’s main priority for the year ahead, and this award in London along with our other recent successes will add substantially to our ability to deliver on the goal. We’re looking forward to cementing our relationships with key partners in the European and North American markets.”

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BIZ+

Networking Meeting

Every Thursday from 7.30am Erina Leagues Club

network@bizplus.com.au

East Gosford Chamber of Commerce

Members Meeting

Second Monday of the month

ken@howas.com.au

Gosford District Chamber of Commerce

Members Meeting

Second Wednesday of the month

www.gosfordchamber.com.au

The Entrance & District Chamber of Commerce

Members Meeting

First Wednesday of the month

www.theentrancecc.com.au

Northern Lakes Regional Business Chamber

Members Meeting

Second Tuesday of the month

www.northernlakes.net.au

The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce

Members Meeting

Second Monday of the month

www.peninsulachamber.asn.au

Wyong Chamber of Commerce

Members Meeting

Fourth Tuesday every 2nd month

www.wyongchamber.com.au

Central Coast Business Enterprise Centre

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info@ccbec.org.au CENTRAL COAST BUSINESS REVIEW AUGUST 2015

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FUNNY BUSINESS

A BLIND MAN and his seeing eye dog walked into a store. When he got in, he starts swinging his dog around. Upset by this, the manager of the store demanded to know what he was doing. The blind man calmly replied, “I’m just lookin’ around.”

A policeman stops a lady and asks for her license. He says “Lady, it says here that you should be wearing glasses.”

The woman answered “Well, I have contacts.”

The policeman replied “I don’t care who you know! You’re getting a ticket!”

This is the story of four people named Everybody, Somebody, Anybody, and Nobody.

There was an important job to be done and Everybody was asked to do it.

Anybody could have done it, but Nobody did it. Somebody got angry about that, because it was Everybody’s job. Everybody thought Anybody could do it, but Nobody realised that Everybody wouldn’t do it.

Consequently, it wound up that Nobody told Anybody, so Everybody blamed Somebody.

Two women were comparing notes on the difficulties of running a small business.

“I started a new practice last year,” the first one said. “I insist that each of my employees take at least a week off every three months.”

“Why in the world would you do that?”the other asked.

She responded, “It’s the best way I know of to learn which ones I can do without.”

An Englishman, a Scotsman and an Irishman were without tickets for the opening ceremonies of the summer Olympics but hoped to be able to talk their way in at the gate. Security was very tight, however,

and each of their attempts was met with a stern refusal.

While wandering around outside the stadium, the Englishman came upon a construction site, which gave him an idea. Grabbing a length of scaffolding, he presented himself at the gate and said, “Johnson, the pole vault,” and was admitted.

The Scotsman, overhearing this, went at once to search the site. When he came up with a sledge hammer, he presented himself at the gate and said, “McTavish, the hammer.” He was also admitted.

The Irishman combed the site for an hour and was nearly ready to give up when he spotted his ticket in. Seizing a roll of barbed wire, he presented himself at the gate and announced, “O’Sullivan, fencing.”

Two accountants are in a bank when armed robbers burst in. While several of the robbers take the money from the tellers, others line the customers up against a wall and proceed to take their wallets, watches, and other valuables. In the midst of the chaos, accountant No. 1 jams something in accountant No. 2’s hand. Without looking down, accountant No. 2 whispers, “What is this?” to which accountant number one replies, “It’s that $50 I owe you.”

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[A] Recommended driveaway pricing is applicable for Private, Bronze and Silver fleet customers, and primary producers on selected 2015 plate models (All HiLux 4x4 up to April 2015 production models only and Prado GXL up to May 2015 production models only). Offer available on vehicles purchased on or before 31st August 2015 at participating Toyota Dealers, 31/08/15 unless offer is extended. Recommended driveaway price shown includes 12 months registration, 12 months compulsory third party insurance (CTP), a maximum Dealer delivery charge and stamp duty. For full terms and conditions visit Toyota.com.au/great-value. Not in conjunctions with another of offer. All offers expire 31 August 2015. Houma Holdings Pty Ltd trading as Brian Hilton Motor Group dealer licence DL8057. YPA5972 CENTRAL COAST BUSINESS REVIEW AUGUST 2015

Central Coast Business Excellence Awards 2015 “The day you sign a client is the day you start losing him.”

Don Draper Mad Men Join us for this 60’s inspired evening that celebrates the strivers, the visionaries, the doers, the risk takers... the Coast’s shining lights.

View the full list of our Award Winning Finalists at ccbea.com.au.

For any last minute enquiries contact Kerry Ruffels on 0410 494999 or kerry@ccbea.com.au Saturday 29 August 2015, 7:00pm for 7:30pm | Dress: 60’s Formal

Grand Ballroom, Crowne Plaza Terrigal

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