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Business News 4 New dawn for Gosford CBD 7 Treasurer confirms jobs for Gosford CBD 8 $4 billion pipeline of investment proposals in Wyong Shire 9 New era for performing arts at CCGS 10 NBN set to reach 54,000 Coast homes in next year 11 Free Wi-Fi for Kibble Park and Stadium 11 Chamber back Council to end EBID funding 12 New economic blue print for Wyong Shire 13 Mid October opening for Nexus Smart Hub 14 Gosford Council appoints Property and Economic Development Manager 14 Mary-Anne Beckers appointed Wyong Town Centre Co-ordinator 14 Bernie Nash joins LJ Hooker Commercial 14 Chewing IT is open for business 15 Cordina opens manufacturing facility

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6 Edgar Adams Editorial Heady days ahead for the Coast economy 14 Business Briefs 21 Property News 22 Commercial / Industrial properties for sale / lease 27 Prestige Property Report 28 Business Tips 30 Funny Business 31 BUSINESS SERVICES DIRECTORY

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COV ER S TORY

New dawn for Gosford CBD THE MOST AMBITIOUS development project to hit Montage of Mariners Plaza to be Gosford in over a decade built on the corner of Mann Street has seen a development and Donnison Street, Gosford application lodged with Gosford Council for a 28-storey mixed use development on the corner of Mann and Donnison Streets in Gosford. To be known as Mariners Plaza and developed by Gosford City Development Pty Ltd the project, with an estimated value of $150 million, will comprise two residential towers above a podium containing a hotel, licensed pub, retail spaces and supermarket. Significantly the project will deliver a brand new premium hotel with function rooms, gym and pool deck with associated restaurants and bar. It will comprise 134 rooms over 7 levels and provide underground parking for 135 cars. Dickson Rothschild. They have experience It will be built over a site in designing iconic buildings both locally area of 5,462 sqm with an underground car and overseas so we are really happy with park for a total of 475 cars plus parking for the result. bicycles and motorcycles. The man behind the project, Peter Zhu, The two residential towers have been who migrated to Australia 23 years ago designed so that all 276 units have views of said, “We are very excited about the hotel, the Brisbane Water or valley views. we believe there is significant demand for a The project has been designed by brand new premium hotel to showcase this Sydney architect Nigel Dickson from

part of the world to both local and international tourists” “There are a number of restaurants, bars and retail spaces on offer including luxury apartments with amazing views of Brisbane Waters”. “The design team focused significant time to the lower levels of the building to create pedestrian activity and connection to Baker, Donnison and Mann streets. It was important to create a destination, linking people from the rail station, Council car park and surrounding commercial neighbours. We hope the local community will support the project.”

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Servers Australia takes out Business of the Year Award

Servers Australia Managing Director, Jared Hirst receives the Trophy from Platinum Sponsor Coast Star Motors’ Dealer Principal, Tim Bore. Servers Australia staff are in the background JARED HIRST HAD a night to remember at the 4th Annual Central Coast Business Excellence Awards held on 16th August at Crowne Plaza Terrigal. Hirst won the hotly contested Young Entrepreneur Award before his company, Servers Australia, won Excellence in Business. His third win was the prestigious title of Business of the Year. The sold out event had guests donning a pair of sunglasses as they entered the Grand Ballroom that had been turned into a thick haze sliced by bright lights befitting

the theme of Think Bright. Shining Lights. One Night. He was not the only one to enjoy multiple successes, with Steinbok Schnapps taking out Excellence in Small Business and Excellence in Innovation. Treehouse Creative who won Excellence in Business Ethics, joined them as owner Jason van Genderen won the coveted Business Leader Award. Life Time Achievement was bestowed upon Harvey World Travel Erina’s Maxeine McKeon, just the second person to receive this Award.

The highly respected music producer Rod McCormack received a special award for his Contribution to Creative Industries. Alison Cook, Young Business Executive and the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce took out Local Chamber of the Year. The irrepressible and laconic Adam Harvey, who had guests in raptures and singing along, entertained guests. Seventeen year old Alicia Brock stunned the audience with a beautiful performance and Joe Coffee proved he was a class act. Both feature in the recently released Coast Sessions CD.

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EDITORIAL

Edgar Adams discusses local issues

Heady days ahead for the Coast economy Awards held at Crowne Plaza Terrigal in mid August. (see pages 16 to 20) Central Coast Business Review is proud to be a major sponsor of these Awards which we established together with promoter Kerry Ruffels four years ago to promote business excellence in our region. We have many businesses here on the Central Coast that are leaders in their field and these Awards aim to highlight their achievements. Our congratulations to all this year’s winners and in particular to Business of the Year, Servers Australia. Edgar Adams Editor

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That is just Gosford. Property developers are about to press the ‘Start’ button on projects in Terrigal, Ettalong and Umina. Across Wyong there are even more projects about to start. As we go to press Wyong Council says that there are $4 billion of investment proposals from local, national and international investors either underway or in the pipeline. This covers infrastructure, residential and commercial projects. This is what happens when local councils roll out the red carpet and put policies in place that encourage investment. As usual there will be some in our community who want to maintain the status quo. Who are happy living in a state of semi poverty supported by welfare cheques. There will also be those who have it all and take the totally selfish attitude of ‘I’m all right Jack’. What these people don’t want to understand is the level of unemployment on the Central Coast and the social impact of that malaise. It is possible that the region could experience a building boom over the next five years, much of it from Chinese investors. The opportunities for young people to get a job in the building trades are becoming a reality. Those who get that message will do well.

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WE AT CCBR have always said that one day investors would finally take a good look at the Central Coast and marvel at the opportunities that abound. Over the years there have been a few who have seen these opportunities but until now they have got short shrift at Gosford Council in particular and Wyong Council too. They have given up and walked away having lost hundreds of thousands of dollars. It hasn’t done our reputation any good at all. But that has all changed and both councils are proving to be very proactive when it comes to development. The message is getting out. The big story this month is the lodgement of a DA for a signature development in the Gosford CBD. Sydney property developer Peter Zhu has seen the opportunities that many people, don’t grasp. “Gosford is an just over an hour from the Sydney CBD and it is on the water. Who would not want to live here,” he says. Zhu is not the only one who wants to invest here, there are others large and small. In and around Gosford there are now too many residential developments underway to keep count of and this is stretching across the Coast. Local builders are now smiling again as work comes their way. Soon it will be the homeware retailers that feel the winds of change through their cash registers.

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Treasurer confirms jobs for Gosford CBD FEDERAL TREASURER THE Hon Joe Hockey was in Gosford last month to reinforce the Government’s commitment to move 600 ATO jobs into Gosford. Mr Hockey told ABC 92.5’s Scott Levi that the starting point is a purpose built facility and that the ATO would be going out to tender in September for a new, A-grade quality office space to accommodate 600 people backed by a long-term lease by the Australian Taxation Office. Once the tender has gone through, they will select a proposal for the construction of the building and that will rely, of course, on council approval. He said, “I would urge Gosford City Council to move quickly to approve the proposition so that there is a very strong example, a very powerful example, of everyone working together to make sure that jobs come into the Central Coast. By that stage, we expect people to start filling the offices in 2017. “So, it is not a short term proposition and the construction jobs will be there also. It is now up to local builders to get engaged and it is up to local developers to come forward.” Mr Hockey said, “We haven’t identified a specific site but it will be in the middle of Gosford City and it is going to tender. So there will be many opportunities for everyone to participate. “We need office space between 60006500 square metres for the 600 staff. It will be a centre of excellence for the ATO and they will be well renumerated staff. “It will also be a honey pot and this is very important because it will attract

Federal Treasurer The Hon Joe Hockey with Federal Member for Robertson Lucy Wicks and RDA Central Coast CEO, John Mouland at a press conference outside Gosford Council Chambers in mid-August accountants, IT specialists, auditors and a range of others who will be coming to provide the services to the senior positions at the Australian Taxation Office. That means that there is going to be obvious demand for better quality accommodation in the heart of Gosford City and also that will flow through to restaurants, cafes and a range of other things. The flow on employment effect says that this

will create in turn an additional 1,400 jobs. So, that means 2000 jobs in the heart of Gosford City and the Australian Taxation Office informed us today that they expect those to start being delivered by 2017.” Mr Hockey praised Mrs Wicks saying, “I have long travelled to the Central Coast and I just think it needs a shot in the arm. Lucy Wicks has been an indefatigable advocate for it in a short period of time.”

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NEWS

$4 billion pipeline of investment proposals in Wyong Shire WYONG SHIRE IS on the crest of an investment wave with over $4b worth of proposals by local, national and international businesses either underway or in the pipeline. Mayor Doug Eaton said that investors are now actively targeting Wyong Shire as a place to be. “This investment is a combination of renewed action on long dormant sites, expansion of existing developments and new residential, commercial and industrial proposals,” he said. “What it all adds up to is many more jobs for local residents and a much brighter future for our region,” Cr Eaton said. He attributed the gains to hard work at Council and a proactive approach to job generating development which have harnessed general market improvements. “Over the past few years, Council has really focused on innovation, flexibility and a partnership approach working with landowners and investors to find viable solutions in line with community expectations and providing community and economic benefit. “We have been working with the local, national and international investment community and other levels of Government to establish interest and commitments for local projects. “In addition our new Local Environment Plan 2013 (LEP) and Development Control Plan (DCP) allow more flexibility in uses within zones and on Iconic Development Sites. “We are now starting to see results. The value of development applications approved for Wyong Shire last year jumped by 27.9% and there is over $4 billion worth of infrastructure, residential and commercial

An artist’s impression of the Chinese Theme Park proposals in the pipeline,” Cr Eaton said. Council’s Director of Development and Building, Scott Cox, said that all developments are subject to objective planning assessment that considers the potential impacts as well as the potential public and economic benefit for the area. “In addition to the new LEP and DCP, we’ve ramped-up pre-lodgement meetings for landowners and businesses and this is saving a lot of time on both sides by ensuring lodgements better meet planning requirements at the outset,” Mr Cox said. “Some of the incentives for landowners in our new planning legislation include new height allowances for quality development proposals on strategic sites that meet design excellence criteria, deliver significant public benefit and commence by 2018. Other incentives include reduced car parking requirements and staged developer contributions.”

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“Developments still have to meet rigorous requirements and be fit for purpose,” Mr Cox said. Mayor Eaton said that affordable land is only one component. “Basically it’s about working smarter across all areas to make a difference and help Wyong Shire to fulfil its potential as a key NSW growth centre,” Cr Eaton said. “I encourage anyone looking at developments on the NSW Central Coast to contact Wyong Shire Council to discuss your proposals.” The proposals in Council at present cover a wide spectrum of industry sectors including; the knowledge industry, retirement industry, tourism, residential subdivisions, commercial and retail developments, private schools and public infrastructure projects such as the The Art House at Wyong, road works, town centre upgrades, and drainage, stormwater, water and sewer works.

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New era for Performing Arts at CCGS CENTRAL COAST GRAMMAR SCHOOL celebrated the opening of its new Performing Arts Centre with an official opening function, followed by a Variety Gala Performance, in mid August. The $10M Performing Arts Centre, partially funded by donations from the school and local community, features: 1. a 750 seat acoustically designed, tiered theatre, 2. large stage and orchestra pit, 3. sound and lighting box, 4. foyers to seat 250 people restaurant style or accommodate 750 people - including an alfresco foyer, 5. catering kitchen, 6. seven learning spaces including a computer lab, a keyboard lab and a spacious drama studio, 7. additional large orchestra rehearsal room connected by a recording studio to a medium rehearsal room, 10 music tutorial studios and instrument store, 8. box office and manager’s office, 9. staff accommodation. “Central Coast Grammar School has had a strong Performing Arts program since its inception,” said CCGS Chairman, Ken Jolly. “This wonderful new facility will enable students and teachers to reach even greater heights.” “Creative learners are confident learners and the performing arts offer a unique and dynamic platform for creativity and selfexpression,” said Headmaster Bill Low. “The arts are at the heart of inspired learning for everyone. Our professional facility will allow us to build bridges to the broader arts community on the Coast and host large cultural events.

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Entrance to the CCGS Performing Arts Centre “The School partnered with nationally acclaimed local artist Neale Joseph to create a series of original artworks to inspire warmth and creativity amongst learners, visitors and performers. At 44 square metres in total, three enormous artworks connect the facility to our coastal landscape and are amongst some of the largest oil paintings we know of in Australia.” Mr Low was full of praise for the work of the builders – local company Stevens Construction. Mr Low indicated that the school always tried to use local contractors as long as price was competitive, quality assured and due diligence was undertaken. Mr Low said Stevens Construction had done an outstanding job and that the building had provided many opportunities for scores of sub-contractors resident to the Central Coast to be able to work on the building. Having ready access to the most senior people in Stevens, ensured that any issues that did develop during construction were able to

Neil Joseph with one of the two major artworks specially commissioned for the Performing Arts Centre be problem solved in a quick and professional manner. This was fundamental in ensuring that the building was completed on time and in budget. Mr Low was also very complimentary about the quality of the build and fit-out, much of which was undertaken by local subcontractors working for Stevens.

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BROADBAND NEWS

NBN set to reach 54,000 Coast homes in next year CENTRAL COAST IS set to become the first region in Australia to experience a roll-out of the Federal Government’s fast broadband network using fibre-to-the-node technology. The Communications Minister, Malcolm Turnbull, announced during a visit to Umina and Gosford in late August that the NBN’s existing pilot project at Umina will now be expanded to 54-thousand homes and businesses in surrounding suburbs. These will include Saratoga, Killcare and Kincumber over the next 12 months. Mr Turnbull says results show that very fast download speeds are very achievable. “We are seeing average speeds of close to 100 megabits download and around 30 megabits upload across five premises ranging from 190 metres...to 515 metres from the node,” he said. “Now the vast majority of Australian premises in the built up areas of Australia are within 500 metres of those telecom pillars. “So as you can see, our commitment that we will have by 2019, 90% of premises in the fixed line footprint with at least 50 Mbps download is very achievable.” Local Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks,

says it means a lot for the region.” We will be seeing very fast broadband a lot sooner than would otherwise have been the case under the previous government” she said. Umina resident and small businessman, Martin McInnes, who is one of the first people in the country to sign up to the customer pilot using the new fibre-to-the-node technology, is full of praise for the network. “Previously it was unreliable and slow,” he said. “These days it’s super reliable and it’s instant. With my business I can call and have no drop outs.” With the latest results of the trial, Mr Turnbull has dismissed Labor’s criticism of the Federal Government’s broadband policy. “The Labor party said this wouldn’t work, they said it was outdated technology,” he said. “Both nonsense ... this is state of the art technology.” But small businessman and former Central Coast Broadband Infrastructure Group Chairman, David Abrahams, says the fibreto-the-node technology is not designed for the future. “It’s good for some who have poor internet,” he said. “But we need to look at the bigger picture.

Member for Robertson Lucy Wicks MP (left) and Communications Minister The Hon Malcolm Turnbull (2nd from left) addressing members of the region’s Information Technology industry in August. Those in the photo are: Alan Williams , Steve Mann, Jim Henry, David Evers and Edgar Adams “This is a four out of 10 solution.” Mr Abrahams says there are predictions of a 300% growth in data traffic over the next five years and he believes the Government’s network will become quickly outdated. He has also questioned the download and upload speeds so far tested in the trial, and whether they can be maintained when several hundred premises are connected to the network

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Free Wi-Fi for Kibble Park and Stadium AS PART OF its program to revitalise the city centre, Gosford Council is to install free public Wi-Fi and smart furniture as a priority in Kibble Park, Gosford. This initiative is one of a number of recommendations from the Strategy to Develop a Kibble Park Hub that was commissioned by Council to help Gosford City become a globally recognised ‘smart city’. The move will see smart furniture installed in Kibble Park which is recommended in the Strategy prepared by consultants DSA Consulting Services Pty Limited. Council, at its 12 August meeting, also commissioned DSA Consulting Services Pty Limited to develop a strategy showing the benefits that can be produced for customers of Central Coast Stadium, along with economic drivers to the Gosford CBD from connectivity to the Stadium.

Kibble Park Gosford CBD The costs involved are to be included in Council’s 2014/15 Operational Plan under the City Centre Revitalisation Program up to a maximum cost of $337,490, as referred to in the Report, to enable the implementa-

tion of the strategy to be funded from the tourism and business levy. The proposal moved by Cr Bob Ward and seconded by Cr Hillary Morris received unanimous support.

Chamber backs council to end EBID funding THE PENINSULA CHAMBER of Commerce has backed Gosford Council’s decision to end financial support for the Ettalong Beach Business Group after two years of funding totalling $50,000. “Clearly the Council was not satisfied on a number of fronts including accountability for the expenditure of funds and the group’s ability and capacity to meet all requirements under the Council’s BID Policy and its Business Plan” said Peninsula Chamber of Commerce President Matthew Wales. “Quite rightly, the Council resolved to have any remaining funds allocated to the group, returned to Council”. Wales said, “The Chamber has been concerned for several years over the

expenditure of $46,000 by the Ettalong Beach Business Group on flag poles, signs and a website that has produced little or no value to the business community. “It is the Chamber’s view that much of the work has merely duplicated actions and efforts previously undertaken by the Peninsula Chamber under the Mainstreet Program and that the $46,000 spent has represented poor value for money. “It was also clear that Council were frustrated with the Group’s poor reporting methods and financial accounting and that the Group could not demonstrate that it could ultimately become selffunding at the end of the seed funding period,” he said. “Overall, the Ettalong BID process has

been a huge disappointment and has failed to achieve its intended outcomes for the Ettalong Beach village. “As a result of Council’s decision, the Chamber Matthew Wales intends to step back in and re-introduce programs that were placed on hold when the BID process came into effect in April 2010,” said Wales. Projects will include a marketing program based on the café/restaurant scene, branding the town centre and upgrading of the Chamber’s heritage signage.

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New economic blue print for Wyong Shire the framework to bring it all COUNCIL HAS ENDORSED together. a plan to transform the “It will need to be a team economy in Wyong Shire over effort and we will actively the next 25 years, after concollaborate and partner sidering submissions from a with Federal and State public exhibition of the draft Governments and the private during June. sector to deliver on this plan,” The new Wyong Shire Cr Eaton said. Economic Development Other key strategies in tranStrategy 2014-2039 (EDS) prositioning the Shire to a new vides a framework to encoureconomy include marketing age diverse and sustainable economic development. Wyong Council Mayor Doug Eaton a strong, competitive identity for the area; stimulating public Mayor Doug Eaton said, “it is and private sector capital investments in time to work together to establish the Shire key catalyst infrastructure projects; creating as a key NSW growth centre and as part of global connections; and investing in talent the national and global economy. and skills development. “For too long this area has been disadCatalyst projects like the proposed vantaged, with unemployment around two Central Coast Regional Airport, the Wyong percent higher than the NSW average and University and Business Precinct, the household income and education attainWarnervale Town Centre, the 28 Iconic ment levels significantly lower than the Development Sites and the broader rollNSW average,” Cr Eaton said. out of access to the National Broadband “Too many of our residents have to Network across the Shire will all be a focus. sacrifice quality of life to take on long comThe Strategy sets ambitious goals to mutes to Sydney or Newcastle for a job and diversify the economy by encouraging many can’t find a job at all,” he said. growth across nine high value industries “Wyong Shire has also been earmarked including education; aged care; health and for significant population increases as part wellbeing; tourism; aviation; professional of the NSW growth solution and we need and skilled employment; logistics and wareto ensure there is appropriate housing, housing; manufacturing and; agriculture community facilities and local jobs to supand food processing. port that growth and maintain the quality The EDS will be supported by an impleof life our residents want. mentation plan that outlines the priority “We have the will and all the right ingreactions and activities to be undertaken dients to increase local employment in line throughout the life of the Strategy. with community values and this plan sets

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Gosford Race Club to become premier event precinct Gosford Race Club has announced that as part of its $4.8 million redevelopment project, which will see its facilities enhanced to become a diverse, multi-purpose community facility, it will also launch its new brand and strategic vision as it starts operating as The Entertainment Grounds Central Coast. The Entertainment Grounds’ new brand and logo was officially unveiled today and is set to deliver to the region a premier entertainment precinct for functions, events, festivals, exhibitions as well as horse racing. The new branding has been launched to reflect the shift in focus for the organisation. In 2013, Gosford Race Club celebrated its centenary and 100 years of racing at Gosford Racecourse. In 2014, as The Entertainment Grounds, the Club commences the next stage of its journey as it diversifies to accommodate events and functions for up to 10,000 people, delivering to the Central Coast a unique facility which will ensure its viability and success into the future. It was a careful and considered move to rebrand under The Entertainment Grounds. The use CONTINUED ON PAGE 29

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Mid October opening for Nexus Smart Hub at Wyong THE HENRY KENDALL Group will open the first smart work hub on the Central Coast, Nexus Smart Hub, in the Golf Links Commercial Campus opposite the golf course at North Wyong in mid-October. The Henry Kendall Group moved quickly to build the facility following the announcement by the NSW Government in July that Gosford and Wyong had been selected for a ‘Smart Work Hub’ program and with the support of Wyong Council and TAFE. Nexus has received funding and support from the NSW State Government and has been chosen as one of five pilot Smart Work Hubs within NSW providing telework facilities for commuters. HKG Managing Director, Damien Wilde, said, “The Nexus Smart Hub will provide a wide range of facilities to encourage micro and small business enterprises as well as commuters. Apart from high speed broadband connectivity, hot desks, private offices and meeting rooms, we will also provide child minding, free gym and within the precinct, service station, food outlets and other retail services. “Around 40,000 residents commute outside the Central Coast region each day for work and this can have significant impact on their work/life balance. Many people may not be suited to teleworking but we only need 150 to 200 people to fill the facility,” he said. “By establishing Smart Work Hubs in locations with large commuter populations, we can take advantage of the benefits of using technology to support smart working practices.

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Henry Kendall Group Directors, Damien Wilde, Patrick Wilde and Simon Wilde “New technology and high speed broadband are changing the way people work and NSW has much to gain by taking a leading position in this emerging landscape.” HKG have been planning a visionary technology park on their land at North

Wyong for some years but only recently has this area, along with neighbouring properties, been rezoned B6 Enterprise Corridor and will now be known as the Wadalba Enterprise Precinct. The area now has a much broader range of permissible uses than it previously did as an industrial zone

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BUSINESS BRIEFS

Gosford Council appoints Property and Economic Development Manager Mary-Anne Beckers appointed Town Centre Co-ordinator

Chris Redman GOSFORD COUNCIL HAS appointed Chris Redman Manager Property & Economic Development. Redman joins Council after two years at Ryde Council. His 25 year career has mainly been in property valuation and consultancy and property funds management, predominantly with CB Richard Ellis and Lend Lease. Redman has an established knowledge of the Central Coast area, having been heavily involved in the major expansion of Erina Fair between 2002 and 2004 and its subsequent performance thereafter.

Mary-Anne Beckers Wyong Regional Chamber of Commerce President Sandra Kerr has announced the appointment of Mary-Anne Beckers as Wyong Town Centre Co-ordinator. Mrs Beckers joins the Chamber after a distinguished 25 year career with News Corp Australia, most recently as Manager for the Central Coast. Ms Kerr commented, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mary-Anne has gained a detailed understanding and knowledge of the Central Coast through her tenure at the Central Coast Express Advocate, and will be an asset to the business community as the Wyong Town Centre Co-Ordinator.â&#x20AC;? Mrs Beckers said she is looking forward to delivering a range of activities which will increase the number of visitors to the town, support the network of existing town centre businesses and working with all stakeholders to encourage more activity to improve the retail and leisure offering in the town centre. Apart from experience in media, Mary-Anne also has the tertiary qualification of a Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Degree in Business Administration and an extensive history of working with Community groups and event planning. Mrs Beckers succeeds Karen McLean who leaves to join her family business, Coastal Drive Lines Specialist at Charmhaven.

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Bernie Nash Well known Central Coast commercial property agent Bernie Nash has joined L J Hooker Commercial Central Coast at Tuggerah. He has worked with many real estate offices over his 37 year career specialising in industrial, commercial and retail sales and leasing. Most recently he was for a number of years with Central Coast Business Brokers. Chewing ITÂ is open for business

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Cordina’s Girraween plant for further processing. A family owned business currently employing over 500 people, Cordina Chicken Farms was established in 1948 in Girraween by Rosario and his son John Cordina exporting chicken meat to the United Kingdom and now exports worldwide. The company distributes chicken meat products to customers across Sydney and to Newcastle, Wollongong and the ACT as well as interstate. Cordina already sources a substantial amount of its chicken produce from broiler farms on the Central Coast. The arrival of Cordina will also provide a climate of greater stability for chicken broiler farms, further strengthening this industry sector which is worth between $131 million and $186 million to the Central Coast economy each year. Cordina received assistance from the NSW Government’s Regional Industries Investment Fund

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4th Excellence Awards a sell out

Dinner in the Grand Ballroom, Crowne Plaza Terrigal for the Central Coast’s business leaders AFTER ONLY FOUR years, the Central Coast business community has embraced the concept of business excellence with a record number of entries from local businesses and then a sell-out crowd of over 350 people at Crowne Plaza Terrigal on 19th August. Organiser of the event, Kerry Ruffels, said he had almost 400 bookings to attend the Gala Event, the 4th Annual Central Coast Business Excellence Awards. The event had guests donning sunglass-

es as they entered the Grand Ballroom that had been turned into a thick haze sliced by bright lights befitting the theme of Think Bright. Shining Lights. One Night. Guests were welcomed by the Prime Minister via video while the guest of honour was Minister for the Central Coast, The Hon Rob Stokes. Entertainment for the evening was provided by some of the Central Coast’s best talent with the irrepressible and laconic

Adam Harvey getting everyone involved. In keeping with the Awards policy of excellence and highlighting the region’s best young talent, seventeen year old Alicia Brock stunned the audience with a beautiful performance, while Joe Coffee proved he was a class act. Both artists feature in the recently released Coast Sessions CD. Following the award presentations guests rocked to the sounds of Jellyfish until after midnight.

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What a night for Servers Australia, their Founder and CEO, Jared Hirst wins Young Entrepreneur, they win Excellence In Business and finally the big one. As they said “We’ve grown so quickly that we actually ran out of room for new customers and had to expand and we’ll grow out of room for our employees so we’re in negotiations for our new Head Office and data centre in the Zenith Centre Tuggerah to accommodate this growth.” Founded in October 2006 by Jared Hirst, Servers Australia has experienced rapid growth, quickly becoming one of

Australia's preferred web hosts according to APC magazine. The company is constantly expanding with one custom built Data Centre in Tuggerah and another being built. Servers Australia’s team has also grown from a single person to now over 30 staff and growing, ensuring their customers are always receiving the highest level of experience and service possible. Servers Australia is a premium supplier of cloud hosting, dedicated and virtual servers, web hosting, VoIP, co-location, internet services and wholesale services

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Excellence in Business (20+ FT employees) Servers Australia Pty Ltd

Peninsula Chamber of Commerce President, Matthew Wales, Peninsula Mainstreet Co-ordinator and Chairperson of the Brisbane Water Oyster Festival, Debra Wales and The ORS Group National Business Development Manager Rod Dever.

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Central Coast Defence Reserves Support Committee’s Chairman, Ian Dick (left) and Regional Manager Dr Michael Netherton (right) with Jason vanGenderen Treehouse Creative Director and Ginny Gallegos, Studio Manager (centre)

Servers Australia has overseen considerable expansion over the past 12-24 months. They have opened an office in India, started 24/7 support, opened an office in Sydney and now have equipment in 7 data centres. This expansion has allowed the team to grow from 14 full time staff members to 40 in a short 12 months and they intend to expand that number by another 15 team members by mid 2015. Servers Australia continues to offer the fastest, most reliable dedicated server in Australia and can’t be beaten on price. As of today and over the past 12 months, Servers Australia has increased their revenue by 58% and their team by an extra 26 full time employees.

The Peninsula chamber has witnessed a 20% increase in membership in the past year and has overseen the completion of a key initiative in the Ettalong Beach Foreshore Reserve Upgrade. It also holds the annual Brisbane Water Oyster Festival which attracts over 25,000 people. The Chamber is now lobbying for Federal funds to complete the new ferry Wharf at Bangalow Street. The Chamber relies solely on volunteers and whilst they don’t always agree on projects and priorities, Council and Government arenever in doubt as to the Peninsula Chambers agenda or objectives.

FINALISTS: Central Coast Leagues Club Crowne Plaza Terrigal Job Centre Australia Servers Australia Pty Ltd SPONSOR Fortunity

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Lifetime Achievement Award – Maxeine McKeon

CC Business Excellence Awards Director Kerry Ruffels, Harvey World Travel Erina Managing Director, Maxeine McKeon and Greg South, General Manager Central Coast Regional Development Corporation An outstanding business operator and just the second recipient of this prestigious award, Maxeine McKeon has won accolades Australia wide. Without doubt she is one of the most successful business owners on the Central Coast. Despite employing more than 20 staff, Maxeine continues her tradition of starting her work day at 7:30am – and often is the last to leave. She says that hands-on work at every level of the business has contributed to her success. Now enjoying her 35th year as a Harvey World Travel Franchisee, McKeon’s first job was in travel before establishing the first HWT franchise in Australia at West Gosford – that was in February 1979. In the years that followed she expanded the Harvey World Travel brand across the Coast. Her reputation and industry knowledge saw her appointed a Director of the Franchise company in 1993. During this period she became Chairperson of the Company’s Strategic Planning Committee until it became a listed company in 2009. Maxeine then became a Director of Harvey World Travel Property. In 2006 she was appointed a Virgin Galactic Accredited Space Agent one of a few in the World to be accredited and the only one in regional Australia. She has succeeded in a highly competitive and turbulent industry and still maintained her humility. As I said at the outset, Maxeine’s career has experienced just about everything and anything in this 35 year period. Maxeine has been a great supporter of the community, sponsoring various not-for-profit organisations, sporting and school groups

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Outstanding Contribution to Creative Industries Award – Rod McCormack

Business Leader Award – Jason van Genderen

CCBR Editor Edgar Adams with Jason van Genderen (l to r) CC Business Excellence Awards Director Kerry Ruffels, Rod McCormack and The Hon. Rob Stokes MP Minister for the Central Coast presenting the award on behalf of NSW Trade & Investment. Long recognised as one of Australia’s leading musicians and songwriters, Rod McCormack is also one of the most indemand record producers, having produced many award winning acts. He was awarded the Country Music Association of Australia’s Musician Of The Year award in 2006 and Producer Of The Year in 2004 and 2009. As a musician he has gained the reputation as one of Australia’s finest – appearing on hundreds of recordings including Paul Kelly, KD Lang, Kasey Chambers, Lee Kernaghan, Shannon Noll and many more. In 1985 he toured the American Bluegrass music circuit, winning the Colorado Guitar and Banjo Championship, the Rocky Mountain Guitar Championship, the Tennessee Guitar and Banjo Championship and the West Virginia Banjo Championship. He recently toured with renowned US based bluegrass band The Greencards, who were nominated for a Grammy in 2008. As a songwriter, Rod has written dozens of hits, TV theme songs and background music, and won numerous songwriting awards. Rod’s own world class recording studio is located on the Central Coast where he grew up and where he and his wife Gina Jeffries live with their family. His talent is enormous but so is his willingness to help others. He is Vice chair of Todays Country 94 one, and he has been instrumental in producing the CD Coast Sessions featuring some of the Coast’s leading artists as well as rising stars. Rod McCormack is generous, he is very humble, he is a true professional. He is a most deserving winner of the first ever Outstanding Contribution To Creative Industries Award

A career in the creative arts was never considered anywhere near as prized as more academic pursuits, yet today we see creativity rank as one of the most desirable attributes for CEO’s and executives. Jason van Genderen’s leadership message is clear and simple. Find what inspires you, immerse yourself down to your last molecule in that inspiration and channel it towards the skills and interests you want to share with your communities. If we can all find our passion again, recharge our thirst for knowledge and hunger for success – then imagine what our region, our state, our country will become. He said, “our film stories about homelessness have been used by countless aid organisations, universities and schools. One film has even been adopted as a HSC study text for advanced English.” His short film about the Stolen Generation has found a home in the Australian Museum’s Indigenous collection, as well as a permanent place in our nation’s narrative history by being accepted into the National Film and Sound Archive in Canberra. His 2013 Sundance London winning documentary on Indigenous Hip Hop has been invited to become a part of our global history via the world largest museum, the Smithsonian. Jason van Genderen is looking to continue his role as the inaugural 2014 NSW Emerging Creative Talent recipient. FINALISTS: Jasmine Hopcraft – Home Instead Senior Care Jason van Genderen – Treehouse Creative Maxeine McKeon – Harvey World Travel Erina Nicky Mann – Roses 2 Go Sean Gordon – Darkunjung Local Aboriginal Land Council SPONSOR: Central Coast Business Review

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Excellence in Innovation – Steinbok Schnapps

Excellence in Sustainability – Crowne Plaza Terrigal

Gavin and Souzan Yates Bendigo Bank Senior Business Banker Steve Dean with Helen Dunnage, Gavin Yates and wife Souzan Over the last five years Steinbok has experienced a solid growth of 10 – 15% each year. While government regulations have impeded further growth, new markets and new products were found. Gavin Yates, Steinbok Managing Director, developed and launched Barmans Choice Cordials and Café Choice Coffee Syrup and both are gaining a foothold in bars and cafés. Steinboks Café Choice was launched at the Melbourne International Coffee Expo and immediately met with success and received instant distribution. The NSW Government has also recognised the innovation of this new product and packaging and has handpicked Steinbok to be one of 16 manufacturers chosen to represent NSW at the Fine Food Expo to be held in September this year. FINALISTS: Barker Ryan Stewart Essence Images Home Instead Senior Care Onion TV Roses 2 Go Steinbok Schnapps SPONSOR: Bendigo Bank Community Branches

Steinbok Schnapps clearly identified innovation in product design, social media and technology. They recognised the cordial market in bars was greatly uncontested. They sought to bring innovation to this ignored category. A prototype telescopic retractable pourer resulted and with further research and client feedback they modified it to the curved pourer that it is today. This development and the resulting feedback also led to the company developing and introducing a sugar syrup, anew market and income stream for the company. This is a product not produced by either Coke or Schweppes and has been a catalyst for opening doors at more clubs, pubs and bars. Their social media campaign “Have you been Schnapped lately” has been a huge winner and has led directly to major buyers seeking the Steinbok brand. FINALISTS: Essence Images Mobile Tyres & MNore Steinbok Schnapps Network Integrity The Grand Pavillion SPONSOR: University of Newcastle

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Crowne Plaza Assistant General Manager Ainsley Quilty wih Wyong Council Mayor Doug Eaton Sustainability principles and practices are embedded within all aspects of business planning at the hotel. The hotel is also resolute in contributing to the sustainability of its parent company, Intercontinental Hotels Group, which over a five year period from 2013 to 2017, has committed to reduce its carbon footprint per occupied room by 12% across the chain’s entire portfolio and reduce water use per occupied room by 12% in water-stressed areas. Crowne Plaza Terrigal has also undertaken a number of capital works initiatives to further reduce energy consumption. A recent energy efficiency audit within the Hotel was initiated in collaboration with AGL, and the resulting outcomes are expected to achieve a 45% reduction in energy usage and cost savings of around $500,000 FINALISTS: Crowne Plaza Terrigal Deepwater Plaza Shopping Centre Love ‘em Roses 2 Go SPONSOR: Wyong Shire Council

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Young Entrepreneur Award – Jared Hirst

Hunter TAFE Director Phil Cox with Peter Hartnett Head of People and Culture, Sanitarium Health and Wellbeing

Employer of Choice – Sanitarium Health & Wellbeing Over the last three years, 270 leaders across Sanitarium have embarked on their own leadership journey. In total this equates to over 17,000 hours of leadership training and approximately $875,000 invested in just over three years. The Sanitarium Leadership program is underpinned by its values and philosophy statements and reinforces its desire for a high performing culture. As an Employer of Choice, Sanitarium offers the following: a 100% Australian Owned Company, access to a generous Study Assistance Policy and involvement in the world’s largest under 16’s TRYathlon - Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon.

Perhaps it is best summed up by the way they do business: • Truly valuing each other • E njoying health and wellbeing • Truly nourishing food •C aring for our communities •C aring for our world FINALISTS Central Coast Leagues Club Family Chips Pty Ltd ING Direct Sanitarium Health and Wellbeing SPONSOR: Hunter TAFE

Young Business Executive – Alison Cook Alison is a Manager at Central Coast Group Training, a position she has held since 2008. Her most recent achievements include assisting in the writing of a full tender document to secure Government funding for $2.7 million to build the Central Coast Youth Skills and Employment Centre. Alison then project managed the entire process - design, construction and finally implementation. Alison also expanded CCGT to incorporate three new major streams to place CCGT as the leading youth agency for transitioning to the

workforce. On a personal level her goal is to advance her skills in Taiko Drumming. FINALISTS: Grant Pericleous – Nurses Now Ginny Gallegos – Treehouse Creative Kristy Leon – Player Hall Michael Trimblett – Loyal I.T. Solutions Alison Cook – Central Coast Group Training Ainslie Quilty – Crowne Plaza Terrigal SPONSOR: Gosford City Council

Jared Hirst and Jason VanGenderen For young entrepreneurs, taking on all challenges, including the banks, is a minefield. Being young, innovative, and idealistic, Jared Hirst has found it hard to convince financial organisations to provide business loans. Therefore he has independently funded the whole operation, and even now continues to do so. His company, Servers Australia, has experienced considerable expansion over the past 12 months and even with expansion costs has been successful in increasing revenue by $1.4 million. Servers Australia has adopted new technologies that has allowed them to take the lead in the industry. These include innovations for speed, reliability, security, customer service and flexibility. FINALISTS: Emma Baldwin – Pinned Up Hair Design Jamie-lee Carragher – Ezystep Conveyancing Jared Hirst – Servers Australia Jorge Chavez – Chavez Chiropractic Leah Hall – Player Hall SPONSOR Treehouse Creative

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Chinese investors behind major Coast projects

Kooindah Waters Golf and Spa Resort sold to Chinese investor Harman Global Holdings in July THE CENTRAL COAST property market appears set for good times with Chinese investors now driving an investment splurge that will wake the region from a long term slumber. The lodgement of a DA for a major residential, hotel and retail project worth almost $200 million in the Gosford CBD at the end of August is welcome news for Gosford.

In Wyong investors are already in the market: •A t Magenta Shores, Rich Sea International is about to start work on a new limited prestige beachside release of 20 lots with prices starting at $399,000 per block. • This is an extension to the present residential golf resort with the recently rebranded Accor Pullman Resort and is being marketed as the finest blue chip offering on the east coast.

• A month earlier the Investa Group announced that they had sold Kooindah Water Residential Golf Resort to Harman Global Holdings who say they will build a 120 room state-of-the-art hotel plus 100 boutique houses and a conference centre. • Early August saw plans lodged with Wyong Council for a $500 million Chinese theme park. The company undertaking the project at Warnervale, adjacent to the airport, is Australian Chinese Theme Park Pty Ltd. • Chinese interests have acquired the Klumper properties at The Entrance and in Gosford. • The Entrance property is earmarked by Wyong Council as an “iconic development” site and a proposal already exists for two high rise residential apartment buildings on the site. CCBR understands the buyer intends to proceed with the project. The Gosford property, the site of the ‘Old Quarry’ on Henry Parry Drive, has an active DA on it with excavations completed for a high rise project. CCBR also understands that the buyer intends to proceed with this project.

DA lodged for ‘Key Site’ at The Entrance Pelican Horizons Pty Ltd, owners of the iconic development site at The Entrance known as the ‘Key Site’ has lodged a development application with Wyong Shire Council for a 20-storey apartment block. The application is for a 20 storey tower building with 135 apartments, 212 car spaces and 1,330m2 of food and drink retail space on two parcels of land at 14 The Entrance Road and 2 Ocean Parade. The application includes public domain improvements and landscaping of rooftop terraces. The Development Application will be assessed by Council staff, with input from external bodies including Roads and Maritime Services. However, due to the value of the development, approval will be determined by the Hunter and Central Coast Joint Regional Planning Panel. Council’s Director of Development and Building, Scott Cox, said Council’s Local Environmental Plan allows Council to play a great role in facilitating economic growth by providing practical incentives like additional height and staged developer contributions for 28 identified sites. “The incentives make potential development more viable,” said Mr Cox, “and in return, the community benefits from design

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“The Iconic Sites program identified 28 sites across the Shire that have the potential to be a catalyst for economic growth and development confidence

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4 large offices + a mezzanine - total approx 166m2 on the ground floor & large open area perfect for open-planned workstation style set up. Small complex with beautiful serene garden-feel + paved patio at the front door. FOR LEASE $48,000 pa net + GST

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Great exposure from this very attractive building with 194m2 over 2 spacious levels. Landmark building that will give your business the look, position & professional presence that rewards success. FOR LEASE $$82,687 pa net + GST

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Total 430m2 (215m2 on each floor). Long term quality tenant in the office space on 1st floor has a secure 8 year lease expiring 31/03/18 returning $36,988.27 pa. Downstairs high exposure space is available for lease from $54,000 gross pa + GST.Total potential income $91,068.82 pa + GST. FOR SALE $950,000 + GST

MANNS ROAD INDUSTRIAL SPACE!!!

Approx 260m2 PLUS 23m2 mezzanine office. 2 high clearance roller shutters, high internal clearance, mezzanine storage area. Ample on site parking & good access. FOR LEASE $27,900 pa gross + GST

WEST GOSFORD - QUALITY FUNCTIONAL FACTORY WITH OFFICES Approx 453m2 including 84m2 reception/showroom, 1st floor carpeted & a/c mezz. office space. Extra high & wide roller shutter with high internal clearance, 3 phase power & perfect for pallet racking. FOR LEASE $52,000pa net + GST

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Stand alone 740m2 warehouse showroom with 97m2 mezzanine office & 57m2 rear office. High roller door clearance, 3 phase & concrete hardstand area. FOR LEASE $7083 per month + GST.

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Excellent presentation and great exposure, approx 229M2 and only $25,000pa gross excl GST.

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Approx 187M2 located adjacent to “Gourmet Bakehouse” at Manns Road/Stockyard Place intersection. Reduced to $35,000pa Gross excluding GST.

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Office/Retail space available with main road exposure from $250 per sqm. Flexible lease terms and sizes available. Quality ground floor or first floor spaces available. A brand new skills & business centre within the Tuggerah Business park offer space available from 9sqm to 220sqm. Suitable occupants will have access to the wide range of facilities the centre has to offer.

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For lease: 1&2/2 Bounty Close, Tuggerah $225 per m2 + GST & outgoings approx 583m2 including lock up garage. Outstanding property with high quality fit out including 2 conference rooms, reception area, 9 offices & ample parking. Suite can be split into two separate offices.

AUCTION 63 TRAFALGAR AVE WOY WOY

CENTRALLY POSITIONED INVESTMENT – TUMBI UMBI

Brand new 5 x 5 year lease to Anytime Fitness. Net rental of $273,000 pa net + GST 3 month bond, Personal Guarantee, freehold building, excellent highway position, high yield investment area 8.5% net. For Sale by Expression of Interest Unique Opportunity. Retail food outlet fully fitted out to commence operating straight away with hardstand area for parking & storage. In addition to this is an adjoining 3 bedroom residence with a tenant of 6 years. Invest or owner occupy/operate. AUCTION 2nd October 2014

AUCTION - 56 PLACE CHILDCARE CENTRE INVESTMENT

Modern 56 place childcare centre.5 year lease expiring Nov 2018 + 5 year option. Bond &and personal tenant guarantees provided. Net Income: $141,896 pa + GST (November 2014). Auction 2pm 16 Sept, 50 Margaret St Sydney. VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR ADDITIONAL PROPERTIES and MORE INFORMATION – www.ljhooker.com.au All prices shown GST incl. unless otherwise indicated

LJ HOOKER COMMERCIAL – CENTRAL COAST

21/1 Reliance Dr, Tuggerah • Ph: 4353 7700 ljhcommercial.com.au

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For Sale: 5/2 Clare Mace, Tumbi Umbi over $149,000 + GST approx 165m2 Factory bay is approx 165m2 floor area with approx 20m2 of office/reception area + small area above office for storage, shower, toilet and kitchenette. Move in or Leased back tenant from day one.

MEDICAL SUITE WITH HIGH EXPOSURE – KANWAL

For Lease: A8.1/654 Pacific Hwy, Kanwal $2,670 per month +GST approx 80m2 Medical suit in Medical Complex, adjacent to Wyong Hospital. Reception area, 3 consulting rooms, ample parking & close to transport

Matt Gregory 0414 860 522 Email: info@propertyconnectre.com.au Visit: www.propertyconnectre.com.au for more listings

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TUGGERAH 154 Pacific Highway

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... 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

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imperial shopping centre gosford

Refurbishment commencing mid 2014 New retail opportunities available Exciting changes in store in the Centre and in Gosford city.

Or email Deborah@imperialshoppingcentre.com.au

Patonga Beach Hotel sold The Osborne Family has sold the Patonga Beach Hotel and adjoining fish shop to a local property developer for close to $8 million. The property had been on the market for five months for a $10 million price tag. Robert Osborne had owned and operated the hotel for some thirty years. Located on a 1,546 sqm site opposite the Patonga Beach ferry wharf the hotel and fish shop is popular with day-trippers and visitors from the Central Coast. The sale was negotiated through agents Jones Lang LaSalle Hotel and Hospitality Group. Reliance One warehouse sold Kash Properties Pty Ltd have purchased Unit 2, a 851 sqm warehouse in the Reliance One complex at 1 Reliance Drive, Tuggerah Business Park. The unit comprises a large 214 sqm ground floor office and showroom, 362 sqm warehouse and a 275 sqm upper level office. Price paid was $1,050,000 – GST not applicable. Ty Blanch and Brad Rogers from LJ Hooker Commercial Central Coast negotiated the sale. Company relocating from Sydney buys at West Gosford A company relocating from Londonderry in Sydney to the Central Coast has purchased a property at 37 Young Street, West Gosford paying $595,000 GST not applicable. The property of brick construction comprises ground floor workshop / studio plus a first floor 3-bedroom residence on a 613 sqm lot. Geoff Broadhurst from Chapman & Frazer Pty Ltd negotiated the sale. Plumber buys Erina factory unit A plumber has purchased Unit 4, a factory and office unit at 12 Aston Road, Erina paying $474,000 plus GST. The 253 sqm unit comprises office fit-out, meeting/board room and mezzanine warehouse area. Brad Rogers and Karen Aubrey from LJ Hooker Commercial Central Coast negotiated the sale Vacant site in Tuggerah Business Park sold Lot 5 Pioneer Avenue, Tuggerah Business Park has sold for $666,286 including GST. The 3,671 sqm level block was last traded in 2007 for $569,000 according to RP Data. Ty Blanch from LJ Hooker Commercial Central Coast negotiated the sale to a local business owner.

West Gosford unit purchased by private investor A private investor has purchased Unit 4 at 2 Carnarvon Road, West Gosford paying $275,000 GST not applicable. The 187 sqm unit formerly occupied by a security company is equipped with high level security. It has been lease to music company Born2Rock for a music studio. Richard Ellis from Raine & Horne Commercial Erina negotiated the sale. Somersby vacant industrial land sold A 4,475 sqm vacant industrial lot at 10 Ace Road, Somersby has been bought by a superannuation fund for $300,000 excluding GST. The sale was negotiated by Geoff Broadhurst from Chapman & Frazer Real Estate Gosford. LEASINGS Retail shop leased at The Entrance Shop 3, a 65 sqm retail space on the corner of Ocean Parade and The Entrance Road, The Entrance has been leased to Pure Botanical Health. Terms of the lease are 4 years with 3 year option at an annual rental of $15,080 per annum plus outgoings and GST. Richard Ellis from Raine & Horne Commercial Erina negotiated the lease. Sign company leases at West Gosford Signadvice has leased Unit 1, a 232 sqm warehouse with showroom/office unit at 6 Bowen Crescent, West Gosford. Terms of lease are 3 years with 3 year option at a rental of $27,000 per annum including Outgoings plus GST. Geoff Broadhurst from Chapman & Frazer Real Estate Pty Ltd negotiated the lease. Lisarow warehouse leased Eversharp Technology Pty Ltd has leased Unit 5, 161 Railway Crescent, Lisarow Lease terms for the 275 sqm unit are 2 years with 2 year option at a rental of $26,700 per annum including outgoings plus GST. Geoff Broadhurst from Chapman & Frazer Real Estate Pty Ltd negotiated the lease. Glass company leases at Lisarow Clearview Glass Group has leased a 557 sqm warehouse unit with office and showroom at 161 Railway Crescent, Lisarow. Terms of lease are 3 years with 3 year option at a rental of $43,500 per annum including outgoings plus GST.

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N E W C- C L A S S I S A L L M E R C E D E S - B E N Z

New C-Class is all Mercedes-Benz

THE LAUNCH OF the new C-Class Mercedes-Benz at the Coast Star Motors Gosford showrooms in late August was truly about class, all the class you will ever need. This popular sedan makes all the refinement, safety and luxury of its S-Class cousin more accessible than ever before. The C-Class design has always had aesthetic links with the German brand’s large sedans. The same is true today. The new C-Class Sedan is a resolute expression of the current Mercedes-Benz style that is also evident in the S-Class. You may want for more – whether it be performance, economy, opulence or seating for more than five – but even in its most basic form Benz' new mid-sizer offers a near perfect balance between accessibility and exclusivity, economy and performance and agility and comfort, as well as setting a new standard in the compact prestige sector for value, equipment and safety. Available in showrooms from the end of August with an initial five-model, all fourcylinder range, the W205 C-Class, starts with a $60,900 (plus on-road costs) price tag for the C200 with a 2.0-litre petrol-powered turbo engine that produces 135kW and 300Nm and a claimed average fuel consumption of 6.0L/100km. CENTRAL COAST BUSINESS REVIEW SEPTEMBER 2014

Wyong Creek 582 Yarramalong Road Instructed to sell! - 158 Acres & 6 Lots In a picturesque setting, this stunning parcel of 6 individual acreage lots is offered for sale in one line under instructions from the NSW Trustee. Wyong Creek meanders attractively through selectively cleared and improved pasture, with the potential for development into a premium lifestyle rural estate and or subdivision only limited by the new ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s imagination. Surf beaches, town services, Westfield shopping centre, railway, hospitals and schools are all within 10-30 minutes drive. Less than one hourâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s drive to Sydney and Newcastle via the M1.

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Top price for ARIA penthouse

Home entertainment at Tumbi Umbi

The property: Unit 1/100-102 The Esplanade, Terrigal. This 4 Bedroom limestone tiled penthouse has an open modern design with a spacious 600 sqm area of indoor-outdoor living. Overlooking Terrigal Beach and with spectacular panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, this unique brand new residence is of unquestionable world class and quality. Features include formal and informal dining areas and a butler’s pantry and barcino walk in wine room, C-Bus home automation system and contemporary fittings, fixtures and appliances. The Price: $3,700,000. The highest price paid in Terrigal for a number of years.

The Property: 52 Werrina Pde Blue Bay. This 3-bedroom villa features excellent scenery of Toowoon bay beach. The price: $1.815 million The buyer: Central Coast family The sale: 30 day auction campaign. 80 attended with 10 registrations on the day. Bidding commenced at $1 million and climbed to 1.8 million. Further private negotiations saw a sale at $1.815 million on the day. The agent: Debbie Montgomery from McLachlan Partners.

The buyer: A retired Sydney couple The sale: The property has been on the market since January 2014 and was sold as a private treaty sale. The agent: Tim Andrews from LJ Hooker Terrigal.

Balinese inspired ambience on Pt Frederick

The sale: The property sold within 5 days of being on the market. The agent: Kerrie Ryan from Ray White Killcare says “the location was in demand due to easy walk to the village and waterfront across the road”.

The Property: 181 Albany Street, Point Frederick. This stylish 4 bedroom house with blackbutt timber flooring throughout features a 12.5 meter solar heated pool on a 750 sqm block. The price: $835,000 The buyer: Sydney resident The sale: This house was on the market for 35 days before being auctioned for $60,000 above its original price. The agent: Nicholas Cusick from LJ Hooker Gosford says “The market is extremely competitive with very low stock levels in point Frederick resulting in the property selling for higher than both agent and vendor expectations.

Killcare lifestyle

The property: 14 Araluen Drive, Killcare. This large family home is set on 1005 sqm of land with alluring views of Hardys Bay and only a short walk to the village. The price: $1.3 million The buyer: Central Coast family

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ADVICE Request for Flexible Working Arrangements MPLOYERS

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By Warwick Ryan, Partner and Ellen Davis, Solicitor, SWAAB Attorneys

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productivity and profitability, whilst still meeting the needs of your employees and clients. This very balancing act may arise where an employee requests flexible working arrangements in the workplace. Understanding how, when and if you can accommodate your employee’s need for flexibility whilst still maintaining your business and client interests, is an important factor in the balancing act. The National Employment Standards provide employees with a right to ‘request’

flexible working arrangements in regard to hours, patterns and locations of work. The request may be made in writing by an employee who has completed at least 12 months continuous service with the employer and is either a carer, has a disability, is over 55, is experiencing domestic violence or needs to care for someone who is. The right to request flexible working arrangements is just that - a right to request. It is not an entitlement to have flexible working practices provided when requested. While it is important to consider and discuss alternative arrangements with an employee, it is also acceptable for an employer to refuse the request based on the reasonable needs of their business. Reasonable business grounds upon which an employer may refuse a request can include: • The cost of implementing the arrangements would be unreasonable; • The effect on other employees and their working arrangements; and • The arrangements would result in a significant loss of productivity. In a case heard by the Equal Opportunities Tribunal in South Australia,

it was decided that removing the flexible working arrangements put in place for an employee to commence work at 10am rather than 9am to care for her elderly farther was not an infringement of the employee’s rights nor was it a case of unfavourable treatment or bullying. The Tribunal accepted that the employer had tried to accommodate the employee over a number of years but the arrangements had ultimately resulted in difficulty and increased stress and tension amongst the other staff. Where a request for flexible working arrangements is made the employer must advise the employee of their decision in writing within 21 days of the request. The employer does not need to choose between accepting or rejecting the request put forward by the employee. Instead, the employer may choose to negotiate and discuss alternative arrangements, if any, that could be made to accommodate the employee and the business before making their decision. For further information on employment law, please contact Warwick Ryan on 9233 5544 or wpr@swaab.com.au

Super strategies can make a real difference IT’S A KNOWN fact. Australians on average are living longer. We commonly spend over twenty years in retirement and the need to accumulate savings prior to retirement has never been greater. Luckily, there are still some super strategies available to help your retirement nest egg. But remember that when you are considering your superannuation options, there is a limit to how much you can contribute tax effectively. Confirming the best super strategy with your financial adviser is essential. Government co-contribution still available If eligible, the Government will contribute up to 50 cents for every $1 of personal after tax contributions you make. The maximum co-contribution of $500 per year is available if your total income is less than $34,488. A reduced co-contribution may be available if your total income is under $49,488. Other conditions apply. Spouse contributions to achieve a tax saving Many people aren’t aware that you can make superannuation contributions on behalf of an eligible spouse. This super strategy can be effective where one member of a couple is paying tax and if CENTRAL COAST BUSINESS REVIEW SEPTEMBER 2014

certain conditions are met could utilise a tax offset while the other member of the couple earns little or no income and would greatly benefit from an injection into their super fund. Contribution splitting to make insurance more affordable Contribution splitting is the situation where a member of a couple can transfer up to 85% of concessional (before tax) contributions made in a financial year to an eligible spouse. This can assist couples where one member of the couple is on a high marginal tax rate and can take advantage of the generous tax concessions of making additional before tax contributions to super. The eligible spouse may then be able to use these tax effective contributions to pay for their insurance. Self employed can claim a tax deduction Salary sacrificing some of your before tax salary into superannuation is a well known super tax strategy to help increase an employee’s super balance. For the self-employed, subject to certain conditions being met, this strategy can be achieved by claiming a tax deduction for super contributions. Tax deductible super contributions can be made by an eligible person that is generally a self

employed person or someone earning less than 10% of their total income from an employer. DISCLAIMER This information is intended to provide general information only and has been prepared without taking into account any particular person’s objectives, financial situation or needs. Before acting on such information, you should consider the appropriateness of the information having regard to your personal objectives, financial situation or needs. In particular, you should read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) before making any decision about a product. All information about taxation, superannuation and other relevant information contained in this editorial is based on our understanding as at the date of publication. While we have taken all care to ensure the information in this editorial is accurate and reliable, to the maximum extent the law permits, we will not assume liability to any person for any error or omission in the editorial, however caused. The information does not constitute tax advice. You should seek independent tax advice. Mitchell Thompson is an Authorised Representative (No. 328655) of ClearView Financial Advice Pty Limited ABN 89 133 593 012, AFSL No. 331367.

E VENTS CALENDAR

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Central Coast Business Enterprise Centre

LinkedIn for Business

Thu 11 Sep 2014

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Central Coast Manufacturing Connect

HunterNewt Joint event

Thu 11 Sep 2014

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Central Coast Business Enterprise Centre Central Coast Manufacturing Connect Digital Enterprise Central Coast Central Coast Business Enterprise Centre Central Coast Manufacturing Connect

Collection of your Overdue Wed 17 Sep 2014 Accounts Export Accelerator Toolkit - and for Thu 18 Sep 2014 manufacturers Onine Transactions - ecommerce Writing Your Winning Business Proposal Germany's Mittlestand Manufacturing Model

www.ccmentor.com.au www.ccmconnect.com.au

Thu 18 Sep 2014

digitalenterprise-centralcoast.com

Thu 18 Sep 2014

www.ccmentor.com.au

Tue 23 Sep 2014

www.ccmconnect.com.au

Digital Enterprise Central Coast

Business Best Practice Hub

Tue 30 Sep 2014

digitalenterprise-centralcoast.com

Central Coast Manufacturing Connect

Time Management Workshop

Tue 2 Oct 2014

www.ccmconnect.com.au

Digital Enterprise Central Coast

What Is In The Cloud

Tue 7 Oct 2014

digitalenterprise-centralcoast.com

Central Coast Business Enterprise Centre

Modern Sales Techniques Part A

Wed 8 Oct 2014

www.ccmentor.com.au

Innov8 Central

Central Coast Economic Breakfast

Fri 17 Oct 2014

www.innov8central.com.au

BIZ+

Networking Meeting

Every Thursday from 7.30am Erina Leagues ClubEvery Thursday from network@bizplus.com.au 7.30am Erina Leagues Club

East Gosford Chamber of Commerce

Members Meeting

Last Tuesday of the month

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Erina Chamber of Commerce

Members Meeting

Third Wednesday of the month

info@erinachamber.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 second month (except Dec/Jan)

www.wyongchamber.com.au

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Gosford Race Club to become premier event precinct of the word ‘Entertainment’ reflects the diverse nature of the precinct, delivering the ultimate venue for entertainment in all its forms. The use of the word ‘Grounds’ encapsulates the diverse facilities on offer, including the race course which will continue to be used for local race days and events as well as the ability to host outdoor festivals, exhibitions and celebrations within the property’s extensive grounds. Chairman Michael Cusick, said, “The decision to rebrand to The Entertainment Grounds was an important step for us in establishing a corporate identity that is reflective of all our new facilities and ser-

vices. “We are looking forward to introducing the new brand and vision of The Entertainment Grounds to the Central Coast community and expect that it will be well received as people come to truly appreciate what it means to have an entertainment hub like this here on the Central Coast. “Racing is our heritage and will continue as an integral part of our operation. However, to be sustainable into the future we are focused on ensuring the organisation and grounds live up to their full potential – and this new brand and vision will make this a reality. In fact, upon

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officially opening our new doors at The Entertainment Grounds in November of 2014 I believe we will be leading the way as the most modern provincial club in NSW. A grand opening event is scheduled for Saturday 22 November 2014, when The Entertainment Grounds will come alive with a concert headlined by Australian Hall of Fame rock legends Hoodoo Gurus, supported by another Australian iconic band Mental as Anything as well as some great local performers. In 2014 the long and wonderful history of Gosford Race Club is set to continue evolving to embrace the changing times, as The Entertainment Grounds. CENTRAL COAST BUSINESS REVIEW SEPTEMBER 2014

FUNNY BUSINESS

TOM HAD THIS problem of getting up late in the morning and was always late for work. His boss was mad at him and threatened to fire him if he didn’t do something about it. So Tom went to his doctor who gave him a pill and told him to take it before he went to bed. Tom slept well and in fact beat the alarm in the morning by almost two hours. He had a leisurely breakfast and drove cheerfully to work. “Boss”, he said, “ The pill actually worked!” “That’s all fine” said the boss, “ But where were you yesterday?” Did you hear about the banker who was recently arrested for embezzling $100,000 to pay for his daughter’s college education? As the policeman, who also had a daughter in college, was leading him away in handcuffs, he said to the banker, “I have just one question for you. Where were you going to get the rest of the money?” I am a very nervous flyer. During a trip from California to Indiana, it didn’t help that my connecting flight from Denver was delayed twice because of mechanical problems. Then, after we were aloft, I noticed the lights began flickering. I mentioned this to a flight attendant. “I’ll take care of it,” she said. Moments later the lights went out. Clearly she’d solved the problem by turning off the lights. A passenger across the aisle who had been listening leaned over and said, “Whatever you do, please don’t ask about the engines.” Fred got home from his Sunday round of golf later than normal and very tired. “Bad day at the course?” his wife asked. “Everything was going fine,” he said. “Then Harry had a heart attack and died on the 10th tee.”

“Oh, that’s awful!” “You’re not kidding. For the whole back nine it was hit the ball, drag Harry, hit the ball, drag Harry.” An accountant is having a hard time sleeping and goes to see his doctor. “Doctor, I just can’t get to sleep at night.” “Have you tried counting sheep?” “That’s the problem - I make a mistake and then spend three hours trying to find it.” The local sheriff was looking for a deputy, so Dave, who was not exactly the sharpest tool in the shed, went in to try out for the job. “Okay,” the sheriff drawled, “Dave, what is 1 and 1?” “11” he replied. The sheriff thought to himself, “That’s not what I meant, but he’s right. What two days of the week start with the letter ‘T’?’” “Today and tomorrow.”

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The sheriff was again surprised that Dave supplied a correct answer that he had never thought of himself. “Now Dave, listen carefully: Who killed Abraham Lincoln?” Dave looked a little surprised himself, then thought really hard for a minute and finally admitted, “I don’t know.” “Well, why don’t you go home and work on that one for a while?” So, Dave wandered over to the barbershop where his pals were waiting to hear the results of the interview. Dave was exultant. “It went great! First day on the job and I’m already working on a murder case!”

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