BRANCH UPDATE Nataisha Martin NECA ACT Member Manager
Welcome back from the holidays and into 2022. I hope you’ve had a safe and positive start to the new year.
2021 NECA end-of-year industry dinner NECA ACT ended 2021 with an industry dinner at the beautiful Pialligo Estate. The food, free-flowing drinks and view was exquisite. Everyone had a great time, enjoying the live music and company. After being in lockdown for so long, it was really nice to get to network and relax with our members and bring in the festive season.
Industry nights postponed Once again, NECA has made the heartbreaking decision to postpone this year’s Industry Nights, until a time when we are less impacted by COVID-19 conditions. We expect them to be rescheduled for later in the year, around June or July. Stay tuned for more details, which will be included in NECA’s weekly e-newsletter.
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NECA’s weekly e-newsletter Operating a business in the ongoing pandemic can be difficult, with official regulations and requirements constantly changing. NECA’s weekly e-newsletter provides valuable industry information and the latest updates in technical, industrial relations, legal, human resources, workplace health and safety and COVID-19 issues. They are a great way to keep yourself and your business abreast of any changes. If you are not receiving our weekly e-newsletter, scan the QR code and fill out your details.
Are you looking for labour? If you need additional workers, you can now advertise your requests in NECA’s weekly e-newsletter as part of our Labour Exchange section. For details on how to submit a request, check our next e-newsletter.
Solar Industry: NECA wants to help you! If you know someone within the solar industry, who requires assistance with their documentation or technical support, please get in touch. Getting the basics right from the start can improve your business reputation. Your NECA membership provides you with the support and resources that you need to become a successful solar installer.
Nominations for the 2022 NECA Excellence and Apprentice Awards have opened! We are very pleased to be running our Excellence and Apprentice Awards again, which will provide valuable industry recognition for members. This year a new section featuring small business awards has been introduced for businesses with fewer than 10 employees. There are three awards in this new section: Emerging Small Business, Small Contracting Business of the Year and Small Business Project of the Year. Nominations for all 2022 NECA Excellence Awards close on 18 May, and the awards night will be held on Friday 19 August, at the Hyatt Canberra. For more information, visit the NECA website neca.asn.au/necagroup For inspiration, flick through to the following page, and read about NECA member Chris Hart of Davis Hart Electrical Solutions, who won last year’s Emerging Small Business Award.
Supporting your business Lastly, I personally want nothing more than to see you learn, succeed and continue your business growth. The NECA team is here to provide you and your business with the support, expert advice and resources you need so your business can thrive. If you have any questions regarding NECA membership or require industry advice in general, please contact Member Services or myself. We look forward to hearing from you. Take care.
April 2022
