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LOCAL LAD IN THE MEDIA SPOTLIGHT

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04 Caloundra Chamber of Commerce update

05 Quick Snippets

06 A picture says a thousand words

07 Local lad in the media spotlight

10 40 years in business

12 Word of mouth still reigns supreme

14 International flights return

16 Time for Caloundra to Mudder up

18 Sunshine Coast Tourism Boost

20 The business of colour

RegULARs

14 Tourism update

18 New members

21 Markets on Bulcock

22 Member’s directory

22 2013 Networking events

CALOUNDRA ChAmbeR Of COmmeRCe AND INDUstRy INC.A Office 11, 51-55 Bulcock St (PO Box 177) Caloundra 4551 P 07 5492 5977 f 07 5499 7633 e admin@caloundrachamber.com.au

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hAPPy NeW yeAR. I hOPe thAt 2013 WILL be A yeAR Of gOOD fORtUNe fOR yOU.

It’s set to be a very busy year in Caloundra and the team at the Chamber of Commerce has hit the ground running.

The summer holidays have been blessed with wonderful weather, which translated into record visitor numbers descending on Caloundra. The Caloundra experience has been enhanced with the Chamber’s six week season of Twilight Markets at Bulcock Beach that have brought friday night vibrancy along the Esplanade to a whole new level. Twilight Markets are exactly the type of activity that visitors to Caloundra look for and the Chamber runs this activity to support the tourism sector and brand Caloundra.

The Chamber is throwing its weight behind the next big event in town, the Australia Day Sunshine Coast Cup, featuring the all new Caloundra Picnic Races. In this edition of Buzz, you will find more information about the race day at Corbould Park. On Saturday 26th January, Caloundra plays host to the main metropolitan race day for Queensland and the exposure we receive all across south east Queensland means dollars into the local business community.

In late 2012, the Chamber’s Management Committee made a bold decision in respect of the future management of our very popular markets. Rather than continue to outsource management, the Chamber has created a full time position in-house for the market manager. This will better integrate and support the markets. We were excited to discover Jade Baker during the recruitment and selection process. Jade started with us in January and has now taken over management of our markets. She has an extensive background in festival and event management working with the Woodford folk Festival and a number of other events in senior management roles, along with buying and styling positions for various well-known retailers in Queensland. We are looking forward to seeing her apply her significant talents to the role.

The Chamber also wishes to acknowledge the achievements and great work of Mariannje, the outgoing manager. Mariannje’s care and attention to the markets, particularly in building relationships with stallholders, has created a very vibrant and friendly market. Thank you Mariannje, and our very best wishes to you for your future creative endeavours.

If you have any questions or feedback about the Chamber and our activities feel free to email our Executive Officer, Leanne Layfield, via Leanne@caloundrachamber.com.au, or give the office a call on 5492 5977. We look forward to hearing from you and seeing you soon.

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“The Chamber is throwing its weight behind the next big event in town, the Australia Day Sunshine Coast Cup, featuring the all new Caloundra Picnic Races.

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10 year celebrations for Milano Gelateria

Congratulations to Franco and Camilla from Milano Gelateria, 82 Bulcock Street, on reaching the 10 years in business milestone. Your wonderful award winning ice creams and gelatis are a delight for locals and visitors. Having won 85 awards over the past six years it’s no wonder people keep coming back for more.

Change of name for landmark Pelican Waters resort

There has been a change of trading name from Crowne Plaza Pelican Waters Golf Resort & Spa to “Pelican Waters Golf Resort & Spa” at the landmark property alongside the golf course. With the change comes a brand new website www.pelicanwatersgolfresortandspa.com.au look and book for Cienna restaurant and accommodation packages for special occasions.

The new and very impressive Latronics premises become operational

In late 2012, Klaus & Sabine Langner celebrated the opening of their new multi-million dollar, sustainability conscious, world class company headquarters for their electronics manufacturing business Latronics. Situated on the edge of the Moffat Beach Industrial Park, the new site is almost 40 times larger than the company’s original 1985 premises. The building project includes cutting edge sustainability features and its own power plant to not only handle the energy requirements of the business but also feed power back into the electricity grid. Latronics continues to grow with new roles within the business emerging as it expands.

Chamber involved in Economic Development Policy rewrite

Bill darby from rumba resort and the Chamber’s Management Committee is one of six business representatives on the Sunshine Coast Economic development Strategy Taskforce. Council are currently re-engineering their economic development policy platform and working with business leaders to understand existing challenges that need to be overcome and where future opportunities lie.

Second stage of Bulcock Street upgrade complete

Stage 2 of the Bulcock Street Streetscape project was open in time for the summer holidays, making Caloundra’s Village Laneway, safer for pedestrians and more vibrant for everyone who uses it. The village Laneway is used as a main walkway between Bulcock Street and the IGA supermarket and Post Office in Caloundra Village Shopping Centre. on the opposite side of Bulcock Street the laneway runs through to the Cooma Street Bus Interchange and car park. The $600,000 upgrade has improved safety, visual appeal and added new amenities including seating, lighting and a water fountain.

Caloundra Motel makeover

Tucked in behind the newly expanded and refurbished Golden Beach Tavern, the 16 room Caloundra Motel has been completely revamped. Everything old is new again except for the tariff. It’s great to see aging infrastructure getting a new lease of life and along with the Golden Beach Tavern next door, the entry to Caloundra is now much more stylish.

New ride opens at fun park

Aussie World has opened a new water play area called Leak’n Logs. The ride is the fourth new attraction in just under two years. Leak’n Logs is jam-packed with unpredictable water surprises including a tin shed that, inside, emulates a typical Queensland electrical storm complete with thunder, wind, lightning and rain.

Features also include a walk-through mist shed sitting underneath a leaky corrugated iron water tank, random tipping buckets, intermittent and continuous showers, an outback log waterfall, and irregular dancing water jets. A great way to cool off on a hot summer day.

Tides Waterfront Dining gets national recognition

The Australian Good food and Travel Guide announced their coveted 2013 award winners for restaurant food. Congratulations to Tides Waterfront Dining at Bulcock Beach, Caloundra. The AGFG Chef Hat Awards emphasize great food: ingredients, seasonal consideration, flavour, display, aroma, freshness, craft, presentation, and portion size. Another criterion is consistency.

New Sunshine Coast Bazaar

Corbould Park Racecourse in Caloundra is the setting for the Coast’s new Saturday artisan market. The Bazaar showcases wonderful examples of the creative energy abounding on the Sunshine Coast and aims to support regional small businesses wherever possible. Bursting with fresh produce, delicious snacks, clever crafts, original fashion and loads more, the Bazaar is the perfect place for a family outing with the offer of live music and entertainment for the kids. open every Saturday from 7am to 1pm. www.facebook.com/bazaarsaturdaymarketscaloundra

Congratulations to Loretta Morgan from Jam Property Congratulations to Caloundra’s very own Loretta Morgan from Jam Property who is a finalist in the 2013 REIQ Awards for Excellence Residential Property Manager category. Loretta is focused on changing the culture of the property management & real estate industry and continually strives for excellence in her profession.

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BUSINESS tIPs

gOOD qUALIty PhOtOgRAPhy IsN’t A LUxURy - It’s A NeCessIty fOR bUsINess.

It’s often the very first thing a prospective client or customer sees about your business and so begins their judgement process.

Many small business owners don’t realize the importance and value of having photography that best represents their company brand. Images, in the form of still shots or made into videos or slide shows, can be extremely effective in showcasing a company, particularly in these days of social media and online marketing.

It may come across as the most simple of concepts, having good images to portray your business, but it is astonishing how many organisations don’t have good photos to represent who they are, what they do and what they stand for.

No matter what industry you’re in, good photographs are an essential element for telling your brand’s story and connecting with people via your website and social media channels. Strong branding is crucial and number one for success in a picture-driven society.

First impressions are vital when it comes to your website, so making

sure the photographs you use are both professional and engaging is of great importance.

Any problems with the resolution or sizing will make your website look instantly unprofessional, and reflect poorly on your business. How often have you left a website because of the poor quality images or complete lack of images? How many times have you not advertised your business because you don’t have nice images to give to the designer? Even facebook involves having good quality images.

Caloundra based and Chamber of Commerce member Photographer Brian Rogers specialises in corporate images and sees firsthand the benefit to businesses when they invest in professional photos.

“Branding for a business is paramount. Photos are part of the branding package and are as important as a logo, content, and all other marketing tools.

“A photo shoot for your business can give you quality images that can be used for your website, your Facebook page, advertising and more,” said Brian.

It can be the facelift that your business just might need to re-energise your brand and drive some more traffic.

To see Brian’s work visit www.brp.net.au

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“Branding for a business is paramount. Photos are part of the branding package and are as important as a logo, content, and all other marketing tools.”

What are your favourite memories of growing up in Dicky Beach Caloundra?

Playing Space Invaders at the Glen Ellis café on the corner of Bulcock and Minchinton. Scoffing down a large “Hawaiian” from the Pink Panther pizzeria at the top of town before watching Burt Reynolds in Cannonball Run at the brand new Strand Cinema. Or the excitement when the Anro Asia paid us a visit. Then there was Kings Beach during the Christmas holidays, packed with Brizzo’s and simply the place to be on a summer’s day. While in the winter the old grey land rovers on the beach chasing mullet was a sight to be seen. do they still do that?

Did you ever see yourself being a renowned news reporter when you were growing up?

Simply – no. My first thought of being involved in the media came when a girl I sat next to at high school told me of a friend in radio, so when year 12 finished I enrolled in the AIR-TV course and away I went.

After working in Rockhampton as a news reporter for 9 years, is it good to be back on the Sunshine Coast with the new WIN headquarters in Maroochydore?

It’s unbelievable! While 10 years in yeppoon was a great way to bring up two young kids, it isn’t a patch on the coast.

What appeals to you about Caloundra now?

I love the beaches at Caloundra, the way the units all look over Kings is something special and no matter how much things change the S.S dicky remains the same. Bulcock Street remains pretty similar to back then and I love the trees the council planted that are a point of difference to the other Sunshine Coast towns.

Where do you see Caloundra heading in the next 10 years? Caloundra is what it is. You can make of it what you will, pretend it’s this and say it’s that, but Caloundra is the gateway to the Sunshine Coast. A simple beach town that has got the best views on the coast and uses the beach better than any other Sunshine Coast town.

With job losses and cost cutting in a lot of industries, it is said to be a tough time for business at the moment. What is your perspective on this? When I left more than 15 years ago, retail was struggling, youth unemployment was high and the tourism industry only thrived during the holidays. Nothing has changed.

The new hospital in Kawana is a catalyst project for the region. How do you feel this will benefit the Sunshine Coast in particular Caloundra? It seems, through commercial interest or natural selection, that Kawana west is where the growth will really occur, with the Caloundra South project also housing some growth (for better or worse). The swamp land where they are building the hospital reminds me somewhat of Robina on the Gold Coast. Infrastructure at Kawana means aesthetic places like Moffat, Shelly, Kings, Bulcock and Golden Beaches will only become more sought after.

You cover a lot of news stories each day, what is your favourite aspect of news? I’m naturally interested in politics, sports and the weather, believe it or not. I think many people are and that’s why we focus on them on the news. So it’s not so much a job I do as simply an extension of life. I genuinely love it.

As a sports enthusiast, what is your favourite sport to watch?I’m writing these answers now as Australia goes about dismantling Sri Lanka. I love the cricket in the summer and the footy in the winter. I also have a love of basketball, although it’s best watched from courtside.

Your favourite place in Caloundra is?Dicky Beach without a doubt, although the park at the end of Short Street, Golden Beach, where the old Endeavour used to be is a great place to sit.

Your favourite activity in Caloundra is? Watching the pelicans attempting to land in precarious places on a windy day. They are so majestic yet undignified all in the one hit. Anywhere along the Pumicestone Passage is perfect for this.

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COmmUNIty NEW membeR

DID yOU kNOW thAt 20% Of PeOPLe LIvINg ON the sUNshINe COAst hAve sOme kIND Of DIsAbILIty?

The Australian Bureau of Statistics shows that disability affects around one in five Australians.

Accessibility is an ongoing issue for people with a disability and one that needs to be addressed by all businesses. This doesn’t just refer to people who are in a wheelchair, however wheelchair access is important. This also refers to people who are blind or vision impaired, don’t have their speech or who are deaf to name a few.

There is still a way to go in terms of equal accessibility for people with a disability, however we are aware that some businesses in Caloundra are making significant steps in the right direction. This can not only help to improve the quality of life for someone with a disability it can also mean reaching out to 20% more customers. There is real need for disability awareness and we think it is time businesses consider how they service the needs of customers with a disability.

A community group that is very aware of accessibility issues is Sunshine Coast Access Advisory Network (SCAAN), a group of individuals who aspire to play a key role in supporting the Sunshine Coast to become the most accessible community for both residents and visitors. SCAAN brought to the attention of the Caloundra Chamber of Commerce an unfortunate situation that one of their members experienced on the Sunshine Coast, which can be read opposite this page.

Education and awareness are key elements to not having circumstances like this happen in our community.

Caloundra Chamber of Commerce committee member and Stockland Caloundra Centre Manager, Shane Munro is well aware of the access issues facing for people with disabilities and liaises regularly with the

AN UNfORtUNAte exPeRIeNCe

The SCAAN Organisation (Sunshine Coast Access Advisory Network) would like to bring to the attention of the region’s retailers an instance recently experienced by a member of SCAAN.

The incident occurred in one of our major shopping precincts and involved a SCAAN member who has cerebral palsy. This member is unable to speak clearly and is in a motorised wheelchair. our member was on a regular shopping trip and wanted to purchase a gift for a family member.

The shop assistant encountered a person in a wheelchair and this person could not communicate efficiently and was immediately treated with suspicion. The shop assistant called security.

This action degenerated to a police presence being involved. At no stage did anyone consider the plight of the person who just wanting to purchase an item from the shop. Can you imagine the distress this caused to our member?

Our member had to leave without her gift and suffered terribly, all without being able to interest anyone about what had happened and no availability of any assistance.

Unfortunately this is not an isolated instance as people with disabilities endure this type of ignorance often. In an instance like this everyone loses. The retailer has lost a sale and a customer, and likely many more customers after word gets around in the community.

SCAAN would like to work in conjunction with peak bodies like the Chamber of Commerce and Industry to create an awareness campaign to alert the retail industry of this issue, and enable proprietors to assist shop assistants with a training strategy to prevent this type of unnecessary ignorance from happening.

20% of our community is influenced with some type of significant disability, and this is growing rapidly with our ageing population all these people need to shop somewhere and we all use the same currency. The current situation represents a poor business model practice.

An inclusive community like the Sunshine Coast region cannot allow this to happen.

fOR mORe DIsAbILIty INfORmAtION

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AbOUt DIsAbILIty

The Disability Services Act 2006 defines disability as: intellectual, psychiatric, cognitive, neurological, sensory or physical impairment, or a combination of these impairments. disability results in a substantial reduction of a person’s capacity for communication, social interaction, learning, mobility or self-care. A disability must be or is likely to be permanent.

Access and equity is concerned with building strong, connected and inclusive communities by acknowledging the inequality of advantages within the community and providing opportunities for active participation in community life for all. This includes, but is not limited to, providing translation services, sensory aids for the vision-impaired, and wheelchair access to buildings, amenities and parking. Council is also an affiliate of the Companion Card Program that enables severely disabled people to participate more fully in community life (Sunshine Coast Council, 2009).

Chairman of SCAAN Peter Ryan to learn about the improvements that they can make to the centre.

“I’m not vision impaired, in a wheelchair, neurologically impaired, etc, so I don’t know what it’s like to not be able to see, walk or communicate clearly, so I ask the people that are affected with disability to teach me what we can do to better their experience not only in our shopping centre but in the community.

“We do need to take these customers seriously because their issues are genuine” said Mr Munro.

The type of adjustments that Stockland has made over time include better car parking facilities, implemented more pedestrian crossings, fixed pavement gradients, installed RTB (raised tactile and braille signage) to toilet facilities, upgraded mall and car parking lights and widened entrances, to name a few.

Some local businesses that offer accessibility for the disabled are Red Hot Chilli Pepper, Tides Waterfront Dining, Smooth Body Spa & Beauty, Gourmet and More, The Golden Beach Tavern, The Events Centre and Australia Zoo. These businesses have established some if not all of these disability friendly services/facilities: wheelchair access, disabled parking, ramps and pathways and friendly assistance if needed. Australia Zoo offers free admission for carer’s and their Safari Shuttle and buses and Crocoseum are wheelchair accessible.

For more information on SCAAN contact Chairman Peter Ryan on 07 5492 5755 or email peterryan1944@bigpond.com

Accessibility is an ongoing issue for people with a disability and one that needs to be addressed by all businesses.

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Kathryn Dearing, General Manager of Oaks Oasis, said the revitalisation

of the resort has been well received by locals and visitors to the property

since its recent unveiling and would greatly benefit Caloundra’s tourism

for years to come.

“The positive response we have received from Caloundra locals in

addition to the many families, business travellers and groups who have

experienced Oaks Oasis’ new look first-hand is a genuine indication

of steady growth for our town. The combination of contemporary,

affordable, self-contained accommodation under the banner of Oaks

Hotels & Resorts means travellers can be confident of a quality holiday.

Pair this with a charming, beachside location – in particular the nearby

protected waters of Golden Beach that is perfect for a day of swimming,

watersports, picnics and bike riding – and the offer is irresistible.

“Caloundra’s natural beauty and laidback atmosphere has forever been a

draw card for tourists and we hope this investment will play a pivotal role

in bringing larger numbers of tourists to the area all year round,” she said.

The four star property’s revamp included it’s well known conference room that was classed as a priority during the multi-million dollar transformation.

“We understand the importance of having a good space for people to undertake conferences; the refurbished conference room creates a nice environment to do business. We hope that fellow members of the Caloundra Chamber of Commerce will consider our conference room when thinking of a place to meet for business,” said Kathryn.

In an outstanding career spanning 18 years, Kathryn has amassed a high-level of expertise across the hotel and hospitality industries in Queensland. Prior to joining the Oaks Group, she held a coveted position as Operations Manager for Mint Resorts & Apartments, overseeing more than 1000 apartments, followed by a notable stint as General Manager of oceans Mooloolaba Beach resort. She has also worked for Tourism Noosa for a number of years. Kathryn has been instrumental to Oaks Hotels & Resorts expansion, beginning with the company in 2012 and assuming an integral role as Fast Track Manager. Kathryn recently settled in Caloundra and became General Manager of oaks oasis in January of this year; a position that will see her responsible for the overall operation and development of the recently refurbished property.

It is great to see a female face in a leading position at oaks oasis who is entirely invested in bringing about positive growth to our town.

For more information and bookings, please visit www.oakshotelsresorts.com/oaks-oasis/

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LOCAL BUSINESS

A LITTLE PIECE Of tReAsURe IN CALOUNDRA

sUNstAte jeWeLLeRs CeLebRAte 40 yeARs IN bUsINess.

It is common to hear of family businesses being taken over by big national business interests.

This, however, is not the case with local Caloundra business Sunstate Jewellers, formerly known as Sunstate Wholesale Jewellers, a forty year old family run business.

The history behind Sunstate Jewellers is rare and special. Established in Caloundra in 1972, things were run a bit differently in the early years, with the jewellery manufacturing taking place in a house, and games of volleyball and cricket in the backyard for lunch breaks.

Now as a major player in the jewellery industry, Sunstate Jewellers has led the way in innovation and manufacturing techniques. It is estimated that over 900,000 rings have been produced and supplied to over 900 independent jewellers throughout Australia and New Zealand.

The current Managing Director, Rita Williams, who is also the daughter of founding partner Lester Smiley, has continued to drive the business forward since taking over the reins in 2000.

“I see it as critical to continue our family business. There is so much history to it and I love the jewellery industry. Innovation, quality and uniqueness are the key to what we do and it has been since the beginning,” said Rita.

Changes within the jewellery industry, coupled with the influx of lower grade, imported goods has seen Sunstate Jewellers focus on producing higher calibre jewellery for clients with an appreciation of jewellery that has been crafted to become the heirlooms of tomorrow. It is this market research and awareness that is crucial to the business.

The current showroom and production room has undergone renovations in its time, however it is still located at the exact site where it all began 40 years ago in what used to be a house at Moffat Beach. “While there have been many changes and challenges over the 40 year history of Sunstate Jewellers, some things remain constant. That is, a passion for creating beautiful jewellery of exceptional quality, from the finest locally sourced materials, while retaining the honesty and integrity that living and working in a small town brings,” said Rita.

Rita is currently in the middle of a two year Gemmological Diploma, which enables her to correctly identify and grade all types of gemmological materials used in the jewellery industry, such as faceted gemstones and organic materials (pearls, coral, amber, ivories etc.).

You can visit Sunstate Jewellers in Moffat Beach at “Sunstate House” on the corner of George and Allen Streets at Moffat Beach Business Park, and view some of their spectacular creations or have a meeting to have something specially designed.

Check out their website for more information www.sunstatejewellers.com.au

“While there have been many changes and

challenges over the 40 year history of Sunstate

Jewellers, some things remain constant...”

Managing Director, Rita Williams

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Social media illustrates this with businesses harvesting positive discussions about their product or service on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and more.

founder of Caloundra based business dr Wheatgrass, Dr Chris Reynolds knows only too well the benefit of word of mouth as it has grown his business into an international success. In 1995, Dr Chris, who was then a general practitioner in Melbourne, discovered that an extract of wheat grass had quite extraordinary healing powers in a number of medical conditions such as burns, wound healing, fractures and numerous skin conditions. He also noted that many of his patients gained considerably more energy

and stamina, and felt generally much better in themselves, after drinking a diluted form of the extract.

Dr Chris adapted the wheat grass extract into a cream and liquid super shot to aid healing for all types of ailments. With countless miracle stories of Dr Wheatgrass products, the business has continued to grow organically through word of mouth and is now sold in 12 countries. The dr Wheatgrass product range has now grown to include a Skin recovery Cream and Spray that can aid acne, eczema, wound healing, sunburn and much more. A Superbalm Cream that is great for sports injuries, muscle aches and pains, etc, and a liquid Supershot, that is taken internally

for increased energy, and many other health benefits.

“We are honoured to have experienced organic growth with our business and it speaks volumes about our products. A positive referral from a friend is so much more impactful than any other method. dr Wheatgrass products have changed many lives for the better and I am so proud of our products because of this,” said dr Chris.

Dr Chris also emphasises the benefit that he has found through outsourcing services in his business and says that although seemingly costly it more than repays it way.

“outsourcing frees business proprietors up at work giving time to specialise in what you do best and enhances quality of life with more time for activities outside of work. With outsourcing, the most difficult thing is finding the right people to do the work, but they are out there,” said Dr Chris.

Dr Chris outsources production, marketing, sales and other particular functions of the business. This method is working very well for him and has worked well in the past.

It is wonderful to have people like dr Chris based in Caloundra. Not only does it demonstrate that international business can be grown and conducted from right here, it also reiterates that Caloundra is the place to be.

dr Chris’ life’s mission is to make his wheat grass extract universally available and affordable. He has researched the healing properties of wheat grass for 18 years and has even found his wheatgrass effective for treating leprosy ulcers in India. He has seen firsthand just how powerful his product can be and how it can benefit so many.

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To get your free sample of Dr Wheatgrass Skin Recovery Cream visit facebook.com/drwheatgrass. More info visit www.drwheatgrass.com

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WORD Of MOUTH stILL ReIgNs sUPReme IN bUsINess

PEOPLE + PAssION = PROfIt

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It is the oldest and most sought after element to any business, positive word of mouth.

Human resources management is the strategic approach to the management of an organisation’s most valued asset – its people.

Your people have varying needs for career advancement, support and development to understand and fulfil their roles. Ultimately your team’s performance directly affects your business and its profitability.

Managing director of EastCoast Human resource Group Michalle Faulkner has experienced the tangible benefit business owners have gained by investing in their staff.

Having assisted many Caloundra based businesses over the past eight years, as well as businesses situated in all areas of the Sunshine Coast and beyond, Caloundra holds a special place in Michalle’s heart. A passionate local resident for the past 38 years, Michalle believes strongly in supporting the Caloundra business community and is an advocate for buying locally to support Caloundra and that networking / cross referral should be a major part of our sustainable business strategy - - - that and investing in our staff of course!

Navigate the HR minefield with practical advice from Michalle in her new book The People Investment, it’s a must read for every business owner and manager.

Michalle believes in the mantra of “invest in your people, increase your profit” and her new book is the ‘how to’ guide. It is the ultimate advice for business owners and managers to unlock the key to hiring and firing and getting the most out of your team

Through the formula PEOPLE + PASSION = PROFIT, Michalle argues the fundamentals for people engagement in business today and how this investment can engage each and every team member to consequently drive profits forward.

The People Investment is a refreshing approach to the area of human resources and offers the opportunity to glean a new perspective on team management and leadership embracing a change in the way business leaders manage their teams.

yOUR PeOPLe ARe A DIReCt LINk tO yOUR bOttOm LINe AND As A bUsINess yOU NeeD tO fOsteR A CULtURe thAt OffeRs eNCOURAgemeNt, mOtIvAtION AND PRODUCtIvIty.

Michalle’s top tips for staff investMentGetting it right the first time is the best option. Take the time to plan strategies around the recruitment of new staff bringing the right person into your team in the first instance.

Having a detailed, compliant and robust system around employing staff is key.

Communicate what needs to be done, how often and what expectations you have of your team.

Have an acknowledgement system in place that is more than just reviewing salary on an annual basis. Think outside the square, it doesn’t have to cost a bomb. Often it’s just two little words staff wants to hear - Thank You, your efforts are appreciated.

regularly review policies to see where you are and make changes when required. They need to be living, breathing documents.

Dr Chris Reynolds the founder and Managing Director of Dr Wheatgrass

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Australia Day events26 January 2013

Various venues

Aussie World will have dunny races, vintage cars and caravans, entertainment and lots of rides. The Caloundra Picnic Races will be a great family day out with plenty of kids activities at the Turf Club, music and more, BYO rugs and a picnic, gates open at 10am and tickets can be purchased at the gate.

www.caloundrachamber.com.au

Australia Day events26 January 2013

Various venues

A community event at Kings Beach Amphitheatre will be fun for the family with entertainment for all ages. And Australia Zoo will have plenty of wild and wonderful things going on for this year’s Australia day.

www.caloundrachamber.com.au

queensland tri series3 february 2013

Golden beach

Queensland’s largest triathlon series with events running from october to February and finishing in Caloundra. Run, swim, bike, TRI. Get involved or head down and cheer the competitors along.

www.qldtriseries.com.au

qld Oztag junior state Championships 2 – 3 february 2013

Caloundra Rugby Union Club

It is expected the championships will involve around 120 teams, adding up to 2000 players. The Qld oztag Junior State Cup is the pinnacle of representative oztag in Queensland. The competition hosts the best players from around the state selected to represent their zone and compete for the title of state champions.

www.queenslandoztag.com.au

st george queensland Reds vs Chiefs8 february 2013

Stockland Stadium, Kawana

The St.George Queensland reds play reigning Super rugby champions the Chiefs in their second and final trial game of 2013.

www.stocklandpark.com.au

kings of the Coast10 March 2013

Kings beach

Whether you’re a competitive swimmer or a weekend warrior, the Kings of the Coast Ocean Swim is your chance to conquer iconic open water distances - 3.8km, 2km, 1km or a free 300m Kids Dash. Entries open from January 11th 2013.

www.weekendwarriorevents.com.au

queensland Dragon boat National titles 23rd - 24th March 2013

Stockland Park, Lake Kawana

The biggest event on the dragon Boat Calendar, the national titles see up to 1500 participants and spectators in attendance. This is a great showcase for the sport.

races will run from 8.00am – 4.00pm each day.

www.stocklandpark.com.au

Oztag senior state Championships22nd – 24th March 2013

Caloundra Rugby Union Club

The competition hosts the best players from around the state selected to represent their zone and compete for the title of state champions. The Senior State Cup consists of ten divisions and is expected to bring 80 teams to Caloundra with approximately 1000 players.

www.queenslandoztag.com.au

UPCOmINg eveNts

tOURIsm UPDATE

gettINg tO kNOW YOUCALOUNDRA COAstAL PAthWAyTake a walk, early morning jog or cycle along the Caloundra Coastal pathway – part of the Nature Trail experience - which stretches along scenic shorelines from Golden Beach to Point Cartwright with sights including lighthouse, lakes, creeks and surf. The walk starts (or finishes) at Golden Beach in the south, where you can see historical sites such as Military Jetty which was used for military operations during World War II.

Pass through the mangrove boardwalk, an area vital to the marine ecosystem, and meander along the picturesque Pumicestone Passage and perhaps spot a dolphin or two. follow the path along the spectacular Bulcock Beach boardwalk and take some time to enjoy a coffee on the waterfront.

The path continues past Happy Valley and Kings Beach to the heritage listed Kings Beach Bathing Pavilion constructed in 1937. The headland section follows a trail of plaques honouring the lives of those lost in war while Moffat Headland provides a bird’s eye view of the surf break out to sea. Further along is the well-known landmark, the wreck of the SS Dicky that ran aground on dicky Beach in 1893. Currimundi Lake is the perfect spot to take a refreshing swim or have a bite to eat.

The next section of the walk follows the ocean side suburbs of Wurtulla, Bokarina, Warana, and Buddina finishing at the scenic Point Cartwright, famous for its surf breaks. Follow the path that winds through the Point Cartwright Lighthouse reserve and maybe spot a whale during the migration season from the many vantage points.

The shared walk and cycle path runs from Golden Beach in the south to Point Cartwright in the north, with different sections for those who want to spread out the fun over several days.

sUb RegIONAL bRANDING sUb RegIONAL bRANDINg hAs beeN INtRODUCeD tO the sUNshINe COAst tO shOWCAse the RegIONs IN A WAy thAt heLPs mARket tO vIsItORs WhAt the RegION Is AbOUt.

The four regions are: The Playground (The Southern region) The Heart (The Central region) The Soul (The Hinterland) The Lifestyle (The Northern region)

Caloundra lies within the Playground which stretches from Caloundra to Kawana. The southern gateway and ‘playground’ of the Sunshine Coast offers fun for the whole family, young and old alike. The individual branding of Sunshine Coast helps promote each region and is a strategy recognised domestically and international, but ultimately it’s a free leverage to help market each different region and let consumers know you are a part of your region.

ONLINe bOOkINg Is fee fRee

Booking on the Sunshine Coast Destination Ltd (SCDL) website www.visitsunshinecoast.com.au is fee free. There are no hidden booking fees or credit card fees for product booked on the website.

To turn the tables on websites with hidden fees there is an added incentive to book a Sunshine Coast getaway online: the chance to win the value of the booking back. Bookings results in an automatic entry to win the value up to $2000 back with a monthly draw on the 15th where a random winner is chosen.

ANthONy’s UPDATE

INteRNAtIONAL fLIghts RetURN

Air New Zealand recently announced that they will repeat their seasonal services from Auckland to the Sunshine Coast commencing 18 June 2013. The services will run for

17 weeks, five weeks longer than the 2012 season, which is great news for the region because the seasonal service will include two New Zealand school holiday periods which we hope will result in greater numbers flocking to the Sunshine Coast and enjoying a holiday away in the region.

New Zealand is the number one international market for the Sunshine Coast with 76,000 Kiwis flying here in the last financial year.

We WANt yOU!

our visitor Information Centres are recruiting volunteers. If anyone would like to spend time helping provide visitors to our region with an exceptional experience I would love to hear from you.

Contact details: Phone 0403 854 815 email Anthony@scdl.com.au

Anthony Johnston tourism Development manager from Caloundra to kawana

exPeRIeNCe TRAILS

the seCOND INstALLmeNt Of sCDL’s exPeRIeNCe tRAILs WAs LAUNCheD ReCeNtLy tO shOWCAse the UNIqUe AttRACtIONs ON the sUNshINe COAst.

The Attractions Trail and the Nature Trail have been launched, while future trails include Coastal Fun, Food and Wine, Arts and Culture, and Markets.

The focus of the Experience Trail campaign involves a heavy emphasis on digital platforms with the aim of engaging the consumer, and to provide insights and ultimately deliver measurable sales. The benefit of this approach is the decision making process can be strategic and transform based on interaction and demand which ultimately customises the marketing program.

To spread the word about the Sunshine Coast Experience Trails, a social media photo competition encourages people to take a photo enjoying one of the Experience Trails, and share on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, where the most liked photo will win $1000 dollars.

To learn more visit: www.trails.visitsunshinecoast.com.au

nobooking

fee

Australia Zoo

Enjoying the Coastal Path at bulcock beach

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tOUgh MUddEr

In a tourism coup, Sunshine Coast Council in partnership with developer Stocklands and Shadforths Civil Engineering have been successful in securing the event for the next five years.

Tough Mudder has enjoyed phenomenal popularity since commencing in 2010 with three events in the US. In 2012 there have been more than 460,000 participants in events around the world including “Mudders” in Melbourne and Sydney.

Tough Mudder Sunshine Coast, which will be held over the weekend 17 & 18 August, is expected to attract more than 35,000 participants, thousands of more spectators and generate exposure to the region all over the world. Tough Mudder has over 3 million facebook friends and their website receives more than 800,000 hits every month.

To put this into perspective the recent Noosa Triathlon had 8,000 competitors over the triathlon weekend.

Council’s strategy has been to “bookend” the Tough Mudder weekend with the 7 Sunshine Coast Marathon series which is held the following Sunday 25 August. Council has produced a video to attract participants to the Tough Mudder event and then challenge them to back up and do one of the races the following Sunday. Between events Mudders and Marathoners are invited to stay, play and spend on the Sunshine Coast. Council is urging local businesses to take advantage of the event and add value to participants by packaging deals, hosting events and thinking outside the box.

Council has an agreement for Tough Mudder to happen here on the Coast each year to 2017 inclusive, with an option for a second event in 2014, 2015 and 2016.

For more details and event registration go to www.toughmudder.com.au

To view the Tough Mudder Sunshine Coast video visit the Caloundra Chamber website and follow the links www.caloundrachamber.com.au

tIme fOR CALOUNDRA TO MUDDER UP

tOUgh mUDDeR the hUgeLy POPULAR ADveNtURe RUN Is COmINg tO CALOUNDRA.

Images courtesy of Sound Images

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NEW membeRs

NEW membeRs

Focal Point Picture Framing Focal Point Picture Framing is a family operated business located in Caloundra. We specialise in custom framing to ensure we can meet any requirement. Whether you are after certificate framing, custom mirrors, picture framing, block mounting or more, we will deliver quality picture framing at an affordable price.

www.focalpointpictureframing.com.au

Bloxham MarketingBloxham Marketing provides a personalised marketing service to businesses with limited budgets. We use digital and traditional media and seek to educate about social media through our blog, Facebook and twitter. Contact us for a free consultation regarding the marketing needs of your business.

www.bloxhammarketing.com

Burma In Ya BellyBurma In ya Belly is a Caloundra based mobile catering company offering Burmese and Asian food on the go. following success in their first year with private and corporate functions, markets and festivals, BIYB have now ventured into the retail world offering pre-prepared meals to locals and holiday makers on the Sunshine Coast.

www.burmainyabelly.com.au

The Vertizon Group We are a dynamic young company providing quality air-conditioning at reasonable prices. We value quality workmanship and only use experienced and qualified tradesmen. We specialise in the design, supply and installation of domestic and commercial air conditioning on the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane.

www.thevertizongroup.com.au

Sun CommunicationsSun Communications delivers integrated marketing communications services that support business growth and protect brand identity, also professional communication training courses are available to improve skills that enhance corporate and personal reputation and avoid costly misunderstandings, inspire action and help produce results for your business.

www.suncommunications.com.au

Target Training Target Training is a registered training organisation based on the Sunshine Coast. We specialise in providing nationally accredited training in business, sales, management, financial services, retail and hospitality. Our specialty includes highly interactive group workshop training as well as work-based learning programs to suit frontline staff and/or management staff.

www.targettraining.com.au

Edwards Camera Centre

Edwards Camera Centre has been established in Caloundra for 16 years. our services include camera and binocular sales, quality digital printing, scanning, canvas prints and a huge range of frames and gift lines for all occasions. Two stores: Stockland Caloundra and 55 Bulcock Street.

Phone (07) 5437 0650

Aussie Caloundra

Aussie is a mortgage brokerage service providing home loans from a variety of different lenders. We will source the best loan for people from the hundreds of options provided by those lenders on our panel. At Aussie - “It’s Smart to Ask”.

www.aussie.com.au/Caloundra

Body Balance Massage and Spa

Escape the everyday with Body Balance Massage and Spa. We are Sunshine Coast based and deliver treatments in the comfort of your home, holiday accommodation or office. Remedial or relaxation massage. Health fund rebates available. Bookings available 7 days, by appointment, 10am-8pm.

www.bodybalancemassageandspa.com.au

Logical Sales Services

Logical Sales Services provides professional sales and account management services to small Sunshine Coast businesses. We can help find new ways to profitably grow and add real value to your business. our approach provides a low risk solution with solid, commercial returns and ongoing support.

www.logicalsales.com.au

dtb! Advertising

Sunshine Coast’s leading creative marketing and advertising agency, supporting you to deliver smarter solutions to attract more customers, more often through: branding; marketing strategy; media planning and buying; advertising; web design, content management, SEO, Google and social media; graphic design; public relations and event planning. Let’s get down to business!

www.dtb.com.au

Ibalance With proven systems and techniques developed over several years, I specialise in helping business owners generate more profit, more cash and more time to spend on the really important things in life such as friends and family.

www.ibalance.com.au

Rollerdromerollerdrome is the Sunshine Coast’s only skating rink. Over the summer, Rollerdrome is transformed into an ice skating rink and specialises in general skating sessions, birthday parties, youth group outings and private functions. It’s fun for the whole family.

www.rollerdrome.com.au

Smilers Café & RestaurantAt Smilers we pride ourselves on house made, delicious fresh food. From big breakfasts to fine dining, our unique modern Australian menu is prepared by experienced chefs for customers who enjoy quality and good value. We also cater for corporate and/or private functions at our dicky Beach and Minyama venues. We are Byo.

Phone (07) 5438 9930

True Balance Within KinesiologyTrue Balance Within assists with rebalancing energy to heal any presenting symptoms: anger, depression, headaches, low confidence and more. By releasing stagnant energy, the body re-energises and heals itself. Modalities such as Kinesiology, Tuning Forks and Essences are used for a desired outcome.

www.tbwk.com.au

Massey Online ManagementMassey online Management provides an industry experienced support service for holiday & caravan parks. Using a range of eMarketing, reservation systems and social media tools, MOM assists parks to increase revenue by managing and promoting the business in the online space.

www.masseyonline.com.au

Free Spirit CaravansFree Spirit manufacture ‘Off Road Caravans built to last’ and yet still weighing in at 300 kg to 500 kg lighter than any competitor. free Spirit use a patented design aluminium chassis with aluminium internal cabinetry. Their strong and insulated wall system incorporates high density closed cell foam; creating a strong and insulated wall system.

www.freespiritcaravans.com.au

CSG Law We provide quality legal services in the following areas of the law: conveyancing and leasing, family law, commercial, litigation, business issues, will and power of attorney, personal injury, criminal law including traffic charges, estate planning and disputes, building disputes and self-managed super funds.

www.csglaw.com.au

Rapid Property ServicesRapid Property Services is a Sunshine Coast business providing high quality maintenance solutions for private, commercial, real estate and body corporate clients throughout the region. our services include: lawn and garden care, external and internal property maintenance and handyman services.

www.rapidpropertyservices.com.au

Rumba Roomrumba room is a boutique function centre in the heart of Caloundra, featuring modern facilities with state of the art Av equipment and convenient parking facilities. Our centre specialises in conferences, weddings and catering for business functions.

www.rumbaroomevents.com.au

Smooth Body Spa & BeautyWe are more than just your average beauty salon. Our staff specialise in advanced skin treatments, eyelash extensions, IPL treatments, and we guarantee that our massage is one of the best on the coast. We are real people, giving our clients real results.

www.skinsmooth.net.au

sUNshINe COAst tOURIsm bOOst

A recent Tourism research Australia survey showed a surge of visitors choosing to holiday on the Sunshine Coast, with an increase of 18

per cent to 1.8 million tourists choosing to visit our region.

The boost coming from our own backyard as well, with the survey revealing Australians spent $1.8 billion on visits to the Sunshine Coast in the year to September 2012 which is 10 per cent or $165 million more than the year before.

Tourism is one of the four pillars of the State’s economy and the Government is committed to doubling the annual overnight visitor expenditure to $30 billion by 2020.

While it is impressive to see Sunshine Coast’s tourism economy thriving as a whole the question needs to be asked; are we seeing these results in Caloundra?

i would like your feedback; have small business seen any improvements in the past year?

Are you seeing the increase in tourist numbers reflected in your takings or reflected in the amount of customers through your door?

this is important for all hotels, motels, shops, coffee and eatery places and other businesses. We need to understand that though the figures look good is this being replicated through your doors?

I’m keen to hear your thoughts. Email: caloundra@parliament.qld.gov.au

bUsINess teNDeR OPPORtUNItIes

As construction of the $1.8 billion Sunshine Coast University Hospital progresses so too does the need for more hands on deck.

This is a perfect opportunity for local businesses and tradesmen to get involved with tenders up for grabs.

It is so important that locals be involved in the tender process because if successful they will contribute to a significant boost to the regions economy, their own income and gain experience on the development of a major State Government project.

The Sunshine Coast Council has produced a video that details how to register your business to tender for work on the hospital. That information can be found at www.business.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au or alternatively you can head to the Hospital’s website at www.health.qld.gov.au/scuhospital

BY MARK MCARDLE MP, MEMBER FOR CALOUNDRA PH 5491 2780 Andrew Dean & belinda Young (Sinfin Lighting) and Stephen Erngstrom (Aussie Caloundra) at the Chamber’s networking event at Tides Waterfront Dining.

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sCIeNtIfIC tests hAve PROveN thAt AfteR ONLy mINUtes Of exPOsURe tO COLOUR, ChANges OCCUR PhysICALLy, meNtALLy AND emOtIONALLy.

Top market researchers are currently doing personality and colour scheme profiles to determine the target markets for global name brands. It is big business getting to know your clients reactions to particular colours and how they can boost your sales.

Brands communicate through the language of colour, shapes and symbols, which gives us an instant image of a product or service. Universal associations with colour are common with brands such as Mcdonalds who convey who they are without words.

It is suggested that colour alone is a deciding factor for a buyers choice by 65% and can increase brand recognition by 80% (University of Loyola, Colour Study).

Colour communicates to us as we interpret our experience or judgment on that particular colour. Businesses want to tap into

customers’ emotions so determining what brand colours and décor are most appropriate for your shoppers is part of modern day retailing. It is important to get your colours right.

When considering colours in your shop or business, for example, think about the emotional, physical and psychological effect that colour can have. Colours also hold different meanings around the globe which is a major consideration for branding e-commerce business and attracting an overseas audience.

Studies also show that you only have a few seconds to grab the attention of your customers, so why not keep in mind the meaning and harmony of colours when marketing or branding your business.

The colours you choose for your business are very important as it represents who you are in an instant and attracts people to your product or service.

Some common colour meanings for example are: black for power, white for purity, gold for wealth, blue for trust, red for stimulating, yellow for attention and green for money.

Pick the colour that defines your business or brand best. Send the right message with clever use of colour.

THE bUSINESS Of COLOUR

bY DEb SHELTON- CARTY, INTERIOR DESIGNER & COLOUR CONSULTANT

COLOUR IdEAS

Being able to survive financially as a regular Sunday market stallholder is something to be proud of and Lisa Green has achieved this through dedication, hard work and being ‘smart about it’.

Lisa began her art career in sign writing which she didn’t take a liking too. Then she made artwork a hobby whilst being a full time mum. When Lisa sold her home, the buyer asked where they can purchase the artwork that was in the house. This of course was Lisa’s artwork and made her realise there might be a demand for her creations.

Since then Lisa has grown her business to become what it is today; a well-oiled, succinct business that has repeat customers year after year.

“I wanted to create art that goes hand in hand with the tropical Sunshine Coast

environment, so that people can bring the outside in, and anyone on a holiday has a lovely piece to remind them of the beautiful Sunshine Coast that they visited” said Lisa.

Lisa maintains that the reason for her success is to not be greedy. With requests for her artwork to go into galleries or suggestions she could sell her work for a lot more, Lisa opts out of this as her business prospers with the method she has. By keeping her prices reasonable, being versatile, staying positive and bubbly, maintaining a well presented stall, and not getting greedy, Lisa has had the sales follow.

“I love being at the Markets on Bulcock. I am part of the beautiful original hand crafted products that are available and it

is a lovely working environment with like-

minded people” said Lisa.

Lisa is innovative with her stall

presentation. She introduces new pieces

as often as possible and has a full,

vibrant looking stall that instantly draws

the eye. Lisa states these factors are

added reasons for her success.

“I see myself being at the Markets on

Bulcock for many years to come. I have

so many returning customers who are

locals and visitors to Caloundra that

come from all over the place. I like the

fact that they know where to find me

each and every Sunday” said Lisa.

Her original artwork starts at $100. Visit

www.marketart.com.au to see more of

Lisa’s beautiful collections.

the ARt Of beINg IN A MARKET

AT THE mARkets

LIsA gReeN hAs the RIght ReCIPe tO beINg A sUCCessfUL stALLhOLDeR. she hAs RUN heR bUsINess fROm OUR mARkets ON bULCOCk fOR NINe yeARs WIth PROsPeRIty.

She introduces new pieces as often as possible and has a full, vibrant looking stall that instantly draws the eye ... these factors are added reasons for her success.

Lisa Green

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membeR’s DIRECTORYThe Caloundra Chamber of Commerce is proud to have members from a broad variety of businesses. So many, that we just can’t list them all on one page! Our next edition will feature other professionals, pharmaceuticals and real estate/property. The full list of members and their contact details is always available online at www.caloundrachamber.com.au.

mANUfACtURINg/INDUstRIAL

ASAP Plastics www.asapplastics.com.au (07) 5491 3570

Australian off road www.australianoffroad.com.au (07) 5499 6606

Chief Industrial Ladders www.chiefladders.com.au (07) 5438 2639

Emro Products www.emro.com.au (07) 5491 3566

free Spirit Caravans www.freespiritcaravans.com.au (07) 5438 9898

Plastec Australia www.plastec.com.au (07) 5413 4444

2013 NetWORkINg eveNtsmONth DAte eveNt veNUe

january Saturday 26 Australia Day Caloundra Picnic Races Inc. Sunshine Coast Cup Sunshine Coast Turf Club, Corbould Park

februaryWednesday 6 Sunshine Coast destination networking night Caloundra regional Gallery

TBA Breakfast with top speaker TBA

march TBA Mix & mingle networking night TBA

mARketINg/meDIA

Bloxham Marketing www.bloxhammarketing.com 0407 673 115

Business Matters Magazine www.businessmattersmagazine.com.au (07) 5444 4456

DAPB Group www.dapb.com.au (07) 5313 3572

dtb! Advertising www.dtb.com.au (07) 5458 5600

Hot 91 www.hot91.com.au (07) 5475 1911

Link 2 It www.link2it.com.au 0437 856 561

McCutcheon Business Associates www.mccutcheonbusinessassociates.com.au 0417 756 246

My Weekly Preview www.myweeklypreview.com.au (07) 5444 0152

Seven Sunshine Coast www.facebook.com/sevenlocalnews (07) 5430 1708

Sun Communications www.suncommunications.com.au 0418 716 893

Sunshine Coast daily www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au (07) 5430 8000

Win Television Queensland, Maroochydore www.wintv.com.au (07) 5409 4799

mARkets

Burma In ya Belly www.burmainyabelly.com.au (07) 5491 6155

Dragonfly Clothing www.facebook.com/boomfashions (07) 5447 7762

Roka Kreations www.rokakreations.com.au (07) 5437 0416

Synpat fashion www.brightnesteumundi.com.au 0439 845 493

Primal Instinct Pty Ltd (07) 5438 0228

meDICAL/heALthCARe

Barry Hawes & Associates Podiatrist www.barryhawespodiatry.com.au (07) 5491 3987

Caloundra Bulk Billing Surgery www.calbbs.com.au (07) 5438 1488

Caloundra dental Centre www.caloundradentalcentre.com.au (07) 5491 2722

Caloundra Private Hospital www.caloundraprivate.com.au (07) 5492 0260

Coast Chiropractic Caloundra www.coastchiro.com.au (07) 5491 8455

Connect Hearing www.connecthearing.com.au (07) 5438 1656

Maree Beattie - Naturopath www.koruhealth.com.au 0413 655 529

Roberts Alexander Optometrist www.robertsalexander.com.au (07) 5491 1288

SCENAr Sports and Health www.facebook.com/scenarsportsandhealth (07) 5492 5550

Suncoast Chiropractic & Psychology www.sunshinecoastchiro.com.au (07) 5492 5588

True Balance Within www.tbwk.com.au 0438 468 934

United discounted Chemists Caloundra www.udc.net.au (07) 5491 1050

Wheatgrass Pty Ltd www.drwheatgrass.com 0415 099 897

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