June 2013

Government backs Gosford redevelopment

It’s taken two years but perhaps the Lend Lease proposal for the redevelopment of the Gosford Waterfront was far too ambitious for the community to embrace. However, with committed local members knowing that the community wants to see a renewed Gosford, both the Minister for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal Chris Hartcher and Member for Gosford, Chris Holstein have been working to get a positive outcome – and “we are at last getting good traction” says John Taylor, Chairman of the Central Coast Regional Development Corporation (CCRDC). “I am very confident we will see cranes on the site mid next year” says Mr Taylor. read more

In this Issue...

Coast takes lead in Innovation

Innov8Central, the organisation set up three years ago to implement the Central Coast Innovation Plan, has reported back to stakeholders on the results of its work so far and it makes for positive reading. read article

Futurist James Moody to address 2013 Innovation Summit

The third Central Coast Innovation Summit will be held on the 13th June 2013 and will be the highlight of Central Coast Innovation Week. read article

Wallarah 2 Coal Project EIS on public exhibition

Wallarah 2 Coal Project’s Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) has been released for public exhibition providing members of the community with the opportunity to find out more about the proposed underground mining operation northwest of Wyong. read article

From jams to schnapps

From barman to businessman, Gavin Yates is quickly making a name for himself in Australia through introducing innovations to the bar industry. His desire to manufacture quality beverages and help the bar industry deliver service more efficiently, all started out with making breakfast jams. read article

Award winners head for regional excellence recognition

The Erina and Gosford Chambers of Commerce held their inaugural joint business awards evening in mid-May with the category winners now Finalists in the Central Coast Business Excellence Awards to be held in August. read article

Business awards scholarship to Marine Science student

The 2013 Central Coast Business Excellence Scholarship in Marine Science has been awarded to Carol Martin who is in her final year of a Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree with a Marine Science major at the Central Coast Campus. read article

Engage, Grow, Celebrate - By Kerry Ruffels, Director, Central Coast Business Excellence Awards

My personal favourite is the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG and I see no reason why I should not aspire to own a ‘personal favourite’? Do you? Likewise, business should aspire to Engage, Grow, Celebrate. read article

Vale Ashley Reid 1947 - 2013

Ashley Reid grew up at The Entrance and completed his schooling at Gosford High School. read article

Bunnings Warehouse West Gosford breaks ground

Work has started on construction of a new Bunnings Warehouse at 5 Yallambee Avenue, West Gosford. read article

Scape wins Ettalong foreshore tender

Gosford Council has awarded a contract for construction of the Ettalong Foreshore Redevelopment to Terrigal construction company, Scape Constructions Pty Ltd. read article

July completion for toyshop rebuild

Gosford builders, North Constructions, is planning on completing their part of the contract for the rebuilding of a 3-unit retail complex on Karalta Road, Erina that was destroyed by fire in June last year by July. read article

Sharp DS Central Coast acquires Gosford Business Machines

West Gosford based supplier of copiers, printers, faxes and scanning devices, Sharp DS Central Coast has merged with Gosford Business Machines, one of the oldest locally owned and managed businesses in the region. read article

Insolvency and advisory firm opens office at Tuggerah

Chartered accountants Chad Rapsey and Mitch Griffiths have established Rapsey Griffiths Insolvency & Advisory with offices located at Tuggerah and Newcastle. read article

Business brokerage opens

The directors of Southern Cross Business Brokers Geoff and Alida Trebble opened the doors at their new business premises in the Pegasus Business Centre, West Gosford in December 2012. read article

Ocean Beach Kiosk sells to interstate buyer

One of the southern Central Coast’s most popular tourist businesses has been bought by Andrea and David Caterer from Morgan in South Australia. read article

Industrial canteen sold

Kangoo Kanteen at Somersby has been bought by Jae and Eury Kim of Umina. read article

Express Lube opens service centre at Erina

Express Lube has opened its third auto service centre on Karalta Road, Erina. This is the third centre for Express Lube since opening their first in 2009 at West Gosford and then at Tuggerah in 2011. read article

New networking group established

BIZ PLUS a 'Not For Profit' Business Networking Association has been created for the purpose of bringing together 'like-minded' local business people with a view to establishing mutually beneficial relationships between members as well as providing a platform for cross-pollination with other community organisations and business groups which are located and operate within the Central Coast region. read article

What is the term of an employment contract? By Warwick Ryan, Partner, SWAAB Attorneys

Introduction: What has changed regarding different types of employment? The short answer is nothing – and something. There are still the same categories, but 'casual' employment is increasingly taking on the features of permanent employment. So, here is a quick summary of the current state of play. read article

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