Twilight Markets

Twilight Markets

Old Petrie Town, Dayboro Road, Kurwongbah

Unique Gifts

Live Musice

Classic Cars and Hot Rods on Disply

All Stall Holders Welcome - NO FEES!

3285 5934

Constitution Changes

The Chamber has been working very hard this year. One of the topics we have worked on is the Constitution for the group.

We will be announcing the changes at the forum and we want to make members aware of the changes.

 

The proposal is to amend the Constitution to:

 

Replace references to Pine Rivers Shire to reflect an operational area within the suburbs of Strathpine, Lawnton, Brendale and neighbouring suburbs;

Replace references to Strathpine Central Chamber of Commerce with references to Pine Rivers Chamber of Commerce;

Update requirements for audit to reflect legislative changes to the Associations Incorporation Act;

Provide for a notice period to members before any changes to the Constitution are implemented;

Remove the requirement for a common seal;

Change the Chamber’s financial year to end on 31 March annually;

Change the invoicing of membership to occur annually in advance dated for the new financial year period (this means all members invoiced in February to be paid by 1 April, and our AGM to be held in May/June); and

Correct minor spelling errors within the document.

Wayne Bennett Lunch

Moreton Bay Council is holding a Better Business Lunch on Friday, 18 November 2011.

The speaker will be Wayne Bennett, professional coach and former rugby league player.  He will be presenting "Leading, Learning and Getting Your Team to the Top."

Wayne Bennett will speak about how to be an influential leader, working effectively as a team, mentoring and getting the best out of your team.

 Come along and be inspired, motivated and learn from one of Austalia's legendary coaches.

 Venue: Eatons Hill Hotel and Function Centre

646 South Pine Road

Eatons Hill

 Time: 11.45am to 2pm

 Cost: $65 (includes a 2 course lunch)

Bookings can be made online:   www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/business-events

For general enquiries, please call 3205 0555.

Tips for Northern Brisbane Businesses

Carolyn Male MP

State Member for Pine Rivers

 

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PO Box 2179 Ph:  3205 6779 Strathpine Centre Q 4500                                                                           

Fax: 3881 1662 

Top tips for Northern Brisbane businesses

Carolyn Male MP, State Member for Pine Rivers, would like to encourage local business owners to attend a Financial management: back to basics workshop.

"Business owners in North Brisbane have an opportunity to attend the financial management session which is being offered by the Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation (DEEDI)," Carolyn Male MP said.

"Small businesses are facing many challenges and these workshops have been designed specially to assist businesses to build solid foundations on which to grow," Carolyn Male MP said.

"Financial management: back to basics will help new and existing business owners manage and monitor their financial performance."

"Participants will learn to understand and interpret financial statements and gain insight into effective systems to keep a track of the financial position of their business. "

"These workshops are excellent opportunities for business owners to come together and network but also to learn practical tips and strategies to better manage their businesses."

Financial management: back to basics cost $44 and will be held from 9am to midday on Thursday, October 13, at Floor 2, Suite 1, Homemaker City, Corner Zillmere and Gympie Roads, Aspley.

To book a seat or find out more information, contact the DEEDI Aspley Centre on 3406 6999 or visit www.business.qld.gov.au/events.html

Roads update: AJ Wyllie Bridge

Roads update: AJ Wyllie Bridge

On Friday, 16 September 2011 4:10 PM Department of Transport and Main Roads released an email update.

The Department of Transport and Main Roads would like to provide an update on the progress of works for the reconstruction of the northbound AJ Wyllie Bridge on Gympie Road at Petrie.

As you may be aware, the northbound side of the AJ Wyllie Bridge sustained significant damage during the January 2011 flooding event and it will be replaced.

The department is progressing different stages of the bridge reconstruction at the same time to accelerate the reconstruction process. The community can expect to see works occurring in the vicinity of the bridge in coming months, ahead of demolition.

As part of our proposal to assist businesses in the area, the department will be reinstating traffic movements at Leis Parade, including the right turn out and u-turn facilities and this work commenced this week.

To avoid disruption to daytime traffic, some night time works will be required and these are expected to occur in the week commencing 19 September 2011, weather permitting. A lane closure will be required during the evening, between about 7pm and 5am, and there will be stop-go traffic control on site. Every effort will be made to minimise noise and traffic impacts during this time.

Works will also start in coming months on the temporary pedestrian and cyclist facility, which is to be used during the demolition and construction phases to maintain access across the North Pine River.

Our intention is to have the new bridge completed in late 2012. The new northbound bridge will be built at a similar height to the southbound bridge to provide improved flood immunity for northbound traffic.

The existing northbound bridge is unsafe to carry motor vehicles, however pedestrians and cyclists can currently use it. The southbound bridge is open to one lane of traffic in each direction.

The community can stay updated throughout the northbound bridge reconstruction, with a web page specifically created for the project at www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Projects/Name/A/A-J-Wyllie-Bridge-Gympie-Road.

There is also a free SMS service available at www.northpinebridgesms.com.au which will provide updates as works progress.

The project is being delivered under the Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA), a joint federal and state initiative.

The region’s transport network reconstruction team can be contacted on 1800 459 366 or by emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .