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Announcements 
PD Workshops
Following our breakfast meetings, the PD Committee hosts a workshop presented by dedicated professionals who are all current members of the SCBWN and who give their time free for fellow members.

Mentoring program
The Professional Development Committee host a mentoring program each year. The program has commenced for 2008 and we will advise of the date of the next program in the future.

SCBWN newsletter
The monthly SCBWN newsletter is uploaded to the home page of the website between the 23rd and 26th of each month. The deadline for articles is the 15th of each month. Photos are welcome, however must not be bigger than 450kb. Send articles to coordinator@scbwn.org.au

Business Easy website
Following extensive consultation, a new website www.businesseasy.net.au has been created to help business operators understand local Council requirements on their new or existing business and ensure that they have the appropriate approvals, licences and permits in place.
Through Business Easy, existing and potential businesses owners can finally access simple, easy-to-understand information about key regulatory requirements. Business Easy is funded by AusIndustry and is a united Council initiative by SunROC on behalf of all 3 Sunshine Coast Councils: Maroochy, Caloundra and Noosa. On this website the Sunshine Coast Business Women's Network has been referenced as a key regional network.

Notice of SCBWN Executive Team
Thursday, June 12, 2008
The results of the AGM held on the 10th June are listed below:
President - Sue Willis
Vice President - Allison Grant
Treasurer - Lianne Dickson
Marketing Chair - Rochelle Dent
PD Chair - Therese Watson - Weir
Awards Chair - Kaitlyn Akers
Independent Members - Debra Robinson

Winning and Keeping Customers workshop
Tuesday, September 09, 2008
The Department of Tourism, Regional Development and Industry invites you to attend a free Winning and Keeping Customers workshop. This comprehensive seminar will assist Tourism Small Business Operators to grow or further develop their business.Topics include: - Understanding customer needs - Why customers buy from you - Identification of the right customer for your business - Increase repeat guests and referrals - What do your custmers think? Customer surveys.
Date & Time: Monday 8 September 2008, 9.30am to 12.30pm, followed by lunch Venue: Gunabul Homestead, 9 Power Road Gympie QLD 4570 To register: Please reply with names and full contact details of guests attending to sunshine.coast@dtrdi.qld.gov.au by Thursday 4 September 2008.
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Women's Workplace Negotiation Skills
Monday, October 06, 2008
The Office for Women are holding a seminar in Mooloolaba entitled 'Women's Workplace Negotiation Skills'. This is a free, morning-long seminar which will give women the skills to negotiate and bargain in the workplace.
The details for the Mooloolaba seminar are as follows:- Monday 6th October 9am – 12.30pm The Mantra Mooloolaba Beach Cnr The Esplanade & Venning Sts, Mooloolaba
Please note that the attached flyer states that the October 6 seminar is in Nambour – this has been moved to Mooloolaba due to lack of suitable facilities in Nambour on that date.
RSVPs need to be sent to the Queensland Working Women's Service – their details appear on the attached flyer.
A seminar will also be held in Gympie on Tuesday 7 October
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Sunshine Coast Global Illumination
Friday, October 10, 2008
YOU ARE INVITED: Sunshine Coast Global Illumination
Last October, the Sunshine Coast joined many, many communities around the world, lighting in pink the Point Cartwright lighthouse as part of the Estee Lauder Companies Global Illumination event.
To coincide with the “pinking” of the lighthouse, the Sunshine Coast committee of the National Breast Cancer Foundation hosted a cocktail party at the Mooloolaba Surf Club. More than 120 guests enjoyed a night of entertainment, food, friendship and fundraising. In fact, the night alone raised more than $10,000 for funding into breast cancer research in Australia.
This year, the Point Cartwright lighthouse will again be lit up in pink – on Friday and Saturday, October 10 and 11. The committee (Jennifer Reginato, Marcia Wilson, Adrienne Smith, May Carson and Nikki Parkinson) will this year host a “Hint of Pink” cocktail party at the Mooloolaba Surf Club’s function room on Friday, October 10.
Tickets are $85 each, which includes canapés, champagne, beer, wine and entertainment. There will also be raffles and auction items available on the night. Reserve your spot now!
Contact: Jennifer Reginato, Phone: 0412 597 773; email: jenniferreg@ozemail.com.au Book online: http://www.globalillumination.org.au/category.asp?type=sub_page&page=27&sub_page=18

Climate Change and Carbon Trading: What Directors Need to Know
Friday, October 17, 2008
The Australian Institute of Company Directors is pleased to have an upcoming Sunshine Coast Directors Briefing on the topic Climate Change and Carbon Trading: What Directors Need to Know A this presentation you will learn:
• what does ratifying the Kyoto Protocol mean for Australian companies • how the Government's proposed Australian Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS) i.e. an Emissions Trading Scheme is likely to operate • practical demonstration of the operation of 'carbon trading' • obligations and opportunities of directors and companies in a new 'carbon economy' • How would an ETS affect the economy • What technologies can we expect to emerge in a carbon constrained economy • A checklist for directors considering the risks and opportunities of a carbon conscious world To be held on the 17th of October at the Mantra Hotel, The Esplanade, Mooloolaba from 5:30pm for 5:45pm - 8:00pm. Includes drinks, canapés & networking time. Should you be interested in attending the event or hosting guests, please complete the registration form and send back to me. Or contact me on (07) 3222 5500 for any enquiries. Click to Download Brochure

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