Issue 7, 2010
Welcome to Issue 7 – 2010 Murray Now eNewsletter
This month we feature a follow up story on the Pacdon boys from Bunaloo, these boys have been busy progressing their business ventures since last time we spoke.
This issue also features one of Murray’s favourites in the culinary field, and in New Zealand! … We talk to two proactive ladies who bring a pragmatic approach to HR strategies, and a company that is making the most of technology to enhance promotion and growth.
The Murray Now Regional Profile Publication for 2011 is coming along nicely and we’ve had great response from industry, business and services keen to be involved. The 2011 Profile will be backed up by the latest unique data and launched at the State of the Region Dinner Saturday February 19 – 2011.
*If you have a business located in the Murray region please contact me to find out about your options for involvement in this premier publication. Email – Nicole Doughty
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Stefano - Salt of the Murray
Mildura Tourism and Tourism Victoria played an integral role in the orchestration of Milduras own Stefano De Peiri headlining as top international chef at the largest food and wine show in New Zealand.
Held in Auckland from the 29th July to the 2nd of August, the food and wine show attracted more than 25,000 visitors keen to learn more about their culinary passions and the travel opportunities that enable them to appreciate new food and wine experiences.
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Progression - Success through people
PROGRESSION co-owners Angela Hussey and Jane Harris are local to the Murray region and, together with their team, are passionate about assisting and developing businesses in regional and rural areas of Australia.
PROGRESSION HR & Training established itself in 2008 in order to bring professional Human Resources knowledge and skills to businesses that otherwise would not be able to access quality services. Successful businesses have long recognized that effective people management and strong leadership skills can be more important to increasing business performance than many other strategies, including marketing and financial management.
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British Revolution on the move...
You may recall in Issue 3 2010 Murray Now Enews an article about a couple of young Brits determined to take on the culinary revolution of British food in Australia.
The Pacdon Boys from Bunaloo have gone from milestone to milestone. Murray Now contacted James Arrowsmith one of the young founders of Pacdon Park to do a follow up as we wanted see how things were progressing since our last article.
“We found we picked up new sales, and real interest in our product from further afield as a result of the Murray Now eNews article, especially out in the western communities of New South Wales, which was brilliant,” James said, “Most importantly these were areas that were not aware of our product and they wanted to come and see for themselves, so they made their way to Pacdon Park to purchase our product in person.”
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Shipping Grows in the Murray
Regionally based Border Customs and Shipping (BCS) an Australian owned and operated business has had presence in the Murray region of New South Wales and Victoria for over 25 years.
With regional growth, relationship building and new technology, the Regional Manager Alan McKeown has made changes that have benefitted many businesses including BCS.
Alan took over the running of BCS five years ago, and while the business had always been customer focused, Alan recognised that 85% of business was import cargo, mostly dealing with the Albury Wodonga region. He realized to secure long term sustainability he had to explore new market opportunities
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