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Interview with Rose Wright from Southern Cross University - Farm Gate to plate.
03.03.2010
Interview: Click here to view.
Print Article: Click here to view.
Rose came to Grifith to present to key stakeholders and anyone who was interested in the Farm Gate to plate concept.
THE AIM:
1. To establish local food supply chains that are efficient and effective to better connect producers with consumers - from farm gate to plate.
2. Address consumer demand for fresh in season nutritious produce.
3. Ensure that growers profit well above cost of operations without being dictated to by limited supply avenues.
4. Ensure local retailers and restaurants have consistent supply of cost effective, high quality in season local produce.
5. Help to address carbon issues through wasted transport.
6. BEST of all, a magnificent tourism opportunity encouraging our metropolitan brothers and sisters to come and experience the natural wealth of Griffith.
Archive of News Stories:
Area News 17.11.08 Unchained gang takes the street
Area News 26.11.08 Unchained Day
Area News 22.12.08 Boxing Day Trade
Area News 19.01.09 Coup for buy local
Area News 12.01.09 Stop sales by out of towners
Area News 09.02.09 Local economy resilient
Area News 27.03.09 Benefits of shopping locally
Area News 30.03.09 Stimulus sparks debate
Area News 22.04.09 Stimulus has cash registers ringing
Area News 01.06.09 Take stock and grab a bargain
Area News 08.06.09 Internet use, face of the future
Area News 19.06.09 Business Boom Defies Gloom
Sunday Telegraph 07.07.09 Think and eat Local
Area News 14.10.09 Shop front competition - FOG
Area News 15.01.10 Shops shut at hometown
Area News 15.01.10 Letter - Buy Local message sinking in
Area News 19.01.10 Food for thought
Area News 04.03.10 Farm gate to plate
Go April 01.04.10 Local business owners
Area News 09.06.10 MIA to stand and fight for water rights
FACE BOOK GROUP - OUR FUTURE IS LOCAL
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UNCHAINED!!! 22nd November 2008.
Sometimes seemingly small acts have an impact bigger than you ever imagined.
Take family spending. You may think you’re just fulfilling your family’s wants or needs when you shop or dine out. Think again......................
The choice of where Where you spend your money makes a big difference to your community. Spending your money with locally-owned businesses puts it to work directly helping your local economy—just one way your community benefits from its independent businesses. They use goods and services of other locally-owned independent businesses--re-circulating your money about 3.5 times longer locally than if you spend it at a chain * . This creates greater community health and prosperity.
Now imagine the impact on your community if everyone shopped locally owned. You can stop imagining and help make it a reality. :)
On November 22, communities around continent will be urged to “unchain” for just that one day—to maximize the impact of their dollars and inject potentially millions more into the local economy through joining other residents to do their shopping, dining out and other business only with locally-owned independent businesses.
Watch this space for more information!!!!!
Congratulations to the winners!
Our congratulations go out to the following members for their success in the
Resources Credit Union Outstanding Business Awards 2008:
Office Choice Griffith
Pinnacle Accounting Partners
Rossies Food Works
East Griffith Pharmacy
Small Business September 2008
What’s on in Griffith for Small Business September?
Small Business September is a month-long program of seminars, workshops, expos,
award ceremonies and other activities focused on supporting small business owners
and operators in NSW. Over 300 events will be hosted by a variety of specialist facilitators
across metropolitan and regional NSW. Griffith certainly hasn’t missed out with a total of
six functions being held throughout the month.
- The month kicks off with the Launch of Small Business September
– Hosted By Griffith Chamber of Commerce.
Date: Monday 1st September 2008Time: 6pm - 8pmVenue: O’Donnell’s, Ulong Street GRIFFITH
Cost: FREE RSVP: 25th August 2008 to Margarite on 02 6964 4188
Host: BEC, Griffith Chamber of Commerce, NSW Business Chamber & Roy Spagnolo & Assoc.
- “Live and Work with Passion!” Women In Business Luncheon
Date: Wednesday 10th September 2008 Time: 12pm - 2pm
Venue: Gemini Function Centre, 102 Banna Ave GRIFFITH
Cost: $50.00 per person
RSVP: 28th August 2008 to Margarite on 02 6964 4188Host: Business Enterprise Centre
- “Speed Networking” + Presentation by Livio Mazzon - Veritech Corporation
Date: Thursday 18th September 2008 Time: 6pm start
Venue: The Griff Hotel, Cnr Yambil & Kooyoo Sts GRIFFITH
Cost: FREE for OFIL Members & $10 for Non-Members
RSVP: 8th September 2008 to Margarite on 02 6964 4188
Host: Our Future Is Local Come and experience this exciting new event.
In it’s second year, you will not be disappointed … Join in the buzz and network with a difference..
You’ll be hooked! It will all kick off with a presentation by Livio Mazzon
“How to protect your business against internet threats”
Don’t miss this exciting and innovative event!
Date: Thursday 25th September 2008 Time: 7am - 8.30am
Venue: Gemini Function Centre, 102 Banna Ave GRIFFITH
Cost: $16.00 per person Includes Full Buffet Breakfast.
RSVP: 15th September 2008 to Margarite on 02 6964 4188
Host: Our Future Is Local, Chamber of Commerce, NSW Business Chamber This is a not to be missed event!
This Breakfast event will be motivational for all attendees.. So if you’re feeling a little flat than this is the session for YOU!!
2 inspiring Speakers John Knight – “Get motivated and Get a Life” &Anita Tresise- “Recession Proof your Business”
- Tourism Development Workshop – Practical marketing
Date: Tuesday 30th SeptemberTime: 9.00am – 3.00pm
Venue: The Gemini Function Centre, 102 Banna Avenue
Cost: FREE
If you are looking for ways to increase your marketing effectiveness, or just need some tips to
kick start your marketing – this workshop is for you!
- Close - Small Business September 2008
Date: Tuesday 30th September 2008Time: 6pm - 8pm
Venue: Gemini Function Centre, 102 Banna Ave GRIFFITH Cost: FREE
RSVP: 22nd September 2008 to Margarite on 02 6964 4188
Host: BEC, Chamber of Commerce, NSW Business Chamber & Roy Spagnolo & Assoc.
12th June 2008
- Minister for Lands, Minister for Rural Affairs, Minister for Regional Development, The Hon. Tony Kelly visits Griffith and meets with Our Future Is Local representatives.
Community Economic Development Conference 2008
SUSTAINABILITY
4-6 May 2008
Ernie Dingo has earned enormous respect as a performer capable of extraordinary versatility. His talents as an actor, television host, reporter and comedian have made him one of Australia's best known and most loved performers and a popular member of Seven's The Great Outdoors. Ernie presented to over 260 economic development leaders at the conference. He spoke on the importance of gearing your town for tourisim, he also gave insight on how communities should approach television networks to cover their region. "The conference was a terrific opportunity to learn how other regional centres are marketing themselves for tourisim. We also gained valuable knowledge on Climate change, Local business sustainability and talking to the media." - Sonia Callipari
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This event has been postponed due to unforseen circumstances.
Please note: We will re-post this when we have further information.
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Don't Miss " Business Brain Storming" Thursday 22nd May 2008
- Presentation by Livio Mazzon from Veritech Corporation “How to protect your business against Internet threats” Web Presence; Web Marketing; E-commerce.
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Brainstorming - With the help of Griffith businesses we aim to bring long-term sustainable tourism through shopping tours and awareness of what our city has to offer.
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Griffith Shopping Guide
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Shopping Tours / Tourism
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Open Forum for attendees “Boost Business Brainstorm”
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Network with other Local Business people and business owners.
Event Details:
Location: West End Estate Wines - Brayne Rd, Griffith
Date: 22nd May 2008
Registration: 5.30pm for 6.00pm start
Members: $5.00 Non Members: $15.00
RSVP 19th May 2008 - Contact Sonia Callipari on 0269641009 or
E. soniac@caesars.net.au
Michael Morrison Presentation
Michael Morrison was in Griffith on Monday 10th March to present to over 60 business people. Michael also presented to a smaller croud at a matinee seminar which saw local media and dignitories attend. Michael hopes to return to our city in 2009 on his Domestic study tour.
Michael Morrison is passionately interested in the strategies developed by the shops of the 21st century to turn the exchange of money for goods into an addictive pastime. “…it is the whole experience, not just the product”……Morrison is the David Attenborough of the retail jungle.’ Michelle Griffin – Sunday Life.
Look out for a fantastic 2008
A comprehensive training and development plan is currently being put into place for 2008. High calibre speakers will be presenting topics that will help local businesses become better businesses.
Watch this space for more information!
Our Future is Local creates more outside interest
18th December 2007
President of Our Future is Local, Paul Pierotti spoke to Anne Delannie of ABC Riverina radio today on the importance of supporting local business. This is the second time Ms Delannie has interviewed Paul on this topic. Like national broadcaster Charles Wooley, this forward thinking movement is creating attention for both its successful local support and its positive action.
End of Year Party in the Park
(December 07)
Pick Me I’m Local Shelf Wobbler Now Available
(November 07)
Look out for the Our Future is Local official Shelf Wobbler, available for produce sold locally and made by locals.
Scratch me Back promotion Extended
(October 2007)
Winners of the 2007 Outstanding Business Awards:
East Griffith Pharmacy (1-10 Employees)
Caesars (10-20 Employees)
Rossies Foodworks (21-50 Employees)
Congratulations to the Winners!!
OFiL President speaks with Charles Wooley on Local Campaign
(October 07)
Mystery Shopper Opportunity for members for even better customer service
(October 07)
Our Future is Local Website launched
(October 07)
Speed Networking and Excellence in Customer Service Presentation
(September 07)
Local member for Parliament back Our Future is Local
(August 07)
Our Future is Local approach State Government for Support
(August 2007)
Our Future is Local question local council on Buy Local Policy
(August 07)
Scratch Me Back Promotion Launch
(August 2007)Our Future is Local has launched their campaign with a consumer awareness promotion, Scratch me Back, a scratchie fuel discount promotion.
This promotion aims to increase traffic and sales through local business while building consumer awareness of the campaign, influence consumer buying habits and reward consumers for supporting local. If you believe this would work in your business it will cost $600 to be part of the 3 month promotion. This offer includes free membership of Our Future is Local (see flyer for details).We realise that this promotion may not work for every business which is why we also have a flat annual fee of $195, renewable in August 2008.For more information on Scratch me Back go to www.smeb.com.au
Our Future is Local is launched
(July 2007)
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