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Message from the President
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Thank you to all who attended the ECCI Christmas Party / Exmouth Business Accelerator program end of year wrap up. It was great to catch up with everyone on a casual basis to celebrate the end of what was a very busy 2021 season. 2021 saw the Chamber celebrate many milestones and firsts, and we look forward to continuing this in 2022.
Regarding the Business Accelerator Program, the total number of attendees to EBAP Workshops in 2021 was 162, and 281 attended Business After Hours and Networking Events.
We will be advertising the full 2022 Business Accelerator Program in the coming weeks which will be available on our website via the online event calendar.
I am always happy to see the Chamber continues to grow, currently with 109 members and counting.
Since the start of last year:
- Our website has seen over 4,000 new visitors;
- Our mailing list has grown to nearly 400;
- Our Facebook page reach has increased by 82%, page visits increased by 27% and new page likes increased by 72%;
We have also launched our ECCI Instagram account to try and reach a new demographic.
We keep a close eye on the Worker Housing ROI to ensure it continues to move forward as quickly as possible. The ROI has now closed and from what we understand there has been much interest shown.
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Along with this, the funding provided to Base Marine by the BHP and Santos continues to produce amazing results in training our locals. Scroll down to the News and Updates section to read about the success and future of this program.
A bit of good news for our locals, the Federal Government has finalised the design of the reinsurance pool for cyclone-affected areas. The Government intends to introduce legislation for the reinsurance pool in Parliament this month, with the pool on track for the scheduled 1 July start date. We hope to share what the passed legislation is towards the start of next month.
Furthermore, the Chamber continues to meet and work with the TWA Project Team in regards to the Total Solar Eclipse event. We are working towards identifying ways the chamber can help and find opportunities for businesses and clubs. Scroll down to the Upcoming Events section to RSVP for the info and update after-hours event.
We also currently have several new funding opportunities in the pipeline that we hope to be able to announce and share with you all over the coming months; please keep an eye on our socials and email announcements for further updates.
- David Gillespie, ECCI President
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>>> SCROLL DOWN FOR MORE INFO <<<
ECCI News and Updates - Upcoming Base Marine Training - COVID Resources - Shop Local Competition Winners - ECCI Christmas Party - Upcoming Events
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Base Marine Courses Check out the next round of training available for registrations at Base Marine.
Open Crane - Limited Places
5 Day Course
Starting 28th March 2022
If you want to enquire about a course, or wish to book, please contact Yarni at Base Marine:
ph: 08 9949 1433 or M: 0419 464 533 or email base@basemarine.com.au
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WA Government's "Be Kind" Campaign
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WA Government 'Be Kind' Campaign
& tools to help businesses deal with the new mandates
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The WA Government’s ‘Be kind’ campaign went live today.
The campaign reminds Western Australians to be kind to staff when asked to provide proof of vaccination. It raises awareness that proof of vaccination requirements, to keep the WA community safe, are mandated by the government not the business owners or staff who are simply following the rules.
The campaign was developed following feedback from our industry stakeholders to address increased unacceptable behaviour towards staff.
Safe transition stakeholder toolkit now has additional materials for businesses to use. You can access the toolkit via the below link:
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Support Material from the
Small Business Development Corporation
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To help you manage business disruption associated with COVID-19, SBDC has put together a range of support materials in one easy to access place.
This includes information on proof of vaccination, mask wearing, contact registers, government support and employer obligations. This page is updated regularly as new information is released, to help you keep on top of things. Click below to access these tools and updates.
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Thank you all who participated in the ECCI Shop Local Competition!
• We had over 5,200 entries and recorded over $179,000 of spending throughout our local participating businesses •
The first-place prize of $1,000 was presented to the lovely Wells family in the form of Ningaloo Harvest IGA Vouchers.
The second-place winner decided to be a little more selective. Enjoy your treats at Exmouth Tackle & Camping , Imbibe Body Therapy , Idaho Boutique and Mantarays Ningaloo Beach Resort Kate!
Our third place winner is coming back up to Exmouth to spend his $200 at Tackle World Exmouth . Best of luck on your fishing missions Laman!
The ECCI is incredibly proud to support our local community, and could not have realised such a wholesome initiative without the support of our local businesses and members.
We hope to improve and expand initiatives like this in the future.
Exmouth, you are AMAZING!
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The ECCI team extends a warm thank you to our members, friends, and families for joining us in your Christmas best at Exmouth Yacht Club for our 2021 Christmas Party; the evening was a well-deserved send-off to a busy 2021 for everyone!
It was a pleasure to change out of office attire and uniforms, and dress in something more festive...
As always, our beautiful Exmouth Gulf put on a show with a stunning sunset and sublime evening weather. With over 60 attendants, it was a great pleasure to enjoy everyone's company in a casual setting, appreciate great food and beverages, and share a few jokes and memories of 2021.
To our dear ECCI member Darlene Allston and her team ( Ningaloo Cooking Studio), you have once again outdone yourselves with the delicious catering throughout the evening. Thank you!
We want to also express our gratitude to the Exmouth Yacht Club team for having all hands on deck, accommodating us for the evening, supplying the drinks, and providing us with a warm and festive atmosphere. Take a bow, guys!
Last but not least a big thank you to Woodside for providing some additional funding for this event to allow us to open the invite to everyone who participated in the EBAP throughout the year.
We hope that everyone enjoyed the evening as much as we did, and look forward to sharing many more with our beautiful Exmouth community.
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The 2022 AGM meeting was held on February 8th.
We welcome the newly appointed executive committee,
and look forward to another busy year!
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President
David Gillespie
Vice President
Garry Mounsey
Treasurer
Justin Ayers
Secretary
Jackie Brooks
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ECCI Committee
Kristen Sheppard
Jules Bush
Steve Riley
Allan Ariach
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Business After Hours
Total Solar Eclipse Update
2nd March 2022
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Exmouth business owners, local clubs and sporting group representatives are invited to attend the update on the 2023 Total Solar Eclipse Event, presented by Project Chair, Jim Sharp.
Meet with members of the Government-appointed Senior Officer Working Group. This is an opportunity to network, ask questions and raise suggestions for consideration moving forward.
Light refreshments & drinks provided. Proof of Vaccination will be required.
Wednesday the 2nd of March, 6:00pm - 8pm
Mandu mandu Function Room, 2 Truscott Cres
RSVP by Sunday 27th February
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Gascoyne Outdoor Recreation Forum
Have your say on what outdoor recreation can look like in WA
16th March 2022
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The Dept. of Local Government, Sport and Cultural industries (DLGSC) invites all local government employees, commercial operators and industry professionals, club / community groups, and recreation enthusiasts to join in this forum and networking opportunity.
Have your say on what you want outdoor recreation to look like in Exmouth!
Further details, including an agenda will be available closer to the date.
For more information contact the DLGSC Gascoyne office on
(08) 9941 0900 or email gascoyne@dlgsc.wa.gov.au
Wednesday the 16th of March, 08:00am -17:00pm
Mandu mandu Function Room, 2 Truscott Cres
RSVP by Tuesday 8th March 2022
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It's fun to be on the YCBT!
Exmouth is well known for its gorges and pristine coast - Yardie Creek Boat Tours have been combining the two for almost a decade.
The affordable and low-impact boat tour was established by Boxy (Pete) Maier and Mandy Francis-Maier, who run the business with the help of their passionate tour-guide, bird and wildlife enthusiast, Ash Broinowski.
Give your eyes a break from the intense ocean glare, and enjoy the serenity of the red cliff-faces and dark, cool Yardie Creek water.
Whilst on tour you will often get an opportunity to meet the lazy gaze of an endangered black-footed rock wallaby. If you are a "bird nerd" you will thoroughly enjoy observing some iconic water birds of the north-west - including feeding and nesting Ospreys and Reef Egrets. The tour guide will also acquaint you with the interesting history of Exmouth and the North-West Cape. This tour is suited for visitors and locals alike!
Tours are an affordable $45 per adult and $25 per child (6-15).
Transport to Yardie Creek and Turquoise Bay is also available.
Click the below link to explore the YCBT website and book your tour!
>>https://www.yardiecreekboattours.com.au/ <<
For more information on this service please contact 0499 202 920 or 9949 2920
If you wish to be featured in the next ECCI newsletter, please submit a feature request below.
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Social Media Feature Request
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You may have noticed we have been featuring some of our members on our social media platforms lately.
We have had sufficient public engagement with our posts, with many people flicking through media and exploring the business websites.
We would love to feature your business too!
All you need to do is get in touch with our team, answer the below questions and supply us with any photos or video's you would like us to use.
- Business Name:
- Your Name:
- Tell us a little bit about what you do:
- Why do you love Exmouth?
- Share with us one piece of advice to pass on to other start-ups or established business owners.
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The Shire of Exmouth’s Community and Sporting Grants Program (CSGP) aims to support the development of self-sustaining community groups and clubs and promote local economic development.
Grants of up to $1,500 ex GST are offered to eligible local organisations to support small-scale initiatives that take place from October 2020 to 30 June 2022.
Round 2 opened on Friday 4 February 2022 and closes on Friday 4 March 2022.
Eligible local groups may apply for support for up to two (2) events/activities per round (up to a maximum of four (4) per year) and be subject to available pool funding.
Applications must be submitted using the nominated Shire of Exmouth form. For assistance please email tcooper@exmouth.wa.gov.au.
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Own a Food and Beverage Business?
It is time for the Gascoyne to compile a guide that celebrates the wonderful produce in this region
Include your product in the Food Industry Innovation product range!
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The Food Industry Innovation program of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is partnering with local organisations to produce Food and Beverage Capability Guides for all regions of Western Australia.
It is time for the Gascoyne to compile a guide that celebrates the wonderful produce in this region.
If you are considering participating in this programs but encounter any barriers (e.g lack of high quality pictures to submit), please call or email Sj Nixon (Regional Development Officer):
Sj.Nixon@gdc.wa.gov.au
9941 7008
0456 980 926
This process will only take 10 minutes and is at no cost to you.
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