Dowden Boxing FitnessRodina Smoked GoodsGibberGunyah Stone Quarry LodgeLacematesClarence Valley Aluminium and SteelMuru Mittigar Aboriginal Cultural and Education Centre
Dowden Boxing Fitness
Dowden Boxing Fitness is located in Broken Hill and is owned and managed by David Dowden.
David is a former boxer from Western Australia who is now living in Broken Hill where he has established Dowden Boxing Fitness - a "boxercise" fitness training gym.
David, who employs two people in his gym, decided he wanted to develop his business to increase turnover. He contacted the NSW Department of State and Regional Development's Aboriginal Business Development Manager for Western NSW who began working with David to develop his business skills and promote the enterprise.
David won a contract to train Aboriginal footballer Tom Kickett from the Hawthorn Football Club and also trains Broken Hill amateur boxers.
Chris & Nicholas training at Dowden Boxing FitnessPhoto from Barrier Miner
David Dowden was born in Perth in 1971 and grew up in Midland in Western Australia.
He said that he was picked on at school and a policeman suggested he take up boxing at the PCYC. He started learning boxing at the Morely PCYC.
At 17 David turned professional and went to Port Hedland where he established the first PCYC at South Hedland. A referee in Port Hedland referred him to Tony Mundine's gym in Redfern. David has had 10 professional fights.
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Rodina Smoked Goods
Rodina Smoked Goods is a gourmet food company based in Tweed Heads.
Rodney and Betina Clarke established Rodina Smoked Goods two years ago. The business sells naturally-smoked gourmet foods, including salmon, trout, chicken, turkey, ham and bacon.
The company’s smoked trout was served at the regional showcase dinner held in Byron Bay as part of the NSW Government’s Regional Food Tour held in 2006.
The gourmet products produced by Rodney and Betina Clarke, and the eateries which sell them, are growing rapidly in the Tweed and are attracting more and more tourists to the area.
Rodney and Betina accessed support from their local Aboriginal Business Development Manager to expand their markets by developing a strong marketing strategy to promote their business.
Support for Rodina Smoked Goods comes from the Aboriginal Business Growth Program which is managed by the Department of State and Regional Development.
Name: Rodina Smoked GoodsABN: 65 508 211 019Address: Shop 61 Tweed Centro, Wharf Street, Tweed Heads NSW 2485Contact Phone: 07 5599 5562Fax: 07 5599 1984
GibberGunyah Stone Quarry Lodge
GibberGunyah Stone Quarry Lodge was established in 1998 as a venue for conferences and weddings.
The Lodge's services include conference and wedding reception facilities, accommodation for up to 75 guests, an outdoor bar, swimming pool and table tennis. The staff are fully professional and trained in catering and hospitality to a very high standard.
GibberGunyah Stone Quarry Lodge is a great example of a company whose hard work has attracted customers and given it the potential for long-term growth and development.
The Lodge has accessed support from the NSW Department of State and Regional Development to examine ways to increase its market. Utilising the Department's Aboriginal Business Link 1 program, the Lodge has participated in a number of industry trade shows.
GibberGunyah Stone Quarry Lodge, with support from the Business Link 1 program, will join over 120 exhibitors participating in the Sydney Bridal Expo 2007 at Darling Harbour on 14-15 April, 2007.
The Sydney Bridal Expo presents the finest in bridal couture, jewellery, floristry, reception centres, catering, stationery and limousines. The Expo is a great opportunity for GibberGunyah to meet new clients.
Lacemates
Lisa Louden is a mother of three sports-mad boys, a business women and an inventor. Being involved with sporting committees over the years, Lisa invented the Lacemates Lace Retainer as a fundraiser to help clubs buy much-needed sports equipment.
This Aussie invention gets rid of the unsightly electrical tape sportspeople use to keep their boots in place. Simply pull the lace retainer over the boot, making sure the seam is under the boot. Once the Lacemates is on, there is no need to take it off. Simply roll it down, attend to laces and pull it back up. Once the laces are tied, pull the Lacemates Lace Retainer up so the logo is on top of the knot and the top of the lace retainer comes up over the tongue of the boot.
Lacemates Lace Retainer comes in small, medium and large sizes. The fabric is waterproof and stretches to fit. Club, school or sponsor logos can be screen printed on Lacemates Lace Retainer making them a must-have in sports fashion.
Lacemates Lace Retainer is not available in sports stores. This will soon change following Lisa’s contacting the NSW Department of State and Regional Development. Lacemates accessed support from their local Aboriginal Business Development Manager to expand their markets by using the Aboriginal Business Link Program. The Link Program helps business owners take part in industry trade shows. Support for Lacemates comes from the Aboriginal Business Growth Program which is managed by the Department of State and Regional Development.
Lacemates Lace Retainers are available on their website at www.lacemates.com.au or by calling Lacemates on 4342 8188.
Clarence Valley Aluminium and Steel
Clarence Valley Aluminium is a family-owned and operated business located in the coastal town of Yamba in northern NSW.
The company worked closely with a local Aboriginal Business Development Manager who put them in touch with a range of services provided by the NSW Department of State and Regional Development.
The Aboriginal Business Growth program provided Clarence Valley Aluminium with a business plan, designed to protect its identity and distinctive position in the market place.
The program also helped Clarence Valley Aluminium expand its business, and access new markets.
The business now offers a diverse range of products and services including:
Clarence Valley Aluminium provides a completely hands-on service, from start to finish.
As a small family-operated business run by George Lousick, Clarence Valley Aluminium guarantees personalised service and provides a genuine interest in the needs of its customers.
The company motto is: look after our customers, produce quality products and sell them at a fair price.
Muru Mittigar Aboriginal Cultural and Education Centre
Muru Mittigar Aboriginal Cultural and Education Centre was established in 1998. Muru Mittigar is situated at the base of the Blue Mountains 1.5 hour’s drive from Sydney CBD.
The centre offers a range of activities for the Sydney day-tripper, including a native plant walk, boomerang throwing, painting workshops, dance performances, bush tucker tastings and a retail outlet offering authentic Aboriginal souvenirs and products for purchase.
This Aboriginal enterprise knows the value of participating in industry trade shows and utilizes support provided under the Aboriginal Business Link Program to exhibit at shows.
Open 7 days 9am to 4pmAddress: 1951 Castlereagh Road Cranebrook NSW 2749Website: www.murumittigar.com.auContact: Lesley Edwards on Phone: 4729 2377 Fax: 4729 4193