Community Link Newsletter Summer 2016

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BUSINESSES ‘GET CONNECTED’
Hundreds of business representatives recently attended the
Get Connected @ the South West Sydney Business
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50 exhibitors, ranging from start-ups to established companies.
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Australia and Torch Publishing.
FREE SKILLS ADVICE
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HOME-BASED BUSINESS STUDY
Almost one million people run a home-based business in Australia.
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businesses by producing a home-based business plan and help kit.
If you are a local home-based business, or looking to start one, you
are encouraged to take part in Council’s study. Call 9789 9492 or
email
2016 LOCAL BUSINESS AWARD WINNERS
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Beauty Connection.
Youth Award – Luke Lovisa from AquaPhys.
Canterbury-Bankstown Business Advisory Service (CBBAS)
winners:
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beauty therapists.
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• Correct hygiene standards.
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Become a member of the Canterbury-Bankstown
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Since its launch in 2009, the CBBAS has provided local
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DID YOU KNOW?
CBBAS runs free
safe food handling
workshops for local
food operators.
CELEBRATIONS
Congratulations to the City’s largest shopping centre,
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Also, Sefton manufacturer and CBBAS member Romar
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products for the medical and aerospace sectors.
WORKSHOPS
FOR BEAUTYTHERAPISTS