THURSDAY 26 MAY 2016

6.45AM-8.30AM

Cassegrain Wines

Personable Marketing

Communication executive Michelle Newman will lead a workshop and Q&A focusing on the tips, tricks, do's and don'ts of building your personable marketing approach. A great follow up to last months Speed Networking event.

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Thank you to Newman Communications for supporting this event.

FRIDAY 1 JULY 2016

6.00PM - 8.30PM

The Point, Port Macquarie

Join us for bubbles and cocktails as we share what is on the event calendar for the 2nd half of 2016.

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Thank you to Oxley Insurance Brokers (OIB) for sponsoring this event.

A benefit of being an HBWN member is the opportunity to promote your business via many media channels. Take advantage of these tools to promote your business.

1. Upload your member promotions on the HBWN website through your member profile and boost your SEO and Google ranking!

2. Build a business community by contributing on the HBWN LinkedIn page.

3. Post your promotion to the HBWN Facebook page by emailing Jody Carey hbwncommunications@gmail.com.

4. Register for an event and be sure to pop your business card in the basket for an opportunity to share your business pitch at the next event.

Are you active on LinkedIn or want to be? Join the HBWN LinkedIn Group. LinkedIn is a powerful social media tool for:

• Connecting members and engaging in newsworthy conversations
• Posting positions vacant
• Seeking employment opportunities
• Creating business alliances

As a key sponsor of the HBWN, Oxley Insurance Brokers would like to show their continued support and commitment to women in business in the Hastings region by providing them with a little extra help, ensuring they have adequate insurance where it is most needed.
Oxley Insurance Brokers are offering HBWN members 20% off their first year's premium* on any new life insurance policy.  This includes:

• Life Insurance
• Total Permanent Disablement (TPD)
• Insurance Income Protection
• Trauma Insurance

To take advantage of this exclusive offer, call Nicole Liddle on 6588 7687 or email nicolel@oib.com.au by 30 June 2016 to arrange an initial meeting at no cost.

*conditions apply

We are very grateful for our sponsors throughout the year. Their support allows us to provide quality events at a minimal cost to our members and guests.

Originating in Port Macquarie, Oxley Insurance Brokers(OIB) are the Mid North Coast's leading insurance broker with a history that spans 39 years. OIB quickly recognised that common insurance challenges faced by local businesses and families needed better solutions. OIB has met this need through it's evolution into Business Insurance, Life Risk Insurances, Financial Planning, Premium Funding and a Workers Compensation advisory services for employers.

Locally based brothers, Grant and Andrew Richmond are the company's Managing Directors, which now has offices in Forster, Taree, Port Macquarie, Kempsey and Coffs Harbour. Grant, Andrew and their team are actively involved in supporting many charitable organisations, sporting clubs and business groups.

Newman Communications develops clever communications campaigns to help organisations of all shapes and sizes achieve their overarching objectives. Whether you're looking to build your brand or navigate through a difficult issue, you can count on us to:

• Amplify your message across the right channels at the right time
• Share your story authentically to engage and resonate with your audience
• Boost your effectiveness with concise key messages and consistent tone of voice
• Craft copy with creativity to compel your customers to act
• Employ the right mix of powerful marketing tactics

Are you nervous about attending your first HBWN event? We have all been there! At every event we have members who are our "Event Poppy" and wear a pink lanyard. They will make you feel at home.

The Event Poppy initiative has been introduced at all HBWN events to avoid this situation and promote inclusiveness for all of our members. New members and guests are introduced to our Event Poppies as a friendly transition to meeting and networking with other members, without the awkwardness!
You can identify our Event Poppies by their pink lanyards and a welcoming smile.

Interested in being an Event Poppy?
We encourage members and guests to tick the Event Poppy box when registering for your next event

It is a fabulous way to meet new people and help others feel welcome to the network.

For more info email Mel Haverfield, Membership Coordinator

Welcome to our new members! We look forward to seeing you at the next event.

Kerry Ann Weirick O'Donnell
Student La Trobe University

Deborah Playford
Student La Trobe University

Teresa Carney
Hibbard Sports Club

Karen Fischmann
KF Healthcare

Nicole Langdon
Hastings Coop

Bernie Ginnane
First National Real Estate

Sara Phillips
Life Coach

Melinda Farnsworth
Westpac Financial Planner

Kylie Mitchell
Building Designer

Kylie Hackney
Curly's Café Wauchope

Christine Lloyd
Port City Realty

Galina Tucker
Student Bowen Assoc.Aust

Leanne Burbridge
Writer/Proofreader

Nicole Haigh
Novaskill

Lee Turner
360 Financial Advantage (Corporate) Member

Tammy Homewood
Southern Cross Media

Carolyn Fowler
Cassegrain Wines

Geraldine Haigh
Gem Planning Projects

Vice President
Carol Baker

Treasurer
Tania Magon

Membership Coordinator
Mel Haverfield

Communications Coordinator
Jody Carey

Photographer
Alicia Fox

Welcome to our newsletter. Soon we will be moving into the second half of 2016, which brings us two exciting events - Luminosity Youth Summit in July and The Greater Port Macquarie Business Awards in August.

Both events are a time to celebrate, and the HBWN is proud to support these events. Luminosity celebrates youth, opportunity and the future. While the business awards provide us with a chance to look back over the last 12 months at our wins and learn where we got things right and what we need to learn.

To all the business women out there, consider nominating your business or a business that has wowed you over the past year. Many business women don't nominate themselves, because they don't think they have anything to crow about. Encourage your business colleagues to put their hat in the ring and while you're at it, put yours in there too, because magic happens when we get outside our comfort zone.

The HBWN aims to encourage, empower and educate business women in the Hastings region. We passionately believe it is the right all of women to hold their head high like the tall poppy as they strive for business success. It's for these reasons that we continue to sponsor the Woman In Business Award and future business women through Luminosity.

We hope these events inspire all businesswomen to reach for success in their chosen field.

Kind regards
Karen Archer
President
HBWN Committee

Our annual Hastings Heroine event started in 2010 and has grown into a fantastic community event. It is both an award ceremony for local women in our region and a fundraiser for the Domestic and Family Violence Specialist Services.

The event corresponds with International Women's Day and follows their theme for the year. This year "Pledge for Parity" encourages everyone to work to close the gender gap. 

The community nominated 11 outstanding women this year who have made significant contributions in creating balance between genders. The Hastings Heroine Award 2016 was awarded to three local women. Congratulations to Genna Johnson, Rhonda Radley and Alex-Glen Holmes.  

(L-R) Genna Johnson, Rhonda Radley and Alex-Glen Holmes

Our biggest IWD event to date!  A subcommittee worked to make this year's event bigger and better, and they did an outstanding job. Over 170 people attended the breakfast event and more than $9,000 was raised for Domestic and Family Violence Specialist Services. Thank you to the IWD committee for volunteering your time. We appreciate your dedication. 

(L-R) Michelle Newman, Sandra Magann, Tania Magon, Louise Beaumont, Kelly King, Karen Archer, Leslie Williams MP, Kelly Lamb, Caron Dyball and Terry Sara

Thank you to (L-R) Kelly Lamb, Tanya Simmons, Liesa Davies, Leslie Williams MP, Elizabeth McGregor for being a panel member and thank you to Barbara Smith for facilitating the Vital Voices panel discussion.

What an inspirational morning! The panel discussion kicked off the 2016 Professional Development Program with many stories and advice about leadership. The leaders shared challenges they experienced throughout their career, how they overcame adversity and how making mistakes made them a stronger leader.

 Jean Rose and Lee Turner

Ingrid Weissmann and Peta Watters

We had a great time sharing our elevator speech and meeting many of the new members. We were all a bit nervous to begin but relaxed as the event progressed. Practise really does make perfect.

Our monthly Coffee Catch Up is free and open to everyone. It is a great way to meet new people in a casual setting.

Last Tuesday of every month 10am @ Aqua Lounge Westport Club!

Another fun Coffee Catch Up in April at Aqua Lounge with Karen Fischmann, Sarah Purnell, Karen Archer, Deb Ashmore, Veronica Lind, Kylie Morris, Sue Buttsworth and Mel Haverfield.

As a network, the HBWN gives back to the community in many ways.

Committee members represent our membership within the region at various events such as the Port Chamber of Commerce, Rotary, Business Hub, Economic Development Steering Group and Hastings Business Enterprise Network.

Did you know that we sponsor a student to attend Luminosity in July? We also sponsor the Greater Port Macquarie Woman in Business Award. As a financial member, your contribution allows all of us to be part of our community in meaningful ways. Thank you.

Annually, the HBWN members and membership dollars support these local organisations:

• HBWN extends a $1000 sponsorship to the Hastings Education Fund 
• HBWN offers a scholarship for a student to attend Luminosity
• HBWN sponsors the Woman in Business Award at the Greater Port Macquarie Business Awards 
• HBWN committee and members are keen volunteers for Tastings on Hastings 

Karen Archer, seen here with Dr. Ted Giblin, recently spoke to the Port Macquarie Rotary club on the issue of parity.

We want to keep the conversation going rather than just once a year during International Women's Day. Although there were a few doubters that parity is actually an issue, Karen explained the facts with supporting statistics. The eye opening statistics as recent as 2014 are:

• Average full time weekly earnings for an equivalent position will earn 18.2% less than their male counterparts
• Superannuation payouts for women were only 57% of payouts for men
• Pregnancy resulted in discrimination for 50% of women
• Girls are paid 11% less pocket money than boys    

We are proud to sponsor the Woman in Business Award category in the Holiday Coast Credit Union Greater Port Macquarie Business Award. Please consider nominating a deserving business. Eligibility includes females who have owned or co-owned a business for more than 12 months. More information can be found on the Port Macquarie Chamber website. Voting will open 20 April, 2016.

Do you know a fabulous local young lady aged between 15-25?

Would you love for her to join other like-minded young people who are willing to think big, dare to dream, live life to the fullest and live a healthy positive life?

If the answer is YES then becoming a Young Gun at this year's Luminosity Youth Summit is the perfect platform to launch her bright future!

Held over 3 days 20- 22 July 2016, Young Guns will have entrepreneurs, musicians, motivational speakers, celebrities and peace workers from across the globe including, local girl now celebrity jewellery designer, Samantha Wills and Founding Director of School for Life Foundation Australia Ltd, Annabell Chauncy sharing their philosophy, ideas and advice.

HBWN in conjunction with the Luminosity team are passionate about offering all women, in our community, access to opportunities that will provide inspiration to follow their dreams, challenge themselves to be the best they can be and excel in their chosen journey.

We invite you to share this amazing opportunity for the Young Gun in your life
to take advantage of the HBWN 2016 scholarship on offer (valued at $295.00) to attend this year's Luminosity Youth Summit.

Please email Mel Haverfield (Membership Coordinator) via
hbwnmembership1@gmail.com for an application form or more information.

Submissions close 5.00pm Friday 24th June 2016.

Zonta International, as part of their "Economic Security 4 Women" initiative, invited local businesswomen to participate in an important round table discussion on the topic of Domestic Violence and its impact on work.

The information gathered from the session held on Tuesday 17th May, will be used to engage with the Australian Government on policy issues as part of a better, more informed and representative dialogue between women and government.

The areas for discussion included specific changes in policy, processes and/or legislation required to ensure women living with Domestic Violence can stay in meaningful employment while they deal with this terrible problem.

Thank you to all the ladies who provided their perspective on the gaps that currently exist and how to close them. And thank you to Margaret Bateman from Zonta International for providing HBWN members with this important opportunity.