Jindabyne Chamber Of Commerce
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JINDABYNE CHAMBER SAP SUBMISSION
Jindabyne Chamber of Commerce
Response and submission to
Snowy Mountains Special Activation Precinct
Draft Master Plan
Background
The Jindabyne Chamber of Commerce is the lead business organisation representing the interests of local businesses. The membership is represented by a broad section of the community. The Chamber has a tourism focused online presence ‘Destination Jindabyne’ whose purpose is to generate increased opportunities within Jindabyne. The Chamber’s lobbying is at the heart of the Go Jindabyne Project and has been supportive of the subsequent SAP Master Plan.
The Chamber Executive is made up of local business people and has a good diversity of ages, gender, business experience and time spent in the community.
This submission is completed on behalf of the Chamber and represents the views of the executive as whole. Individual member businesses have been encouraged to contribute to the entire process and have been asked to make individual and specific submissions based on their experiences.
The Chamber fundamentally supports the objectives of the SAP, that being to broaden the seasonality periods to which tourism provides economic prosperity to the region. We are supportive of the long term vision and the investment to be made by the NSW State Government.
In our support we believe it not overly critical in making comments that the master plan lacks the articulation of a vision. We believe that there needs to be a powerful ‘catch all’ description of what Jindabyne and the Snowy Mountains would represent moving forward.
This vision should include a growing active full-time population, a pristine high altitude tourism location rich in adventure, arts and culture, heritage (indigenous and western), and of course climate change.
Specific comments on important elements of the draft Master Plan:
1. The Southern Connector
The Chamber fully supports the concept of a reconnected foreshore. This reconnection has the ability of allowing the construction of a main street and civic centre. We understand the importance of creating the road, to expose more land opportunities, and certainly understand the importance of direct access for the new school precinct. What we have difficulties understanding, is the plan’s desire to only have one lane each way on both the connector road as well as Kosciusko Road. In the past we have submitted the idea of land bridges to make the connection. We believe that the connector road is financially supportive as a catalyst project, and should be designed with two lanes or an over generous allotment of width, to allow for turns into future developments. At the same time we submit not to reduce the width of the Kosciuszko Road, but to have timed allocation for parking (i.e. clearway), cycle ways, bus transit lanes etc. We believe strongly in not reducing the two lanes into one.
2. Parking
Parking space helps drive commercial success. The Chamber is concerned by the lack of parking mentioned in the plan. It is understood that it may well appear in the delivery plan, however the Chamber believes strongly that there is the need for substantially more parking opportunities along the different nodes (foreshore, shopping, tourism areas, park and ride). Further, it’s the belief of Chamber that parking will remain at the forefront of residential growth. Cars, being the preferred Australian choice for transport, will remain so for the SAP time horizon. Fuel source and size may change, by personal transport concept. As to the size, we see larger cars on Australian roads as well as caravans and motorhomes. These must be catered for in any delivery plan.
Associated with parking are intelligent signs that point drivers to available parking spots. This technology may also be used to provide information to parking at Bullocks Flat, Perisher and Thredbo. This sort of information may also assist the public in making decisions to use public transport.
3. Tourism Specific Attractions
The specific purpose of increasing the tourism demand on the Snowy Mountains away from winter, is to provide a year round destination that will need to have added capacity for additional tourism activities. In this regard, the Chamber fully supports the proposed Mountain Bike Park and marvels at the possibilities of the Gondola idea. However we have equal weighting to the ideas for an:
· Indoor Entertainment Facility.
· Arts and Culture Tourism and Alpine Heritage Centre.
· Lake specific Tourism venture including Boating services.
The Chamber believes that a sustainable Jindabyne is one that offers more than an accommodation base for mountain activities. Hence, the Chamber fully endorses any project that brings Tourism into the area in off winter times.
4. Growth vs Catalyst focus
The Chamber supports the premise behind the activation of the western foreshore, however splitting the SAP into Growth and Catalyst seems counter intuitive. Why is the West a catalyst and not the East? Our rationale is that the east is ready for development now whereas the land to the west may be some years away from development.
We understand the need for the council to resume governance of large parts of Jindabyne though we would think it more pragmatic to define growth and catalyst in terms of activity rather than geography. Case in point is the land sold by Snowy Hydro. These parcels of land are strategic in location and should be seen as potential catalyst projects. Is it not possible for the catalyst project to be deemed commercial in nature (tourism accommodation, eco resorts, arts and cultural attractions, golf course, retail etc) and growth to be residential and repurposing?
Despite the focus we do support the rezoning of the western foreshore for commercial activities such as eco resorts and other attractions, with the proviso that the accommodation split is conserved to ensure seasonal workers and staff are accommodated into the mix.
5. Lake Foreshore
Without doubt a signature project for Jindabyne. The project to complete the re-connection to the foreshore, allowing for public space to enjoy the lake at various water levels, plus the ability to facilitate an additional Commercial precinct, potentially linked with other parts of the lake community via boat, is truly exciting. Our two concerns would be to ensure public space remains a public space without encroachment of commercial activity plus that the visual impact of any commercial development is in keeping with the nature of the lake. A square glass filled 6 storey building is not the ideal to strive for.
In that regard we again understand that the delivery plan will outline some of the permissible design attributes such a colour, height and ascetics, though we believe they are integral with the master plan that they should have been included.
2020 AGM JINDABYNE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
The Jindabyne Chamber of Commerce held its AGM on the 24th November 2020 at Rydges in Jindabyne. The office bearers were all re-elected unopposed. The President reviewed the year and remarked on the business community’s resilience that was demonstrate this most challenging year of 2020.
Over the course of this year, the Chamber has been actively delivering to membership and community alike. We have hosted both Federal and State politicians, most recently the new Member for Eden Monaro, Kristy McBain. Kristy McBain came to Jindabyne on an invitation that was extended to all candidates of the federal election during a Zoom ‘Meet your candidate’ evening organised by the Chamber. This year has certainly seen all of the Chamber executives become very familiar with this new type of communication.
The Chamber met with the Business Council of Australia directly after the bushfires and was able to distribute vouchers allocated to us. These vouchers helped Chamber members to seek professional assistance in the aftermath of the bush fires.
During the course of the year the Chamber applied for and was awarded a number of small grants from both council and state government to help deliver important new skills via face to face workshops and more zoom sessions. These successful grants were made possible by the dedicated work of the committee with a special mention of Fiona Latham-Cannon, Secretary and Matthew Bell, Treasurer.
Fulfilling a leadership role with the community has been key for this past year and was demonstrated via working with regional stakeholders and providing auspice for a large grant for the ‘Sustainable Snowies Initiative’. The chamber was also able to make contributions to the John McLoughlin Christmas Lights by having him give a special talk of resilience during the AGM. Extending the leadership as a member of the advisory community Group for the ever so important strategic project. With the help of Rukshan De Silva (Former Lead Senior Planner for SAP) the chamber was able to deliver two business specific meetings with the department of Planning for local business.
If the year was not already busy for the committee, long standing member Gordon Jenkinson has been the Chamber representative on the organising committee for the Trout Challenge 2020. Through Gordon’s dedicated volunteering he has helped the event to raise some $34,000 in prize money. Fiona Latham-Cannon, our secretary ‘extraordinar’, has also provided many hours of marketing and administration support.
Shortly after the AGM the Chamber hosted a guest speaker, Joan Bird, who shared with us the new code of conduct for short term rental accommodation as introduced by the department of Fair Trading. An eventful night was rounded off with the Business Connect evening. These evenings are designed to be informative and allow businesses, both new and old to network in a relaxed atmosphere. The Chamber would like to acknowledge the ongoing support offered by Rydges, Jindabyne.
Re-elected for another year:
Olivier Kapetanakos as President
Bruce Easton as Vice President
Fiona Latham-Cannon as Secretary and Marketing.
Matthew Bell as Treasurer
Committee Members
Gordon Jenkinson
Gary Grant
The chamber is a voluntary organisation exercising a policy of diversity and inclusion and would welcome new committee members to help deliver programs for the benefit of all members.
The next business Connect of on the 17th December 2020
Enquiries to join the Chamber can be made by contacting Olivier on 0400 868 683.
Regards,
NSW BUSINESS CHAMBER + JINDABYNE CHAMBER – STRONGER TOGETHER
We are pleased to advise that NSW Business Chamber and Jindabyne Chamber of Commerce (JCC) have partnered together to provide you with more membership benefits and greater access to information, services, and advice.
HOW DO YOU BENEFIT?
The Jindabyne Chamber of Commerce welcomes all individuals and businesses that have an interest in the local Jindabyne business community. Chamber draws its membership from businesses large and small, from all industry sectors across the region. Current membership ranges from large manufacturing business, home based business and individuals.
You continue to access all the great benefits of your membership with JCC such as local networking, business connections, and voice with local government and community groups.
Additionally, you also become a member of NSW Business Chamber at no cost to your business, gaining access to a range of services from NSW Business Chamber on top of your local chamber benefits, including:
A Local Chamber Limited Membership package for all Local Chamber members, at no cost to them
Access to a Relationship Manager for policy, advocacy and member issues within your region
Opportunity to have representation on Regional Advisory Councils
Invitations to Local Chamber Alliance Partner Forums to discuss policy and advocacy issues affecting your local region
Access to a number of Workplace Advice Line calls plus Modern Award Services to ensure the smooth operation of the LCC. The Workplace Advice Line (13 29 59) provides sound independent advice on all workplace matters including the new Fair Work system, Modern Awards, National Employment Standards (NES), award provisions and interpretation, wage rates etc
Empowering business through connections, knowledge and expertise.
BE A PART OF THE BIGGER PICTURE!
The NSW Business Chamber traces their heritage back to 1826, NSW Business Chamber’s mission is to create a better Australia by helping businesses maximise their potential. The Chamber is a passionate advocate for business in the public arena: whether standing up to government and decision makers when business interests are neglected, or working together to create positive change.
On a one-to-one basis, the NSW Chamber helps all businesses from small enterprises to large corporations. Our commercial services division, Australian Business, delivers a range of business services to both member and non-member clients throughout Australia, with the operating surplus going back to supporting NSW Chamber initiatives. In all, we believe it’s important for Australia’s business community to succeed, because prosperity creates new jobs, social wealth, and better communities in which to live.
The core benefits JCC offers to its members are simple but critical to the success of any local and mountain business:
- Advice
- Advocacy
- Opportunity
- Networking & Community
- Credibility & Reputation
- Resources & Research
- Training & Education
- Marketing
The Jindabyne Chamber of Commerce welcomes any enquiries regarding business, including start up information. They’re here to help you and your business in many ways, you just need to ask. In the upcoming fortnightly features here in the Monaro Post, we will address the benefits of joining the JCC one at a time, and in more detail.
In the meantime, you are welcome to come along to their monthly Jindabyne Connect networking event, on the 4th Thursday of each month (March 28th) at 5:30pm at Rydges Snowy Mountains.
If you would like more info sooner, here are the Jindabyne Chamber of Commerce key contact details.
JCC President Bruce Easton, (mobile) 0417 217 750 President@JindabyneChmaber of Commerce.org.au
Vice President Olivier Kapetanakos, (mobile) 0400 868 683
Jane Corben, Treasurer@JindabyneChamberofCommerce.org.au
Fiona Latham-Cannon, Marketing and Media, hello@destinationjindabyne.com.au
SNOWY MOUNTAINS BUSINESS CHAMBER ROUNDTABLE OCTOBER 2019
Good Afternoon Members,
Over the last couple of years, members of the executive of the Jindabyne Chamber of Commerce have been active participants in the ‘Snowy Mountains Business Chamber Roundtable’.
This is a group set up by the NSW Government to take full advantage of the opportunities presented by ‘Snowy 2.0’ and to mitigate some of the negative impacts of this major project.
The group includes representatives of the NSW Government, Snowy Hydro, Future Generation Joint Venture (FGJV – created specifically to build Snowy 2.0), Industry Capability Network (ICN), local media, Chamber of Commerce representatives and senior staff from the Snowy Valleys and Snowy Monaro Regional Councils.
Meetings have been held regularly in locations such as Cooma, Jindabyne, Tumut, Queanbeyan and Cabramurra.
Below you will find the minutes of the Snowy Mountains Business Chamber Roundtable attended on the 15th October 2019 at Cabramurra.
Forward by Gordon Jenkinson, Chamber Executive Member of the Jindabyne Chamber of Commerce.
OCTOBER 2019 – SMALL BUSINESS MONTH IN JINDABYNE
#SMALLBIZMONTH2019
October has been an amazing month for small business owners with so many different things happening right across the state, including right here in Jindabyne.
NSW Small Business Month in October was dedicated to promoting and celebrating the success of small businesses and recognising the important role they play in the NSW economy and the local community.
As part of NSW Small Business Month, the Jindy Workspace sought to connect small business owners in Jindabyne to each other so they could tap into a support network and knowledge base to help each other build stronger businesses.
The Jindy Workspace provided several well received business workshops for the business community of Jindabyne. They were conducted by Duncan Isaksen-Loxton of SixFive (Co-Founder of the Jindy Workspace) and Fiona Latham-Cannon of Tall Red Poppy Marketing and included a variety of topics such as ‘Instagram Basics’, ‘Using Google My Business to promote your business for free’, ‘Getting Comfortable with Security, best practices for you and your business’ and ‘Create with Canva’.
The responses were extremely positive, with local attendees saying they ‘walked away with information, tips and ideas they didn’t have before’, ‘it was great to network and learn alongside other local business owners’ and ‘I’m looking forward to the intermediate course coming next.’
The Jindy Workspace is very keen to hear from the business community regarding topic areas of other business workshops they might like to attend, and invites you to communicate and connect with them. Please make contact by email to hello@jindyworkspace.com.au, call (02) 8320 0588 or pop in in person to Nuggets Crossing Shopping Centre (upstairs from Andy’s Barber and the CBA ATM) and have a quick chat and a tour of the space.
JINDABYNE CO-WORKING SPACE – JINDY WORKSPACE
The new co-working space is at the heart of a drive to foster innovation and entrepreneurship in the Snowy Mountains, New South Wales.
The Jindy Workspace strives to support diversity in regional business, opportunities for remote working and a range of employment opportunities for our children.
The space is dedicated to taking out the frustrations of working from home, a cafe or on the road by providing a pleasant space, great technology and a place to network with other businesses.
In regional areas community is about as important as it gets – your business family. The Jindy Workspace has a diverse group of can-do individuals, thriving businesses, and lots of interesting people that come through the region immersing themselves in it’s amazing surroundings.
This makes our Snowy Mountains business community unique, and very special.
The workspace has made every effort to create a space that makes it easy to connect with an office neighbour, and support building an innovative business community.
NSW SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORT
Investment in small business by the NSW Government
Below are some of the ways the NSW Government is supporting small business. If you’d like to know more, please contact connect with one of the Jindabyne Chamber of Commerce executive members at the next Jindabyne Connect, 28th November 2019, 5:30-7:30pm at Rydges Snowy Mountains, or on Thursday 12th December 2019, Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting at 5:00pm followed by an early Jindabyne Connect (due to Christmas Break) at 5:30pm at Rydges Snowy Mountains, or email president@jindabynechamberofcommerce.org.au.
Business Connect is a personalised NSW Government program that provides trusted advice to help you start or grow your small business. Whether you are just starting out with a great business idea or looking to expand and grow your business, Business Connect can support you on your journey to business success.
The NSW Small Business Commissioner has expanded the Easy to do Business program and in partnership with Service NSW provides a Business Concierge. The Business Concierge is a free service offered across a range of industries that gives you personalised help and support when starting or expanding a small business so you can focus on your business and save time and money.
The Boosting Business Innovation Program is an $18million program that gives small businesses access to research organisations to build strong local business communities and stimulate economic growth in metropolitan and regional NSW. The Program is a partnership with all 11 NSW universities and CSIRO to deliver a range of new innovation spaces and activities for business communities.
The NSW Government launched the Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) and Regional Procurement Policy in February 2019. The Policy is designed to increase participation of small businesses in government procurement of goods and services, through a range of initiatives, including: giving small businesses a voice through a new feedback tool, making it easier to buy directly from small businesses for values up to $50,000, first consideration of small and medium enterprises by government agencies for values up to $250, 000, making it easier to engage small businesses to do proof-of-concept testing or outcome-based trials valued up to $1,000,000 and requiring agencies to consider small and medium business in all procurements valued above $3 million through specific evaluation criteria.
The NSW Government’s Aboriginal Procurement Policy (APP) and Aboriginal participation in construction (APIC) policy provide NSW Government agencies permission to negotiate directly with Aboriginal owned businesses for values up to $250,000. The APP aims for Aboriginal owned businesses to be awarded at least three per cent of the total number of NSW Government domestic contracts for goods and services by 2021. The APIC policy requires that 1.5 percent of spend on construction projects over $1 million be directed toward Aboriginal participation, including subcontracting of Aboriginal owned businesses.
To enable more Aboriginal owned businesses to gain access to government procurement opportunities, the NSW Government has commenced a “concierge service” to assist Aboriginal owned businesses through the pre-qualification scheme registration process.
BUSINESSES HONOURED AT AWARDS NIGHT
Businesses throughout the region have been recognised for their hard work and success at the 2019 Snowy Monaro Business Awards.
Jindabyne based TRC Tourism took home the coveted Excellence in Small Business award, as well as being crowned the region’s Outstanding Employer of Choice.
In its second year, the Business Awards gala dinner attracted around 130 business operators, industry leaders and supporters of local business.
Held at the Station Resort in Jindabyne, this year’s instalment focussed on the region’s tourism industry. The success of the Jindabyne Lake Light Sculpture event was recognised with an Excellence in Ecotourism award, while K7 Adventures won Excellence in Adventure Experience.
Across the 13 award categories, more than 60 businesses were nominated.
All nominees were entered into the People’s Choice award, where locals voted for their favourite businesses from Bombala, Cooma, Jindabyne and the region’s towns and villages.
Alicia Robinson was awarded the Bombala people’s choice, while Roses Lebanese Restaurant was voted most popular in Cooma, Nikki Kable Personal Training finished first in Jindabyne and Lake Crackenback Resort and Spa took out the villages people’s choice award.
Excellence in Accommodation: Lake Crackenback Resort & Spa
Excellence in Adventure Experience: K7 Adventures
Excellence in Caravan & Holiday Parks: Snowy River Holiday Park
Excellence in Culture and Heritage: Lake Light Sculpture Inc
Excellence in Ecotourism: Lake Light Sculpture Inc
Excellence in Food Experience: Roses Lebanese Restaurant
Excellence in Inclusive Employment: Cooma Challenge Ltd.
Excellence in Innovation: Tall Red Poppy Marketing
Excellence in Small Business: TRC Tourism
Excellence in Sustainability: Perisher Ski Resort
Outstanding Employer of Choice: TRC Tourism
Outstanding Young Employee: Trudi Marapodi – Cooma Challenge
People’s Choice Bombala: Alicia Robinson
People’s Choice Cooma: Roses Lebanese Restaurant
People’s Choice Jindabyne: Nikki Kable Personal Training
People’s Choice Villages: Lake Crackenback Resort & Spa
Article first appeared on Snowy Monaro Regional Council website Wednesday June 5 2019
BE ‘WINTER READY’ IN YOUR BUSINESS WITH HELP FROM THE JINDABYNE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Access Marketing Services from Jindabyne Chamber of Commerce Member Fiona Latham-Cannon, Tall Red Poppy Marketing.
Business Management in the mountains is a full time job! Allocating time to interview staff, deal with employment compliance, update your website or schedule a winter advertising campaign are daunting tasks for any busy business owner. In no time winter comes, the snow falls and it’s all over in a 16 week blur. Business Owners are generally too occupied working ‘in’ their business, and often lack the time or resources to work ‘on’ it. The Chamber of Commerce offer solutions if this sounds like you. Get in touch with them by emailing admin@jindabynechamberofcommerce.com.au. Don’t forget the networking event, ‘Jindabyne Connect’ held on the 4th Thursday of the month, where you can meet other local business people and socialise, plus get a “check” on how things are going in general business. Please note; April Connect is on the 3rd Thursday, 18th April due to Anzac Day falling on the 4th.
Joining the Jindabyne Chamber has its advantages, both tangible and intangible, personal and professional, plus business owners can gain access to business advice and support on issues impacting their business. Often, fellow members will avail themselves, and offer prioritised and/or discounted local products and expert services to all other Chamber Members. This week, two such offers are set out here today.
MARKETING
There are many traditional methods of advertising, including television, newspaper, magazine and radio, which are all executed well here within the Snowy Mountains.
The mix of marketing tools are so much wider today than they ever used to be. Websites and social media (such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter) enable people to follow a local business, organisation, location or interest, and be more effectively informed and immersed in their content. It reaches and lives right there in real time, inside the audiences world, where the amount of content and information is exponentially higher. It can be targeted and so more relevant and attuned to the follower’s interests than traditional methods of advertising.
Tall Red Poppy Marketing is a business operating in Jindabyne, and helps many tourism operators plan, create and schedule their social media content. Fiona Latham-Cannon works hard to make the town of Jindabyne look attractive, exciting and a desirable place to visit through her social media page ‘For the Love of Jindabyne’. This page has gathered over 10,000 followers (with 2.4 million views/year on Instagram), all with a specific interest in Jindabyne and it’s Alpine Playground attractions. Fiona is also an active member of the Jindabyne Chamber of Commerce Committee, and is on a team of local talented digital experts who created the town’s tourism focused website www.DestinationJindabyne.com.au.
As an experienced marketing specialist, Fiona can offer Jindabyne business owners many online marketing options within the Chamber network of Destination Jindabyne, and her own site. Advertising space is now available on For the Love of Jindabyne’s social media pages.
The directional nature of digital marketing in being able to target a particular interest group and in this case, magnified as the followers of pages like Destination Jindabyne and For the Love of Jindabyne are perfectly aligned with your customer base.
For further information on Chamber Member benefits and/or engaging Tall Red Poppy Marketing services, please use the skills of a local expert who understands how Jindabyne ticks.
Contact Fiona Latham-Cannon via Messenger / Facebook / Instagram,
Email on hello@destinationjindabyne.com.au or fiona@tallredpoppymarketing.com.au, or call her mobile on 0408 688627.
SMALL BUSINESSES IN JINDABYNE DESERVE “A PAT ON THE BACK” FOR THEIR SUPPORT OF THE JINDABYNE COMMUNITY.
Without the continued and generous support of small business and their advocates at the Jindabyne Chamber of Commerce, many community events and local facilities simply would not exist. One of the best things about living in a small regional town where Tourism plays such a big part in the local economy, is that businesses and community alike, are passionate about making sure visiting tourists are enjoying themselves and have an array of attractions to entertain them while they’re here.
Events such as the 50th Birthday Celebrations really brought all community and business groups together, working to ensure the celebrations were a success. In doing so, they all succeeded in highlighting the history and growth of a small country town into a dynamic and growing modern holiday destination and indeed a wonderful place to live. The BiCentenary festivities highlighted our unique multi-cultural identity, where pivotal contributors to the Snowy Hydro Scheme, along with the International influencers who so passionately developed our Ski Industry, created the makeup of a growing community who obviously work so well together. This integration into Australian society is like very few other destinations, and we celebrate it everyday.
Some years ago with an interest in trying to develop tourism and looking at gaps in tourism experiences, the Jindabyne Chamber of Commerce initiated the Flowing Festival, Jindabyne’s Dragon Boating Regatta, which is held in February, one of our slower months of the year. Over recent years this has been taken over and coordinated by the Lake Jindabyne Snow Dragons Club. Over time it has grown to incorporate dragon boat racing, markets and involvement by schools, local community groups and tourists visiting. It has increased the viability of many businesses during this month, a welcome economic impact. This year, just to draw attention to one of our successful local businesses sponsorships, the Banjo Paterson Inn offered up $1000 to the best fancy dress dragon boat time. A pat on the back to these guys, and every other local business who has come to the party to support local events.
SMALL BUSINESS MAKES THE COMMUNITY TICK!
The Lake Light Sculpture Festival has a long history from small beginnings 16 years ago. Traditionally held at Easter, it sees a huge influx of crowds who visit Banjo Paterson Park during the day and night. The Easter Long Weekend offers a fantastic opportunity to experience Jindabyne. The sculptures are all lit, and are displayed in an evocative setting with the reflections of the Snowy Mountains on the lake, providing a living studio for the artwork, but it is as night falls that the real magic begins. Illumination has, since the Festival’s inception, been a defining element of Lake Light Sculpture. Jindabyne see upwards of 20,000 visitors to the town through Easter.
“Thanks to the generosity of local businesses, organisations and supporters of this event, we are again able to offer a prize pool of $20,000 including the Major Prize of $10,000″ said Lake LightCommittee Chair, Lisa Matthes.”
With the present economic climate and costs of business, it is important to acknowledge how tough the pressures of small businesses are in a difficult economic environment. The operating costs of business continue to increase as the demand for space is under pressure. Even so, small business in Jindabyne continues to go above and beyond, supporting the community with raffle prizes, donations of goods and hard cash $$ to make this great town tick!
THE JINDABYNE CHAMBER ARE ADVOCATES FOR SMALL BUSINESS IN JINDABYNE
The Jindabyne Chamber of Commerce continues to make significant contributions to our Community of Jindabyne, and the wider Snowy Mountains. They have been a catalyst for events, supported with business skills and community engagement to ensure the viability and sustainability of a growing events calendar.
The business community of Jindabyne shares and cares, so get involved and join or start a group with common interests, continue to make Jindabyne a better place to live, and help our community become even more vibrant! Go Jindabyne!
If you would like further information on how you can become involved, you can:
Contact anyone on the Jindabyne Chamber of Commerce we’d be happy to point you in the right direction.
If you’ve got any ideas you think are worth pursuing and want to brainstorm with some like minded people, come along to Jindabyne Connect, every 4th Thursday at 5:30pm at Rydges Snowy Mountains, we’d love to hear what you have to say.
Get your business name out there, the Chamber can help, come and say hello at Jindabyne Connect.
Stay in touch on Social Media by following Jindabyne Chamber of Commerce or Destination Jindabyne.
Join our Jindabyne Connect Facebook Group.
Register to Jindabyne Chamber Email List by registering at http://eepurl.com/2Gxcz
Bruce Easton
President, Jindabyne Chamber of Commerce
www.jindabynechamberofcommerce.com.au
president@jindabynechamberofcommerce.com.au
Mobile 0417 217 750
Fiona Latham-Cannon
Media & Marketing, Jindabyne Chamber of Commerce
www.destinationjindabyne.com.au
hello@destinationjindabyne.com.au
Fiona@TallRedPoppyMarketing.com.au
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS FOR JINDABYNE 2036 PLAN
The Jindabyne Masterplan is a NSW Government initiative to revitalise the gateway town to the Snowy Mountains and make it Australia’s premier alpine destination.
It is a plan to make Jindabyne a fantastic year-round destination for both permanent residents and the town’s many visitors that not just copes with future growth but thrives on it for decades to come.
The Masterplan will be developed to consider all aspects of Jindabyne, including tourism, jobs, services, accommodation, housing, roads, local products and all factors that contribute to the distinct local character of the town.
Jindabyne is bursting with potential but needs a carefully considered plan to develop in a way that realises that potential.
The town booms during the 16 to 18-week ski season but is relatively quiet during the off-season which creates infrastructure challenges.
Direction 3 of the South East and Tablelands Regional Plan 2036 – the Government’s 20-year blueprint for the future of the region – is to develop the Snowy Mountains into Australia’s premier year-round alpine destination.
To keep visitors coming for all 52-weeks to enjoy mountain biking, bushwalking, horseriding, kayaking, cultural and educational tourism, and recreational fishing.
The Jindabyne Masterplan will develop the town to cater and capitalise on the year-round influx.
The Masterplan will include:
· Analysis on the location of future services including schools, health services and community facilities;
· A plan to unlock the Lake Jindabyne foreshore, allowing better utilisation of the lake and greater access to the CBD’s focal point;
· Assess links and opportunities in surrounding towns and villages including Adaminaby, Berridale and Dalgety;
· Identify sites for future residential and commercial developments;
· Investigate the potential of a bypass, creating better amenity for the CBD.
Lee Shearer APM will lead the development of the Masterplan.
Most recently Ms Shearer led the successful project to pave the way for the revitalisation of Gosford on the NSW Central Coast and she also heads the state’s Resource Regulator.
Ms Shearer will oversee a whole-of-government working group that will include the Snowy Monaro Regional Council, other state agencies, community groups and business leaders.
A key initial focus for Ms Shearer is hearing what the local community has to say about this ground-breaking initiative to develop Jindabyne.
She will be in town on December 4, 5 and 6 2018 to discuss the Jindabyne Masterplan at a series of information sessions.
She is conducting a special business briefing for Chamber members on the evening of Tuesday 4 December, 5.30pm for a 6 pm start at Rydges <ONCE LOCATION IS CONFIRMED>.
If you can’t make that time there is another session at the Rydges from 1.00 – 3.30pm on the 4th December.
BUILDING AUSTRALIA’S ALPINE GATEWAY JINDABYNE 2036
Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW John Barilaro and Minister for Planning and Housing Anthony Roberts today joined local business owners and community members to announce ‘Jindabyne 2036’, a new plan to revitalise Jindabyne with a $2.4 million masterplan to 2036.
Mr Barilaro said Jindabyne is bursting with potential, and now is the time to act and form a clear vision for the future.
“Jindabyne is the gateway to the beautiful Snowy Mountains, it is a thriving town with enormous potential for growth, and proper planning will see Jindabyne become known as the nation’s premier alpine destination,” he said.
“This masterplan will ensure Jindabyne is not only able to cope with future growth, but is also in a position to thrive for decades to come.
“Jindabyne is home to a landscape that tourists and visitors dream of, but it is also a fantastic place to live, work and raise a family. The masterplan will take into account the needs of permanent residents, as well as the region’s tourism needs for the future.
“We need to focus on delivering well planned, efficient and sustainable development that complements the region, supporting the unique character of the beautiful Snowy Mountains,” he said.
Mr Barilaro said the plan would:
- Include analysis on the location of future services including schools, health services and community centres.
- Set out a plan to unlock the Lake Jindabyne foreshore, allowing better utilisation of the lake and greater access to the CBD’s focal point.
- Look at the links and opportunities in surrounding towns and villages including Adaminaby, Berridale and Dalgety.
- Identify sites for future residential and commercial developments.
- Investigate the potential of a bypass, taking busy traffic out of the CBD.
- Redesign Jindabyne as Australia’s premier alpine destination.
Mr Roberts said Lee Shearer APM, who heads up the state’s Resource Regulator, would lead the development of the masterplan.
“Lee Shearer will work with the wider community to deliver results for Jindabyne, positioning the town as a magnet for tourism, business and residential growth at the heart of the Snowy Mountains,” he said.
“The end result will be a masterplan with a clear vision for the region, taking into account all aspects of the town including tourism, jobs, services, accommodation, housing, roads, local products and more.
“We will create and build a future proof plan to deliver for Jindabyne, building on the town’s strengths within the wider Snowy Mountains, a region that welcomes more than 1.3 million visitors a year and which is home to around 35,000 people,” he said.
Ms Shearer will oversee a whole-of-government working group that will include the Snowy Monaro Regional Council and other key stakeholders and community members.
SNOWY MONARO BUSINESS AWARDS WINNERS 2018?
Local businesses from across the region have been recognised and celebrated at the inaugural Snowy Monaro Business Awards.
The success of Snowy Monaro businesses was on show at the gala awards night held on Friday 18 May at the Station Jindabyne. More than 150 business leaders, owners and guests attended the occasion with the Eucumbene Trout Farm taking home the coveted ‘Excellence in Small Business Overall’ award.
The Business Awards provided a platform for local businesses to be honoured and thanked for the contribution they make to the region. Deputy Premier and Member for Monaro John Barilaro delivered the keynote address.
Playing a leading role in the success of the night was the tireless work of the Business Awards Working Group. The group comprised of: Kathy Kelly, President of the Cooma Chamber of Commerce; Olivier Kapetanakos, Vice Chairman of the Jindabyne Chamber of Commerce, Sue Fabish, Secretary of the Dalgety Chamber of Commerce and Karen Cash, Council’s Economic Development Officer.
Snowy Monaro Business Awards winners:
- Outstanding Young Employee – Brigid Elizabeth Everett, Gordon Litchfield Wool
- Outstanding Young Entrepreneur – Martin Brown, Director Snowy Sheds
- Outstanding Business Leader – Jonathan Forrest, Boyce Chartered Accountants
- Excellence in Small Business(1-4 employees) Eucumbene Trout Farm
- Excellence in Small Business(5-10 employees) Jindabyne Refrigeration
- Excellence in Small Business(11-19 employees) Monaro Media Group
- Excellence in Small Business(overall) Eucumbene Trout Farm
- Excellence in Business (20 or more employees) Lake Crackenback Resort & Spa
- Excellence in Social Enterprise Delegate Progress Association
- Start Up Superstar Snowy Mountains Magazine
- Excellence in Innovation Tall Red Poppy Marketing – Fiona Latham-Cannon
- Excellence in Sustainability Troldhaugen Lodge
- Excellence in Export TRC Tourism
- Outstanding Employer of Choice Blaxland Mawson & Rose Solicitors
Originally posted on Snowy Monaro Regional Council.