Ballina Chamber of Commerce

Business After Hours

Each month a different member of the Chamber hosts up to 60 members at their business premise. This is a fantastic opportunity for members to showcase their product or service to a large audience of other business operators keen to be involved in cross promotion by getting familiar with their neighbours product or service. The BAH are also well known for being the most effective networking functions in the region. To host one of these functions or RSVP for an upcoming BAH contact us.

When: 2nd Tuesday of each month from 5.30 – 7.30pm
Where: See below or contact us.

March Business after Hours

March 5th, 2010

Business After Hours
Tuesday 9th March
5.30 – 7.30 pm
 
Hosted by  
124 River St, Ballina Town Centre
 
JUST FUNKIN MUSIC has got even funkier.

 

 Don’t forget your business cards to go in the running to win a Door Prize! 
 
Come along to learn about this wonderful Ballina business, enjoy a drink and meet some great people.   
 
As a business operator, networking is an important way to promote your business, gain contacts, generate referrals and keep abreast of what is happening in the local marketplace.
 
RSVP by reply or phone 6681 5049

 

After nearly 10 years of introducing the community to some weird and wonderful music, Jen & Graham from JUST FUNKIN MUSIC decided it was time for a change. In fact the change was a bit of the old and a bit of the new.

The new – is a groovy espresso bar, serving the great taste of Melbourne’s Premier boutique coffee company…..”GRINDERS”.

 “we wanted a coffee that was medium roasted with a smooth taste, with a lingering mellow finish. After sampling a lot of coffee in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, we kept coming back to GRINDERS. The espresso bar gives the store a New York feel about it”.

The Music side of the shop has gone a bit “Retro” while still providing the newest of local, national and international releases. The store has taken on a more 60’s look with music Icons on the walls, such as Jim Morrison, John Lennon, Jimi Hendrix, painted by local artist – Wayne Brown.

A number of listening stations are dotted throughout the store with different genre’s of music already loaded and ready for a listen, and a great place to drink your ‘GRINDERS’ coffee.

 “we are a cd store and that’s what we concentrate on. Although we have a wide range  of music related dvd’s, the cd’s are our main business. What you will find is music of all genre’s and all era’s, the majority don’t feature on many Australian radio stations. and you have to ask yourself why.

I guarantee you can come into JUST FUNKIN MUSIC and walk out with something you have never heard before. We are constantly looking for that album that blows you away, like a lot of people out there wanting to expand their mind and looking for something new – well JUST FUNKIN MUSIC is their haven. That’s not to say we don’t cater for the more popular artists, in fact it’s difficult to think what we haven’t got. After nearly 10 years, we have got lots of loyal customers up & down the coast, as well as our locals that pop in when passing to check our ever expanding range”.

In a world where major record companies and chain stores are trying to limit the range of music we listen to, Ballina has got what a lot of cities are craving for, and that’s a cd store that is an interesting place to browse, full of every genre and era of music, and is run by true music enthusiasts, and now a great place to get a great coffee.

TRADING HOURS 7.30AM – 5.30PM  MONDAY TO FRIDAY. & 8.00AM – 2.00 PM SATURDAY 

February Business after Hours

February 9th, 2010

 

Was hosted by      

Ballina Marineland Boat Sales is owned by Kim and Ken Fitzgibbon, employing 3 full time staff and a casual. For the owners and staff at Marineland, boating is not a job- it’s a lifestyle!! Our motto is “we live it, love it , we do it!” And indeed we do – a boat builder, water ski racing champion, and we have a couple of mad keen fisho’s here too!!

Last October we had our very first Open Day to celebrate the opening of our new indoor showroom. It was a great success, we were thrilled with the response from the community and the Northern Rivers.

The  expansion of the business premises means we can display a variety of boat packages indoor, we have more boating accessories, and now have room out doors for  customers to sell their  boats on consignment.

     As a business operator, networking is an important way to promote your business, gain contacts, generate referrals, keep abreast of what is happening in the local marketplace.  

September 2009 Business After Hours

September 16th, 2009

AirtandgOur members enjoyed the opportunity to hear Business of the Year Air T&G Helicopters in their bigger and better hangar at the Ballina Airport  speak about their award winning business.  In addition, networking  Chamber members  got to meet all of the Award Winners from the 2009 Ballina Shire Northern Star Business Excellence Awards
 
Food & Beverage Award winner Blackboard at the Beach  provided stunning canapes and cold drinks! 

August 2009 Business After Hours

August 16th, 2009

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 The August Business After Hours was a great evening of networking, with excellent food and wine being supplied by the hosts. The evening attracted around 70 business people, who enjoyed a short presentation by Nortec and interesting conversation flowed!

July 2009 Business After Hours

July 16th, 2009

Wal Murray Ballina & Garry’s Riverside Jewellers
 
Another great night of networking was hosted by two of our fabulous Ballina Town Centre businesses. If you would like to find out how your business can host one of our regular networking functions, call the Chamber on 66815049.
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June 2009 Business After Hours

June 16th, 2009

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The team at Edmonds Conveyancing hosted the June Business after hours at their office at 67 River Street, Ballina.
 
It was a  celebratation of their 5th birthday!! Starting as a home business in the garage, to River Street offices and a Ballina Shire Business Award. We met their dynamic and professional team and found out why Edmonds Conveyancing is grabbing market share in these ’hard times’.

May 2009 Business After Hours

May 16th, 2009

 All About Home Loans Asset Advisory Property Consultants
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all-about-loansCatering done by Nez Nosh  (featuring Nez Nosh’s famous cupcakes!) 
May’s Business After Hours celebrated Home Based Business Month.
Did you know that home based business represents 70% of small business in NSW?! 
 
 
 
As a business operator, networking is an important means by which to promote your business, gain useful contacts, generate referrals, keep abreast of industry training, local business information and get some handy tips in the process!!
 
 

Business after Hours@ Novaskill and DMH Gallery

April 8th, 2009

Novaskill hosted April’s Business After Hours and made a fantastic presentation to attendees.

Novaskill, formerly known as HGT Australia, are trainee, apprentice and training specialists.They are able to provide solutions for your entry levels staffing needs.

For more information on Novaskill, check out their website www.http://www.hgtaust.com.au

Novaskill's presentation was excellent!

Business After Hours 30th April- David Mackay Harrison Gallery

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Business After Hours @ Cummings Retravision

April 8th, 2009

The March Business after Hours was another great event hosted by one of our sponsors. Cummings Retravision had just launched their fabulous kitchen showroom. The evening gave our members the opportunity to take a sneak peek at the latest products available for kitchens, displayed in a fresh and modern showroom. Congratulations to the team at Cummings Retravision!

Business After Hours @ Ballina Fitness Centre

April 7th, 2009

What a great turn out and a really fun event! Our hosts for the event really had everyone “pumped”.

The Ballina Fitness Centre hosted a wonderful event with a delicious meal of curry and dahl that was enjoyed by everyone. Through out the event different classes were running, which gave everyone the chance to see what would work for them. The motivating atmosphere certainly worked for many of the attendee’s with a fitness challenge being issued to members! We look forward to seeing the the results!

Ballina Fitness Centre is located in the Big Prawn complex, and offers classes for everyone as well as having great child minding facilities. You can get the latest timetable online at www.ballinafitnesscentre.com

Michael and Bryan setting the pace!

Michael and Bryan setting the pace!

 

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