Over 50 operators came along to Air T&G’s Hangar at Ballina Airport to check out Ballina’s first ever commercial helicopter service on Tuesday 26 September. One lucky member won a free helicopter ride!! Fabulous nibbles were catered by Mint Catering and Sirocco Cafe with wines and beers supplied by Ballina Discount Liquor.

Air T&G’s Flying School has since received approval so if you have always wanted to learn how to fly a helicopter - now you can!!

Over 60 operators attended Bronz Worx on Tuesday 12 September to witness a live bronze pouring. David Mackay Harrison outlined how the moulds and shells are prepared and explained the ‘lost wax process’. Members gained access to the Gallery and Portfolios whilst enjoying canopes and drinks.

In early 1999 David Mackay Harrison, internationally renowned bronze sculptor & artist, purchased a Foundry in Brisbane. David has now moved the business to Ballina, under the new banner of Bronz-Worx. The 2006 Business Excellence Sculpture Awards were designed by David and poured by the team at Bronz-Worx right here in Ballina!! Check out David’s work at http://www.dmhart.com.au, visit the Studio and Gallery at 79 Bayview Drive, East Ballina by appointment.

A big thank you from the Chamber Board of Management, its staff, sponsors and members to David Mackay Harrison and his team for sponsoring, designing and pouring the 2006 Ballina Shire Northern Star Business Excellence Awards !!

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