| Business Lismore April Wrap-Up
April has been a productive and engaging month for Business Lismore, with strong collaboration across our business community, council, and key stakeholders.
A Warm Welcome to Our New Members
We are thrilled to welcome our new members this month. You can click their name to learn more about them.
Australian Events Marketing: An experienced Australian event management company specialising in delivering large‑scale consumer and trade exhibitions across Queensland and New South Wales.
Connet Northern Rivers: A registered charity supporting young people across the Northern Rivers as they transition from school into further education, training, and employment.
Famalia Finance: Mortgage and finance consultant in the Northern Rivers area.
Goonellabah Physiotherapy Centre: A locally owned and run physiotherapy clinic. Who are a community based private practice looking after injuries, illnesses and health concerns of all demographics.
Upcycler Australia: Specialise in manufacturing high quality corporate and business products made entirely from recycled plastics.
It’s fantastic to see our network growing and businesses choosing to be part of a connected and supportive local community.
Advocacy and Support
One of the key things that we do at Business Lismore is advocacy and support for our members. We held a number of meetings this month to hear from businesses how we can support them and advocate on their behalf.
We also met with Janelle Saffin to discuss the current business climate, how it is evolving, and to further strengthen our working relationship moving forward.
Business Lismore New Secretary
This month, we are pleased to welcome Alison Marchant as our new Secretary. Alison is the Assistant Manager at Invercauld House, and we look forward to her contribution to the board.
Events
Business After Hours: We were thrilled to run a successful Business After Hours event with North Coast National, which saw an outstanding turnout of over 130 attendees. It was a fantastic evening, and we were excited to learn more about the major events planned for the showground this year.
Leveraging Events in Lismore: One of the highlights of April was the “Leveraging Events in Lismore” workshop, which we co faciliated with Lismore City Council. It brought together local businesses, council representatives, and a panel of speakers from major events hosted in Lismore. It was an excellent opportunity to gain insight into the opportunity created by these events, share ideas, exchange knowledge, and explore ways to leverage the events. For more information Click here
Economic Breakfast: Business Lismore met twice with council this month. During our monthly meeting, we discussed growth opportunities linked to upcoming economic development planning. We strongly encourage members to have their say and engage in this process.
An upcoming session will be held:
Date: Wednesday 6 May
Time: Arrive from 7:00am for a 7:30am start
Location: Ground Floor, Koori Mail, 11 Molesworth Street
Includes: Coffee, breakfast, and networking
BOOK HERE
Ahead of our April 22nd board meeting, we also met with General Manager Eber Butron and Jamie van Iersel (Manager Strategic Services). This discussion focused on the forthcoming Economic Development Plan, as well as key concerns for Lismore. Particularly housing challenges and their flow-on impact on businesses and the broader community.
Upcoming Business After Hours: We visited the Living School (Upper School at SCU), gaining a firsthand look at their innovative approach to education and how they are shaping future learning in our region.
We met with the Living School in preparation for our upcoming Business After Hours event on the 27th of May. It was a great opportunity to view the incredible space and plan what promises to be another outstanding event
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Lismore Business Awards
Planning for the Lismore Business Awards is now well underway, with the team working hard behind the scenes securing sponsorships, meeting with suppliers, and building what will be a standout event for our region.
The official timeline has now begun, with entries opening on Monday the 11th of May. We strongly encourage all businesses to get involved, this is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your achievements, celebrate your team, and gain valuable recognition within our community. For all award information, entry details, and to register for the free Business NSW “How to Write a Winning Submission” workshops, please click here.
We look forward to celebrating the incredible businesses that make Lismore such a vibrant and resilient community.
Goal: To be the most effective business support and advocacy organisation for the Lismore LGA fostering growth, connections, and success across all businesses and sectors.
Purpose: We exist to progress the profile of all businesses, the community and the LGA, because strong businesses positively impact the community. Successful businesses ensure a thriving economy which ultimately improves the lives of every individual within our community.
Core Value Spotlight: Growth
This month, we highlight our value of Growth. That we have a growth mindset and are always thinking outside the box.
Supporting the growth of all businesses and the wider community. If we’re unable to provide that support directly, we will connect you with the right people who can help drive your growth.
Michael Ackrell
Business Lismore President |
