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Townsville ChamberCast

Welcome to the Townsville ChamberCast! Essential information, conversations, ideas and news that matters to the local business community of Townsville.

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Creating a Thriving Team across Generations

Are Generational Differences Holding Your Team Back? Struggling to bridge the gap between Baby Boomers, Millennials, and Gen Z in your workplace? Generational stereotypes, workplace tribalism, and misaligned values can create friction that impacts productivity and morale. But it doesn't have to be this way. In this ChamberCast episode, Dean & Sherron from Melius Solutions chat with Chamber CEO Heidi around steps to be taken toward building a more cohesive, productive, and innovative workplace.

28 min
10/29/2024

Protecting your business: Avoiding Insolvency with Moira Carter

Townsville Chamber CEO Heidi Turner sits down with Moira Carter to discuss how a small business restructure allows eligible businesses to compromise their debts and maximise their chances of trading profitably in the future, while also allowing for business owners to remain in control of their business during the restructuring period. During the COVID period, the Government implemented changes to the insolvency framework for small businesses which were struggling, and since then this Small Business Restructuring has remained as law. About Moira Carter Moira is a registered liquidator and registered trustee in bankruptcy with 29 years experience in the insolvency industry. A principal in the Townsville office, Moira joined the firm in 1995. With extensive local knowledge, she has a sound understanding of the diverse economic challenges particular to North Queensland. While predominantly working with small to medium sized enterprises, her industry experience incorporates managed investment schemes, transport, civil engineering, property and construction, retail and hospitality.

17 min
06/14/2024

Opportunities and Challenges for Townsville with Craig Stack

This week Heidi talks to Craig Stack, Managing Partner of Knight Frank Townsville & Mackay, about opportunities and threats for our region as he delves into the dynamic landscape of Townsville, the major commercial and population centre north of Noosa. In this episode, Craig will share his expertise and look at the region's economic outlook, emerging industries, and the potential for growth and development whilst exploring the hurdles that businesses and residents may encounter and how our city can navigate these challenges to thrive together. We also learn about Craig where he grew up, his career and highlights from his time as President of the Townsville Chamber of Commerce in 2006-08. Whether you're a business owner, investor, or resident, this episode offers valuable insights into the future of Townsville. Tune in to learn more about what makes this region a key player in Queensland's economy and how you can be part of its exciting journey. Don't miss out on this opportunity to hear from one of the leading voices in the industry. Listen to the podcast now!

24 min
05/31/2024

Podcast & Radio for Beginners with Verena Louise and Donny Watkin

🎙️ Podcasters and Experts in Radio - Verena Louise and Donny Watkins In our latest podcast episode, we dive into the intriguing careers of l podcasters and experts in radio Powe100 FM Present Donny Watkin and his fearless boss Verena Louise the General Manager of ARN (StarFM and Power100FM). We find out how the Seaview sealed the deal in getting Donny to move here and discuss the most successful radio story lines, their passion for Townsville and eventually get on to sharing top tips for podcasting! Plus, find out who would win in a fight: a taco or a toastie! 🌮🥪 Stay tuned for more valuable discussions and insights! 🎧✨

29 min
05/17/2024

Federal Budget 2024 with PVW Partners Andrew Whitehead and Carl Valentine

After their successful Federal Budget Breakfast, Heidi had the pleasure of hosting a dynamic discussion with PVW Partners Carl Valentine and Andrew Whitehead. 🌟 Discussion explored key federal budget insights affecting local businesses, covering everything from CPI to inflation, productivity, wage growth, and superannuation changes, reducing the cost of doing business and what businesses need to do to prepare for the changes. 💼💰 Plus, Andrew shared a humorous twist with his pick for the fictional family he'd love to join! 🤣 Stay tuned for more valuable discussions and insights!

25 min
08/04/2023

Cyber Security

This episode we sit down with Miranda Mears, founder of Cyber Sense and has 25 years experience in Cyber Security, strategic advisory, executive management and business ownership.Today Miranda will deep dive into what Cyber Security is, how it has evolved and what you can do as a business owner/operator to protect your assets. Welcome Michael and Miranda.

32 min
07/05/2023

John Hale - Business Strategic Mindset

Too many business owners run into trouble because they don't do strategy well or do strategy at all. John Hale will unpack the six steps needed to create a strategic mindset. He will identify the most challenging issues and opportunities businesses face in 2023, and help us build reliable future perspectives, allocate scarce resources intelligently and lead strategy successfully. John will also reveal how a strategic mindset can be used to deal with many common mental health issues.What will you take away ...- Appreciate the strengths and limitations of the human brain- Gain confidence by applying the six-step Strategic Mindset Process- Learn the six mega-trends that are altering businesses forever- Understand the six radical uncertainties in 2023 that need to be hedged- Reduce the stressors that lead to or exacerbate mental health issues. 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮 𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘥𝘭𝘺 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘘𝘶𝘦𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘎𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳 𝘞𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘍𝘶𝘯𝘥.

35 min
05/12/2023

Federal Budget with PVW Partners

Listen as we take a deep dive into the Federal budget that was handed down on Tuesday 9 May.Carl Valentine, Managing Director at PVW Partners Accountants + Advisors sits down with Chamber CEO, Michael Kern to share his insights and what it means for businesses and tax payers.Welcome Michael and Carl.

31 min

TRAILER

Go Local Introduction

Welcome to the Townsville ChamberCast! This is a podcast series created by the Townsville Chamber of Commerce to support the business community of Townsville to Go Local in 2021. We will share regular conversations with businesses across every industry sector in Townsville, over the coming weeks. This podcast is proudly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments through the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements. We would also like to thank our Show Partner, ADITS, for making this Podcast possible. Subscribe and follow for updates!

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Welcome to the Townsville ChamberCast! Essential information, conversations, ideas and news that matters to the local business community of Townsville.

Creator

The Townsville Chamber of Commerce
Years Active

2021 - 2025
Episodes

52
Rating

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