Bega Valley Innovation Hub reACTIVATES with Circular Economy at the forefront
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Twelve new local businesses have just joined the Bega Valley Innovation Hub! The first 8 week educate program for 2021 commenced in August, with weekly Zoom workshops comprising local business founders, iAccelerate experts and industry support.
Following the announcement about his intentions to move towards a Circular Economy in the Bega Valley, Bega Cheese CEO, Barry Irvin has inspired a cohort of Circularity innovators and entrepreneurs. "It's pretty much recognised globally that the linear economy is creating a lot of problems for us and what we mean by linear economies is take, make and dispose." Irvin says. He hopes to create Australia’s first net-zero footprint region within the next 10 years.
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Disability Club
There are 4.4 million people living with some form of disability in Australia. Disability Club is a business with a mission where disability corporations and individuals with disabilities can grow their potential, build connections, be discovered and standout from the crowd.
Nathan Johnston nathan@disabilityclub.com.au 0498 253 809 www.disabilityclub.com.au |
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MOBEASY
MOBEASY is for people who want a flexible shelter for their ever changing life situation.
This modular tiny housing system changes size to suit your needs. Unlike stand alone solutions and their set footprint, this product adjusts to your circumstances while still offering the flexibility of being transportable. Modules can be repaired, replaced, recycled.
MOBEASY - flexible in space, size and budget.
Olaf Thiele
post@olaf-thiele.com.au 0490 608 346 |
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My Small Business Coach
For small business owners who want to dominate their marketplace in any economy with fast online upskill training, My Small Business Coach provides over 140 world-class courses with results in under 15 minutes, learn, apply, measure & repeat in less time than it takes to have your lunch.
Unlike other training options our product is delivered on the job, online, has over 11 million satisfied users, it is fast and fun to learn, high impact, accountable and most importantly it is training that sticks.
Jenette & Jason Simpson
0483 135 747
www.mysmallbusinesscoach.com.au |
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Green Craft
Where permaculture and design meet your backyard. We work with our clients to make places, and smarter outdoor spaces. If you want a garden that grows with you, sweeter home produce, or features that become a part of your landscape. We're the team for you.
Ben Buggy & Manuel Bohn ben@greencraft.com.au 0401430292 |
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Health Physics
For farmers and businesses requiring custom-engineered plastic products, Health Physics will provide a bespoke design and low-rate manufacturing capability using 3D printed and recycled materials, all sourced locally via the Bega Valley Circular Economy.
Steven Harvey
steve@healthphysics.com.au
0404 079 703
www.healthphysics.com.au
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Virtual Modular
For consumers who require affordable housing the ‘Virtual Modular’ building system is leading a movement to a greener future by providing innovative designed buildings for all budgets. Virtual Modular sets itself apart from other standard home builders with a commitment to innovation in new building products with a collective mission to improve living standards within the reach of everyone.
John Scanlon info@virtualmodular.com.au 0411 699 173 |
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Minima Solutions
The goal of asset management is to provide an integrated management approach for Assets across an organisation. We provide the ability for organisations to integrate information from corporate systems to allow the executive and board level decision makers to understand the processes and capabilities within the organisation, without forcing the organisation to waste time delivering Chinese whisper reporting.
Penny and Steven max@minimas.com.au
0477 806 393 |
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The Readership
For adventurous readers who love to be surprised and inspired, The Readership delivers quality reads to your door. A book subscription with a lighter footprint, return your books to receive the next curated read. With complementary readings and mini-experiences included with every book, The Readership fills your mind without filling your shelves.
Hannah Shaw
hannah.g.shaw@gmail.com 0419 665 077 |
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Eco seed to skin By Saarinen Organics
Kay & Gregg Saarinen, founders & Manufacturers of eco skin care By Saarinen Organics. We grow our certified organics on our permaculture farm and create our skin care sustainably with 100% stand alone solar power. True eco skin care solutions where sustainability is at the forefront of our Business model.
Kay & Gregg Saarinen www.saarinenorganics.com 02 6494 2292 |
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Your Virtual Home
With so many different builders and processes to go through, building a home is both an exciting and daunting task. Your Virtual Home aims to give a tour of your house at a 1:1 level in virtual reality allowing you to see every detail that may be wrong or needs to changes at the architectural level. We achieve this by working closely with architects and making sure their plans and model work well in our system.
So why just look at plans on a piece of paper or a pdf document when you can walk through your home virtual?
Powered By 2pi Software.
Matthew Gibbs & Isaac Lynnah
mattg@2pisoftware.com
0484 592 217
2pisoftware.com |
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Bega Tathra Safe Ride
For people who want to be part of a dynamic group, Bega Tathra Safe Ride is a community bike group that is committed to building an active transport link between Bega and Tathra. Active transport by bicycle is healthy, sustainable, affordable and fun!
Doug Reckord
Douglas.Reckord@det.nsw.edu.au
0428 267 956
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As part of our commitment to the vital not-for-profit sector, the AICD is pleased to be offering 200 scholarships to emerging and developing not-for-profit directors, to strengthen their governance skills.
The program is open to leaders of small not-for-profit organisations (annual turnover $2 million or less) in all states and territories.
Applications close 5pm Friday, 20 August 2021.
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FRRR ABC Haywire Youth Innovation Grants
In 2021, the ABC Heywire Youth Ideas Lab was held in Broken Hill, NSW, where 27 young regional Australians developed five exciting ideas to champion positive change. The young people took part in a week of storytelling and leadership development to generate their ideas to make regional Australia an even better place to live.
Grants of up to $10,000 are available for communities to adopt, adapt and act on one of the five ideas.
Applications close Thursday 19 August 2021.
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NSW Circular is a government funded body dedicated to keeping the public up to date with circular economy news.
Join NSW Circular mailing list.
NSW Circular is excited to share with you the New & Sustainable Materials Challenge is open to any Australian and UK startups, innovators, and manufacturers who are reinventing the production of resources, materials, and products, in a bid to uncover sustainable materials that can be used in exhibition site builds and presentation of artworks.
Online applications close on 29 August 2021.
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Strengthening Business
Strengthen your business after the 2019-20 Australian bushfires. The Strengthening Business service from the Entrepreneurs' Programme will help your business recover from the effects of the 2019-20 bushfires.
At no cost to you, you'll have access to a dedicated facilitator who:
- is a local, independent expert
- understands your region
- can advise on what it takes to run a successful business in your region
They'll work with you to develop a roadmap to navigate the challenges and opportunities your business now faces in the community. You'll get a documented plan with strategies and goals to achieve in the immediate, medium and long-term.
Apply before 31 March 2022.
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Introducing Coding to the Coast
Watch BVIH Alum William Sharples in this awesome YouTube video "William Sharples' Story: Introducing Coding to the Coast."
William continues to do amazing work in the community his business Eden Game Development Centre.
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My Super Power
Brought to you by BVIH Alum Sarah Campbell Lambert, My Super Power passes on wellness messages through songs and stories. The play follows the story of Ginger the Frog and her many adventures and lessons on overcoming her fears.
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Learn more about iAccelerate Regional Educate Program
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