Bega Circular Valley Challenge is Underway!
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SIX new local businesses have just joined the Bega Circular Valley Challenge!
BVIH has partnered with Bega Circular Valley, offering a significant prize-pool for SouthEast NSW regional Circular Business Ideas/Services to join the next regional Activate cohort to accelerate their business idea.
$30,000 has been committed through BVIH’s sponsors: the University of Wollongong, Bega Valley Shire Council, Bega Cheese and ANU Institute of Water Futures towards a prize-pool for this program.
SIX successful applicants have commenced the 9 week iAccelerate Activate Program, a combination of online modules + live/zoom mentored session weekly. This program includes mentorship from experts across Australia, overseas and right here in the Bega Valley.
The Circularity Challenge will culminate in a Pitch-Final event in Bega on 24 November 2022.
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Bush Kin
Bush Kin creates Australian themed jewellery and accessories from sustainably sourced local hardwoods. Our ethos is all about sustainability, creating something that is beautiful, natural and eco-friendly while celebrating Australia and all the things that make it great.
https://www.bushkin.com.au
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The Wool Shed
The Wool Shed is a reimagined shearing shed, hosting intimate farm-to-table events on a charming working farm. Our philosophy is a simple one; celebrate the seasons, and our local region while treading lightly using sustainable and regenerative farming practices.
www.thewoolshednsw.com
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Creators of Community Ownership
For local people in rural and regional areas who want to keep key services or businesses in their town, the Creators of Community Ownership provides support with the establishment of community owned enterprises as a viable alternative to losing services or creating new opportunities. Unlike going it alone, Creators of Community Ownership guide groups through the whole process by providing a collective of expertise to support communities in self-ownership success where the profits stay in the community.
creators.of.community.ownership@gmail.com
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Bee & Berry
For Consumers who appreciate and purchase premium honey, hive products and raspberries. Bee & Berry provides consumers with Honey and products that are bold, pure and have Integrity. Bee & Berry are committed to pursuing a high-quality food source, which creates their raw honey, enriched with nourishing antioxidants and enzymes. Bee & Berry takes a responsible and sustainable approach to business and apiculture best practice, ensuring our products and processes have minimal footprint.
https://www.beeandberry.com.au
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SeaChange
For tourists that want to purchase a sustainable, recycled and inclusive product. SeaChange is a sustainable and ethical product consisting of the end product of an oyster’s lifecycle offering customers the opportunity to buy a souvenir, gift or keepsake that fits with their environment conscience unlike the millions of plastic products available. Our recycled oyster shells are artfully created into key rings, brooches, magnets and trinket dishes by people with disabilities and vision impairment creating a sense of community with long lasting benefits to our region and sits healthily with new inclusivity.
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Bangalay Agroforestry
For craftspeople and consumers who appreciate the significance of sustainably sourced locally produced timber, Bangalay Agroforestry provides high quality timber products whilst ensuring net ecosystem benefits from production. Bangalay Agroforestry works with landholders to implement sustainable forestry projects on rural land and supports local businesses in accessing small scale sources of timber and value-adding. Unlike conventional forestry approaches, Bangalay Agroforestry plants trees for more than just timber. |
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SAVE THE DATE
Bega Circular Valley Challenge Pitch Final
Thursday 24 November 3pmBega Valley Commemorative Civic Centre
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Mumbulla on the Move!
Mumbulla Community Foundation (MCF) is opening this year's grants round in spectacular fashion - by hosting the Shire's first community road trip through the Bega Valley Shire, 4 - 5 November 2022.
All movers, shakers, community makers and automotive enthusiasts are welcome!
Participants can join at all (or any) locations. REGISTER NOW for FREE tickets, FREE refreshments and the roadmap.
FRIDAY 4th of November
WYNDHAM - TOWAMBA - KIAH
*Ending at the Great Southern Inn, EDEN (No tickets)
SATURDAY 5th of November
PAMBULA - BROGO - QUAAMA
*Ending at the Cobargo Hotel, COBARGO (No tickets)
'Mumbulla On The Move' is an opportunity to spread goodwill from the South to the North, whether in a vintage FB Holden, an electric or hybrid, sports car, off-roader or motorcycle - join our caravan as we cruise for charity!
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EPA Grants Calendar
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has released a grants calendar for critical funding opportunities that are available under the Waste and Sustainable Materials Strategy 2041: Stage 1 Plan: 2021-2027 and the NSW Plastics Action Plan.
These priority programs will help transition NSW to a circular economy and help mitigate impacts from climate change. The investment builds on a number of successful initiatives and programs funded through the Waste Less Recycle More initiative.
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November is NSW Small Business Month!
NSW Small Business Month is fast approaching - starting Tuesday, 1 November 2022.
If you're a small business in NSW you can now find activities on the website. From webinars to workshops, podcasts, and panel discussions, there are plenty to choose from! |
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Aboriginal Fisheries Business Development Program
Expressions of Interest are open for the Aboriginal Fisheries Business Development Program to provide support to Aboriginal community organisations and community-led businesses to develop new economically viable fisheries businesses that provide a strong connection between Aboriginal communities and management of aquatic resources.
Expressions of Interest (EOI) are open until 5pm Friday, 25 November 2022.
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Regional Youth Taskforce
Final call for applications for the 2023 Regional Youth Taskforce to lead change in your community.
There’s still time to apply for the 2023 Regional Youth Taskforce, an advisory group that shares feedback and ideas for change with the Minister for Regional Youth and the Office for Regional Youth, about issues that affect young people living in regional NSW.
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