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Northe Speaks In Parliament On Support For Small Business

Member for Morwell and Parliamentary Secretary for Small Business and Tourism Russell Northe today spoke in Parliament on the Coalition Government‟s small business initiative "Support Small Business Day"

By Russell Northe - 19th September 2013 - Back to News

and local business achievements.

"Support Small Business Day" is a new Victorian Government initiative to increase the competitiveness of small businesses and recognise their valuable contribution to our community.

It‟s an opportunity for Victorians to reconnect with small businesses that make our community great and support those who own and operate them.

On Saturday 19 October, retailers, café‟s, restaurants and service providers across Victoria will celebrate with one-day events and special promotions.

Principal Partner, National Australia Bank (NAB) is offering $100,000 worth of shopper incentives, including more than 4,000 eftpos cards redeemable at participating businesses on the day.

Mr Northe said "The Coalitions new initiative of „Support Small Business Day‟ is to be held on Saturday 19 October".

"The day which is designed to increase the competitiveness of small businesses whilst recognising their valuable contribution to our community has been well received by the business sector with many businesses and consumers already signed on."

Mr Northe encouraged both local businesses and consumers to sign up to the "Support Small Business Day" initiative.

Given that many local small businesses in our region contribute significantly to our schools, sporting clubs and the community more broadly as well as employing local people, its important consumers in turn support their local businesses on this important day.

For more details on "Support Small Business Day" please see www.supportsmallbusinessday.com.au or call 13 22 15

Mr Northe also highlighted the recent Gippsland Business Awards during his Parliament contribution.

Mr Northe said "I had the pleasure of recently attending the Gippsland Business Awards which recognises the diverse and successful range of businesses operating throughout the Gippsland region.

"We have some great local businesses in our region and these businesses were recently highlighted at the Gippsland Business Awards," Mr Northe said.

"The Victorian Coalition Government was a proud sponsor of the Manufacturing & Fabrication category.

"Many businesses within the Morwell electorate were nominated for various awards including Montfort Manor, Impact Recruitment Consulting, DFP Recruitment services, Morwell Motel and Julie Ryan Dancers. Nerida Hamilton and Mick Nicola from Virtue Homes won the Building

russell.northe@parliament.vic.gov.au www.russellnorthe.com.au 66 George St, Morwell VIC 3840 ph 03 5133 9088 fax 03 5133 9388

Services & Construction Category whilst David Gittins and his team from the Valley Motor Group took out the Retail category.

"Congratulations to all winners and finalists and to the Gippsland Business awards committee, Bendigo Bank and sponsors of the awards for their ongoing support of this prestigious event."

For further details on nominations and winners of the Gippsland Business Awards please see http://gba.org.au/.

Media contact: Russell Northe 5133 9088

Source: http://gippsland.com/

Published by: news@gippsland.com

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