Lisa Haynes, Owner – Concepts of Armidale
Lisa is the team captain of the Concepts of Armidale fashion and lifestyle store. Concepts has won several awards for its warm and friendly customer service.
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Samantha Black, Owner – Design Reaction
Samantha works with businesses to create unique visual identities that bring their brand to life, focusing on quality executions that will help them achieve their business objectives.
Rebecca Spence, Training Lead – International Development, University of New England
Rebecca Spence, Executive Director of Peaceworks Pty Ltd and Training Lead at the University of New England, and is the training leader of three major programs funded by the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research.
Rechelle Leahy, CEO – RegionalCollab
Rechell Leahy’s work is focused on rural, regional and remote business development and she has a passionate interest in women’s leadership and eliminating barriers to business entry for RRR founders.
Rachel Fenn, CEO – Early Bird Bookkeeping
Early Bird Bookkeeping offers more than just a bookkeeping service; they specialise in providing complete outsourced financial services to SMEs and helping start-ups get a handle on their financials.
John Nash, Owner – Oracle Insurance Solutions
Oracle Insurance Solutions Pty Ltd find the best insurance cover at the most cost effective premium for their clients, and strive to be an advocate for their clients, especially when it comes to claims.
Eva Knörles, Owner – Smart Breathing and Bowen Massage
Eva provides Buteyko breathing technique training and Bowen massage therapy to enhance individual and community health and well-being.
Clementine Stibbard, Joint Owner – Little Coco’s
Clementine is one half of the team behind Gourmet Catering company, Little Cocos.
Shirley Heffernan, Owner – Fusspots
Shirley Heffernan is the owner of Fusspots, located in Ebor, it is a family operated café open for breakfast and lunch.
Sarah Flavel, Owner – Natural Ginger Designs
Sarah is a talented maker who works from a home studio designing and creating resin jewellery.
Jonathan Roberts, Owner – Office Express
Jonathan is the owner of Office Express, which supplies businesses in Armidale and across the New England regional with all their office needs.
Mick Cutts, Owner – Bodycuttz Personal Coaching
Mick provides individually tailored personal fitness sessions to a diverse range of clients
Chris Thompson, Commodore – New England Sailing Club
Chris Thompson is the Commodore of the New England Sailing Club, and loves giving back to the community and getting people out of the house and back into the elements.
Chris Eather, Owner – Freestyle Bouldering Gym
Chris Eather is the owner of the Freestyle Bouldering Gym, one of the first gyms of its type in Australia.
Gretel Khan, Owner – Greteljane Coaching
Gretel works with newly separated women, helping them transition and thrive beyond separation.
Mel Hobbs, Co-owner – Buddha Belly Kitchen
Mel along with fiancé Shane Kliendienst, is the co-owner of Buddha Belly Kitchen, renowned for its Buddha Belly Balls.
Bridget Doran, Owner – The Herd Bar
Bridget Doran is the owner of The Herd Bar, a mobile vintage caravan serving specialty coffee, gelato and bar hire.
Beattie Alvarez and David Allan, Owners – Granny Fi’s Toy Cupboard
Beattie and David share a passion for fantasy, art, and making beautiful, unique, heirloom toys.
James McCann, Owner – Bones’ Tyres
Bones is a well-known local who has run Bones’ Tyres for the last 10 years and is known for his quality customer service.
Jason Archer, Content Maker – Attitude Productions
Jason has been a content maker for over thirty years, producing several award-winning short films and documentaries.
Murray Scanlan, Paramedic Education – NSW Ambulance
Murray Scanlan, a long-serving member of NSW Ambulance, is educating and supporting paramedics to meet the challenges of a COVID world.
Tony Elder, Owner – Black Dot Music
Black Dot Music is more than a retail store – it also provides information to teachers and connects people who want to play music together.
Ben Ryan, Owner – Cow Pow
Together with his wife, Selina, Ben has been providing uniquely heat treated, composted cow manure to gardeners across the local area since 2018
Meg Tickle, Owner – Precise Acupuncture and Massage
Meg Tickle, the owner of Precise Acupuncture & Massage. Meg has a passion for healthcare, with a focus on how acupuncture and massage can support emotional and mental wellbeing.
Lewis Wheatley, Owner – Charlie’s Last Stand
Lewis Wheatley is the owner of Charlie’s Last Stand, a popular small bar in Armidale that serve a range of Australian wine, cocktails, spirits and beer.
Laura Bennett, Owner – Bennie Bottles
Laura uses plants in jars to create gorgeous living art. Bennie Bottles now has a shopfront in the Armidale Mall.
Simon Scott, Owner – Simon Scott Photo
Simon’s photo work with the Ezidi community has recently featured on the front cover of the Australian Weekend Magazine.
Calum Paltridge, Owner – Thunderbolt Equine Veterinary Services
Calum and the team at Thunderbolt Equine provide general and specialised health care for all equines.
Lisa Whitty, Joint Owner – Hunt’s Carpets
Lisa Whitty is the joint owner of Hunt’s Carpets. Lisa and her husband, Ken, have owned and operated the business for the past nine years and are strong supporters of local businesses and community organisations
Bettina Donohue, Owner – Blacksheep Wool ‘n’ Wares
Bettina Donohue is the new owner of Blacksheep Wool ‘n’ Wares in the main street of Guyra. For Bettina, it’s not only a job, it’s a passion.
Matt Neary, Owner – Laneway Café
Matt Neary is the owner of a new start-up in Armidale – Laneway Café. He is passionate about hospitality and an advocate for paddock to plate.
Liz Ferris, District Coordinator – NSW Rural Fire Service
Liz Ferris, District Coordinator, NSW Rural Fire Service, New England Zone. Liz is the 2IC for the New England Zone, which covers Armidale, Uralla and Walcha council areas.
Aileen MacDonald, Secretary – Guyra & District Chamber of Commerce
Aileen is well known within the community for her involvement in the Guyra & District Chamber of Commerce, where she is currently Secretary, as well as other community-based organisations such as Renew Armidale.
Paul Schmude, Owner – SportsPower Armidale
Paul Schmude is the owner of SportsPower Armidale and an advocate for local businesses.
Selina Anne Ryan, Owner – Pulse by Selina Anne Fitness
Selina Anne Ryan is the owner of Pulse by Selina Anne Fitness. Pulse is celebrating its Grand Opening on Saturday 13 June!
Eilish Chalmers, Executive Officer – Armidale Business Chamber
Eilish Chalmers is the newly appointed Executive Officer for the Armidale Business Chamber.
Chris and Tarryn Walker, Owners – Walker Family Chiropractic
Chris and Tarryn Walker share a passion for chiropractic and lifelong learning – their goal is not only to give their patients pain relief, but also the tools to stay well.
Paul Cohen, Store Manager – northTEC Tamworth
Paul Cohen was the driving force behind the launch of northTEC, Tamworth in 2019. northTEC is Tamworth’s only authorised Apple Service Provider.
Ross Patch, Owner – New England Hatters
Ross Patch is renowned in Armidale for his quality teas and coffees at the multi-award-winning Daily Ritual. Two years ago, Ross went on holiday to New Zealand and from there, New England Hatters was born.
Adam Blakester, Executive Director – Starfish Initiatives
Starfish Initiatives has won numerous awards including the 2017 Northern Inland Innovation Award for its global Biochar for Sustainable Soils initiative.
Jeff McCann, Owner – H2O Plumbing and Maintenance
Jeff has been a plumber for 32 years and has run his own business for 14 years. He loves plumbing and can’t think of anything he’d rather be doing.
