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Feb192021
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Lisa Haynes, Owner – Concepts of Armidale

Ingrid Rothe - Vivid Thinking, Small BusinessBy Ingrid RotheFebruary 19, 2021Leave a comment

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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Feb122021
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Samantha Black, Owner – Design Reaction

Laurence Nussbaumer - MonfiaConnect, Small BusinessBy Laurence NussbaumerFebruary 12, 2021Leave a comment

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.

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Feb52021
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Rebecca Spence, Training Lead – International Development, University of New England

Joanna Dolan - Righting Writing, LeadershipBy Joanna DolanFebruary 5, 2021Leave a comment

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.

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Jan292021
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Rechelle Leahy, CEO – RegionalCollab

Ed Campbell - Seek+Deploy, Small BusinessBy Ed CampbellJanuary 29, 2021Leave a comment

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.

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Jan222021
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Rachel Fenn, CEO – Early Bird Bookkeeping

Ingrid Rothe - Vivid Thinking, Small BusinessBy Ingrid RotheJanuary 22, 2021Leave a comment

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.

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Jan152021
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John Nash, Owner – Oracle Insurance Solutions

Laurence Nussbaumer - MonfiaConnect, Small BusinessBy Laurence NussbaumerJanuary 15, 2021Leave a comment

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.

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Jan82021
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Eva Knörles, Owner – Smart Breathing and Bowen Massage

Joanna Dolan - Righting Writing, Small BusinessBy Joanna DolanJanuary 8, 2021Leave a comment

Eva provides Buteyko breathing technique training and Bowen massage therapy to enhance individual and community health and well-being.

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Dec182020
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Clementine Stibbard, Joint Owner – Little Coco’s

Ed Campbell - Seek+Deploy, Small BusinessBy Ed CampbellDecember 18, 2020Leave a comment

Clementine is one half of the team behind Gourmet Catering company, Little Cocos.

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Dec112020
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Shirley Heffernan, Owner – Fusspots

Ingrid Rothe - Vivid Thinking, Small BusinessBy Ingrid RotheDecember 11, 2020Leave a comment

Shirley Heffernan is the owner of Fusspots, located in Ebor, it is a family operated café open for breakfast and lunch.

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Dec42020
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Sarah Flavel, Owner – Natural Ginger Designs

Ruth Nussbaumer - Smiles and Soirees, Small Business, Start UpsBy Ruth NussbaumerDecember 4, 2020Leave a comment

Sarah is a talented maker who works from a home studio designing and creating resin jewellery.

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Nov272020
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Jonathan Roberts, Owner – Office Express

Laurence Nussbaumer - MonfiaConnect, Small BusinessBy Laurence NussbaumerNovember 27, 2020Leave a comment

Jonathan is the owner of Office Express, which supplies businesses in Armidale and across the New England regional with all their office needs.

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Nov202020
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Mick Cutts, Owner – Bodycuttz Personal Coaching

Joanna Dolan - Righting Writing, Small BusinessBy Joanna DolanNovember 20, 2020Leave a comment

Mick provides individually tailored personal fitness sessions to a diverse range of clients

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Nov132020
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Chris Thompson, Commodore – New England Sailing Club

Ed Campbell - Seek+Deploy, LeadershipBy Ed CampbellNovember 13, 2020Leave a comment

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.

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Nov62020
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Chris Eather, Owner – Freestyle Bouldering Gym

Ingrid Rothe - Vivid Thinking, Small BusinessBy Ingrid RotheNovember 6, 2020Leave a comment

Chris Eather is the owner of the Freestyle Bouldering Gym, one of the first gyms of its type in Australia.

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Oct302020
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Gretel Khan, Owner – Greteljane Coaching

Laurence Nussbaumer - MonfiaConnect, Small Business, Start UpsBy Laurence NussbaumerOctober 30, 2020Leave a comment

Gretel works with newly separated women, helping them transition and thrive beyond separation.

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Oct232020
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Mel Hobbs, Co-owner – Buddha Belly Kitchen

Ingrid Rothe - Vivid Thinking, Small BusinessBy Ingrid RotheOctober 23, 2020Leave a comment

Mel along with fiancé Shane Kliendienst, is the co-owner of Buddha Belly Kitchen, renowned for its Buddha Belly Balls.

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Oct162020
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Bridget Doran, Owner – The Herd Bar

Joanna Dolan - Righting Writing, Small BusinessBy Joanna DolanOctober 16, 2020Leave a comment

Bridget Doran is the owner of The Herd Bar, a mobile vintage caravan serving specialty coffee, gelato and bar hire.

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Oct92020
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Beattie Alvarez and David Allan, Owners – Granny Fi’s Toy Cupboard

Laurence Nussbaumer - MonfiaConnect, Small BusinessBy Laurence NussbaumerOctober 9, 2020Leave a comment

Beattie and David share a passion for fantasy, art, and making beautiful, unique, heirloom toys.

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Oct22020
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James McCann, Owner – Bones’ Tyres

Rachel Roan - Reel Spark, Small BusinessBy Rachel RoanOctober 2, 2020Leave a comment

Bones is a well-known local who has run Bones’ Tyres for the last 10 years and is known for his quality customer service.

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Sep252020
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Jason Archer, Content Maker – Attitude Productions

Ingrid Rothe - Vivid Thinking, Small BusinessBy Ingrid RotheSeptember 25, 2020Leave a comment

Jason has been a content maker for over thirty years, producing several award-winning short films and documentaries.

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Sep182020
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Murray Scanlan, Paramedic Education – NSW Ambulance

Jen Scanlan - Heights Proofreading, LeadershipBy Jen ScanlanSeptember 18, 2020Leave a comment

Murray Scanlan, a long-serving member of NSW Ambulance, is educating and supporting paramedics to meet the challenges of a COVID world.

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Sep112020
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Tony Elder, Owner – Black Dot Music

Laurence Nussbaumer - MonfiaConnect, Small BusinessBy Laurence NussbaumerSeptember 11, 2020Leave a comment

Black Dot Music is more than a retail store – it also provides information to teachers and connects people who want to play music together.

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Sep42020
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Ben Ryan, Owner – Cow Pow

Ingrid Rothe - Vivid Thinking, Small BusinessBy Ingrid RotheSeptember 4, 2020Leave a comment

Together with his wife, Selina, Ben has been providing uniquely heat treated, composted cow manure to gardeners across the local area since 2018

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Aug282020
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Meg Tickle, Owner – Precise Acupuncture and Massage

Joanna Dolan - Righting Writing, Small BusinessBy Joanna DolanAugust 28, 2020Leave a comment

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.

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Aug212020
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Lewis Wheatley, Owner – Charlie’s Last Stand

Rachel Roan - Reel Spark, Small BusinessBy Rachel RoanAugust 21, 2020Leave a comment

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.

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Aug142020
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Laura Bennett, Owner – Bennie Bottles

Laurence Nussbaumer - MonfiaConnect, Small Business, Start UpsBy Laurence NussbaumerAugust 14, 2020Leave a comment

Laura uses plants in jars to create gorgeous living art. Bennie Bottles now has a shopfront in the Armidale Mall.

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Aug72020
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Simon Scott, Owner – Simon Scott Photo

Ingrid Rothe - Vivid Thinking, Small BusinessBy Ingrid RotheAugust 7, 2020Leave a comment

Simon’s photo work with the Ezidi community has recently featured on the front cover of the Australian Weekend Magazine.

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Jul312020
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Calum Paltridge, Owner – Thunderbolt Equine Veterinary Services

Rachel Roan - Reel Spark, Small Business, Start UpsBy Rachel RoanJuly 31, 2020Leave a comment

Calum and the team at Thunderbolt Equine provide general and specialised health care for all equines.

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Jul242020
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Lisa Whitty, Joint Owner – Hunt’s Carpets

Joanna Dolan - Righting Writing, Small BusinessBy Joanna DolanJuly 24, 2020Leave a comment

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

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Jul172020
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Bettina Donohue, Owner – Blacksheep Wool ‘n’ Wares

Laurence Nussbaumer - MonfiaConnect, Small BusinessBy Laurence NussbaumerJuly 17, 2020Leave a comment

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.

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Jul102020
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Matt Neary, Owner – Laneway Café

Rachel Roan - Reel Spark, Small Business, Start UpsBy Rachel RoanJuly 10, 2020Leave a comment

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.

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Jul32020
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Liz Ferris, District Coordinator – NSW Rural Fire Service

Joanna Dolan - Righting Writing, LeadershipBy Joanna DolanJuly 3, 2020Leave a comment

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.

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Jun262020
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Aileen MacDonald, Secretary – Guyra & District Chamber of Commerce

Laurence Nussbaumer - MonfiaConnect, LeadershipBy Laurence NussbaumerJune 26, 2020Leave a comment

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.

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Jun192020
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Paul Schmude, Owner – SportsPower Armidale

Joanna Dolan - Righting Writing, Small BusinessBy Joanna DolanJune 19, 2020Leave a comment

Paul Schmude is the owner of SportsPower Armidale and an advocate for local businesses.

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Jun122020
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Selina Anne Ryan, Owner – Pulse by Selina Anne Fitness

Ingrid Rothe - Vivid Thinking, Small BusinessBy Ingrid RotheJune 12, 2020Leave a comment

Selina Anne Ryan is the owner of Pulse by Selina Anne Fitness. Pulse is celebrating its Grand Opening on Saturday 13 June!

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Jun52020
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Eilish Chalmers, Executive Officer – Armidale Business Chamber

Laurence Nussbaumer - MonfiaConnect, LeadershipBy Laurence NussbaumerJune 5, 2020Leave a comment

Eilish Chalmers is the newly appointed Executive Officer for the Armidale Business Chamber.

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May292020
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Chris and Tarryn Walker, Owners – Walker Family Chiropractic

Joanna Dolan - Righting Writing, Small BusinessBy Joanna DolanMay 29, 20201 Comment

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.

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May222020
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Paul Cohen, Store Manager – northTEC Tamworth

Ingrid Rothe - Vivid Thinking, Small BusinessBy Ingrid RotheMay 22, 2020Leave a comment

Paul Cohen was the driving force behind the launch of northTEC, Tamworth in 2019. northTEC is Tamworth’s only authorised Apple Service Provider.

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May152020
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Ross Patch, Owner – New England Hatters

Rachel Roan - Reel Spark, Small BusinessBy Rachel RoanMay 15, 2020Leave a comment

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.

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May82020
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Adam Blakester, Executive Director – Starfish Initiatives

Ingrid Rothe - Vivid Thinking, Small BusinessBy Ingrid RotheMay 8, 2020Leave a comment

Starfish Initiatives has won numerous awards including the 2017 Northern Inland Innovation Award for its global Biochar for Sustainable Soils initiative.

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May12020
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Jeff McCann, Owner – H2O Plumbing and Maintenance

Joanna Dolan - Righting Writing, Small BusinessBy Joanna DolanMay 1, 20201 Comment

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.

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