Kingston business news and events for Melbourne's South East.

1. Business Bulletin
taking care of business in Kingston
Volume 2 • 2014
in this edition
Leading the future of manufacturing
in Melbourne’s south east
The Future of Manufacturing project
(FoM2) is a long-term regional strategy
developed by local manufacturers for
local manufacturers to increase their
global competitiveness.
The project aims to grow and develop a regional brand,
provide local manufacturers with access to ‘best in
class’ manufacturing practices, and offer exposure to
world-class innovation. It is being implemented in four
stages, each one building on the outcomes of the
earlier stage but with its own objectives.
Initiated by Southern Melbourne RDA in partnership
with South East Business Networks and the South
East Melbourne Manufacturers’ Alliance (SEMMA), of
which Kingston Council is an Associate member. The
project is being managed by SEMMA, which operates
in the interest of local manufacturers. It also involves
the three levels of government, peak bodies, R&D
organisations and educational institutions.
In 2013, Stage 1 of the project, ‘Foundation and
Capacity Building’ undertook extensive dialogue with
local manufacturers and met with specific regional
companies chosen for their standing as ‘captains of
industry’. With their input, practical strategies were
developed under 5 themes, and a variety of actions
were proposed to strengthen the region’s
manufacturing sector.
Stage 2 – 2014 and beyond
Engagement & Implementation
1. Establishing a Regional Identity
South East Melbourne is the heartland of
manufacturing and branding is appropriate and
necessary if the region’s manufacturing profile is to
be maintained.
2. Leadership
The project’s thrust will come from industry itself -
run ‘by manufacturers for manufacturers’.
3. Global Exposure
Business has indicated they want exposure to
different ideas, best practice, latest technology,
successful peers and global supply chains, with
industry tailored knowledge.
4. Connection and Collaboration
‘Openness’ is a critical element for a long term
regional manufacturing strategy which will evolve
into a collaborative model. Connections will be
established between businesses and relationships
with other primary stakeholders such as state
government, via the Department of State
Development, Business and Innovation (DSDBI), will
be strengthened to benefit local industry.
5. Research
Businesses understand the need to connect with
research. This connection is necessary to stimulate
innovation. Collaboration on developing an alternative
‘relationship’ model will focus on benefits to business
and enhance knowledge of future technologies.
For more information on the Future of Manufacturing
Project visit: http://www.semma.com.au/ or contact
Suzanne Ferguson on 9581 4712.
May 2014 Kingston Business Bulletin 1
3
Marand Delivers Vertical Tails
For F-35 Lightning II
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Coworking in Kingston
7
Plastics in the Environment
9581 4735
kingston.vic.gov.au/business
Photo courtesy Hella Australia production line at Mentone.

2. 2 Kingston Business Bulletin May 2014
As a major manufacturing area
with a significant number of
companies involved in the
automotive supply chain, the
current economic environment
is challenging for many
Kingston businesses. Council
is working closely with the
Victorian Government and
local businesses to ensure that
transitional support is spread
across all regions affected by
the decisions of international
car companies.
Of course it is not only the businesses that
will be affected. Many of Kingston’s
residents are employed by companies in
the automotive sector and these people
may be feeling insecure about their
futures. Council will also be working
closely with the Victorian Government
Skills Group to provide information about
retraining opportunities and other
government support that will be available
for those impacted.
Now more than ever is the time to
recognise that the City of Kingston is
home to some of Australia’s most
successful and dynamic companies.
I would like to congratulate
breadsolutions and Marand Precision
Engineering who recently won awards at
the Melbourne’s South East Regional
Business Awards.
These two companies highlight the
diversity and strength of business in
Kingston. breadsolutions use ground-
breaking frozen technology to provide the
most innovative 'ready to bake' bread
products in Australia while Marand is a
leading global supplier of precision
engineered solutions to a range of
industries including Aerospace, Defence,
Rail, Automotive and Mining. Well done
to both companies.
From the Mayor
Cr Paul Peulich
Mayor
CITY OF KINGSTON
Early in May Kingston Council hosted
a “Meet the Builder” session at the site
of the Clayton South Kindergarten
project, for suppliers and contractors
to gain insight into the work packages
available for this, and future Council
work projects.
It was a great opportunity for local businesses
to establish connections with the builder and
learn about the Industry Capability Network
(ICN) and how this online gateway can assist
businesses to find new market opportunities.
The ‘Meet the Builder’ event for the Clayton
South Kindergarten was the first of many
events planned by Council’s Economic
Development team designed to connect local
suppliers and contractors with the delivery of
Council’s extensive program of capital works.
Local suppliers and contractors are encouraged to
visit the Industry Capability Network (ICN) website
www.icn.org.au where Kingston City Council is
uploading information on forthcoming capital
works projects.
Council will also be assisting businesses with
tender writing workshops to be held in coming
months to help local businesses better
understand the process Council uses for
engaging suppliers. Expressions of Interest are
now being taken for these workshops.
For more information about ‘Meet the Builder’
events or the Tender Writing Workshops, call
Kingston City Council’s Economic Development
team on 9581 4735 or Community Buildings
team on 9581 4344. For Industry Capability
Network information visit: www.icn.org.au
Opportunity to supply,
deliver & install furniture
for Kingston Community
Children’s Hubs
City of Kingston is inviting proposals for the
supply of furniture to two Community Children’s
Hubs which are currently under construction.
Each Children’s Community Hub will
incorporate provision for a range of children’s
services that will include kindergarten, long day
care, maternal and child health and flexible
multi-use space that can be used by a range of
community organisations and service providers.
The quality programs delivered in the Hubs will
be enhanced by high quality furnishings that will
assist in creating functional learning, meeting,
work and common spaces.
The furnishings of the Hubs are considered to
be as important as the overall facility design to
specifically encourage a connection to the
overall themes and colour schemes of each
Hub. The furnishings should include a range of
natural materials that minimise environmental
impacts. The use of natural materials is
particularly relevant to the early learning
spaces being used predominantly by children to
promote a connection to nature.
The documents can be found on the City of
Kingston website at
http://www.kingston.vic.gov.au/Your-
Council/tenders
Kingston Council encourages local
business to tender for capital works
You are invited to participate in an extraordinary
opportunity to glimpse inside the workings of some of
Australia’s most revolutionary organisations and
discover how the facilities and expertise at the
Melbourne Centre for Nanofabrication (MCN) helped
them evolve their products.
An open access hub for Australia’s manufacturing
industry, MCN provides world-class facilities and cutting-
edge technologies to bring innovations to life.
At a free seminar, some of the MCN’s most
accomplished industry clients will share with you the
work they have developed at the MCN and discuss the
various processes they undertook and challenges they
overcame during their engagement.
Managing Director of Eden BDM, Alexander King will
discuss the development of the world’s first microflow
battery for use in electric powered vehicles.
Vice President of Research and Development at Vaxxas,
Angus Forster will highlight the evolution of the nanopatch,
a needle-free immunisation system with the potential to
transform the world’s disease landscape.
Chairman and Director of Seagull Technologies, Harry
Unger will showcase SonoEye, the first non-invasive
device used to deliver medication to the eye for the
treatment of macular degeneration.
Director of Research and Development at Innovia Security,
Gary Power will share how nanofabrication processes are
helping to create counterfeit proof bank notes.
Managing Director and founder of start-up company,
Micro-X, Peter Rowland will discuss the process for
developing a lightweight, mobile medical x-ray system
for hospitals.
DATE: Thursday 29th May 2014
TIME: 8.30am – 10.30am
VENUE: The Australian Synchrotron Auditorium,
800 Blackburn Rd, Clayton
REGISTRATION: http://nanomelbourne.com/events-
nanofabulous-for-industry
NANOFAB-ULOUS for Industry
A South East Melbourne Innovation Precinct (SEMIP) Seminar

3. May 2014 Kingston Business Bulletin 3
Marand Delivers Vertical Tails For
F-35 Lightning II
Kingston precision engineering
company Marand, has manufactured
the first Australian made vertical tail
for the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike
Fighters (JSF).
Kingston’s Mayor, Cr. Paul Peulich joined the
Honourable Dr. Denis Napthine, Premier of
Victoria, and the Honourable Michael Ronaldson,
Senator for Victoria representing the Defence
Minister, at Marand’s Moorabbin premises on
30th March to mark this significant milestone.
The delivery of the first major air frame
components marks an important production
milestone for Marand, BAE Systems and
Australia, demonstrating the significant
industrial benefits the F-35 program brings to
the growing Australian aerospace industry.
The work on the F-35 vertical tails is
subcontracted to Marand by BAE Systems and is
one of the largest planned manufacturing
projects for the F-35 in Australia, with 722 ship
sets anticipated. The manufacture and delivery
of the vertical tails is expected to generate
around $1 billion of revenue and employ 200
staff at Marand through the life of the program.
David Ellul, managing director of Marand,
commented, “This is a major step for Marand to
move into the field of aerostructures manufacturing.
I am very proud of our team for achieving so much
in such a short time with tremendous support from
BAE Systems. The unique capability we have
established will serve the Australian Defence
industry and create high technology Australian jobs
for many years to come.”
AABC’s Ghana
mission open to
Victorian firms
Victorian firms wanting to grow
their business in Africa are invited
to participate in the Australia
Africa Business Association’s trade
mission to Ghana (July 3-11).
Ghana’s economic growth has been
impressive over the last two years – 7.9 per
cent in real GDP terms. The economy has
been transformed by the start of oil
production, helped along by rising per capita
income, increased capital spending by
government, higher commodity prices and
improved government finances.
With a stable political environment and
dynamic private sector willing to collaborate
with international partners, Ghana is a great
platform for investigating opportunities in
the Economic Community of West African
States, with an estimated 340 million people.
The country remains heavily reliant on its
traditional commodities. Gold, cocoa and
now, oil constitute the majority of exports
and revenues. However, there are growing
opportunities for Australian firms in
mining, education, agrifood processing,
and oil and gas.
The 2014 Ghana Trade and Investment
Mission provides an opportunity to explore a
range of key sectors including agribusiness,
energy (solar, wind, gas), oil and gas,
mining, infrastructure (roads, railways,
ports), ICT, tourism and health, education
and financial services.
The 10-day mission is organised by the
Australia Africa Business Association
(Victoria) in partnership with the Ghana
Investment Promotion Centre. It will include
a two-day stopover in South Africa.
For more information, visit
http://www.aabc-global.com
ACIT is a not-for-profit member
based organisation which broadly
seeks to provide a forum for
communication and experience in
international trade.
The Chamber maintains an active program of
training sessions and informative events to
build awareness and capacity in all aspects of
international trade for importers and exporters.
A networking event with a market focus will be
held on Wednesday 30 July at the Melbourne
Golf Academy in Heatherton. Visit:
www.acit.org.au The event is free for anyone to
attend with drinks to be purchased over the bar.
Food Innovation Australia
Food Innovation Australia (FIAL), an
initiative that has been established
to accelerate the success of
organisations across the Australian
food and beverage sector.
FIAL cordially invites you to attend their 2014
round, which will have a specific focus on
export to Asia, local retail, innovation and
collaboration.
DATE: Monday 21st July 2014
TIME: 8.30am – 10.30am
VENUE: The Australian Synchrotron
800 Blackburn Rd, Clayton
COST: Free
REGISTRATION:
http://www.catalystconnect.com.au/fial
Mayor Cr Paul Peulich trying out the F-35 cockpit
Australian Chamber of International Trade (ACIT)

4. 4 Kingston Business Bulletin May 2014
Today’s business landscape is
drastically changing. The days of
leading a business in a stable
environment are over. Globalisation –
connected and borderless, customer-
centric technology innovation,
disruptions affecting businesses
globally and new models of business,
service and products are challenges
being faced every day by thousands of
business leaders struggling to navigate
through this unfamiliar landscape.
Forget about teaching your leaders traditional
and outdated approaches to “managing change”.
Change is rapid, it’s constant and it’s here to stay.
Think of it as the new way of doing business. In
such an environment, we need to look closely at
our organisational structures in order to optimise
them. Survival of businesses will depend in part,
on their ability to handle transformation in a
changed landscape. Traditional hierarchies aim to
standardise processes and achieve efficiency but
oſten become challenged in their efforts to
effectively facilitate change.
The Australian Industry Group (AiG) in
partnership with Kingston Council are
presenting a breakfast seminar on “Leading
Through Turbulence”. Relevant for business
owners and senior managers, don’t miss this
opportunity to come along and gain insight into
ways to lead your business in order to thrive in a
changed landscape. An ideal opportunity to
network with business leaders.
This is a FREE breakfast presentation, and
places will fill quickly, so register NOW!
Leading Through Turbulence
DATE: Friday 23rd May 2014
TIME: 7.30am - 9.30am
VENUE: Woodlands Golf Club
109 White St, Mordialloc
REGISTRATIONS:
http://goo.gl/NYdJX1 or call 1300 886 150
Breakfast Event:
Leading Through Turbulence
Kingston Sustainable
Business Network Breakfast
For all businesses committed to
reforming their business practices to
reduce both operating costs and
environmental impacts.
You are invited to be part of a growing
network of businesses that are aware
of the competitive advantage of
sharing sustainable knowledge and
business innovation
Sustainability is now embedded into business best
practice. The Kingston Sustainable Business
network provides a forum for businesses to
explore new and innovative sustainable initiatives.
Join with other local business owners over a hot
breakfast, to hear participating business profiles,
their interest in sustainability,
Limited Places Available
DATE: Thursday 29th May 2014
TIME: 7.00am - 9.00am
VENUE: Woodlands Golf Club
109 White St, Mordialloc
COST: $20 - includes hot breakfast
REGISTRATION:
http://www.kingston.vic.gov.au/business
/Events-Workshops/Networking-Events
FURTHER INFORMATION:
Call Angela on 9581 4787
Decoding
Digital
Business Victoria is about to begin
an eight week program 'Decoding
Digital: How to become a digital
leader in your industry' designed to
help Victorian businesses develop
digital skills for operating a business
and to build the digital foundations
for future success.
This innovative program will be conducted
completely online via webinar, email
newsletter, social media and Google hangouts
and is a flexible program so that business
owners may be involved when it suits them
and according to their needs. At the end of the
program business owners will have the
knowledge and basic skills necessary to
ensure that their business is positioned to
thrive in the digital age.
The program will be run over eight weeks
commencing Monday 5 May with the first
webinar and will end the week ending 27 June.
For more details and to sign up to the program
please go to:
http://www.business.vic.gov.au/events-
workshops-and-mentoring/decoding-digital-
how-to-become-a-digital-leader
“90% of the world’s data has been created in the last two years”
(PWC, Digital Pulse 2013).
Business owners are invited to get
together after work at a local venue
situated in the industrial precincts of
Kingston on a quarterly rotational basis.
These business networking events offer the
opportunity to get to know “who’s who on the
block” and to potentially establish new business
relationships with neighbouring businesses.
They also provide participants with the chance to
hear about the business services and support that
Council offers, and provide a forum to discuss any
issues or challenges in your business. This two-way
exchange of information enables Council’s business
development team to be an effective voice for the
local business community, at the same time as
business to business contacts are made.
The next event will be on Thursday 5th June at the
Red Pillar Café, Braeside. Also please keep
Thursday 31st July free for our Moorabbin ‘Meet
Your Mates’ -venue to be confirmed.
For further information and to register for our
Braeside event, visit: http://www.kingston.vic.gov.
au/business/Events-Workshops/Networking-
Events or call 9581 4735
Meet Your Mates

5. May 2014 Kingston Business Bulletin 5
Your Chance to Shine, Retailers wanted for Expo
This year, the annual Kingston
Business Women’s Network
luncheon will provide
opportunities for small business
owners in the category of Retail
Apparel, Fashion and Health to
have a complimentary stand at the
Expo running in conjunction with
the luncheon.
If you are a Kingston-based business and running
a retail business in apparel, fashion or beauty, then
this is your chance to showcase your business.
If you would like to be part of this exhibition, email
business@kingston.vic.gov.au with the
heading/title Hidden Gems in the message bar by
31st May 2014. You will then be sent a link to
complete the online application form.
There is no cost to be part of the expo but
purchase of a luncheon ticket is mandatory for
exhibitors.
Email business@kingston.vic.gov.au
For more information call Marian on 9581 4735.
Closing date for applications is 31st May 2014.
Kingston Business Women’s
Network – Annual Luncheon
However good your business idea,
taking the plunge and starting your
own business can be a daunting
process. Making the right moves at
this early stage can help set your
new business on the road to success.
Offering clear, straightforward advice and a free
mentoring session from an experienced business
adviser, Small Business Victoria’s Start Your
Business Workshop covers all the essentials. From
carrying out a feasibility study and determining the
best company structure to preparing a business
plan, you will leave this workshop with a clearer
idea of how your business will look.
Starting your business
Seminar/Workshop
HOST: City of Kingston
DATE: Wednesday 16 July 2014
TIME: 6:00pm – 9:00pm
VENUE: Kingston City Council, 1230
Nepean Highway, Cheltenham
COST: $30 per person - Light
refreshments will be provided.
ONLINE BOOKINGS:
http://www.kingston.vic.gov.au/business
/Events-Workshops/Business-
Education/Starting-Your-Business
Guest presenter: Jacqui Cooper -
Australian Olympic Champion - will
speak on “A VIEW FROM THE TOP” at
the annual Kingston Women in
Business Luncheon to be held on
Wednesday 18th June, at the
Hemisphere Hotel & Conference
Centre, 488 South Road, Moorabbin.
Jacqui Cooper has represented Australia in the
sport of Aerial Skiing for 20 years. In 2010, she
became the first Australian woman in history to
represent Australia at 5 Olympic Games. Her
record 5 world titles has leſt Jacqui as the
greatest aerial skier of all time (man or woman),
an achievement that will go unbeaten for decades.
Jacqui Cooper's story is one of triumph, tragedy,
defeat and success. It’s a story that makes you
believe in the strength of the human spirit. Her
passion, persistence and unwavering dedication to a
sport that is brutal and cruel, is absolutely inspiring.
This event is sponsored by the Bank of
Melbourne.
Also combined with the same event will be the
“Hidden Gems Retail & Beauty Expo”.
Kingston retailers of fashion, apparel and beauty
industry will showcase their unique products and
services. Discover the little “hidden gems” in local
Kingston retail businesses. Displays and stalls
will be open at the event.
Kingston Business Women’s Network
– Annual Luncheon
DATE: Wednesday 18th June 2014
TIME: 12.00pm - 2.00pm
VENUE: Hemisphere Hotel & Conference
Centre, 488 South Rd, Moorabbin
COST: $49.00 per person - price includes
two courses and one glass of wine
ONLINE BOOKINGS:
www.kingston.vic.gov.au/business/events-
workshops
Hidden Gems Retail & Beauty Expo
TIME: 11am until 12noon; 2pm until 2.20pm
Starting your
business
Seminar/Workshop
Exhibitors from the 2013
Kingston Business Women’s Network,
Annual Luncheon - Expo
At this seminar you will learn the simple
steps required to help you monitor and
maintain profitability, increase cashflow
and effectively manage stock, customers
and suppliers, putting your business on
the road to financial success.
Improving Cashflow and Profitability
HOST: City of Kingston
DATE: Wednesday 11 June 2014
TIME: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
VENUE: Kingston City Council, 1230
Nepean Highway, Cheltenham
COST: $20 per person - Light
refreshments will be provided.
ONLINE BOOKINGS:
http://www.kingston.vic.gov.au/business/Event
s-Workshops/Business-Education/Improving-
Cash-Flow-and-Profitability
Improving Cashflow and Profitability

6. 6 Kingston Business Bulletin May 2014
Coworking in Kingston
Broader dispute resolution
powers for Victorian Small
Business Commissioner
The Victorian Small Business
Commissioner (VSBC) now has
significantly broader powers to
assist small business operators
resolve commercial disputes
quickly and at low or no cost.
Recent changes to the legislation make explicit
the wider dispute resolution powers of the VSBC
in commercial disputes between small
businesses and local and state government
bodies, as well as other businesses and
not−for−profit organisations.
The VSBC can determine the most appropriate
form of dispute resolution to attempt to resolve
a dispute, and can also refuse to deal with a
dispute where the claim is vexatious, trivial, or
better handled by another body.
Importantly, the changes enable the VSBC to
highlight if a party has unreasonably refused to
engage in dispute resolution by naming the
party in the VSBC Annual Report, tabled in
Parliament, and issuing a certificate of
"Unreasonable Refusal".
The VSBC can also issue certificates where
alternative dispute resolution has been
attempted but failed to resolve a dispute, or is
unlikely to resolve a dispute. These certificates
can be used as evidence in VCAT or a court.
Other changes include:
• the ability to seek an advisory opinion from
VCAT in regard to any legislation where the
VSBC has powers or responsibilities, if in
the public interest;
• introduction of consistent statutory
immunity for the Commissioner or another
person performing an alternative dispute
resolution function in good faith under any
of the legislation where the VSBC has
dispute resolution functions;
• empowering the VSBC to assist in the
development of industry codes and provide
dispute resolution services under them.
The changes came into effect on 1 May 2014.
For further information about the changes, or
the role of the Victorian Small Business
Commissioner more generally, visit
www.vsbc.vic.gov.au, phone 13 VSBC (13 8722)
or email enquiries@vsbc.vic.gov.au
Melbourne
Business Awards
Two innovative Kingston
manufacturing businesses were
honoured as award nominees at
the recent Melbourne Business
Awards breakfast.
Chocolate Works is Australia’s premier supplier
of customised chocolate products to the
promotional product, marketing, events and
special occasion industries. Established in 1999
the company has established itself as a niche
provider of customised and personalised
chocolate products with in house capabilities to
produce chocolates in almost any shape, size,
design and packaging.
Advanced Natural skin care combines the
latest and most advanced scientific formulations
with the most luxurious natural ingredients to
offer an exclusive and extensive range of
products to heal, treat and revive your skin.
Proudly Australian Made, Advanced Natural
incorporates new scientific formulations,
combined with natural ingredients to offer
intensive, corrective treatments and products
specially formulated for eyes, face and body:
The Melbourne Business Awards is a not-for-
profit organisation that seeks to assist small to
medium companies become more innovative,
enterprising and successful by recognising
companies that display excellence in their
particular field. If you know of a business that
deserves recognition please email
business@kingston.vic.gov.au
Coworking is a style of work
which involves a shared
working environment for
independent business owners,
entrepreneurs or startups.
Typically it is attractive to
work-at-home professionals,
independent contractors, or
people who travel frequently
who end up working in
relative isolation.
Coworking is the social gathering of a group of
people, who are still working independently, but
who share values, and who are interested in the
synergy that can happen from working with
talented people in the same space. Facilities,
office space and services are shared, with
facilitation by a coordinator.
Council is currently exploring the possibility of
establishing a coworking Hub in the Moorabbin
area. Expressions of interest can be forwarded
to business@kingston.vic.gov.au
Coworking pop-up in foyer of Kingston City Hall, 28 March 2013
Why attend a
networking event?
“I went to my first MBA breakfast mid last
year and was very impressed by the fact
there were a lot of manufacturers.Tom
from Slattery & Acquroff spoke about his
business as they had been nominated for
" Business of the Year ", I later introduced
myself to him and we exchanged
business cards.
A few weeks later I emailed Tom and we made an
appointment to catch up at his offices where I was
introduced to the Marketing Department. They sent
me a list of their uniform garments for quoting and
came back to me later saying he would definitely
consider us for their next order. Just before
Christmas, I received an email asking if I could
supply an order in the first week in January.
Despite the short timeframe, the order was
completed on time and delivered.
Since then I have had orders from a number of
businesses attending the MBA breakfasts and their
contacts. I have really been impressed with the
open attitude of everyone who attends MBA.
Having been a member of other networking
groups, I have found that is not always the case. I
was so impressed by the collaboration and
professionalism that I joined as a member of MBA
and now look forward to the network events as an
important part of my business development.”
Tom @ Business Apparel
0439 447 400
Tom@businessapparel.net.au

7. May 2014 Kingston Business Bulletin 7
Zero Pellet Loss is a priority
for the plastics industry - and
a critical issue for our
environment.
Spilled pellets can make their way into local
waterways and ultimately estuaries and the
ocean. This isn’t just an eyesore and a litter
issue; pellets, if accidentally mistaken for
food by birds or marine animals, could harm
them. That’s why the industry is behind Zero
Pellet Loss—and it can only be achieved
with your help.
If you could take a simple step to help
strengthen your company’s sustainability
initiatives, and;
• contribute to preserving water quality
and wildlife;
• comply with federal and state
regulations and avoidance of fines;
• establish a safety/housekeeping
program;
• improve operational efficiency;
• improve the financial bottom line; and
• reputation in the community…
...would you take it?
To find out how contact Angela on
9581 4787 or Renae on 9581 4379
Community Gardens in industrial areas?
Council's Public Health and
Wellbeing Plan 2013-2017
(PHWP) sets the strategic
directions under which these
initiatives occur.
Council identifies through the plan how it can
contribute to the health and wellbeing of
those who live, work and participate in the
life of the city.
The PHWP was developed aſter extensive
community consultation and outlines key
themes which emerged from the
consultations.
Do you currently offer your employees a
garden space in which to grow edible produce?
Have you considered being part of a
Community Garden?
Do you have unused or vacant land at your
site that you would consider offering for
development of a community garden?
If you are interested to explore the
possibilities, contact either Angela Stubbs in
Economic Development on 9581 4787 or
Nicole Malina, Community Wellbeing Officer
(Public Health) on 9581 4803 or email
nicole.malina@kingston.vic.gov.au
Did you know that registration
of a business name does not
give the registrant exclusive
rights over the name?
Business name holders oſten think that by
registering a business name they have protected a
brand - this is not the case. Be aware business
name registration does not provide exclusive
ownership of the name and will not prevent it being
used by somebody who has registered it as a
trademark or a web domain name.
Generally, the only way to get exclusive use of a
particular business name is to register it as a trade
mark. You can find more information about what's
involved– and search for existing trade marks at no
cost – by visiting IP Australia.
To learn more about trade marks and domain
names visit
• IP Australia (www.ipaustralia.gov.au) the
Australian Government's agency for
administering the laws and the registers
relating to trade marks, patents, designs and
plant breeder's rights; and
• auDA (www.auda.org.au) the policy authority
for rules and policies for registration of
Australian (.au) domain names.
Business name
registration
Plastics in the Environment

8. 4 Kingston Business Bulletin
January 2014
What’s on
Council applauds local businesses who triumphed
at Melbourne’s South East Business Awards
Free Wifi at Kingston Libraries
Melbourne’s South East Business
Awards and Gala Dinner Presentation
evening was held at the Karralyka
Centre on Friday 9 May.
The event was attended by 270 local businesses,
government representatives and community leaders
who came together to recognise business
achievements and excellence throughout the South
East Region of Melbourne.
South East Councils, utility companies, and State
and Federal Government departments established
these awards to recognise those regional
businesses who contribute to the economy and
success of South East Melbourne.
Melbourne’s South East Business Awards not only
allows the Government to show its gratitude to local
businesses, but it gives an opportunity for local
businesses to network with one another and
acknowledge each other’s achievements.
There was a total of 64 finalists from the 10
representing Council municipalities in the South
East, all competing for the seven business award
categories. The companies were either nominated
by their Council or had taken part in their
corresponding Council Business Award programs
throughout 2013.
Two businesses from the City of Kingston, Marand
Precision Engineering and breadsolutions, won in
their field at the awards!
Marand Precision Engineering won the
Melbourne’s South East Large Enterprise Award,
sponsored by ConnectEast. Marand is an Australian
owned company who specialise in the making of
high-quality precision tooling, machine tools and
highly engineered automated production solutions.
breadsolutions attained the Melbourne’s South East
Business Growth and Innovation Award, sponsored
by Phillips Ormonde Fitzpatrick. They are a dedicated
manufacturer of artisan breads which are available in
over 700 Coles Supermarkets nationwide.
Kingston Council congratulates Marand Precision
Engineering and breadsolutions on all their
accomplishments and success.
For more information see
kingston.vic.gov.au/business or phone 9581 4735.
• Kingston Farmers’ Market
7th June, 5th July, 2nd August, 6th September
• Leading through Turbulence Breakfast event
Friday 23rd May
• Kingston Sustainable Business
Network Breakfast
Thursday 29th May
• NANOFAB-ULOUS for Industry
Thursday 29th May
• Meet Your Mates
Thursday 5th June
• Improving Cashflow and Profitability
Wednesday 11th June
• Kingston Business Women’s Network
– Annual Luncheon
Wednesday 18th June
• Starting Your Business Workshop
Wednesday 16th July
• Food Innovation Australia
Monday 21st July
• Australian Chamber of International Trade
(ACIT)
Wednesday 30th July
• Meet Your Mates
Thursday 31st July
For a business to be successful and
seen as credible, people need to know
about you. Business events present
the opportunity to network your
business with other local businesses.
As well as developing new
relationships, these workshops and
events create an opportunity to meet
and secure new clients or customers.
Winner of mini
iPad competition!
Kingston Council ran a registration
campaign in March for earlybird
businesses to register on the new online
Kingston Business Directory….
and the winner was.....OCD Skate Shop
OCD Skate Shop is a family business employing local
skaters. It has its own skate team with ages ranging
from 6 – 44 years of age that are coached and mentored.
Customers come from all over Melbourne and Victoria,
with many interstate and international visitors. Word
spreads about the uniqueness of the business and want
to experience what they have to offer – a fantastic range
with real pricing, and a knowledgeable passionate team
to talk about the products.
“Our success started with our level of commitment -
we stock the largest range of skateboards hardware
and accessories in Victoria if not in Australia. We have a
loyal and growing customer base that we love to deal
with – It’s so satisfying to see the huge smiles on kids’
faces when they walk out the door, ready to roll. It is
not easy starting a new business, but if you surround
yourselves with positive people, make great
connections, and never give up, the world’s your
oyster!” says Caroline Commins winner of Kingston
Council’s iPad draw for registering on the free online
Kingston Business Directory.
www.ocdskateshop.com.au
The benefit of being on the Kingston business
Directory gives your business exposure on a platform
that will enhance your own website search engine
optimisation. Visit:
http://www.kingston.vic.gov.au/business/System-
Pages-UGC/Registration
Wireless Fidelity?
It’s a misconception that’s what WiFi
stands for. In fact the term was created
by a marketing company as a play on
words with HiFi.
Wifi is available at Kingston Libraries' eight branches,
absolutely free! Bring in your laptop, tablet or
smartphone - you only need a library card to access it.
You can join the library at any of the Kingston Libraries,
or online at: www.kingston.vic.gov.au/ library/My-
Library/Join-Online.
When is the Wifi available?
Currently it is available 7am - 9pm at Parkdale, Clarinda,
Highett, Dingley, Patterson Lakes libraries, and during opening
hours at Chelsea, Cheltenham and Moorabbin libraries.
Are there limits on what I can access and download?
The WiFi goes through the Kingston Council network so
is subject to the same conditions of access. There is a
maximum file download limit of 100mb.
Can I print ?
Presently you are unable to print using the Wifi network.
If you wish to print a document simply save it to a USB
stick and use one of the public PCs in the library.