Highfields & District Business Connections in Highfields | Non-profit organisation

Highfields & District Business Connections

Locality: Highfields

Phone: +61 428 154 880

Address: Highfields Cultural Centre 4352 Highfields, QLD, Australia

Website: https://hdbc.org.au

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25.01.2022 An enjoyable evening with Kat Lynn and Sonny Lynn from Foodie Shots and Sonny & Kat Photography at their studio for this months networking event. Featured tonight were Malwai Kitchen entrees and were certainly a hit. They are located at the Highfields Village food precinct and are both takeaway and dine in. We appreciate all those who attended and special thanks to members of our council Members Cr Carol Taylor and Councillor Bill Cahill Toowoomba Region Council and our sta...te member Trevor Watts Kat was a little busy playing host if there are any other photos please share

24.01.2022 Dont forget the HDBC online catch up tomorrow morning- Tuesday 12th May at 7.30am. Everyone who is in business in Highfields are welcome. Here about other businesses and let us know about your business so we can help promote what you do. Click on this link to join in... https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83856013345 See more

24.01.2022 So tonight is the night for the HDBC Council Forum at smARTspace Hall at the Highfields State Primary School on 10th March from 5:30 pm. The following are the council candidates that have indicated their attendance for the forum tonight. 1. Carol Taylor... 2. Kevin Flanagan 3. Mike Flanigan 4. Geoff McDonald 5. Tim McMahon 6. Robert Relvas 7. James OShea 8. David King 9. Nancy Sommerfield 10. Megan OHara Sullivan 11. Melissa Taylor 12. Rita Clarke 13. Chelle McIntyre 14. Petria Grabham 15. Aaron Goldie 16. Lizzie Adams 17. Bill Cahill We look forward to seeing you all for a registration at 5 pm with a start of 5:30pm finishing around 7:30 pm.

24.01.2022 Our November breakfast speaker will be talking about Mental Health and Small Business Welcome DR MICHELLE ANIFTOS, Michelle began her career initially as a Special Education teacher and later held roles including Education Advisor, Guidance Officer and School Principal.... Later, Michelle held a three-year lecturing position at the University of Southern Queensland while completing her Master of Psychology degree. For the past 15 years she has provided mental health services for children and adults in her role as the Clinical Director of a well-regarded private mental health practice in Toowoomba, which now employs 7 team members. Michelle has recently been recruited by the Southern Queensland Rural Health (part-time) to support and expand the rural mental health workforce. Ensure you RSVP for the breakfast on the 1st of November

23.01.2022 Thanks everyone for your time Attending or watching. Please see below for councillors voting number and their contact details.

23.01.2022 Keep an eye out for events in our local area. This one is coming soon. Community Christmas Tree & Christmas Bauble Project Council is finalising a Community Christmas Tree and Christmas Bauble project for regional communities. The idea is to have lighted Christmas trees installed in central locations with community members able to decorate a bauble and installed them on the tree. The Highfields Library is the location for our tree this year with baubles available for pick up... soon. Youth Connect has created a Home Project video detailing how to decorate your bauble! It will be up on TRC’s website soon but the Facebook link is: https://www.facebook.com/YouthConnectTRC/videos/707685263518573/ In the new year, members can collect their bauble from Council. Once I have a flyer, I will email this through.

23.01.2022 Another development concept announced for Highfields. What do you think about this idea?

23.01.2022 How are you getting on running your business in this new environment we are in? Join us TUESDAY 21 APRIL at 7:30am for a short catch up with fellow Highfields businesses and let us know how your business is going during the COVID-19 restrictions. This will be a friendly, short, casual catch up and we are keen to share hints & tips and know who is open so HDBC can promote you. Please share with others you think would like to join us - you dont have to be an HDBC member - its... open to all businesses. You are invited to the Highfields & District Business Connections Zoom business catch up TOMORROW morning - Apr 21 at 07:30 AM for 40 mins Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/92099886000 Meeting ID: 920 9988 6000 Password: HDBC4352

21.01.2022 #MEET Stephen Rasmussen from Tailored Lending Concepts What’s your business? Finance and Mortgage Broker (Australian Credit Licence 389088)... Based in Gowrie Junction no geographic restrictions; can work with and assist clients wherever they are based (local, national or international) What are some of your services? As a broker, I: Review, advise on and arrange finance for the full range of clients and situations. All types of SME finance (business expansion / acquisition; equipment & vehicles; inventory; working capital; franchises, private mortgages) Commercial and SMSF investment loans Retail home and investment loans, including for first home buyers Personal loans Good and poor credit records Assist with personal budgeting, analysis of business financial statements, development of cash flow projections and business plans. Arrange referral and introduction to other professional service providers (accountants, solicitors, real estate agents etc.) that can assist our clients achieve their nominated goals and objectives What makes your business stand out? Dedicated one-on-one service. Unbiased advice. One stop avenue for all finance needs. Highly level of customer satisfaction (evidenced by referrals and repeat business). What are some tips you would give customers? If you need finance of any type, personal or business, talk to your broker first. Review your loans and finances, regularly. If you are experiencing tough financial times, don’t put off talking to the tax man, your accountant or your bank - keep them informed. What is the most common question you get asked? How much am I able to borrow? (this comes from all types of clients business, first home buyers, investors) What do you enjoy most about your business? Teaching people about how finance works and then helping them achieve their goals. Do you have a special or something exciting happening? This year I led the development and launch of a new (national) broker training course for seniors Reverse Mortgages. Have you been awarded lately or maybe hold an appointment? I am a Director of FBAA (Finance Brokers Association of Australia) the national industry body for finance brokers How can the community help you? Talk to me and use my services. Also, I am only too happy to help review your current finances, or even give a second option on a new offer from your own bank - obligation free.

20.01.2022 Well done to one of our members Sarah from MET Phys - Exercise Therapy - Highfields & Crows Nest featuring in the local paper. Still time to donate

19.01.2022 So the nominations for Councillor candidates has just closed today in the Local Government elections and as of late last night, 26 candidates have registered. The election day is on 28th March with a choice from a mix of new candidates and experienced people passionate about our region. For the Highfields Community, HDBC is organising a Public Forum in the smARTspace Hall at the Highfields State Primary School on 10th March from 5:30 pm. Come and hear each attending candidate answer some set questions about their vision for Highfields and the greater Toowoomba region.

18.01.2022 Hello from HDBC. We hope everyone is staying safe and healthy in this glorious region... We are asking for some local help. We want to know who is still open and a little bit about them so we can as a community support local...... What we would like in the comments is. 1. The name of the business 2. The address 3. The contact details 4. What they sell / service they provide We all are doing it tough and if we all can help each other we will come out the other side still together.

18.01.2022 HDBC member Kat from Foodie Shots received some press about their pasta class this month. Always great to see local businesses supporting each other.. #golocalfirst https://www.facebook.com/636662790135786/posts/1043548539447207/?d=n

18.01.2022 Keep in touch with Highfields business news and hear about the latest development in Highfields in the HDBC July newsletter. - https://mailchi.mp//highfields-business-news-and-august-me

17.01.2022 *** Hi Highfields businesses! *** Next Tuesday morning (5 May) at 7.30am is the monthly HDBC Business breakfast .....well, of course, at the moment they are a virtual breakfast get together on Zoom We invite all local business in or around the Highfields/Meringandan/Cabarlah area or companies doing business in Highfields to join us. You do not have to be an HDBC member to join in the virtual catch up.... If you would like to join us on Tuesday morning (and havent received the HDBC invitation already) - Please direct message us so that we can send you the Zoom link. We look forward to seeing you all online on Tuesday morning at 7.30am.

17.01.2022 Last week saw the election of the new HDBC Executive committee for 2020-2021. Congratulations to Ray Hunt who was re-elected as President and to all the committee members: Minute Secretary - Ken McGuire Meeting Secretary - Sarah Mengel ... Treasurer - Shaun Dungey Event Coordinator - Wendy Allen Media & Marketing - Kat Lynn Membership - Grant Pendlebury & Vonnie Meier Committee - Stephen Rasmussen & Ingrid Russell See more

17.01.2022 If non members are thinking of coming you really need to rsvp via email available in the event today!!!

17.01.2022 What a great opportunity to learn from one of the best. Please share this in your circles and support a local business.

17.01.2022 *** 7.30am Tuesday 9 June *** Join local businesses for the weekly HDBC Zoom online catch up tomorrow morning - Tues 9 June - and share hints & tips or just say hello. Join in the catch up and help promote your business. All businesses are welcome - you dont have to be an HDBC member. TUESDAY 9 JUNE at 7:30- 8.30am... Join the Zoom catch up by clicking this link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82639490722 Topic: HDBC catch up - the same Zoom link will be used for the following dates. Time: Jun 9, 2020 07:30 AM Jun 16, 2020 07:30 AM Jun 23, 2020 07:30 AM Jun 30, 2020 07:30 AM Meeting ID: 826 3949 0722 Password: HDBC4352

16.01.2022 It was great to have members of our Highfields police station present for the meeting this morning. Steve is certainly passionate about community policing which is fantastic to see. Good to know Chris and Shane have a lot more assistance now. Know your patch know your people. Steve ... Thank you also to TRC councillors, Cr Nancy Sommerfield, Cr Melissa Taylor, and Cr Kerry Shine and Hon Dr John McVeigh for your time.

15.01.2022 Great opportunity to learn how to master this very effective platform for your business. Dont forget to RSVP https://toowoombachamber.us2.list-manage.com/track/click

14.01.2022 Natalie Fogarty was announced today as a finalist in the Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards...we wish her well at the awards on the 12th of Dec.

14.01.2022 Well done to one of our local businesses. Regularly being celebrated in the local papers.

12.01.2022 See below about our next breakfast guest speaker. A Civil Engineer by profession, Zoe Eather lives in a complex world which she is determined to simplify and strip back to practical, insightful adaptations of emerging smart technology to make a real difference in how we move and work in the world. Zoe is an untraditional engineer, a millennial and a Winston Churchill Fellow with a passion for Smart Cities, Smart Communities and Smart Regions. This is not just in the big citie...s, but using technology and Smart ways of thinking as enablers to make the places we live more accessible, liveable and sustainable for all. Zoe is determined to not do things the way weve always done them. Her engineering mind and unique background allow her to critically analyse her experiences and draw practical conclusions for the future with wit, humour and grace. She keeps up-to-date with the latest trends and shares her learnings through hosting The Smart Community Podcast, as well as managing her own boutique consultancy, Smart Community. At Smart Community, she ignites Smart Community thinking from the regions through to the global stage. She says, we need to start with the real needs of the community, the practical pain-points we are trying to solve. Smart Community thinking is ultimately about making the places we live, work and play more accessible, liveable and sustainable for all.

12.01.2022 2020 Councillor forum

12.01.2022 Join us for the next HDBC weekly catch up - Tuesday 28 April at 7.30am via Zoom. Tell us what you are up to and let us know how we can help promote your local business. https://mailchi.mp/c3/hdbc-weekly-catch-up-tuesday-28-april

12.01.2022 MET Phys are doing mullets for mental health this September to bring awareness to an illness that isn’t commonly spoken about. At MET Phys we thought that it would be a great opportunity to bring some awareness to this by having Josh rock a filthy mullet for September. As Exercise Physiologist's and OT's we do deal with our fair share clients who struggle with mental health. ... If you would like to continue to help us reach our fundraising goal then please follow the link below. https://www.teamblackdog.org.au//ME/mulletsformentalhealth

12.01.2022 The new service station on the corner of Highfields Road and Kratzke Road is now open!

12.01.2022 And we are off!!! We also have the 3 Mayoral candidates here as well.

11.01.2022 Next meeting is Tuesday at The Cafe at Abbie Lane If you are a local business - home-based, micro, small or enterprise, you are welcome to come along and be part of a HDBC Breakfast before considering membership. VISITORS YOU MUST EMAIL YOUR RSVP TO [email protected] to let us save your seat. Please note - numbers are limited due to Covid restrictions at present.

11.01.2022 Kat from Foodie Shots a new member of the HDBC has been awarded GOLD in this years AusMumpreneur Awards for the work and commitment to supporting local businesses. Foodie Shots was one of 6 finalists and it was certainly a surprise for Kat to receive the award as this is their first year in business. Looking forward to seeing what happens in the next 12 months.

11.01.2022 Congratulations to one of our local businesses and talented artists. Take a Sunday drive and explore our region and support our local community talent.

10.01.2022 There WILL NOT be a HDBC zoom catch up tomorrow morning - Tues 23 June. The next zoom catch up will be next Tuesday 30 June at 7.30am Image: Highfields Great Short Walk

10.01.2022 Join other local business people on our weekly catch up - tomorrow TUESDAY 19 MAY at 7.30am. Join in and let us know a bit about your business so we can promote you. Click on the zoom link in the information below - https://mailchi.mp//hdbc-catch-up-for-highfields-businesses

10.01.2022 We have a fantastic new Police Station in Highfields that has been built with the future of our wonderful area in mind too. A big thank you to Acting Sergeant, Chris Brameld for showing some of the HDBC executive around the new facilities.

09.01.2022 Privilege to be among passionate businesses. Today Mary Reid spoke about #golocalfirst. Mary invited us all to spread this tag on all our social media to increase the engagement and awareness esp coming into the festive season. Wendy Allen spoke about #bushchristmas running from 25th Nov til the 4th Dec at the Masonic Centre beside the Empire Theatre which is a great way to support local. Michelle Aniftos from Southern Queensland Rural Health was our visitor speaking about ...support mechanisms for businesses around mental health and wellbeing. It was a great check in and something we all can be mindful of.

08.01.2022 Dont miss the hearing the vision for Highfields and the region from all the TRC candidates at the Highfields Council Candidate Forum on Tuesday 10 March commencing at 5.30pm at the smARTspace auditorium, Highfields primary School, New England Hwy, Highfields. Below are the some Council and Mayoral candidates who attend the HDBC breakfast on Tuesday. For further information go to https://www.facebook.com/events/3469060969832328/

08.01.2022 Join us on our weekly Highfields business catch up and hear what others are doing and promote your business. Click on this zoom think at 7.30am on Tuesday 26 May to join in the conversation. All local businesses are most welcome to join in. You do not have to be a member of HDBC. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86849995334

07.01.2022 Dont forget the HDBC AGM is on tomorrow morning, Tues 7 July, commencing at 7.00am at The Cafe at Abbie Lane. If you have not sent in an RSVP to say you are attending, please join in via the zoom link. Please click on the link below at 7.15am sharp to join the meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82611461935

07.01.2022 Heres a fantastic idea for everyone to put on their driveways for Anzac day. Very easy to make. Lest We Forget.

06.01.2022 This year has been let’s say a little ... different for business. Whether it is pivoting, struggling, scaling, it all has had a transformational impact. This may have had an impact on your mental health and those around you. ... Take a minute to check in with yourself or someone you know and ask... how are you really doing? Sometimes just stopping is enough to acknowledge how we are doing and work out what is next. This month 1st of November at our breakfast meet up we will be having a guest speaker on this topic. Make sure you RSVP. Visitors are welcome however we must be notified for numbers. #hdbc #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #supportsmallbusiness

05.01.2022 If you are thinking of visiting make sure you RSVP be emailing your response.

03.01.2022 *** Tues 30 June - 7.30am*** Catch up with fellow local businesses as we say goodbye to the 2019-2020 financial year. Where has the last 6 months gone!! We will be catching up via Zoom at 7.30am, Tues 30 June. To join in click this link... https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82639490722 Meeting ID: 826 3949 0722 Password: HDBC4352 Or you can dial in on: 02 8015 6011 Make sure you also put Tuesday 7th July in your calendar for the HDBC AGM.

02.01.2022 In business we start off all guns blazing and wanting to change the world. As we move into the next stage of business sometimes our motivation wanes or changes. What motivates you as a business to grow.... How do you stay motivated? What are some tips you can help businesses just starting out to grow and stay motivated? When we share our knowledge we help others to grow. #golocalfirst #supportsmallbusiness #hdbc #supportlocalbusiness

02.01.2022 *** Dont forget our monthly HDBC meeting is tomorrow morning from 7.30am - 8.30am online via Zoom *** Our guest speaker is Joy Taylor from Canvas Coworking Inc who will be giving us some hints and tips on using a range of Google tools available for individuals and business owners (most of them are free), which could save you time, money, and stress. Normally the 1st Tuesday of each month is a sit-down breakfast during the meeting but hopefully it wont be too far off before ...we can all meet face-to-face again and enjoy breakfast together. Please feel free to join the meeting even if you are not a HDBC member - we would love to have you. Please click on this link to join the Zoom meeting at 7.30am. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86163263080

02.01.2022 We will be meeting face to face for the first time next week!!! Dont miss the HDBC AGM next Tuesday 7 July at 7.00am. Numbers for the breakfast meeting at The Cafe at Abbie Lane are very limited due to Covid_19 restrictions so acceptances are on a first in basis. The meeting will also be conducted via Zoom. Further information is contained in the newsletter - https://mailchi.mp//hdbc-next-meeting-tuesday-7-july-at-70

01.01.2022 Well done Mary Reid for being a highlight in our recent media, papers, tv and I believe radio coming up. Your support for #golocalfirst and your unsurpassed experience in the cake industry is being recognised. As such a valuable member of our community we are glad you are still part of the HDBC as a founding member. ... Say congrats to Mary on our next meetup