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24.01.2022 Our University of Wollongong Sydney Business School Postgraduate Scholarship is now open and in its 20th year. Each year it is awarded to a member of TIC or one of their staff to undertake postgraduate study in a field relevant to the region's development and enhancement. Applications close September 20th! Entry to an eligible course is a prerequisite for applying for the scholarship. Please see UOW: University of Wollongong, Australia Website for full information.

24.01.2022 Congratulations Geoff!

24.01.2022 Congratulations to all the finalists! Extra special congratulations to our members who have been named

22.01.2022 Hmmmmm, if we were to gather again, in July, and not on the first Tuesday, how chaotic would that be? How rebel? Well, it would still be Black Tie. It would still be a chance to frock up, after some months.......... and for the ladies too. The chance to Connect? Watch this space.... (And no, it’s not that purple ears are now fashionable.)

22.01.2022 Suzanne started RooCreate with one mission in mind to eliminate waste. Her passion for sustainable packaging stems from an intimate knowledge of the packaging industry and a deeply rooted ambition for living a sustainable lifestyle. Don't miss your chance to hear from Suzanne as part of the upcoming President's lunch Innovation Showcase. ... #rsvpnow #dontmissyourspot #sustainability #wollongong #iaccelerate #startups #supportlocal

21.01.2022 We are sold out! If you haven't already RSVP'd to see Damien Leith on 8 December at the Novotel Wollongong Northbeach, I'm afraid we've reached our capacity under current COVID guidelines. Hopefully, restrictions will be lifted and we will be able to open up more tickets so if you're keen to attend, please email Michelle at [email protected] to be placed on a waiting list.... #theillawarraconnection Bluescope University of Wollongong Wave FM 96.5 Access Law Group

21.01.2022 And now, please welcome to the stage, for his Presidential address, Graham Lancaster......

21.01.2022 Congratulations

20.01.2022 Enjoy your retirement Roger. You have earned it, and provided service to our region’s community, both in your work and your example to others. You also served The Illawarra Connection well as President and Life Member, and we look forward to seeing you again in the future.

20.01.2022 Our October TIC newsletter is out!

19.01.2022 About last night... Mark Olive aka The Black Olive was in the Novotel Wollongong Northbeach house last night, taking Connection members and their guests on a magical journey of indigenous food. From native spiced pickled vegetables ...to Grilled crocodile & smoked kangaroo fillet ...to Hummus, dried semi tomatoes, cheddar cheese & toasted flat bread ...and that was just the Entrée!

19.01.2022 Really excellent breakfast with Steve Sammartino this morning sharing ideas and planning collaborations with Regional Development Australia Illawarra, the Leadership Illawarra Crew and our board. #tic #futureisnow #lego #breakfastsession #illawarra #regional #collaboration #learning #emoji Sharon Wingate Graham Lancaster Janine Cullen and Grace McCarthy

18.01.2022 Don’t forget Members and Friends, our scheduled dinners have been rearranged because of the pandemic and our October Dinner Meeting has moved to 20 October instead of tonight. for details.

17.01.2022 Well I expect all the home offices are set up and fully functional by now. We'd love to hear from our members. If your business has any news you'd like to share; or some tips about new business models you've adopted during this time - please email [email protected]. We would love to stay connected with you. Stay well.

16.01.2022 Thank you To Vice Chancellor Paul Wellings for the contribution He has made to the University, and to our region.

15.01.2022 https://www.illawarramercury.com.au//networking-with-a-di/

15.01.2022 JULY DINNER UPDATE: With Victoria now back in lockdown due to the outbreak of COVID 19 cases and the NSW/VIC border closure, Dilruk Jayasinha unfortunately is no longer able to join us. However, at such short notice, I am happy to announce that Merrick Watts will be our Guest Speaker for the evening instead. Merrick is Sydney based, and so we have confidence that he will attend. As one half of Merrick and Rosso, Merrick Watts took Triple J drive to ratings highs, was the firs...t voice on the NOVA network and built a cult TV fan base with shows on Nine, Ten and the Comedy Channel. As a solo performer, Merrick has carved out a new course: as an actor on The Hollowmen and Underbelly; and as a comedian, touring a solo show for the first time in 2017 with Man of the House and performing on TV shows and the list goes on ... We hope you can make our July 28 Dinner meeting. For any enquires please PM or email salbert@illawarraconnection. com.au

15.01.2022 Dear Members, POSTPONEMENT OF APRIL DINNER Your Board has, like many of you, been carefully watching the Covid-19 pandemic developments both around the world and here in the Illawarra.... Whilst our region was not directly impacted in terms of cases for a significant period, the concerns and social control measures designed to slow the spread of the disease were clearly experienced, and it was hoped that we might be able to proceed with our April gathering with some control measures in place, including the self-isolation of members who showed signs of illness. However, events have caught up with us today with Prime Minister Morrison announcing a ban on public gatherings of more than 100 people. Given the popularity of our dinner meetings we can see no potential way that we could conduct the meeting in light of that edict. We must be mindful of the safety and welfare of our members and in that regard, the current profile of Covid-19 in the Illawarra is no indicator of the future profile that it may have and particularly at around the time that our dinner meeting would have taken place. In the circumstances, our April dinner meeting will be postponed. There may be a better opportunity for us to connect later in the year, or to reconnect after a sustained period of social isolation. It would be far better for us to look forward to that than to dwell on what may have been. We also will seek to keep members informed regarding membership, member successes and events, (if any are to be held in the coming months) via newsletter or, possibly, via short video to be released on the evening of the dinner. We thank you for your continuing support, and until we connect again, stay well. Graham Lancaster

14.01.2022 This speaker, Matt Jones, co-founder of the Four Pillars distillery in Victoria, would have been our guest speaker tonight. Her is a taste of what he may have said. Feel free to watch it all, maybe even with a small gin in hand, or just skip to the good bits. We would have asked him to wear his black tie though. https://youtu.be/oHE1J4CBE5Q

14.01.2022 At our last Dinner Meeting we had an internationally famous TV presenter, chef and filmmaker talk to, teach and tantalise us about and with examples of Indigenous foods, as well as inspiring our menu for the night. A passionate and beautiful local - Mark Olive. https://www.facebook.com/UandMeAustralia/videos/1176040036070335/?vh=e&extid=KBtlg172ve0Lv8aB

12.01.2022 Congratulations to Foundation Sponsor Bluescope for hosting our Prime Minister today, to deliver beneficial news..........

12.01.2022 Imagine how many lives could be saved if the 1.3 billion unconnected cars and trucks currently on the road could automatically detect a crash and warn first responders? Check your inbox for your invitation for this years President's Lunch, you don't want to miss the chance to hear from iAccelerate residents VDAQ. Members guests welcome- contact us to find out how to get your ticket. Find out more about VDAQ: https://lnkd.in/g3JSNu8... #registernow #lunch #supportlocaltalent #illawarra #innovation #joinme

11.01.2022 Our next Dinner Meeting is fast approaching! Tuesday April 7th, 7pm at The Ballroom Novotel Northbeach, Wollongong. Don't forget to jump on our website and RSVP. Our next speaker describes himself as a creative strategist, an accidental entrepreneur and a serial failure.... He was the youngest ever chief political adviser to a major political party in the UK. He was the first global chief strategy officer for the world’s largest brand experience agency. He’s a former Gruen panellist, who speaks and consults on creative strategies for brands and businesses, advising leaders and organisations from Google to start-ups. And he’s the co-founder of the fastest-growing craft spirits brand in Australia, Four Pillars Gin. To share his insights into what businesses and leaders of all types can learn from the world of craft gin, please welcome, Matt Jones. Looking forward to seeing all our members!

10.01.2022 Dear Members, At this time, we would normally be preparing for our April Dinner Meeting, and I can share with members that your board met last Thursday, in Brady Bunch style to discuss how we may stay connected during this time. A virtual dinner for June was mooted and we will see whether and how that may work. We welcome input from members, and would be happy to receive those suggestions via email or IM. If any members wish to dine in black tie at their home on Tuesday, ple...ase feel free to send your photos. If anyone has news for our members that you would like shared, please send it in. We know that there will be a time that we can connect in person again and we look forward to it. Until then, stay safe.

07.01.2022 Don't miss your tickets to I3net first gathering. http://i3net.com.au/i3nets-first-industry-beer-pizza-night/# #industry #tech #illawarra #growing #collab #theillawarraconnection #pizzayesplease

07.01.2022 On 1 September Graham Lancaster represented TIC at an MOU signing for the Leadership Illawarra Program. Between them, LIP partners TIC, UOW Sydney Business School and RDA Illawarra are sponsoring 3 and a half scholarships for the 2021/22 Program. The LIP is a an experiential 2-year program of learning for emerging leaders in the Illawarra region. Applications are open now until 25 October 2020.

07.01.2022 ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN for the 2019 IMB Bank Illawarra Business Awards. For a full list of categories, questions and how to enter, follow this link: http://busine...ssannualawards.com.au/Regions/Illawarra There are 18 categories to enter across areas of innovation, sustainability, export, customer service, tourism and many more. Give your business the recognition it deserves and ENTER NOW.

07.01.2022 Applications are open for 1 and a half TIC scholarships in the 2021-2022 Leadership Illawarra Program. TIC members are encouraged to nominate an employee within their organisation by 25 October. More information can be found on our website: https://www.illawarraconnection.com.au//leadership-illawa/

06.01.2022 Dear Connection Members, As we have had some issues with our website this month, I re-present our invitation here, and ask that you RSVP directly by phone to Keirin 0451291407 tomorrow if you haven’t received it previously. The Illawarra Connection invites you to the February Dinner Meeting with Kieran Flanagan... Time: 7:00pm Date: Tuesday, 4th February, 2020 Venue: The Grand Ballroom, Novotel Wollongong Northbeach Dress: Formal / Black Tie RSVP: Tuesday, 28th January, 2020 Join us in February to kick of the year with Kieran Flanagan as we explore 'Transformational Leadership'. Kieran helps you laugh while you learn to unlock your genius, lead the change you wish to see in the world and discover how to think different. She has worked with professional services firms training their future leaders, with the UN in Singapore developing strategies to fight human trafficking in Asia, and has run innovation programs for Unilever, Bayer and the NSW and Australian Governments. Kieran has been an expert commentator on ABC’s 702 Breakfast Show with Wendy Harmer as well as Channel 7’s Sunrise, Sky Business News and SBS News helping audiences to make positive change and make change positive. To help us seat members as per requests, please advise at the time of booking or no later than Friday 31st January. We will do our utmost however requests for changes, or new requests, made after this time may not be able to be met. Please note if your membership fees are still outstanding your access to online RSVP may be affected. Please contact us to discuss. Please send member announcements for the President's Welcome Speech by midday on Friday 31st January. Announcements may be edited for brevity. The final decision on inclusion rests with the President. Graham Lancaster

06.01.2022 Not saying that we could arrange a presentation by Mark Bunn, especially in our normal format - would he be of interest? His comment about social connection is even more poignant in current times. Would Members support a Zoom presentation for June? Otherwise, stay safe and stay connected,... https://youtu.be/tWg5pACQ_fE

05.01.2022 Thank you Greg Ellis

05.01.2022 Don't forget to get your tickets for a wonderful day out with the @IRTgroup Race Against Homelessness Event Buy your tickets now: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/race-against-homelessness-t

05.01.2022 Our University of Wollongong Sydney Business School Postgraduate Scholarship is now open! Each year it is awarded to a member of TIC or one of their staff to undertake postgraduate study in a field relevant to the region's development and enhancement. Visit the TIC website for more details. Applications Close 30 October 2020... https://www.illawarraconnection.com.au/partne/scholarships/

04.01.2022 Social Connection is important. Enough to create it in title case as a response to Social Distancing as a term. On Mothers Day we celebrate a connection with the person or persons who have played that role in our lives, and expressed the fiercest and most nurturing of all love. Connect with your mothers today, (and always), in person if you can, in video or audio if not, and in thoughtful memory for those who are resting in sweet meadows. ... Here is a song that demonstrates such connection. Please enjoy. https://youtu.be/DAPkOxRnh4c

03.01.2022 We are really looking forward to seeing all our Members at the July Dinner Meeting. Things may be slightly different - eg. Less people on your table. Please remember to adhere to social distancing rules. TIC, in partnership with the Novotel Northbeach Wollongong, are doing all we can to ensure everyone’s health and safety. If you are experiencing any cold/flu like symptoms, we ask you please not to attend. If you have any issues or concerns pls email [email protected]. au

03.01.2022 Mark Olive will be our keynote Speaker at our upcoming Dinner Meeting- September 8. Stay tuned for more information!

02.01.2022 Thank you to our members who attended this dinner meeting, thank you to Mark Olive, and a special thank you to the Novotel Northbeach for embracing the innovative change of menu. https://www.illawarramercury.com.au//the-celebrity-chef-w/

02.01.2022 The Closing date for scholarship applications for a Graduate Certificate degree delivered by the Sydney Business School in 2021 have been extended to 27 November. This is a fantastic opportunity for employees of financial members of The Illawarra Connection. Applications can be made via the TIC website.... https://www.sydneybusinessschool.edu.au//2021-the-illawar/

01.01.2022 Join us for dinner with Dilruk, proudly sponsored by Lancaster Law and Mediation. Time: 6:30 pm Date: Tuesday, 28th July, 2020 Venue: Novotel Wollongong North beach... Dress: Formal / Black Tie RSVP: Tuesday, 14th July, 2020 on our website See more

01.01.2022 So,.... time for the President to get into trouble. I'm excited! The 4 square metre per person rule is to be relaxed to 2 square metres per person. This will mean increased numbers for our December dinner meeting. We are asking the question, and you, as members should ask as well. Do you want to see Damien Leith, connect with members again and just dress up to commemorate our annus horribilus? He will smile, sing and regale you with tales in an Irish lilt.... Contact us to get your name on the waiting list as we would love to lift that gate and have you in the room for the night. If you come, I promise not to sing again. Graham See more