A message from our President
Dear Members and Friends,
It’s been an exciting few weeks for Devonport and DCCI, with only 161 days until Christmas!
Firstly, congratulations to Devonport for being awarded Tasmania’s Top Tourism Town by the Tourism Industry Council Tasmania. As Premier Rockliff recently noted, “Devonport is a vibrant hub of the iconic Cradle Mountain region, an ideal launchpad for day trip exploration and for its newly developed waterfront precinct” – we couldn’t agree more.
We believe Devonport is the perfect basecamp to explore some of the best tourism experiences our region has to offer. We look forward to continuing to work with the tourism industry and local businesses to ensure Devonport continues to thrive. This week marks another significant stage in the transformation of our City, as we celebrate the unveiling of the Devonport Sound & Light Show “From Sky to Sea”. Our City will continue to shine with Music by the Waterfront – a free event set to take place at Haines Park on Saturday.
We’ve been busy continuing to deliver a diverse range of events and finalising our 2024/25 annual plan and advocacy priorities in preparation for the upcoming federal election. Stay tuned for some exciting new projects and initiatives coming soon.
Next week, we’re hosting our second employment related workshop in partnership with the Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (TCCI) – Common Mistakes Employers Make with their Staff. And, have teamed up with Business Tasmania along with our friendly neighbouring business associations to bring you another free event at the end of July – Exit Strategies For Small Business.
Join us on 7 August with Abe Udy from Abe’s Audio. From humble beginnings to leading a successful audio productive company, Abe will share some insights around the transformational power of podcasting for business growth. One lucky attendee will win a podcast package, valued at $6,500!
Please fill out our short quarterly Business Pulse Check survey – a new initiative introduced to help us improve our services and understand how we can better support our members and advocate on your behalf.
Lastly, but certainly not least, I would like to extend a warm welcome to our new members – Pay the Piper Investments, Jeffrey Studio’s, Employment Plus – The Salvation Army and Left Field, we’re thrilled to have you involved. Your involvement strengthens our advocacy efforts. Did you know, that if you are a member of DCCI you receive TCCI member benefits and access to a range of support services?
DCCI is a member organisation and our Board, consisting of volunteer Executive Members, we’re here to support you, and I look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events.
- Common mistakes employers make with their staff, – 24 July
- Exit Strategies for Small Business, 30 July
- Business Breakfast with Abe Udy – The Power of Podcasting for Business, 7 August
- Induction and onboarding – 21 August
- SAVE THE DATE – Breakfast with Bernard Dwyer – TT Line
- Recruitment and retention – 18 September
- SAVE THE DATE – Annual Dinner, 3 October
Best Regards,
Claire Connelly (nee Smith)
President
Living City Business: Making Devonport Prosper
Brand Tasmania Workshops
Mastering Instagram: Latest Updates, Trends and Business Boosting Secrets
Join Brand Tasmania for an in-depth and interactive workshop where you’ll explore the latest trends, updates and best practices on Instagram.
Date: Wednesday, 24th July – BOOK HERE
Time: 3:00-6:00 pm
Location: Paranaple Convention Centre Price: $50pp
The Tasmanian Masters Games will be held 5th – 13th October 2024 in Northern Tasmania, featuring 30 sports and 1500 participants. There is an opportunity to promote your business with a special offer for participants.
Business promotional material would be placed in over 1000 Welcome Bags, enticing participants to experience our local businesses, cost $100 per business.
For more information Please contact Steve Martin – steve.martin.tas@outlook.com
2024 CONFERENCE PROGRAM
Day 1 – Workshop Day: Tuesday 20 August
- 11-specially curated 75minute workshops on practical tourism and business skills, and in-depth discussions about priorities for the industry. Pitched to tourism owner-operators and industry professionals across all levels willing to invest a day on some intensive upskilling.
Evening Networking Event – Tuesday 20 August
- An evening jam-packed full of networking, delicious Tasmanian food & beverage, and live entertainment.
Day 2 – Tourism Policy & Strategy: Wednesday 21 August
- This the BIG day, full of important policy and strategy presentations from state and national industry leaders and stakeholders, breakout sessions on current industry priorities, and an energising dose of inspiration from some of our best and brightest.
