Nominated for enterprise

The Ettalong Beach Business Group has been nominated for the NSW State and Regional Development Business Enterprise Category in this year's Regional Achievement and Community Awards.

The group has been selected to join nine other business network groups in the semi-finals for the awards.

Judging will take place on September 18, to determine three finalists for the Business Enterprise Award.

The finalists and winners of the Regional Achievement and Community Awards for NSW and ACT will be announced at a special gala awards presentation dinner on November 8.

"Awards such as these create an opportunity to say thank you to businesses, community groups and individuals who work tirelessly in developing their chosen fields of endeavour," Ettalong Beach Business group media liason Ms Lindy Wilson said.

"The Ettalong Beach Business Group is striving to assist businesses, improve the image of the community, attract tourists to the area and to make Ettalong a proud precinct in which to work and live.

"The group is currently conducting monthly Community Clean Ups on the last Sunday of the month, has commissioned a $20,000 two-year Community Marketing Plan and is one of the presenters at the next Community and Economic Development Forum on September 22."

Awards director Ms Teesha Cupples said: "The Ettalong Beach Business Group is a network of businesses working together to benefit the community through a willingness to work together towards a positive future for Ettalong Beach.

"The aim of the group is to act as a forum for issues and concerns of the businesses and business people in Ettalong, to provide a communication point for regulatory bodies and individuals allowing free-flowing and accurate information.

"The members offer a wide range of qualifications and years of experience in an extensive range of businesses, including real estate, financial services, retail services, hospitality, education and personal services."

Press release, 10 Sep 2008 Teesha Cupples, Awards Australia Press release, 7 Sep 2008 Lindy Wilson, Ettalong Beach Business Group