A Better Way for Men to Shop – The Gentlemen’s Supply Co.

A Better Way for Men to Shop – The Gentlemen’s Supply Co.
Wednesday, 13 March 2013 14:27
As the first of its kind in Australia, The Gentlemen’s Supply Co is a Sydney based fashion – technology start up that offers a complete service to men who don’t enjoy or don’t have time to shop. Funded and developed by Herino Pty Ltd, The Gentlemen’s Supply Co was launched in February this year to combat the Australian trend towards online shopping and to take advantage of the global trend towards subscription based platforms. Subscribers are assigned a stylist who personally curates a crate of clothing for them to try on without commitment or pressure from sales people.

The Gentlemen’s Supply Co is a “curated shopping” model that allows Herino Pty Ltd to deliver its core competency of men’s clothing to the market via an online platform that offers a personalised shopping experience to every customer.

Customers sign up to The Gentlemen’s Supply Co by answering questions about their sizing and style. They are assigned a personal stylist who liaises via their preferred medium.. The stylist sends a crate carefully selected from a wide array of brands to suit the customers sizing, style and occasion. There are no charges for postage or returns. There are also no subscription or service charges. Customers are only charged for the items that they keep.

The introduction of such a system and service in Australia with supply partners of the caliber of Hugo Boss, Valentino, Cambridge Clothing and many more, coupled with the outstanding location of the style studio in the center of Sydney City – Corner Pitt Street and Martin Place – truly provides a better way for men to find great clothing.

Herino Pty Ltd is a family retail trust with a long history in the Australian retail industry including a past franchisee of Hugo Boss and the current Claude Sebastian mini department store. With over 60 years of experience in the Australian fashion retail industry, Herino Pty Ltd believes that the most assured way of survival and success is the combination of traditional “bricks and mortar retail” and online shopping coupled with constant innovation. This tech based start up is the first of its kind in Australia, built with the aim of providing a better way for men to shop.

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Media Contact

For further information please contact – Jerome Bowman 02 9233 6938. 0412 532 654.[email protected] . www.gentlemenssupply.com.au. 14 Martin Place Sydney 2000.

Datacentre finance and investment leadership forum to focus on growth opportunities for Australasia

Datacentre finance and investment leadership forum to focus on growth opportunities for Australasia
Monday, 22 October 2012 09:37
Sydney – International consulting firm BroadGroup, together with Forum Patron, Gilbert + Tobin, will hold a new investment forum for datacentres (www.fif-australia.com).The event will take place in Sydney, November 7.

Researched and produced by BroadGroup, the first forum took place at the Cass Business School in London in 2007 and since then it has become recognized as the premier annual international meeting point for investors, operators, professional intermediaries and legal counsel focused on the datacentre sector.

Now for the first time, the forum will take place in Australia, reflecting the significant expansion that has occurred in the sector. Recent findings by BroadGroup, suggests that datacentre capacity has expanded substantially in the first half of 2012, with the mature markets of North America, UK and Australia who continue to dominate activity.

The objective of the one-day forum is to bring together stakeholders and players in the sector across the finance and investment community, carrier neutral and carrier owned operational companies, government and regional investment authorities, property interests, law firms and supply led organizations, to assess where the sector is heading and identify key opportunities. The forum will also feature a “Fireside chat” with Bob McKinnon, Enterprise Executive, Group Services, The Westpac Group.

“The datacentre sector is a new asset class and is experiencing significant growth in Australia,” commented Bernadette Jew, Partner at Gilbert and Tobin. “We support industry efforts to discuss the opportunities and outlook for the sector and look forward to contributing to the debate.”

Other key Speakers at the event include among others: Kris Kumar, Senior Vice President & Regional Head, Asia Pacific, Digital Realty, Jonathan King, Co-Fund Manager, Securus Data Property Fund, Bernadette Jew, Partner, Gilbert + Tobin, Bob Sharpless, Managing Director, Springfield Land Corporation, David McEwen, Director of Consulting, Colliers International, Yoshi Hashimoto, Managing Director & CEO, NTT Australia Pty Ltd, Paul-Francois Cattier, Global Vice President Data Center, Schneider Electric, John Humphrey, CEO, TrackNet Limited, Peter Mcgrath, Managing Director, Leighton Metronode, Mark McWilliams, Director, Datacom Investments Pty Ltd, Stephen Philp, Director Real Estate, Challenger, Craig Scroggie, CEO, NEXTDC, Michael Simmonds, Chief Financial Officer, Macquarie Telecom, Diane Skapinker, Partner, Gilbert + Tobin, and Craig Baty, Executive GM, Chief Technology & Innovation Officer, Fujitsu ANZ, Greg Farmer, Director – Asia Pacific Data Centre, Site & Facility Services, IBM, Marty Gauvin, Managing Director, Tier 5. Stuart Corner, Telecoms Editor, itwire and Frank P. Aue, Principal Consultant, PTS Consulting (Australia) Pty Ltd will be chairmen of the forum.

Sponsors include Gilbert + Tobin, and Schneider Electric. Official Media Partner for the event is the Finance and Investment for Datacentres Tracker, and Datacentres.com.

Media partners include Asia Today, itevent, the Datacenter Journal, Teletechwire, InfoCom, TechWeek Europe, DataCenter Talk, Conferencelocate.com, ECM Plus, Datacenter Post, Boogar Lists, Bvents, thedatachain, and Haking.

POW tells his story of his escape and evasion during World War II

POW tells his story of his escape and evasion during World War II
Monday, 19 April 2010 17:09
Author Charles Granquist spent nearly four years as a POW when he was captured by the Germans in Europe and orchestrated a remarkable five escape attempts.

In a book to be released today, Granquist recalls “The scariest part of this escaping caper was the point of re-capture. Staring down the barrels of a number of rifles and wondering whether some nervous and trigger-happy German might tighten his finger, was to say the very least, discomforting.”

Granquist is one of only several hundred surviving Australian POWS that were held in Europe. At 88 years old this is his first book.

“There are history books that describe the campaigns in the Western Desert and Greece where I served, but not much out there covers comprehensively the four years many of us spent as POWS,” he said.

Charles was incarcerated at a number of different European prison camps including Markt Pongau, Feldkirvhen, Wolfsdberg and St.Georgen.

His book A Long Way Home, captures the spirit, humour and ingenuity of an Aussie Digger.

“This was the generation which grew up in the depression, then fought through a six-year global conflict and then had to build much of Australia. Their decline in numbers places an even greater onus on young Australians to understand what they went through,” said 2009 RLS National President Bill Crews.

Granquist now lives in the coastal town of Port Macquarie, New South Wales. After the war and his retirement, he worked for many years as a telephone counsellor for Sydney Mission (now Mission Australia) and a radio operator for Sea Rescue.

He still has a great wit and a very active mind with some great stories to tell of growing up during the Great Depression, going to war at 17 years old, becoming a POW in Europe, his five escape attempts and bringing home his Russian war bride.

His book adds another important chapter to the story of Australian World War II POWS.

Book titled: A Long Way Home: One POW’s story of escape and evasion during World War II by Charles Granquist, Big Sky Publishing, rrp: $24.99. www.bigskypublishing.com.au

For an interview with author Charles Granquist, to obtain a review copy or further information please contact:
Jackie Evans, JEP: 02 9808 3117; 0407 776 222 [email protected]
58 Malvina Street, Ryde NSW 2112

The CEO Institute Launches a Campaign to Assist Those Wishing to Extend CEO Tenure

The CEO Institute Launches a Campaign to Assist Those Wishing to Extend CEO Tenure
Wednesday, 10 December 2014 15:37
(Melbourne, Victoria) According to the Wall Street Journal, the average CEO holds his or her position for an average of 9.7 years in 2013, an increase over the 8.1 years seen in 2012. Back in 2000, the average CEO stayed in his or her position for approximately ten years, and the decrease in tenure is due, in large part, to increased intensity in the marketplace along with increased competition.

In addition, many believe CEOs are delaying retirement, thanks to the economic downturn. Many now choose to send their executives to CEO Institute, to provide them with the skills and support they need to succeed and feel fulfilled in their career.

“According to Statistic Brain, the average CEO spends 12.8 years at a company before being appointed the CEO, with 66 percent of individuals in this position being appointed internally. Many companies choose to send potential CEO candidates for leadership training, such as that offered through the Future CEO Program at The CEO Institute,” Kristine Chompff, The CEO Institute spokesperson, explains.

The Future CEO Program provides CEO candidates with the contacts, skills, and knowledge needed to succeed in their new position. The program allows participants to engage in group discussions, question high quality guest speakers to learn how they can most benefit their company, and more. One chooses between full certification and provisional certification, with each program providing the resources, competitive edge, and education opportunities needed.

“Check out the Future CEO Program at The CEO Institute to learn more about how this benefits those being primed for this position. The institute offers scholarship programs to female candidates, with five being awarded in 2015. Each scholarship provides for three years of education, with successful candidates being awarded provisional certification as a certified CEO. This is only one of numerous ways the institute strives to help individuals achieve the desired level of success,” Chompff continues.

Others choose to become members of The CEO Institute, as membership offers numerous benefits. Those who choose to partake of this opportunity find they have less stress and feel less isolated in their position and that it becomes easier to solve complex problems, as one has a support network to turn to. In addition, it becomes easier to see the big picture of a company with the help of others who have had similar situations in the past.

“The CEO Institute remains dedicated to helping others move their company forward. The CEO Institute membership and the Future CEO Program are just two ways they work to fulfill their mission. Other programs are offered to help CEOs, both new and experienced. Be sure to check out all offerings available at the institute to determine which best meets the needs of each business,” Chompff states.

About The CEO Institute:

Ken Gunn founded The CEO Institute in 1992 as an organization offering peer to peer support for chief executives. Mr. Gunn remains the chairman and CEO of the organization and continues to move the company forward. In 2011, the institute became the first CEO global certification body in the world, and executives from around the world make use of the organization to connect with their peers and learn from the experiences of others. With the help of The CEO Institute, individuals find it easier to achieve personal and business success.

MEDIA CONTACT

Kristine Chompff
Melbourne, Victoria, 3146
61 3 9885 5122
[email protected]
http://www.ceoinstitute.com

The Lamington party on dying with dignity, tackling gambling and making organ donation opt-out only

The Lamington party on dying with dignity, tackling gambling and making organ donation opt-out only
Thursday, 09 May 2013 15:18
The Lamington Party, a centre-left political party, today announced a series of initiatives that they hope will encourage public and political debate on important social issues. Jason McKenzie, the party’s founder, today noted, “We’re beholden to no big business or union, we’re beholden to our conscience and working with what we believe are common Australian traits of ingenuity, problem-solving and generosity to help address these important challenges.”

“In this spirit we have announced a number of initiatives today to enrich the public debate.”

These initiatives include:

1) Support for the terminally ill

McKenzie noted, “At least 80% of Australians believe that others should have the right to choose their time when the suffering is unstoppable or if the disease is terminal.”
“While legislating this issue at a State level is a step forward, we propose that this should be addressed at a Federal level to uniformly provide these rights to the terminally ill and equally as importantly, allowing them to be close to home, family and friends at that time.”

2) Making organ donation opt-out

“Last year there were 1080 people on the kidney transplant waiting list and only 237 donors. To help address this chronic shortage, the government introduced a payment to Living donors.”
“Our plan – similar to one being considered in the UK – will better address this challenge. We recommend a plan whereby everyone is automatically listed as a potential organ donor unless they choose not to be. This will save countless lives. It is practical and still honours the wishes of the individual. ”
“Apart from the clear social benefit, there is also an economic benefit. For example, in the case of kidney haemodialysis, the cost is over $50,000 a year per patient.”

3) Tackling gambling advertising and problem gambling

“This is incredibly important because up to 500,000 Australians are at risk of becoming problem gamblers and an activity that used to take place at a destination can now take place in your home via the internet at any time.”
According to the AMA President, Dr Steve Hambleton, “Young people, in particular, were at heightened risk of developing problems with gambling, and there needed to be a comprehensive and coordinated response from all levels of government to tackle the problem”. The AMA also noted there is been a rapid increase in problem gambling in young men. Given that for every problem gambler there are up to 10 people – family, friends, workmates and employers – who feel the effects, urgent attention must be given to this issue.^1

“The Lamington party proposes:
– Restricting gambling television advertisements to the “M” rating timeslots of 8.30pm to 5am each day with no exemptions
– Aligning pokie licensing with population changes and introducing a pokie licence ‘buy-back’ scheme
– And commissioning of a new report on problem online gambling with a focus on prevention.”

“The Lamington Party is dedicated to quality of life, equality, sustainability and innovation. We hope that these initiatives, along with others already announced will help encourage more robust debate and strengthen our society.”

ABOUT THE LAMINGTON PARTY
The Lamington Party, named after the uniquely Australian dessert, is focused on bringing Australia’s problem-solving skills, ingenuity and generosity to the fore. It is a new political party with equality, sustainability and innovation at its heart and sustainable development at the core of its policies. The name is sweet but the policies are serious. More can be found online at www.lamington.org.au

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FOR ALL MEDIA ENQUIRIES CONTACT
Jason McKenzie 0423 027 287
[email protected]

REFERENCES
^1 https://ama.com.au/position-statement/health-effects-problem-gambling

Belvoir Fruit Farms releases fabulous new cordial bottle design in time for the Australian summer

Belvoir Fruit Farms releases fabulous new cordial bottle design in time for the Australian summer
Friday, 10 September 2010 09:48
Belvoir Fruit Farms of the UK, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of specialty drinks and cordials, have repackaged their cordial range in time for the Australian summer. The new fabulous looking 500 ml bottles will start appearing in stores from October.

“The market for premium and Organic drinks is very large in Europe and we are getting the benefit of the competitive market place there”, says Anthony Notaras, Managing Director of Thirst for Life, the Australian agent for Belvoir. “The new bottle, designed by the graphic design agency Big Fish, provides Belvoir with a strong retail presence and supports the high quality positioning of the product.”

There are eleven flavours in the range. “All are made only with fruit, herbs and spices and are prepared on the Farm” says Anthony Notaras. “Each bottle is highly concentrated and typically makes between 4-5 litres of drink. All cordials are made from real ingredients, no flavourings or colourings of any type and no preservatives. As well as being used with still or sparkling water, they are equally as popular in cooking anything from curries to sorbets or add a splash to your favourite cocktail. My favourite is Elderflower cheesecake. Elderflower is our biggest selling flavour by far. Belvoir were the pioneers of the Elderflower market in England and now it is everywhere there. People in Australia are just starting to realise how divine its flavour is. It is now widely used in cocktail recipes at many of Australia’s leading bars.”

Other flavours include Organic Ginger, Organic Blueberry, Organic Blackcurrant, Organic Pear & Apple, Raspberry & Rose, Pomegranate & Raspberry, Lime & Lemongrass. There are two new flavours, Cranberry and Blackcurrant & Cox Apple. The Blackcurrant & Cox Apple has recently been awarded a Gold medal in the Great Taste Awards in the UK.

Belvoir also has a range of ten soft drinks called Presse. “Belvoir called their soft drinks Presse as they are only made with real ingredients – no flavourings of any kind are added”

Belvoir Cordials retail for around $15.95 and are available from Organic Shops, natural & gourmet food stores. “While they are more expensive than other cordials, they are a lot more concentrated and go a lot further than your average cordial” said Anthony Notaras

Visit www.thirstforlife.com.au for your local retailer or call 02 9810 0804.

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Media Contact Anthony Notaras.
Hi-Res photos available – email [email protected]

Crusts for Cancer – Local Pizzeria aims to raise $10,000 in a month to help kids fight cancer.

Crusts for Cancer – Local Pizzeria aims to raise $10,000 in a month to help kids fight cancer.
Friday, 18 October 2013 11:38
Taking a “slice out of Cancer”

The Italian Willoughby, aiming to raise $10,000 in a month for Kids with cancer.

The Italian Willoughby is a local pizzeria putting together a fund raiser for the kids with cancer foundation, during the month of November, in our first annual “crusts for cancer”

For every take away pizza sold during the month of November 2014, The Italian Willoughby, based in High st Willoughby, will donate $2 to the kids with cancer foundation. We then ask that our patrons buying the pizza match us with a gold coin donation with the end goal being to raise $10,000.

So let’s all pull together and help the kids “take a slice out of cancer”.

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Media Contact
For more information contact
Adam Lyons (owner)
0419 222 471
[email protected]
The Italian Willoughby
191 high st Willoughby Nsw 2068
(02) 9967 5468
Theitalianwilloughby.com.au

Bringing the COMMUNITY back to school and removing the hassle of collecting prizes for FUNDRAISING “ Guardian Angels Primary School ASHMORE

Bringing the COMMUNITY back to school and removing the hassle of collecting prizes for FUNDRAISING – Guardian Angels Primary School ASHMORE
Tuesday, 11 August 2009 11:00
Guardian Angels Primary School are in the midst of providing a new way to bring back the community in a school by launching a database online of all the local businesses that support the school and will be strongly encouraging families to use the directory for all their business needs. It’s exciting because:

  1. It rewards those businesses who continually support the schools fundraising efforts.
  2. It rewards Guardian Angels families who use the service by offering them discounts.

It’s a WIN WIN scenario keeping the school community strong!

It’s the first directory of its kind in Queensland and possibly Australia. We haven’t come across anything similar as yet. This site was donated by a school family who work directly with the internet to help make fundraising easier and reward businesses who sponsor the school!

The anticipated launch date is 5 October 2009 and expressions of interest are currently being registered on the school’s very busy web site that has over 3000 unique visitors every month.

Local businesses can get on board with the directory by “committing” an amount in vouchers or gifts to Guardian Angels and this will see them given the ability to advertise to the over 500 strong family unit at Guardian Angels.

For more information please visit http://www.shopguardianangels.com.au or

http://www.gaps.qld.edu.au/

Contact Michael Lister Phone: 07 5510 2850
Guardian Angels Primary School, Edmund Rice Drive, Ashmore, Qld 4215

Source: Leesa Kennedy, Guardian Angels P&F Committee

Media Release published by Get the Word Out

Family owned and operated ‘Brisbane Holiday Village’ is vying for a Queensland Tourism Award at the Awards ceremony to be held on the Gold Coast this ‘black Friday!’

Family owned and operated ‘Brisbane Holiday Village’ is vying for a Queensland Tourism Award at the Awards ceremony to be held on the Gold Coast this ‘black Friday!’
Friday, 13 November 2009 11:31
The Illich family, who owns and operates Brisbane Holiday Village (located at 10 Holmead Road, Eight Mile Plains) and sister property Ashmore Palms Holiday Village (on the Gold Coast), are hoping for some luck this ‘black Friday!’

The Queensland Tourism Awards are being held in the ballroom at Conrad Jupiter’s on Friday 13 November 2009 on the Gold Coast. Brisbane Holiday Village has entered the “Tourist and Caravan Parks” Category of the Awards, Category number 18.

Geoff Illich, Manager of Brisbane Holiday Village said, “We are accustomed to winning many Queensland and Australian Tourism Awards for Ashmore Palms, but this year it’s Brisbane Holiday Village’s turn. We are looking forward to an exciting night, with fierce competition. We’re hoping that ‘black Friday’ turns out to be ‘gold Friday’ for Brisbane Holiday Village!”

Ken Illich, Development Manager of Brisbane Holiday Village, said, “We have been working hard and smart to keep ahead of our competitors. This year we designed and installed some luxury cabins [called Vogue Cabins], with the appointments you would expect in an upmarket apartment. We have also been working on some new facilities, upgrades to existing accommodation and facilities and adopting state-of-the-art water and energy saving systems. These are just some of the improvements we have undertaken recently.”

Ken said, “The caravan park industry is evolving and our aim is to be ahead of the game. Guests are expecting more upmarket accommodation, extensive facilities and environmentally friendly business practices, and we are providing just that.”

“There seems to be a shift towards cabin accommodation throughout Australia, perhaps because caravan parks offer such extensive facilities and good value for money. Plus, there’s room for the kids to run around and the guests can save money by preparing their own meals in the self-contained holiday cabins. Caravanning is also increasingly popular,” Ken said.

Brisbane Holiday Village offers a range of self-contained holiday cabins, corporate cabins (for stays of 4 weeks or longer), tourist caravan sites, ensuite caravan sites, camp sites and camping grounds. All of Brisbane Holiday Village’s holiday and corporate cabins are well appointed and fully self-contained, with full cooking facilities, bathroom, television, air-conditioning, bedding and other features.

The Village is situated on 33 acres at 10 Holmead Road, Eight Mile Plains, a 12-minute drive south of Brisbane City. Brisbane Holiday Village is also central to hospitals, Griffith University (Mount Gravatt campus), schools, Garden City Shopping Centre, public transport and sporting venues.

The facilities on offer at Brisbane Holiday Village include a large swimming lagoon, kids\’ pool, café, convenience store, barbecues, playground, toddler playground, full size tennis court and 7-day reception. Tourist caravan sites and camp sites are also available.

Brisbane Holiday Village is an active member park of Top Tourist Parks of Australia.


For further information, please contact:
Mr Ken Illich, Development Manager of Brisbane Holiday Village
10 Holmead Road, Eight Mile Plains Queensland 4113
Phone 07 3341 6133
Fax 07 3341 0274
Email [email protected]