FBC NEWS 4 DEC 2024

   2024 BUSINESS EXCELLENCE GALA AWARDS

Frankston’s Night of Nights

The Business Excellence Gala Awards Dinner 2024 was a resounding success and truly the sold-out event of the year! Held last Friday, November 29, at the Frankston Arts Centre, it was Frankston’s Night of Nights, celebrating the remarkable achievements, dedication, and innovation of our exceptional business community.

This unforgettable evening was made possible by the generous support of our sponsors and partners:

✨ Venue Sponsor: Frankston Arts Centre
💎 Platinum Sponsor: Commonwealth Bank
📚 Advertising Sponsor: Mornington Peninsula Magazine
🌸 Floral Sponsor: Flowers for Jane
🍷 Wine Sponsor: Crittenden Wines
🎥 Video Sponsor: DreamCube Productions
📸 Event Partners: James Pyne Photography & Simon McCuskey

We’d also like to thank our inspiring speakers:
🎤 James Eling, FBC Chair, Owner of Extreme Networks
🏙️ Mayor Cr Kris BolamFrankston City Council
💼 Tess McCormack, Commonwealth Bank, Our Platinum Sponsor.

A special mention goes to our silent auction sponsors, whose generous contributions helped make the evening a success:

Bendigo Bank, Mornington Peninsula Magazine, McClelland Sculpture Park + Gallery, Peninsula LeisureHotel LonaSk8houseBayside CentreSuperior Etchworx, Frankston Arts Centre, Quest Frankston Apartment Hotels, Miranda Mayle PhotographyShowbiz Dance StudioThe Global BpoSummit InternetThe Laughing Lark CafeLisa’s LaciesLivvi Music MediaThe Sports Injury ClinicBiersal BreweryGA Industrial & Commercial, James Pyne Photography, Central Dental FrankstonThat Spirited Lot Distillers, and Media Words.

Lastly, thank you to everyone who joined us and made this celebration one to remember, we hope you enjoyed the evening as much as we did! 🌟

We value your experience and would love to hear your thoughts! If you attended the event, please click the link below to complete our feedback form and let us know how we did. Your insights help us improve and make future events even better!

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Congratulations to the 2024 Business Excellence Gala Award Winners! 🎉

A huge congratulations to all the outstanding winners of the 2024 Business Excellence Gala Awards! Your dedication, innovation, and hard work continue to inspire the Frankston business community.

⭐️ 2024 Frankston Business of the Year Award: Hotel Lona
⭐️ Educational Excellence: Nepean Industry Edge Training
⭐️ Emerging Industry: Firefly Initiative
⭐️ Travel, Tourism, Events and Attractions: Geonbae Korean BBQ Frankston
⭐️ Health and Care: Central Dental Frankston
⭐️ Hospitality Excellence: Hotel Lona
⭐️ Professional Services: EdgeTel
⭐️ Retail: Lisa’s Lacies
⭐️ Small and Succeeding (Since 2023): Flowers for Jane
⭐️ Social Change Maker: Rotary Peninsula 2.0

Your achievements are truly deserving of this recognition. Here’s to your continued success and contributions to our vibrant community! 🌟

If you missed this incredible event, now is the perfect time to join the Frankston Business Collective! Become part of our growing community and gain exclusive access to future events and exciting initiatives. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to connect, grow, and thrive with us!

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Stay tuned for updates, including the upcoming Gala Gallery of Photos by  James Pyne Photography and upcoming videos in our socials by DreamCube Productions! 🎉  And don’t forget to tag us in your amazing photos! 📸 @FrankstonBusinessCollective @jamespynephotography @dreamcubeproductions

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  NEW EXECUTIVE MEMBERS

Dream Cube Productions is a Melbourne-based video production company specialising in creating bold, impactful content for the building, real estate, and corporate industries. From the initial concept to the final edit, their team transforms ideas into compelling visual stories that engage audiences and drive results.

  NEW ESSENTIAL MEMBERS

Join us in welcoming our newest FBC Essential Member:
Minuteman Press Seaford

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Please don’t hesitate to reach out to your fellow FBC members. Building strong connections is what our community is all about, and your support can make all the difference in helping fellow entrepreneurs thrive.

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  FRANKSTON BUSINESS COLLECTIVE ON RPPFM RADIO

Our CEO, Joyie Wood, recently featured on RPPFM – Your Peninsula Radio, sharing insights about the sold-out Business Excellence Gala Awards Dinner 2024. 🎙️

Yesterday, 3 December 2024: Joyie Wood joined Jason Tolley on Business Class alongside Tess McCormack, General Manager Small Business Vic/Tas at Commonwealth Bank, our Platinum Sponsor of the recent Business Excellence Gala Awards Dinner 2024. Together, they discussed the importance of celebrating local business excellence and the pivotal role Commonwealth Bank played in making the Gala a phenomenal success. 🙌

Last 27 November 2024: Joyie appeared on Peninsula Talks with Brendon Telfer to discuss the highly anticipated Gala. The event, held on 29 November, was a sold-out sensation and truly Frankston’s Night of Nights! 🎉

If you missed these episodes, don’t worry! Click the link below to listen now. 🎧

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I’m excited to share that all 10 winners of the Business Excellence Gala Awards Dinner 2024 will each be joining Jason Tolley on the Business Class program, a weekly live radio show broadcast on RPP FM.

The Business Class program is dedicated to small business owners, entrepreneurs, and those considering starting their own ventures. It focuses on businesses in the Mornington Peninsula and Frankston areas, offering valuable insights and real-life stories from local business owners.

If you are one of the Gala winners and would like to participate, or if you have any questions, please feel free to email us to arrange your appearance.

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  MEMBER SHOUTOUT



At Frankston Business Collective, we’ve been on the hunt for the best telco solution to support our growing needs, especially for a 1300 number. After considering several options, we’re thrilled to have chosen Summit Internet—one of our very own members!

A big thank you to Bryan O’Reilly for his exceptional service! Bryan walked us through every detail with patience and clarity, making sure we felt supported every step of the way. And a special thanks to Summit’s CEO, Greg Lipschitz, for offering a tailored solution that perfectly fits FBC’s needs.

We’re so grateful for Summit Internet’s dedication and support, and we’re excited to grow together with such a committed partner! 🌐📞

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  SHARE YOUR FBC SUCCESS STORY

Have you made a successful connection with another FBC member on a personal or business level and want to share your story with us? We would love to hear how we helped to connect you to another FBC member.

Please email your story to joyie.wood@frankstonbusinesscollective.com.au and we will give you both a shout out in our socials and newsletters

Are you a local business owner? Would you like to attend our events on a regular basis? JOIN TODAY and attend all regular FBC events for FREE.

Starting at just $250 per year, our value-based membership options offer undeniable benefits for both your business and your personal well-being!

Essential Members UPGRADE to Executive Level NOW for greater value and more benefits!! Contact us to action your upgrade today!



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Support our members. Don’t forget to visit the Members Directory to find local products and services that may be the perfect fit for your next business need!

Regards,
Joyie Wood
CEO
Phone: 0403 45 45 67
Email: joyie.wood@frankstonbusinesscollective.com.au
Website: frankstonbusinesscollective.com.au

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