Archive for September 2019
Inspiring, connecting and creating: as easy as 1,2,3!
The GROW Gippsland Compact Action Group met this week at 123 Cafe in Sale to discuss their experience so far of being a Compact Member. The group first heard from co-owner of 123 Cafe, Rich Lanham, who spoke of the importance of community involvement in the establishment of a social enterprise. He mentioned how proud he and…
Read MoreMeeting local suppliers in Stratford
GROW Gippsland recently presented at an Industry Briefing session for the new Avon River Bridge project in Stratford. The session gave local contractors and suppliers the opportunity to hear from CPB Contractors, who are delivering the project, GROW Gippsland and how we are supporting the use of local content and how to register interest in…
Read MoreSocial procurement a (Water)Sure thing
The fourth GROW Gippsland Procurement Working Group met on September 9th at the Victorian Desalination Plant in Wonthaggi facilitated by Watersure, to discuss their journey in social and local procurement. The group, consisting of attendees from mining, water, education, government, health, transport and tourism, talked through their organisations maturity in regards to social and local…
Read MoreSupporting local employment opportunities
On September 5, GROW Gippsland held a stall at the 2019 Jobs Fair in Morwell alongside over 40 exhibitors presenting 700 jobs to more than 1,200 job seekers. Exhibiting on behalf of a group of compact members, the team were able to hear from job seekers in the region and point them towards fantastic job,…
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