We look forward to seeing you there.

Spot which 'twin has the Toni' - you have to be of a certain vintage to 'get' this quip.  However the message is ..Great promotion in the Plaza, this Saturday, for a very worthy cause, that of Breast Cancer and the great work that the community is doing through local businesses in raising money for BCNA. Breast Cancer Network Australia

                                  Sam - The Cake Man, Joyce, Bakers Delight, David, Epitome, Jacky Barker, ITC

Click on the link below to see video of the Inaugural  Better Business Talk - Social Media

http://www.betterbusinesspartnership.com.au/BBP-News-Details.html?ItemID=185

Better Business Partnership in association with Lane Cove Alive and Lane Cove Council delivered the inaugural Better Business Talk at Gallery Lane Cove on the evening of Monday 29 April with resounding success. Appreciation goes to  Lane Cove Chamber of Commerce for encouraging members and local businesses to attend.  Valuable information was shared and all would have to agree that Social Media is the marketing platform best invested in to gain ground in today's challenging business climate.

Mark Casiglia, Jacky Barker, Jon Johannsen, Bronwyn Clarke    Healthspace Chiropractic  Lane Cove

Adam Better Buisness Partnership Sustainability Monitoring Consultant    Jacky Barker (ITC) & friends

NSW Small Business Commissioner Yasmin King     Social Media  Adrian Saunders                              BBP Crew

We look forward to seeing you in the Plaza from 9 - 3 Sunday 19 May 2013 for another great market full of good cheer and wonderful handmade treasures..  So as not to disappoint Mum, Dads, Little Ones and others seeking time on the artificial grassed area in the Plaza free of the market on this date, please let you friends and family know this date and timing in advance. In the meantime enjoy some of the lovely images from last Sunday.

Have Your Say on the New Planning System White Paper

Residents may recall that last year the State Government announced their plans for a New Planning System for NSW.

Council made a submission to the NSW Minister for Planning and Infrastructure in November 2012 in response to the Green Paper on the proposed planning system.

The White Paper on this new planning system has just been released this week. Council is therefore looking to host two community consultation sessions in May to ensure that the Lane Cove community has an opportunity to understand the proposed changes and provide comment. Representatives from the Department of Planning will also be invited to attend.

The community will be asked to make submissions to Council to assist us in the drafting of a response to the Minister on behalf of Lane Cove Council. These submissions will be received until 31 May 2013.

Further details on the exact dates of the consultation sessions and steps to make submissions to Council will be made available on Council's website shortly.

In the meantime Council recommends residents refer to the Department of Planning and Infrastructure's website for further details on the White Paper.

Social Media - Converting followers to dollars!

Social media has changed the way we communicate. Is your business harnessing this to grow your business? 

This event will cover:

•  An overview of the social media platforms. (FaceBook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram etc.)
• Which social media platform(s) are right for your business?
• How do you create a loyal following?
• How do you convert followers to dollars?
• Q & A.

This
is the launch event of the Better Business Talks event series and will
be opened by the NSW Small Business Commissioner Yasmin King. 

Arrive at 5:30pm for networking over drinks and canapés in Lane Cove's stunning new gallery.   

Where: Gallery Lane Cove, Upper Level, 164 Longueville Road, Lane Cove. 

When: Monday 29 April, 5:30pm - 8pm

Who: All welcome!

http://betterbusinesstalks.eventbrite.com.au/  book here.

Special Guest - NSW Small Business Commisioner  Yasmin King was appointed as the inaugural NSW Small Business Commissioner in 2011. The Office of the NSW Small Business Commissioner supports small business by providing dispute resolution services, delivering quality business advice and speaking up for small business within government. As a former small business owner and with experience in both the corporate and government fields, Yasmin has a diverse background and a strong interest in speaking up for small business, as well as improving the operating environment for the sector. Yasmin has a Bachelor of Economics (Honours) and an MBA from the University of Adelaide. Yasmin is a Certified Practising Accountant (Fellow) and Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Keynote speaker Adrian Saunders pioneered the online, display email, performance and database marketing space in Australia and has over 13 years experience in harnessing all online media to cause engagement for many well known brands.  As one of three directors of Tempest Media, Adrian was responsible for monetising SEEK, Carsales, Trading Post, Ticketek, eBay, Facebook, YouTube and Coles Online in their early commercial days. Adrian was also responsible for leading the implementation and execution of online platforms. In July 2002, Adrian founded Zoom Direct which, at the time, was Australia’s biggest email community providing lead generation solutions for most of Australia’s top consumer brands.

Don't forget to come along to the  21 April 2013 Lane Cove Alive Art & Design Makers Market.  It's this Sunday.  Enjoy speaking with the makers and finding that special something for yourself, significant other or close friend.  All the items for sale are original pieces meaning that you will have a specil something to treasure long after the day.  There is an additional great vibe in Lane Cove on the Sundays when both the Food and Farmers' Market at Lane Cove Public School and the Art & Design Makers Market in the Plaza both put on their very best for all to enjoy.

The Graduates Lane Cove Youth Orchestra Trio

Just click on the image to activate the April Video Newsletter in which Lane Cove Alive Project Manager Bronwyn Clarke interviews Jacky Barker, the founder of In The Cove ITC Facebook Page.  Bronwyn also brings you up to date with some of the other Lane Cove Alive activities occuring in the month of April.

Please  make sure that you spread the word

Council recently updated its passive smoking policy to reflect changes introduced under the NSW Government's new tobacco legislation.

The most significant legislative change is that
smoking is now prohibited within 4 metres of the
entrance to all non-residential buildings. This
impacts all of the shopping/commercial precincts
where footpaths in Lane Cove will now be smoke-free. Find out more...

Stay in touch with all businesses in the Village and all Community organisations in Lane Cove by clicking on this link