Update - 6 July 2009

BAG NEWS ….

It has been a while since our last update, not because there has been nothing going on …. But because there has been too much going on!

BAG has been successful in a proposal to facilitate a Women Leading Change Case Studies program. This project will identify six women leaders to be case studies, from a business perspective. This will provide an opportunity for local women to explore new business ideas, or to develop existing businesses, as well as to develop leadership and management skills. The application process is still being developed and I will provide more information as it becomes available. Local women are encouraged to start thinking about some good business ideas that they would like to develop with the support of this project.

The BAG July General Meeting will be held on Wednesday 8 July 2009, 7.00 pm, at BAG cottage in Ann Street, Mitchell. All welcome!

We welcome 2 new members who have joined BAG recently.

BAG PROJECT UPDATES ………

Main Roads
Last week, BAG met with Bruce Scott to discuss the options currently being explored in relation to the bridge upgrades necessary for Type II Road Trains. Mr Scott has advised Main Roads that the Mitchell community would not support a heavy vehicle detour via Winchester Street. Mr Scott went on to explain that with limited funds available, Main Roads’ priority should be road improvements, as this will provide more benefits than a new bridge. On Mr Scott’s suggestion, Main Roads is exploring viable options for a light system on the bridge to address safety issues.

Noticeboards
As you may have noticed, our notice boards are now up! You may also have noticed that they are empty …. We are working on this. These noticeboards are designed to be an Event Calendar noticeboard, to advertise local events to both locals and tourists. A dateclaimer section will provide notice of long term event dates to assist with planning. If you have an upcoming event that you would like to advertise in the noticeboards, please email me for an electronic data capture sheet.


Until next time! :-)

Cheers,
Sharyn.