The Enterprise
The Darebin Enterprise Centre Ltd (DECL) was one of Victoria’s first business incubators. Its prime objective was to support start-up and growing businesses, offering affordable space and intensive support and mentoring.
In just thirteen years, DECL has grown from a single Business Incubator, into three established incubators: the Business Incubator, Indigenous Business Incubator and the Arts Incubator (ArtDECL).
The Indigenous Business Incubator functions to develop Indigenous enterprise, assisting entrepreneurs, business owners and Indigenous community organisations to successfully 'roll-out' new business ventures and strengthen existing enterprises.
ArtDECL is the new creative and digital arts incubator in Northcote, Victoria. The facility provides a range of services and resources in line with the highly successful DECL Business Incubator in Alphington, Victoria.
DECL works closely with the City of Darebin as they nurture and develop small businesses. In turn, graduate businesses successfully enter the wider business community, supporting local economy and providing sustainable employment opportunities.
The growth of businesses and resultant employment provided through DECL is evidence of the effectiveness of business incubation and the dedication of its staff.
Raw-kn-roll!
Wednesday, 09 May 2012 01:13 | Author: Administrator |
Hi. I’m Jeremy Stavros & I’m about to become a Low Fat Raw Vegan (LFRV). I suffer from numerous illnesses and skin conditions that so-called “doctors” have continuously failed to diagnose. When I heard about the LFRV lifestyle I just knew it could create a miraculous change in my life. So I have set up a website to document my experience and share the wisdom I will gain from eating as Nature Intended! ***LAUNCHING MAY 11 2012*** Stay tuned for one knockout ride to transformation! Visit http://raw-kn-roll.com/ to take part in the journey. Last Updated (Wednesday, 09 May 2012 04:16) Sunnyvic Solar Lighting
As the cost of electricity continues to rise, many people are turning to solar lighting as an effective method of reducing their energy bill. Solar lights are low-maintenance, easy to install, and are the perfect solution to saving money while still lighting up your garden. DECL business Sunnyvic specialises in solar lighting. The company is Australian-owned and environmentally friendly, and was formed to bring solar lighting to Melbourne customers. Sunnyvic’s product range is ideal for use in homes, gardens, driveways, and sheds, as well as public spaces such as parks and outdoor recreation areas. It includes garden lights, street lights, and camping lights. Sunnyvic guarantees their price on high quality products, hassle-free installation, and friendly customer service. If you find the same advertised product, they will beat it by 15%. For more information about the products available from Sunnyvic, visit their website or call 9490 1424. Epicure interview La Sirene
DECL business owner and microbrewer Costa Nikias has experienced instant popularity with his saison ‘La Sirene’. The story behind the beer was recently published in The Age’s Epicure section. Here are a few highlights from the article: Costa Nikias, the founder of one of Australia’s newest brewing companies, went to such trouble to get hold of a strain with which he was happy. “We wanted to make an authentic saison, so through a friend in the UK we found a beer nerd who pointed us in the direction of this old family recipe in a village in northern France,” he says. “We found that the yeast in their beer was the major point of difference between their saison and the next village’s.” He ended up buying the family recipe and arranging for the mother strain to be transported live to Australia – in a sealed container specially designed for the task. More than two years later, following several small-scale pilot brews using the imported strain and four discarded commercial-length brews by Nikias at the Jamieson Brewery near Lake Eildon, La Sirene Saison was released to a few bottle shops and bars in Melbourne to much acclaim in beer circles. “Me and my business partner are just farmhouse nuts,” he says. “You’ll never catch us brewing an IPA; it’s all about French and Belgian farmhouse styles.” In the recent hop-heavy climate, that attitude is as refreshing as the beer with which they’ve announced themselves to the world.
James Smith, Return of the yeasty boys, The Age, published Tuesday, January 31, 2012. 2011 Ethnic Business Awards
The Ethnic Business Awards recognise Australians from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds who have achieved success in business. While the Awards comprise of two core categories—Small Business and Medium to Large Business—a third category of Indigenous Business exists for Indigenous Australians making their mark in business. This is the Indigenous Business Award and is regarded as the first nation-wide business award for Indigenous Australians. The 2011 Gala Award presentation ceremony was held in Sydney yesterday, and announced the winner of the Indigenous Business Award as Complete Workwear Services Pty Ltd—one of DECL’s Indigenous client businesses! DECL has been supporting Complete Workwear through the Australian Government’s Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations Employment Program for a number of years. The news that they won this prestigious award has caused a big buzz in the office, as we couldn’t imagine a more deserving winner. Managing Director Robert Stewart started the business with no assets and serviced customers from the boot of his car. Supported by his daughter Nicole, Complete Workwear Services Pty Ltd has become Industrial Laundry specialists in the niche of the Airline Industry and has proven to be a business success. The Awards founder Joseph Assaf believed that “The finalist nominations are real life examples of the great Australian story—hard work, enterprise and innovation overcoming hurdles and achieving business success”. Complete Workwear Services is a result of such strength and determination, and have earned the honour of the Indigenous Business Award.
Congratulations Robert and Nicole! |
