Illawarra Credit Union chief executive Bob Kotic launched a new brand identity on Sunday for the locally grown financial institution.
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The new look, designed with input from staff and members, is designed to confirm the credit union's commitment to serving its members.
During the last 40 years Illawarra Credit Union has used the Illawarra Flame Tree as its logo and the new one is a modern interpretation supported by new visual identity and a new tagline of "Your money, your way".
Mr Kotic said it highlighted the credit union's dedication to serving its members, understanding their needs and providing competitive products.
"Our members are at the heart of everything we do and every decision we make," he said.
The new look coincides with the introduction of new services.
An Android moneytree app has been launched following the success of the iPhone moneytree app in 2014.
A new member centre on the ground floor of the Wollongong head office building is the first of many being rolled out across the branch network.
Work is also under way on a new user-friendly website.
Forum speakers
First female premier of NSW Kristina Keneally and former politician Kathryn Greiner are among the speakers at the Illawarra Forum annual conference at The Pavilion in Kiama on March 10 and 11.
Illawarra Forum chief executive Nicky Sloan said the conference would look at success in the community services industry. Registrations are now open at trybooking.com/GPNS.
Zookeepers go wild
Images of Symbio Wildlife Park zookeepers mimicking animals continue to spread globally.
The #zookeepersasanimals photos on Facebook have now appeared in many daily newspapers in Europe.
Community grants
An information session on the IRT Foundation Community Grants program is being held at North Wollongong Surf Life Saving Club on Monday.
It is open to community groups, charities and councils interested in applying for grants of up to $20,000 for initiatives that help build age-friendly communities in the Illawarra.
Applications are open until April 10.
Zonta picks leaders
The Zonta Club of Wollongong is hosting its Young Women In Public Affairs Award at Centro CBD on March 8 as part of International Women's Day.
Zonta International District 24 Lieutenant-Governor Dr Janette Curtis said the finalists come from high schools.
Dr Curtis said Zonta looked for young women who were good students and had a commitment to their community.
"We also expect them to demonstrate how they currently do, or plan to, empower women financially, educationally or socially," she said.
"For this award, it is about thinking outside of themselves and giving back to the community, whether that be their school community, their local community through charities or clubs, or internationally by active support of specific charities."
Top shop once again
For the fourth year in a row The Good Guys Warrawong was recognised as the top furniture/electrical store for customer satisfaction by Roy Morgan Surveys in 2014.
Warrawong's Michael Seaman said it was a great result for the whole team who made customer service its number one priority.
Power for Manus
Electro Power Equipment recently completed construction of a power station switch room at Unanderra for the Manus Island Detention Centre. John Arthur said the facility was designed and built at Unanderra, and after construction in Wollongong it was shipped by road to Brisbane before being transported by barge to Manus Island.
Motivational event
Kiama Council, Inspiring Women Kiama and Illawarra Business in Heels are hosting a motivational International Women's Day lunch at the Pavilion from 12 noon on March 6.
Further information on 4232 0405.
Network expands
Former Wallaby and rugbybusinessnetwork.com (RBN) convener Adrian Skeggs is including Wollongong in the rollout of the network across Australia.
Events feature a key business leader presenting on a specific topic followed by a rugby personality talking about their transition from rugby to business.
The inaugural network meeting is at iC Central at the Wollongong Innovation Campus.
Guest speakers are former Hungry Jack's Australia chief executive Tim Tighe and former Waratahs players Peter Palmer, Michael Hayes and Richard Tombs.
Lunch celebration
This Saturday VIEW Clubs of Illawarra, Shoalhaven and Southern Highlands are joining together to celebrate International Women's Day together at the Chifley Hotel.
The lunch includes entertainment by Katherine Akele and a tribute to the Anzacs on the centenary year presented by TIGS year 12 student Tahlia Jackson. A year 12 Learning for Life student will also speak on the opportunities provided to her by The Smith Family Learning for Life program.
The Keynote speaker this Saturday is NRMA deputy director Wendy Machin.
Breast workshop
Lagoon Seafood Restaurant is hosting and sponsoring a free BreastAware Australia education and empowerment workshop on March 10. Jonni Nicolaou is so passionate about BreastAware's life-saving message she became a board member.
Reservations at breastawareworkshop.eventbrite.com.
Sustainable growth
Applications close on March 9 for the next round of Economic Gardening starting on March 24.
It is a free service to help Illawarra businesses achieve increased profits and sustainable growth.Online applications at economicgardening.com.au.
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March 4 - Pride of Emergency Services Awards launch in Sydney.
Warilla Business Chamber hosts a free networking event at Southern Youth Family Services in Warilla from 5pm to 7pm.
March 4 to 15 - International Women’s Day Exhibition called Women: Equality: Art: at Project Contemporary Artspace.
March 5 - Illawarra Credit Union launches its new brand in its new member centre.
March 5 to 30 - On Flinders Life Drawing and Painting Exhibition at Wollongong City Gallery.
March 6 - Kiama Council, Inspiring Women Kiama and Illawarra Business in Heels are hosting a motivational International Women’s Day lunch with guest speakers Melissa Browne and Dr Susan Ang at The Pavilion Kiama from 12pm to 2.30pm. Further information on 4232 0405.
March 6 to 8 - Kiama Jazz Blues Festival with more than 60 free gigs in 30 venues.
March 7 - VIEW Clubs of Illawarra, Shoalhaven and Southern Highlands will celebrate International Women’s Day together at the Chifley Hotel Wollongong.
March 8 - Zonta hosts its Young Women In Public Affairs Award as part of International Women’s Day activities with a lunch at CBD Centro.
March 9 - IRT Foundation Community Grants program will be held at North information session at Wollongong Surf Life Saving Club 2pm.
March 10 - The Illawarra Business Chamber is focusing on infrastructure needs for the region by hosting a local candidate debate from 11am at the ITeC in Coniston. Illawarra businesses are invited to come and hear what both major parties are doing to address the infrastructure backlog and the needs of regional businesses.
A free BreastAware Australia workshop at the Lagoon Seafood Restaurant from 5.45pm.
WorkCover NSW hosts a Safer Communities event at Jamberoo with a safety information sessions for local farmers, inspectors visiting businesses in the main street and workplace visits. Further information on 4428 6700.
iAccelerate welcomes and inducts its new residents following the completion of applications for the first intake of 2015.
After receiving a quality field of applications the new cohort of residents will soon be announced.
March 10 and 11 - Illawarra Forum annual conference at The Pavilion in Kiama with Kristina Keneally and Kathryn Greiner among the guest speakers.
March 10 and 11 - THE first female premier of NSW Kristina Keneally and former politician Kathryn Greiner are among the speakers at the Illawarra Forum annual conference at The Pavilion in Kiama.
March 11 - Better Health By Daniella opening party at Figtree. Further information at www.betterhealthbydaniela.com.au.
CleverLINK presents a Bartercard information evening at Corrimal.
March 13 - The Northern Illawarra Chamber of Commerce is hosting a free coffee with the candidates at Helensburgh Tradies to ask small business candidates what they would do for small business.
Pulse 94.1fm Gala Night at Panorama House featuring Brittany Cairns from The Voice and Karl Faase as keynote speaker. Bookings on 4228 8941.
March 14 - A three hour cartooning workshop for primary school age children with a full lunch included is being held by Little Leonardo’s Art Studio in Shellharbour.
