{"id":7143,"date":"2019-12-05T15:20:08","date_gmt":"2019-12-05T04:20:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/northlink.org.au\/?p=7143"},"modified":"2019-12-05T15:50:41","modified_gmt":"2019-12-05T04:50:41","slug":"7143-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/northlink.org.au\/7143-2\/","title":{"rendered":"NBAA 2019 media release"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.2&#8243;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.2&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.2&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.2&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h1><strong>Melbourne\u2019s northern businesses celebrated in NBAA finale<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><em>Government, education, health and industry recognise business excellence at 2019 Northern Business Achievement Awards.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>NORTH Link and partners hosted the 2019 Northern Business Achievement Awards Grand Finale Breakfast on Thursday 5 December at Mantra Bell City Hotel. Industry leaders and mayors from six municipalities in Melbourne\u2019s north attended the event that recognise achievements of SMEs from the region.<\/p>\n<p>Thomastown cheese producer, That\u2019s Amore Cheese, was awarded Business of the Year, while 12 more awards were handed to businesses who demonstrated business excellence, growth and competitiveness.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s Amore Cheese has received industry support through Melbourne\u2019s North Food Group. Managed by NORTH Link, MNFG provides the food and beverage industry with domestic and international opportunities while helping to build business capabilities.<\/p>\n<p>Chris James, Executive Director NORTH Link said \u201cThe 2019 NBAA Grand Finale again showcased the best that Melbourne\u2019s north industry has to offer and highlighted the growth and innovation occurring in the north. I congratulate the winners and all nominees on their achievements\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Over 200 business people attended the breakfast and were treated to a stimulating and humorous key note speech from actor and comedian Denise Scott.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/northlink.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/TMF2227-min.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.2&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.2&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>Other winners included:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Business of the Year \u2013 That\u2019s Amore Cheese<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Customer Service Award \u2013 That\u2019s Amore Cheese<\/li>\n<li>Human Resources Award \u2013 Brite<\/li>\n<li>Innovation &amp; Enterprise Award \u2013 LimeLite<\/li>\n<li>Export Award \u2013 Naturally Good Products<\/li>\n<li>Sustainability &amp; Environment Award \u2013 Hot Coals Catering<\/li>\n<li>Industry Education Engagement Award\u00a0\u2013 Transit Dance<\/li>\n<li>Workplace Diversity Award \u2013 Chancez Cafes by Araluen<\/li>\n<li>Philanthropy and Community Service Award \u2013 Spark Health<\/li>\n<li>Best Start-Up or Microbusiness Award \u2013 Bio2Lab<\/li>\n<li>Outstanding Initiative in Manufacturing Award \u2013 Hawkers Beer<\/li>\n<li>Technology Innovation Award \u2013 Combo<\/li>\n<li>Chair\u2019s Award \u2013 Omnitech Playgrounds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The awards align with NORTH Link\u2019s drive for economic development, marketing and promotion of Melbourne\u2019s north, by recognising local business achievement, encouraging innovation and providing valuable networks and opportunities for enterprise growth and development.<\/p>\n<p>The NBAA was created by NORTH Link with initial funding from the Victorian Government and the support of the Cities of Banyule, Darebin, Hume, Moreland, Whittlesea and the Shire of Nillumbik.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.2&#8243;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.2&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.2&#8243;][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Melbourne\u2019s northern businesses celebrated in NBAA finale Government, education, health and industry recognise business excellence at 2019 Northern Business Achievement Awards. 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