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12 B U S I N E S S B R I E F S WHYBUSINESSOWNERSONTHE CENTRAL COAST CHOOSE CCBR TOGROWTHEIR BUSINESS ✓ They can reach over 20,000 business readers every month. ✓ Most widely read and trusted business publication on the Central Coast. ✓ The repetition of your ad every month means readers will get to know you and remember you. ✓ Independent surveys show 94% of readers will use the CCBR for reference when looking for suppliers. ✓ The quality of the publication and the content means readers retain the CCBR for future reference. It’s simple. Call Edgar Adams now on 0404 472 571 or Email: edgaradams@ccbusinessreview.com.au University of Newcastle to expand food and agribusiness footprint on the Central Coast Professor David Cameron-Smith The University of Newcastle has announced the appointment of internationally renowned nutrition scientist Professor David Cameron-Smith into the newly cre- ated role of Professor of Food Innovation. Professor Cameron-Smith will be based at the University’s Ourimbah campus and will lead the high-quality research and training in food and agribusiness that is conducted across all three of the University’s Colleges, ensuring opportunities for growth are maximised. Key objectives of the role are the devel- opment of a Centre of Food Innovation and harnessing the large industry presence in the region, including the Central Coast Primary Industries Centre on the Ourimbah campus, and the relatively new University Doctoral Training Centre in Food and Agribusiness at Ourimbah. Commenting on the appointment, Vice- Chancellor Professor Alex Zelinsky AO said it reinforced the University’s ambitious goals for the Central Coast. “I am excited by the enormous oppor- tunities this role will create for us to work in partnership with industry, government, and community to build the Central Coast region into a thriving economic hub,” Professor Zelinsky said. “We are absolutely committed to driving economic growth and providing opportu- nities for people on the Central Coast, and David’s considerable research and leader- ship experience will play a critical role in furthering our work in this region.” Recent examples of this activity include the University’s Memorandum of Understanding with the NSW Government to be an innovation partner and the announcement of additional funding for industry PhDs which will provide students with additional experience alongside the food and agribusiness industries. Professor Cameron-Smith joins the University of Newcastle from the Singapore Institute for Clinical Sciences, a research institute of the Agency for Science and Technological Research (A*STAR), where he focused on a research strategy to extend Singapore’s capabilities in advanced biotech-based food manufac- turing, with the aim of providing clinically validated food solutions that improve health in the face of challenges such as rising metabolic disease and an ageing population. Nexus welcomes new tenants Nexus Smart Hub NorthWyong Nexus Smart Hub at North Wyong contin- ues to attract businesses looking for the fastest internet on the Central Coast as well as amenities that include meeting rooms, breakout areas and kitchen facilities. Over recent months businesses that have moved in include: Breaking Barriers Disability Services now occupies the largest tenancy at Nexus with over 20 staff. Beaumont Strata Management is a lead- ing strata and community title manage- ment specialist, with offices across Sydney, have recently moved into a new larger office space at Nexus to accommodate their growing team. Established in 1981, Beaumont Strata specialises in strata and community title management of commercial, industrial and retail properties located across Sydney’s north and western suburbs. CareData, a family owned and operated business providing support workers for the aged care Industry along with workforce plan- ning services recently moved into Nexus. CENTRAL COAST BUSINESS REVIEW MAY 2022