CCBR Business Review

13 RDACC appoints Director of Regional Projects Christine Jarvis Regional Development Australia Central Coast (RDACC) has appointed Ms Christine Jarvis to the role of Director of Regional Projects, Funding & Research. The newly created role has been designed to support sustainable economic growth and expand future employment opportunities on the Central Coast, through the analysis of regional data and focus on attracting and delivering funded regional projects. RDACC Chair Lawrie McKinna says the appointment provides an additional con- nection between available funding and the community. “As well as assisting us to attract fund- ing and investment to the Central Coast, Christine will be responsible for making sure everyone on the Coast, including busi- ness owners and community members, are aware of and have access to the grants available for different opportunities,” says Mr McKinna. Aubrey Brown Lawyers appoints Director Nic Coffill Aubrey Brown Lawyers have announced the appointment of Nic Coffill as a Director of the firm. Mr Coffill joined the firm in 2018 as a Senior Associate. Prior to that he worked as a lawyer in Sydney for twelve years, whilst living on the Central Coast. He has extensive experience in a range of commercial law areas, including property development, business law, commercial leasing and commercial lending arrange- ments. Commenting on his appointment Aubrey Brown Managing Director, Anna Cruckshank said, “Nic brings determination, exemplary skills to his practice of law, where Nic’s clients value his pragmatic no nonsense approach, focusing on the issues that make or break a deal.” Big win for SpotGo Brendan Small with Surface/BBQ Degreaser product Extending their range and expanding their distributors, SpotGo has their sights firmly set on becoming Australia’s leading house- hold cleaner Central Coast based manufacturer of premium cleaning products, SpotGo, has extended reach into the retail FMCG market announcing their Surface / BBQ Degreaser product will now be available through Coles supermarkets, nationwide. The family business who pride them- selves on being Australian made and owned. COVID-19 pandemic and the conse- quential impact on household habits has seen a considerable uplift in the number of consumers looking to support locally made products and locally acquired produce. 52% of Australians now say they have a higher preference for Australian-made goods, while 90% of the population believe Australia should be pushing to produce more products on home soil. SpotGo is one of the brands to fall under this banner, with national distributors upping their commitment to support more SMEs and ensure their products are easily accessible nationwide. SpotGo owner and founder, Brendan Small said, “I and the SpotGo team have worked tirelessly over the past 10 years to bring SpotGo to this new and exciting chapter in the SpotGo story. When I and my wife Nancy began this journey we never gave up striving for the opportunity to have our products ranged not only in B U S I N E S S B R I E F S Argyle Estates Buying or selling a quality business, contact the experts on the Central Coast 024332 6555 EST. OVER 40 YEARS Business Brokers Argyle Estates argyle@argyleestates.com.au Graham McMullen – Licensee F.A.I.B.B. 0419326555 Woolworths but now Coles on a national level. It was always our dream and ambition for SpotGo to become a household name and readily available for all Australians. Without the support of Woolworths and now Coles, this could not have been achieved.” Tullipan Family in new home building venture Valetta Homes Directors, Rodney and Matthew Tullipan Rodney Tullipan and son Matthew have established a new home building company, Valletta Homes, specialising in the project home market on the Central Coast and Hunter. Rodney Tullipan is the eldest son of the late David Tullipan and Mary Tullipan who founded Tullipan Homes, one of the best known custom home builders on the Coast. He was formally Construction Manager of Tullipan Homes. Brothers Mark and Daniel, along with their mother Mary and other family members continue to operate the Tullipan Homes company. Mr Tullipan said Valletta Homes had developed a range of predesigned homes suitable for the project home market with their first Display Home being built on the Radcliffe Wyee Estate being developed by the Stevens Group and McCloy Group. “We have secured a number of lots at Hamlyn Terrace and will concentrate on the 1st home buyer market,” Mr Tullipan said. The Radcliffe Wyee Estate is located on the Hue Hue Road at Wyee and comprises over 500 lots. CENTRAL COAST BUSINESS REVIEW AUGUST 2021