. Who are you? I’m Carrie. Mum. Wife. Total HR nerd. I’ve been working for a long time now and for most of it, I’ve been working in the Human Resources profession. . I count myself as one of the lucky ones because I realised quite early on in life that people were my ‘thing.’ […]
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Samuel Purba-Barnard – Member Profile
There’s a good chance you assume this… A common misconception. An 18 year old is too young to know anything about business, let alone help me grow mine. My name is Samuel Purba-Barnard and I run a digital marketing agency. Throughout highschool, I obtained multiple accolades in economics, literature, visual creation, music and technology. Upon […]
Sylvia Vella – Coworker Profile
What is your venture? I have a freelance design agency, known as Bee Box Marketing… websites, graphics, photography and video. I mostly work for small businesses because I get it. I’ve marketed and managed successful businesses in Geraldton for the past 15 years across many industries. What’s inspired your work? I’m inspired by the uniqueness of […]
Midwest Adventure Tours – Venture Profile
What is your venture? Midwest Adventure Tours provide visitors to Geraldton with experienced and guided tours within the town and surrounding region. Many tours are available, providing visitors with the option of exploring the history, food & produce, or the natural assets that the Midwest has to offer. We provide tours that attract visitors from […]
DSM Strata – Venture Profile
What is your venture? DSM Strata is an innovative provider of professional Strata Management services; Our family owned and operated business currently services the Geraldton local market. A new branch office has been established and will be operating in Perth in 2019. What’s inspired your work? Our work is inspired by creative and innovative building […]
Meet our new Learning Lead, Emma Jackson
Who are you? I’m an avid volunteer, scientist and roller derby player. I love to travel and push myself out of my comfort zone. What are you working on? As Learning Lead, I will be working to create new and inspiring learning opportunities for Pollinators members and the community. From short lunchtime learnings to larger […]
Sweet Orange Productions – Venture Profile
What is your venture? Sweet Orange Production is a theming and events company specialising in Tropical, Rustic & Nautical themes. We also do weddings, offering the whole package as a celebrant, wedding DJ and of course all the rustic/vintage wedding furniture, lights and gear you need to make your day look amazing! Also, as approved […]
Glen Coombs – Coworker Profile
What is your venture? Glen has a good understanding of business dynamics ranging from internal control systems, operational management and accounting, then collating this information into practical management reports to drive business performance. Glen’s venture is Gabcor Trading. “GABCOR Trading, your Business Improvement Specialist is now offering affordable mobile business advisory solutions throughout the Mid-West Region.” […]
Welcome to our new CityHive Host, Minna Hilton
Who are you? My name is Minna Hilton and I am the new CityHive host here at Pollinators. I love being productive and proactive in my local community so I’m looking forward to being part of the ‘buzz’ here at the Hive. What are you working on? Along with Pollinators, I work as Assistant Producer […]
Phil Frazee – Member Profile
Who are you? My name is Philip (Phil) Frazee. I am a Consulting Arborist, originally from the United States. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Education, from The Ohio State University. I have extensive training and experience in the field of urban and community forestry. What are you working on? I am attempting to […]
Paul Sheriff – Member Profile
Who are you? I am a self styled digital consultant whose been in IT since the start of the internet. I do windows 3.11 and word perfectly – now competent with mobile, cloud and blockchain (never stop learning). I have a huge raft of competencies and experience but fortunately I have forgotten more than I […]
Health & World Being – Venture Profile
What is your venture? I provide ‘real food’ drink pastes to cafes owners and managers. They turn my product into ready to drink, healthy (and very tasty) alternatives to the sugar loaded chai and turmeric lattes previously available. What inspired your work? Spices and herbs alike are loaded with nutrients and when used well can […]
Marine & Civil Maintenance – Coworker Profile
What is your venture? Marine & Civil Maintenance is a remedial contractor for marine-based infrastructure such as Ports, Wharves and Bridges. Normally we operate on the Eastern Seaboard, so this is our first project in Western Australia. We are currently working at the Mid West Ports Authority (MWPA) fixing the concrete and steel structural elements. […]
Take Joy Seriously – Coworker Profile
Who are you? A dynamic loving, curious newbie coming from Europe to start her journey to joy in Australia, the land of plenty! What are you working on? I am trying to become the best me… working as a Personal and Business Development Facilitator and Consultant for Take Joy Seriously. Supporting people to evolve, clarify […]
Geraldton Fringe Festival Attracts Thousands
Who knew that what started out as just a small idea by two Geraldton locals would grow into Geraldton’s largest performing arts festival? Funtavia Festival Producers (and Pollinators Coworkers) Jodi Reilly and Julian Canny stood back in awe on Saturday night as the 2,400th patron walked through the Funtavia gates to experience Geraldton’s Fringe World […]
Clayton + Weir – Coworker Profile
What is your venture? In 2015 former work colleagues Priscilla Clayton and Julie Weir embarked on an adventure and formed Clayton + Weir, a regional development consultancy based in Geraldton, Western Australia. We can help you connect with the Mid West and Gasoyne communities by: Facilitating Meetings and Workshops Our facilitation skills are of a […]
Euphorium Creative – Venture Profile
What is your venture? Euphorium is the space between the artist and the community. Euphorium is a new Venture by Julian Canny and Emma Howell, previous owners of respective companies The Comedy Emporium and Its All Sorted. Euphorium, aims to transform the way performance “works” are developed and communities are engaged within regional areas. We […]
Chontarle Bellottie – Coworker Profile
Who are you? …says Absolem the caterpillar in ‘Alice in Wonderland’. I share the same reply as Alice, ‘well I hardly know sir’. Life has taken me on an amazing journey where I am learning more about myself every day. I love who I am now and who I am becoming – a fun, […]
Western Mulga – Venture Profile
What is your venture? Now in our sixth year, our current venture at Western Mulga is to manage the first Aboriginal Ranger Program in partnership with the Northern Agricultural Catchments Council – NACC. We’ll continue to foster Aboriginal engagement in the NRM sector at every opportunity from caring for local parklands to land in the outback. […]
Bush Heritage Australia – Venture Profile
What is your venture? Bush Heritage Australia is committed to bringing Country back to good health. We work with others to manage and enhance millions of hectares of ecologically important land across Australia. We re-build nature’s resilience as a provider of habitats, fresh water, healthy soil, plant pollination, nutrients and carbon storage to sustain […]