Ms JODIE HARRISON (Charlestown—Minister for Women, Minister for Seniors, and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault)—For more than forty years, the Business Hunter Awards have recognised the important contributions, achievements, and entrepreneurial spirit of businesses in the Hunter. At the Gala Ceremony held on Friday 13 September, a number of Charlestown electorate-based businesses received commendations. Dynamic Business Technologies, an IT service company based in Warners Bay, received a commendation in the Employer of Choice (Under 20 employees) category. Scent Central, an innovative marketing company based out of Charlestown, received a commendation in the Excellence in Small Business category. Adamstown resident Isaac Brambley from software company SAPHI was commended in the Outstanding Employee category. Outgoing Lake Macquarie mayor Kay Fraser was awarded Business Leader of the Year in the twenty-one and over employees category for her work steering Lake Macquarie City Council. Congratulations to all those who took home awards and commendations, and to all nominees. The hard work and innovation of Charlestown electorate businesses is always inspiring.

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