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Sarah Hazell

September 3, 2021 By Maggi Barnard

Sarah Hazell has been a pharmacist in Forbes for over 20 years and a business owner for 14 years. Sarah is a partner in Flannery’s & Life Pharmacies in Forbes. Ensuring Forbes has the very best pharmacy service is Sarah’s number 1 priority. Being a business owner has it’s challenges especially in regards to balancing work and being a mum to three boys but it is also very rewarding! Career highlights include Flannery’s Pharmacy winning the national Guild Pharmacy of the Year award in 2019 for business management, professional services and community engagement. Sarah also won the PSA NSW Pharmacist of the Year in 2020 for her involvement in professional services and her mentoring role for young pharmacists.

Flannery’s Pharmacy

Address 99 – 101 Rankin St, Forbes
Phone 02 6852 1111
Email flannerys@lifepharmacygroup.com.au

Sammy Leonard

September 3, 2021 By Maggi Barnard

Sammy Leonard of Forbes Smash has been operating her own business for 12 years. Sammy and her team are vehicle body repairers which means they repair and paint damaged cars. The work they carry out is mostly minor and major panel repairs from vehicle accidents. However, they also do re-sprays and repair some farming equipment such as tractors. Being the owner, manager and the tradesperson spray painter Sammy is a busy person.

She also does the quoting and bookkeeping. ‘I am lucky to do what I love every day. Painting is my passion, especially custom motorbikes. I am also grateful to be surrounded by a fantastic team.’ Sammy said. When asked why women make the best bosses Sammy’s response was ‘because we’re organised!’

 

Forbes Smash

Address 27 Rankin St, Forbes
Phone 02 6852 2272
Email forbessmash@hotmail.com

Haylee Redfern

July 30, 2021 By Maggi Barnard

I have been in the health & fitness industry for over a decade and have a passion for helping people live a full, happy and healthy life! In 2014, my love of food and nutrition led me to launch my healthy treats range, now including my best selling bliss ball dry mixes! This year I have rebranded as Sweet Nourishment Lifestyle, combining both my products and personal training service. Catering for ALL Fitness levels and abilities I offer personal training as well as group fitness classes. Please get in contact via my social pages to book a class. My healthy treat mixes can be found at Bernardi’s Supermarket and
pre-made goodies at Sweet Three by the Lake.

Sweet Nourishment Lifestyle

Phone 0421 977 031
Email hello@sweetnourishment.com.au
FB www.facebook.com/sweetnourishment
INSTA: www.instagram.com/sweet_nourishment

Mahlah Molloy

July 30, 2021 By Maggi Barnard

Mahlah is a local digital artist. She works full time in administration but of an evening she runs her art business Inkheart Designs selling her work in the form of ready to hang canvas prints and sand free towels from her website www.inkheart.net
She is also part of the Artist Lab with the popular homewares company Rayell which wholesale her designs in canvas print and coasters to retailers across Australia. Her canvasses are Australian made and shipped directly to the customer’s door, each piece is printed and framed individually for the customer.

Inkheart Designs

Email mahlah@inkheart.net
Website www.inkheart.net
FB www.facebook.com/InkheartDesign
INSTA www.instagram.com/InkheartDesigns

Melissa Gaffney

July 30, 2021 By Maggi Barnard

Blush Organic Beauty has been operating for nearly five years while owner and operator Melissa Gaffney brings over a decade of experience in the beauty industry to this popular local business. From beauty treatments, waxing, facials and more, Melissa wears numerous hats at Blush including bookkeeping. When it comes to beauty Blush has it all. As salon manager with a treasure trove of experience, there isn’t too much Melissa doesn’t know about cosmetics either! So give Mel and the team at Blush Organic Beauty a call and let the girls look after you! Contact Blush Organic Beauty today!

Blush Organic Beauty

Address 66 Rankin St, Forbes
Phone 6851 6088
Website www.blushorganicbeauty.net
INSTA www.instagram.com/blushorganicbeauty

Amy Shine

July 30, 2021 By Maggi Barnard

Forbes Preschool provides educational programs for children aged 3-5 years, with a focus on school readiness. For Director, Amy Shine, the school is about giving anything a go and striving to learn more –something she has also adopted in her professional life in the early education sector. Amy is one of 20 amazing women who work at Forbes Preschool from Speech Therapists to a nurse audiologist. Amy was also instrumental in seeing the construction of the new preschool in 2016 – a learning centre Forbes children enjoy to this day. Check out their website for more info.

Forbes Pre-School

Address 8 Barton Street, Forbes
Phone 0488 378 769 or 02 6852 1040
Website www.forbespreschool.com

Kym Goodall

July 30, 2021 By Maggi Barnard

Bright Beginnings ELC celebrates 5 years of operation next month and is now owned by Kym and Jonathan Goodall. Along with being the owner, Kym is also the Director and Nominated Supervisor of the business – ensuring the day-to-day operations as well as regulatory obligations are being met. A challenging but rewarding role, Kym and the team are responsible for the education and socialisation of our future leaders and often go above and beyond to support the children and families of the community. Kym and the team of dynamic women at Bright Beginnings ELC really are sensational!

Bright Beginnings Early Learning Centre

Address 9 Attlee Street, Forbes
Phone 02 6851 4597
Website www.brightbeginnings.net.au

Toni Hall

July 30, 2021 By Maggi Barnard

Central West Plan Management is a registered provider of plan management services for NDIS participants. Operating now for 18 months, principal Toni Hall helps clients with the administrative and financial parts of their NDIS plans by processing payments for their supports and services and providing budget updates. Toni’s son, Cody, has cerebral palsy so she knows first hand how hard it is to navigate the NDIS and access services in the Central West. Toni strives to help her clients and their families understand and benefit from their plans enabling them to live better. Make Central West Plan Management your first port of call when looking for a caring and competent plan manager!

Central West Plan Management

Phone 0417 274 512
Email cwplanmanage@gmail.com
Website www.cwplanmanage.com.au

 

Jacinda Acheson

July 30, 2021 By Maggi Barnard

Acheson’s Mitre 10 has been a household name since the 70’s. Acho’s was run by the amazing Barb McKinnon and Glynn Acheson back then. Nowadays Aaron runs the store with wife Jacinda, who strives everyday to be as great of a business woman that Barb was stating “these are big shoes to fill”. From admin, customer service and purchasing among many other roles, Jacinda credits her amazing team for all the success at Acho’s and for the extra effort they put into making Acheson’s Mitre 10 the premier local store for all your home, hardware and outdoor needs. Contact Jacinda and the team today! Pictured with Danni Tuckerman (left) and Dani Lippiart-Byrne (right).

Acheson’s Mitre 10 Forbes

Phone 02 6852 2455
Email sales@achesonm10.com.au
Website www.mitre10.com.au
FB www.facebook.com/achesonsmitre10

Jenny Morrison

July 30, 2021 By Maggi Barnard

Jenny Morrison commenced working for HE Silos in 1993 at the Forbes Factory as an office administrator and customer care consultant. In 2006 Jenny and her husband Steven Morrison took over the operations of the HE Silos Factory in Forbes. In 2011, Jenny and Steven took part in their first factory expansion when an additional factory in Forbes was built to increase productivity. Throughout Jenny’s time in the business she taken on many roles, from managing the office to working on the production floor to delivering silos. In 2021, Jenny and Steven have taken on an additional factory expansion in a secondary location due to the high demand of silos. Jenny is the heart and soul of HE Silos.

HE Silos

Address 1-12 Jones Street, Forbes
Phone 02 6852 3488
Website www.hesilos.com
FB www.facebook.com/hesilos

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