Gabrielle Dicarlantonio, Executive Officer of Launceston Central

In this issue:

Update from the EO
Shared Value Awards
Country Club collaboration
Major upcoming events

Good afternoon everyone,

I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for the warm welcome I have received since starting in early June as the new Executive Officer. A special thank you to Madi for doing a stellar job in the acting EO role and leading the team over the last eight months. I feel very fortunate to be working with such a talented team.

The team and I are excited to collaborate with you to roll out various marketing activations and campaigns aimed at increasing visitation to the CBD in the coming months.

The personal impact of The Lounge

Winter can often feel dark and dreary, but there’s a bright, warm glow in the CBD. We have re-opened The Lounge at 111-113 St John Street. Over 1,000 visitors have already enjoyed the warm, cosy environment. It's a great spot to have a meeting, catch up with a friend, sing a song, play a tune, tackle a jigsaw puzzle, donate a coat, or enjoy the cute kids' play area. We’re also encouraging people to grab a drink or something to eat from our amazing hospitality businesses to enjoy in the space.

I was lucky enough to be at The Lounge on Friday when a mum came in. While her little one played in the kids' area, she picked up the guitar and played the most beautiful song. Another memorable moment was when a lady came in on Saturday, asked about our Coat Library, and expressed her gratitude for receiving a warmer jacket after recently moving from Sydney. She proudly said, "Now I have a Tassie Tuxedo!". The Lounge would not be possible without our amazing sponsors, whom we thank sincerely.

Next City Champs catch-up

Join us for our next City Champs meeting on Wednesday 9 July from 8am to 9am at Level 1, 63-65 Cameron Street, Launceston. Bring a cuppa and we will supply something yummy to nibble on. It's a great opportunity to share what is happening with your business and discuss any concerns you may have in a relaxed environment. The more we work together to make our Launceston CBD the place to live, work, and play, the louder our voice will be.

I look forward to meeting you personally over the coming months. Please feel free to reach out if you wish to catch up sooner.

Warm regards,

Gab Dicarlantonio

Executive Officer

gab@launcestoncentral.com.au

The Lounge 2024 nominated for Shared Value Awards

Launceston Central is pleased to announce that last year's inaugural launch of The Lounge has been named as a finalist in the national Shared Value Awards which recognise and celebrate organisations simultaneously creating economic value and driving positive societal
change.

A special thanks to all of our 2024 sponsors of The Lounge who made this project possible:

The Lounge has returned this winter at a new location of 111-113 St John Street, Mondays to Saturdays until Saturday 16 August. Winners of the Shared Value Awards will be announced later this month on Thursday 31 July.

Launnie businesses invited to participate in County Club 'great golf ball grab' giveaway

Country Club - Driving Range - Jun 25 - 2 (1)

Father's Day isn't far away, and many local dads will be excited to learn about The Range opening at Country Club in Launceston this August. To help generate hype, Federal Hospitality will release 1,000 The Range branded golf balls within 25-50 local businesses in the CBD for lucky winners to find. Each ball will have a QR code leading to a prize which can be redeemed on property at The Range. Prizes will vary between the ultimate Range experience, vouchers, food and beverage products. The activation will run for 10 days starting from Saturday 16 August until Tuesday 26 August.

How businesses can participate

Be willing to hide 2-4 branded golf balls in your store each day during the 10 day activation.
Display a table topper in your store with instructions for participants.
Chilli FM will help kick-off the promotion, with a live OB in the CBD. Hints about ball locations will be shared live on air, and on social media throughout promotion.

Businesses that wish to join the fun must confirm by Monday 21 July by emailing Maddi de Winter (Marketing and Events Manager Federal Group) at mdewinter@federalgroup.com.au. Click the link below to learn more about this exciting activation that will drive customers into the city centre and to The Range.

Learn more

Submissions closing soon for Business Excellence Awards

The 2025 CareSuper Business Excellence Awards are now open! Whether you’re running a café or coding software, these awards are your opportunity to shine. Entering is easy, free, and a great way to celebrate the amazing work happening in Northern Tasmania.

Apply at the link below; applications must be received by Thursday 17 July 2025.

Apply here

These events will bring extra people into the city:

Friday Night Eats (4 Jul)
Australian Institute of Architects Awards (5 Jul)
Festival of Voices (27 Jun - 6 Jul)
Ben Lomond Christmas in July (12 Jul)
Australian National Team and Individual Badminton Championships (14 - 20 Jul)
Hawthorn vs. Port Adelaide at UTAS (19 Jul)
World Street Eats (27 Jul)
agriCULTURED (31 Jul - 3 Aug)

Get prepared now for major upcoming events. Visit the link below to see more dates for when the city might be busy this month and beyond.

See what's on

Start the new financial year on the right foot with upcoming TCCI training

Monday 7 and 14 Jul (online)

The Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce & Industry offers a range of non-accredited courses to support the needs of your business. This July, TCCI continues their newest workshop series, Finance for Non-Finance People.

This series is designed for business owners, managers, team leaders and admin support staff who want to get ahead of the curve. Each session is packed with practical tools, clear explanations, and actionable strategies to help you and your team master the financial side of your business. July will feature 'Mastering Budgeting, Forecasting, and Cash Flow Management' and 'How to Analyse and Evaluate Business Performance'. Separate from this series, two in-person courses, 'Master Time Management' and 'Customer Service with Confidence' will take place later in July at Silos Peppers Launceston.

To see the full list of course descriptions and to register, please see the link below.

Register here