THE Gardens on Forest, Peakhurst, has introduced a budget-friendly wedding concept for couples keen to have a stylish wedding venue without the huge price tag.
The "pop-up wedding" package is available on Fridays and includes a 90-minute booking, including use of the venue, the ceremony, champagne and canapes, a photo shoot by a professional photographer, and a ceremonial wedding cake.
The price is $2950.
Details: http://popupweddings.me/
Franchise partner honoured
CHRIS Hartzenberg of Poolwerx Beverly Hills has been named NSW franchise partner of the year at Poolwerx's recent national convention after an excellent year that saw the business grow by 20 per cent.
Mr Hartzenberg operates a retail shop and two mobile service vans in the region.
Mr Hartzenberg was also recognised for his commitment to the national franchise network.
"I'm involved in the NSW advisory council as well as the Poolwerx advisory council, and I make my time available to anyone in the franchise group who needs advice."
OPSM looked good to judges
OPSM franchise partner of Hurstville Andrew Simpson has won the excellence in business performance (multi-franchise) Australia-wide award. The Hurstville business is among the top OPSM stores.
Mr Simpson said he worked hard with his team to provide the best available vision, eye care and customer service possible.
OPSM has been looking after the eyes of Australians for 80 years.
Part of Luxottica Group, a global eyewear company with more than 7000 retail stores and a presence across 130 countries, OPSM has close to 400 stores in Australia and New Zealand and more than a million Australians are its customers each year.
