- 6 April 2017
Activating Innovation
Read moreInnovation is critical to national and regional economic growth and the Dantia Smart Hub provides inventors and entrepreneurs with the innovation infrastructure they need to develop their ideas. Read the full article by Dr Anthea Bill, Lead Economist for the Hunter Research Foundation Centre, here: http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4568996/activating-the-hunters-innovators/ Picture credit: BIG IDEAS: The innovation pitch session at…
- 23 March 2017
Nomination for Economic Development Excellence
Read moreDantia has been named a finalist in the NSW Local Government Excellence Awards for Local Economic Contribution, adding $24 million to the local economy and generating 119 new jobs in its first two years of operation. Dantia has been successful in securing major strategic funding partnerships, including with the University of…
- 15 March 2017
Peter Francis appointed new CEO of Dantia
In Media Release, News onRead moreDantia is delighted to announce the appointment of Peter Francis as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 3 April 2017. Mr Francis joins Dantia after five years as Executive Manager Trade and Business Development at the Port of Newcastle. He was part of the management team that delivered the port…
- 7 March 2017
Big events put Lake Mac on centre stage
Read moreWhat do destinations get out of event tourism beyond recognition and recommendation? Dantia undertook an economic impact assessment on the NSW Surf Life Saving Championships before deciding to bid for the event in partnership with Lake Macquarie City Council and found the projected benefits for local business were significant. Dantia…
- 1 March 2017
Nominations now open for Lake Mac Business Excellence Awards
In Uncategorised onRead moreAs Major Sponsor of the 2017 Lake Macquarie Business Excellence Awards, Dantia encourages the next crop of local leaders to apply now for recognition of their business achievements. Last year Jennifer Holland from Throat Scope was named Young Business Person of the Year and our very own Dantia Smart Hub members Zimpleweb took out the award…
