Despite only having called the Central Coast home for the past sixteen years, Lawrie McKinna is a man who needs no introduction in the region. Whether in football, local politics, for his many fundraising initiatives or in his current role as Chair of the RDACC, he is known and loved for his glass half full attitude and knack for bringing people together and making things happen. Lawrie achieved enormous success as a football player and coach and remarkable results as Gosford Mayor, working ...

It’s had a few lives, but the old Iguana Joe’s on Gosford Waterfront is getting a major makeover, and with two experienced business operators behind it, its future as Gosford’s leading entertainment venue is now ensured. The iconic exterior stays the same and the view to Lyon Island stays the same but internally it is being rebuilt to become a live entertainment venue with 500-seat restaurant and bar as well as being a functions and events venue. Founders of the highl...

Central Coast manufacturer and family owned manufacturer of detergents and cleaning materials, SpotGo have taken out the 2021 Central Coast Business Awards Manufacturer of the Year Award. Owned by the Small family and now operated by Brendan Small, the business was founded in 1966 by Mr Small’s father specialising in carpet cleaning. As a result the company developed its own cleaning materials employing their own industrial chemist which have been highly successful. In 2012 the...

Local property developers, the Brand Group, are expanding their interests in early learning centres with work nearing completion on a new centre at Wamberal that will bring their total number of centres to four with another planned for Holgate. Currently nearing completion, a Sprout Early Learning Centre in High Valley Close, Wamberal will open in January 2022 and will be the second early learning centre for owners Simone and David Brand . The couple’s first venture in early learning ...

Business for North Gosford based Pro Ali Design, designer and manufacturer of conveyor systems and associated equipment for the food industry, has gone through the roof as food processing companies expand or realign production systems as a result of consumer demand for value-add products.  “Our order book now stretches out to June July next year,” said Miles Fink, Pro Ali  Founder and Managing Director. While continuing to design and manufacture systems for their tradi...