Winners August 2010

AUGUST 2010 WINNERS

EMERGING BUSINESS

Smartprint Fleet Management

Smartprint Fleet Management work to reduce operating costs & simplify the supply & maintenance of networked computer printers & copiers. With offices on the Gold Coast, Sydney, Melbourne & Brisbane, their 1500 technicians provide intuitive print management software, printer hardware, maintenance & consumables. SmartPrint have recently seen 162% growth due to the fact that many companies are looking at ways to reduce operational costs.

FAMILY BUSINESS

funky foto booths

Funky foto booths is the brainchild of mother & son business team, Susie & Cam Christie. After launching only 2 years ago, demand has driven funky to open operations in Sydney, Melbourne & Adelaide. They are now the largest photobooth company in Australia & are the perfect addition to weddings, formals, birthdays, corporate & charity events for that memorable extra touch!

MANUFACTURING & CONSTRUCTION

Reynolds Soil Technologies

Reynolds Soil Technologies has over 25 years experience specialising in providing comprehensive, environmentally friendly dust, earth & water solutions to the mining, construction, civil & agricultural industries globally. RST have experience unprecedented growth & global recognition for innovative products, technical excellence & service.

MAYOR’S INNOVATION GC AWARD

Lifestyle Panels

Lifestyle Panel’s unique technology & business model provides a solution to hoteliers to provide an all-in-one IT network which allows guests access to internet, movies, music, online shopping, room service, housekeeping, games, skype & in-room advertising of local attractions – all from one easy streamlined product installed on a flat panel TV. LSP is taking on 3 global competitors & has won significant long term preferred supplier contracts with major hotel chains.

RETAIL, WHOLESALE & DISTRIBUTION

San Diego Tortilla Factory

San Diego Tortilla Factory is dedicated to manufacturing fresh great tasting healthy authentic Mexican tortillas. Their Burleigh-based factory employs local workers, uses Australian ingredients & supplies products that adhere to the highest Australian standards. Their tortilla range is sold in domestic & international supermarkets & has the tick of approval from both the Healthy Kids School Canteen Association & the Coeliac Society of Australia.

TOURISM, HOSPITALITY & RECREATION

Creatures On Tour

Creatures On Tour is the company behind the design, creation & touring of the internationally successful travelling exhibition ‘How to make a Monster – the art of technology & animatonics’. The creation of 1995 Visual Effects Academy Award winner for ‘Babe’, John Cox & his wife Julie Anderson, the exciting hands on exhibit is becoming one of the most successful Australian exhibits to tour Australia & the USA.

TRADES, PROFESSIONS & SERVICES

Lucy Cole Prestige Properties

Lucy Cole Prestige Properties is the leading independent real estate agency on the Gold Coast & is the only Gold Coast agency to be granted membership to the exclusive Leading Agents of Australia! Always innovative & thinking creatively, Lucy & her team are always seeking fresh ways to be ahead of the market.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & MULTIMEDIA

inTechnology Distribution

inTechnology Distribution supply high density wireless hardware, computer forensic, laptop tracking, PC asset management & remote control software to Australia & New Zealand markets. inTechnology Distribution’s head office is in Varsity Lakes, with sales offices in Melbourne & Auckland. They attribute their success to their reputation for superior customer service, ethical practice & dedication to honouring commitments.

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

Elco Solutions

Elco Solutions stands for Engineered Land Coastal Oceanic Solutions. Elcos are manufacturers of various Engineered Geosynthetic Solutions which help prevent erosion & landfill containment, to name a few. Elco are Australia’s first non-woven geotextile producers supplying Australia, New Zealand & south East Asian markets with innovative, environmentally responsible products & solutions which protect our environment & sustainabilty.