CCBiz networking group is holding a Christmas Cocktail charity event to bring the coast’s business community together to raise money for the Central Coast’s Child Abuse Prevention Service (CAPS).

Hosted by Cindy Steele from the Central Coast Women’s Network and Melissa Cooper from The Art of Intimacy, and with carnival-themed entertainment including Drumballa, tarot card readers and a DJ, the night will be one business owners are sure to remember.

Held at the Ettalong Mantra Hotel at 7pm on Friday, 27 November, tickets for the event are $76 and selling fast at www.ccbiz.com.au.

Entertainment, canapés and drinks are included in the ticket price, but bring extra money for the silent auction and your lucky charm for the raffles!

CCBiz coordinator Nicole Hammett, said the event was shaping up to be a specular evening.

“Central Coast businesses have really got behind our first major function as a group and we’re making sure it will be a fun and relaxing evening that showcases the business talent we have in the region and raise money for Central Coast CAPS,” Nicole said.

All attendees have the chance to win more than $5000 in prizes, which include:

• 1 x Custom WordPress Blog (valued at $2,800+GST) from Big Click Studios http://www.bigclick.com.au

• 2 x Yearly Small Business Website Hosting Packages – 50MB Disk Space, 2GB Data Transfer, 10 Email Addresses. Valued at $149 each from Bergan Blue http://www.berganblue.com.au/

• Full development of an advanced five (5) page website design and website hosting for one year. Valued at $1,750.00 (Ex GST) from Bergan Blue http://www.berganblue.com.au/

• Publicity Package from Strawberry Communications valued at $300. The package includes a media release, distribution to target media and follow up (up to five hours of PR consultancy) http://www.strawberrycommunications.com.au/

• 19?inch LCD Screen from Mr LCD http://www.mrlcd.com.au/

• Learn the art of true intimacy with a private coaching session for you and your partner from The Art of Intimacy http://melcooper.com.au/

• One night accommodation at the Ettalong Mantra Hotel

• Wallabies Jersey and Cap

• Three pieces of fashion jewellery, triple-plated rhodium and triple-plated 24ct gold, donated by Central Coast Women’s Network http://www.centralcoastwomensnetwork.com.au

• 2 x $50 vouchers from Taste Gourmet http://www.tastegourmet.com.au/

• 2 x $25 vouchers from Boydita Flowers http://www.flowersdelivered.com.au/bluecart/index.php

The CCBiz Charity Event for CAPS is proudly sponsored by:

• Central Coast Women’s Network

• Big Click Studios

• The Transcription People

• Bergan Blue

• Sea FM

• Evolve Printing

More information will be posted on the CCBiz website as entertainment, sponsors and prizes are confirmed. Visit www.ccbiz.com.au or email info@ccbiz.com.au to find out more.

The CCBiz end-of-year cocktail function on Friday, 27 November, at Ettalong Mantra Hotel will give businesses the opportunity to network in a relaxed atmosphere, while supporting a Central Coast charity.

CCBiz coordinator and owner of Nicole Hammett Business Support Nicole Hammett, said the function would be a major event on the Central Coast business calendar.

“With only weeks to Christmas, Central Coast business people will be looking to spread a little goodwill and our function is the ideal place to do it,” Nicole said.

“CCBiz networking group has more businesses joining its ranks every week, and our end-of-year charity function is the perfect opportunity to showcase the business talent we have right here on the Coast, while supporting the very worthy cause of CAPS at the same time,” she said.

CAPS Central Coast is a not-for-profit organisation offering support services for parents and families on the Central Coast for more than 35 years. CAPS aims to alleviate child abuse in all its forms, by educating and informing both parents and the public through telephone counselling, training sessions, workshops and referrals to relevant professional services.

Julie Watson from CAPS Central Coast said the charity relied solely on funding from the community, businesses and fundraising and were extremely grateful for CCBiz’s support.

“The future of the Central Coast community relies on well-balanced children of today. This cycle must be seen as a community problem. Who else will take care of these children?” Julie asked.

“CAPS is an essential service for the Central Coast. There is a need for the services we provide, demonstrated by a 15 per cent rise in child abuse every year right here on the Coast,” she added.

The Central Coast Women’s Network is a major sponsor for the CCBiz charity function. Central Coast Women’s Network is all about professional businesswomen meeting bi-monthly for a networking lunch in a relaxed, yet professional atmosphere. For more information visit www.centralcoastwomensnetwork.com.au

Tickets for the CCBiz end-of-year function are $76. Entertainment, canapés and drinks are included in the ticket price, however there will also be a silent auction and raffles drawn on the night with items donated from Central Coast businesses up for grabs.

More information will be posted on the CCBiz website as entertainment, sponsors and prizes are confirmed. Visit www.ccbiz.com.au or email info@ccbiz.com.au to find out more.