This month’s edition of Home News is all about CELEBRATION.

The countdown has begun in anticipation of Home Central Kawana’s grand opening celebrations scheduled for the weekend of Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 November.

Each day will be jam packed with retailer specials, fun and entertainment for everyone. Read on to find out what’s planned and how you can become involved in the party for Queensland’s biggest bulky goods centre.

Get your calendars out with pens poised and start crossing off the days until the biggest opening celebration the Sunshine Coast has ever seen.

On Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 November, Home Central Kawana will host a weekend of jubilation to celebrate the centre’s official opening.

There will be something for everyone from performance artists and face painters to jumping castles and merchandise giveaways. Chrissie and Ronnie from Hot 91.1FM will conduct a live radio broadcast from the centre, adding to the carnival atmosphere. Community groups are also keen to be part of this huge event with many already committed.

The grand opening celebrations will be supported by a comprehensive and widespread marketing campaign.

Your November Home News will include a full list of activities.

You may recall a letter that Home Central Kawana centre manager Ainslee McCall recently distributed to all retailers.

In the letter, Ainslee mentioned all of the exciting grand opening celebration plans including publicity, retailer workshops, grand opening specials, entertainment and merchandise giveaways.

There are many great opportunities for you to get involved over the weekend and contribute to the festivities and excitement. The more the merrier!

If you have any questions regarding your involvement don’t hesitate to contact Ainslee on (07) 5437 9963.

Ainslee McCall and assistant centre manager Vicki Burton have recently changed their email addresses. Please send all future emails to:

ainslee.mccall@bigpond.com
vicki.burton@bigpond.com

As you know, a number of Home Central Kawana retailers have already opened their doors and laid the welcome mat out for customers. Keep visiting the centre regularly over the coming weeks to find out who else has moved in and opened up.

Trading hours vary among the wide range of retailers. For that reason, the following opening times are meant as a guide only.

Last month we introduced a new segment Meet the Neighbours. In this edition we feature never-before-seen on the Sunshine Coast retailer, Trade Secret.

The secret is out, and trading.

Queensland’s premier brand name fashion outlet, Trade Secret, now calls Home Central Kawana home following the successful opening of its first Sunshine Coast store on 28 September.

Situated next to Spotlight, Trade Secret is renowned for bargains galore delivering up to 60% off the recommended retail prices on a huge range of fashion for the entire family.

As their slogan goes, Trade Secret prices are so low, they can only be described as cheeky!

They stock a huge variety of big brands for the whole family - from baby wear and lingerie to men’s, surf and women’s fashion and even home wares. These popular fashion brands are all at up to 60% off the recommended retail price, every day of every year.

All Trade Secret garments are first quality meaning no seconds and no samples.

Trade Secret is open 7 days. Visit www.tradesecret.com.au or call 07 5437 9466 for further information.

The following retailers are official members of the Home Central Kawana family .

Visit the above websites or call today to learn more about the newest members of the
Home Central Kawana team.

Q1. You have been the Division 5 Councillor for three years. What motivated you to join local government and what do you enjoy most? I was elected in 2001 after campaigning to prevent the construction of an artificial reef just offshore of the Kawana beaches. The construction of this reef would have caused a financial and environmental disaster. I am extremely proud that I played a major role in protecting our beaches from such an ill-conceived proposal. Q2. Prior to local government what were you involved in and how does this enable you to be an effective Councillor? I was a Commercial Diver, SCUBA master instructor and a ship’s master. My affinity with the marine environment has taught me that above all things we must preserve all environments for future generations. I have ongoing plans for further actions by Council to ensure a healthy planet. Q3. How do you explain the commercial boom and strong business confidence that is sweeping the wider Caloundra area? Sea change, resources boom, a healthy economy and a healthy place to live. Also, a Council dedicated to ensuring that Caloundra City is seen as accommodating and helpful in assisting job creation and fast-tracking new business endeavours.

YOUR COUNCILLOR: Caloundra City Councillor Gordon Wallace oversees Division 5 which incorporates Home Central Kawana.

Q4. What role has the Caloundra City Council played in supporting the development of Home Central Kawana?
The Caloundra City Council has played a big role. We fast-tracked the opening of Spotlight following the fire in their store on the Nicklin Way. By granting approval for that store to open before the centre was completed we saved many workers from a long period of unemployment. This "prior to completion" opening of a major operative also gave the centre early recognition by consumers before opening of the complex as a whole.

Q5. As Councillor of Division 5 which includes HCK, what are you able to offer retailers and new business?
The same as I offer to all residents and business operatives - full support in their legal endeavours and assistance in all council related matters wherever and whenever they need me.

Q6. What is your favourite household room or item?
I am fortunate in the extreme that my home backs onto the natural bushland of the coastal dunes. I can sit in my sunroom and be just a few metres from the native vegetation and the multitude of wildlife that exists in the dunal forest.

Q7. What is your favourite Sunshine Coast pastime?
Cycling and body surfing. I love the outdoors.

Did you know that Home Central Kawana’s website is one of five Home Central sites Australia-wide?

All sites are now live and waiting for you to visit. The Home Central website features links to Home Central Kawana, Bankstown, Albion Park, McGraths Hill and Toowoomba.

To check out any of these sites visit www.homecentral.com.au

• Home Central Kawana’s grand opening celebrations scheduled for 18 and 19 November.
• Home Central Kawana is located in the heart of the rapidly growing Kawana Central Business District, along the Kawana Way sub-arterial road. The centre is adjacent to the State Government planned “intermodal corridor” – a proposed multi-modal transit corridor (train line, buses etc) to the immediate west of the site which will become an extension of the Sunshine Motorway. It will run from the Mooloolah River through to the Caloundra Road near Corbould Park and is scheduled for construction around 2008.
• The centre is part of the Caloundra City Council’s master planned Kawana Village combining industrial, commercial and retail space in a business hub around Kawana Lake.
• Home Central Kawana represents a long term investment and commitment to the future of the Sunshine Coast community by the centre’s owners, managers and developers.
• Home Central is owned by the Valad Property Group. Valad is a listed property trust and a funds management company (ASX code: VPG). For more information on Valad you can visit www.valad.com.au
• Home Central Kawana is one of five Home Central sites nationwide.
• Limited Home Central Kawana leasing opportunities are still available.
• Leighton Properties has developed Home Central Kawana. Thiess Pty Ltd was appointed as the construction company for the project. Award winning architectural business, The Buchan Group have designed the integrated showroom/retail warehouse development.