Corporate Update
Over the past two months, I’ve had the pleasure of meeting with many of our corporate partners and learning about your businesses and how we can collaborate to support and grow the Tasmanian hospitality industry’s vast potential. I’ve also had the opportunity to participate in recent industry events and trips, such as the Awards for Excellence, the THA Accommodation Dinner in September, and the Flinders Island tour. These events have been a wonderful way to connect with members and key partners of the hospitality community and celebrate our industry’s accomplishments. Speaking of achievements, I wanted to highlight one in particular from the CEO of our corporate partner Blueline this edition. As one of Tasmania’s leading commercial laundries, you may not know that Blueline is a 130-year-old registered charity operating as a highly successful and decorated Social Enterprise. To get an idea of their impact, here are a few numbers based on some social impact modelling that highlight the history of their purpose. • 25% of their workforce presents with neuro or physical divergence (known as disability) • 2.5 Million hours of work for people with a disability • $2million per annum offset in government costs through reduction in employees’ needs for social services, health presentations, centrelink/welfare payments and reduced justice/crime reports. While Blueline have been recognised with numerous Tasmanian-based awards over several years, they are receiving significant national recognition in their 130th year, recently being awarded: • The Most Outstanding Creator of Meaningful Employment for People of Diverse Abilities in Australia - NDS Disability Media Awards, • OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT - Australian Business/Charity Awards
• The CEO Magazine’s 2023 Executive of the Year, with CEO of Blueline Laundry Michael Sylvester being announced as a finalist. Mike is the only candidate representing Tasmania across any category, having been shortlisted in the Not-For-Profit Executive of the Year category. Mr Sylvester (pictured below) commented: “We certainly don’t operate in order to win awards, but we do value the recognition they bring to the purpose of why we do exist, and highlight the professional standards in which we discharge our obligations. “We believe Blueline represents what businesses can achieve when their operations are aligned with ethical and inclusive principles in harmony. As other Australian States have done to varying degrees, I strongly encourage the Tasmanian Government and private industry, to embrace the use of Social Enterprises through well-founded social procurement frameworks that add value to this underrepresented, but high- impact sector within our business community,” said Mr Sylvester. Blueline has over 550 customers across Tasmania servicing some of our most iconic hotels and hospitality venues along with the care and hospital sector. Check out Blueline-laundry.com
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