Love Our Locals
It all adds up in Parkes for Business
There is a lot to love and be proud of our local business community.
Every day we see examples of businesses working together and supporting each other and we are celebrating this in the 'Love our Locals' campaign.
The businesses profiled showcase the expertise, experience and success of many of our local businesses, and why it all adds up for business in the Parkes region.
“The whole is greater than the sum of its parts” – Aristotle
Join the campaign by following Visit Parkes Region on social media, liking the business pages and sharing what you love about shopping local with the #loveourlocals.
For more information about business success stories or for information about why it all adds up in Parkes for business, visit Council's website. To find out more about the Parkes Chamber of Commerce visit their website.
#LoveOurLocal Business Profiles
Parkes Services Club
Manager, Cindi, believes their excellent food and beverages, functions, and community support through donations and sponsorship sets them apart from other businesses. Just recently, the club has introduced a courtesy bus. Cindi believes this signature innovation has positively impacted the business.
To find out more about the Parkes Services Club you can follow them on Facebook and Instagram or visit their website.
Parkview Motor Inn
The Parkview Motor Inn offer’ s the largest accommodation in town, with a total of 39 rooms. They also have a great restaurant. “We are a family run business that offers friendly customer service. We support other local businesses and pride ourselves on meeting the needs of all our guests both local and travellers.”In the two years Nick and Jo have owned the business, they have slowly been updating the motel rooms. They have fully renovated the bar and restaurant, and will be re-launching it in the coming months.
Nick and Jo believe Parkes is a wonderful community. “You really get back what you give. We have made some amazing lifelong friends.”
Find out more about the Parkview Motor Inn by following their Facebook page or check out their website.
Parkes Newsagency
The one unique thing that sets Parkes Newsagency apart from other businesses is the fact that they aren’ t ‘ just a newsagent.’ The business also stocks a huge range of gifts, catering to all tastes.
In 2012, Greg and Christine purchased the shop next door, so they could expand their gift offerings into the new area. They now class themselves as a newsagency and gift store. Greg and Christine believe that Parkes is a striving town with many positive opportunities in the years ahead.
To find out more about Parkes Newsagency and Gifts, simply follow them on Facebook and Instagram: link provided. You can also visit their website.
Pink Orchid Florist
The staff at Pink Orchid Florist pride themselves on the quality of not only their flowers, but also their design and service. “We are the only florist in town to consistently provide beautiful flowers when you need them. We work hard with our growers and suppliers to ensure that the product in our store always provides joy and satisfaction.
I genuinely care about the response of the recipient of the flowers and enjoy offering a personalised service as a result. Repeat customers bring me joy and satisfaction as they recount their positive experience in buying and giving the gift.”Pink Orchid Florist’ s flowers are living, making them unique.
”In recent times, the businesses website has ensured their services are available 24/7. They have also introduced the posy club subscription scheme where people can opt in to receive flowers regularly with free delivery. “This is a great option for time poor people who just don’ t get a chance to get into the shop to buy their weekly flowers!
”Alice enjoys doing business in Parkes, as she believes it is an “ever changing economic environment that enables people to have a go.
”Find out more about Pink Orchid Florist by following them on Facebook or visit their website.
