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Contents 4. News 6. Pixite: Best SEO & Digital Marketing Agency 2025 – New South Wales 7. Principal Education: On-Demand School Supply Staff 8. Healthdaq®: Remarkable Recruitment to Redefine Healthcare 9. Smith Research & Development, LLC: From Serving His Country to Saving the Workplace 10. Stuart Osman Building Designs: Best Construction Detailing & 3D Modelling Company 2025 11. OZ MEDICANN GROUP: Hemp Health & Wellness Company of the Year 2025 & Product Innovation Excellence Award 2025 12. Hunter Pest Solutions Pty Ltd: Best Regional Pest Control Company 2025 – New South Wales 13. EV Electra Ltd: Transforming the Future of Mobility: EV Electra’s Vision for Sustainable Innovation 14. PARKER PR Inc: Best Boutique PR Agency 2025 – Western Canada 15. Studio Figura: Most Innovative Weight Management Studio Group 2025 16. Flexspring: HR Data Integration Experts of the Year 2025 18. Cryodukt x Coolzoone: Most Innovative Wellness & Biohacking Centre 2025 - Switzerland Leading Employee Wellness Champions 2025 - Switzerland

Corporate Vision Competency Frameworks Drive Organizational Success - Here’s How A new research snapshot from McLean & Company, a globally recognized HR research and advisory firm, explores the impact of well-structured competency frameworks on talent management and organizational success. The firm’s findings highlight how a clear and consistent approach to defining employee skills and behaviors strengthens HR practices, enhances workforce alignment with business goals, and fosters a culture of continuous development and performance excellence As organizations navigate an evolving talent landscape, HR leaders are seeking structured and scalable ways to strengthen recruitment, enhance employee development, and cultivate effective leadership. In its latest research snapshot, Develop Core and Leadership Competencies, McLean & Company underscores the crucial role of competency frameworks in providing a clear, consistent, and strategic foundation for talent management. A competency framework serves as an organization’s ultimate HR reference tool by defining the knowledge, skills, and attributes employees need to perform successfully in their roles. The firm explains in the new research snapshot that by establishing core, leadership, and functional competencies, organizations can streamline key HR functions, including talent acquisition, performance management, succession planning, and employee development. This structured approach not only improves organizational performance but also creates a more engaged and motivated workforce. Competency Frameworks Address Key HR Priorities According to HR Trends 2025, organizations that implement competency frameworks are better positioned to address their most pressing workforce priorities, including: 1. Developing Leaders: A structured leadership competency model provides organizations with a clear roadmap for identifying, developing, and retaining highpotential leaders. By establishing defined leadership competencies, organizations can create targeted development programs, ensure leadership continuity, and foster a culture of strong, strategic decision-making at all levels. This approach is essential for organizations looking to cultivate resilient leadership pipelines that align with evolving business needs. 2. Retaining Talent: As employees seek greater clarity in career progression and professional development, welldefined competency frameworks help organizations establish transparent expectations for performance and growth. By linking competencies to career paths, training opportunities, and succession planning, organizations can create a more engaging and motivating work environment. This not only supports talent retention but also enhances workforce agility and overall job satisfaction, reducing turnover and strengthening long-term organizational stability. “Competency frameworks provide HR leaders with a structured approach to talent management by defining the knowledge, skills, and attributes that drive success across all levels of an organization,” says Karen Mann, senior vice president, Human Resources Research, Learning & Advisory Services at McLean & Company. “When designed and implemented effectively, these frameworks enhance decision-making across HR functions and contribute to longterm organizational success.” The Key Characteristics of an Effective Competency Framework To be successful, competency frameworks must be structured to ensure clarity, relevance, and applicability across the organization. McLean & Company’s research identifies the core characteristics of an effective framework as being: • Relevant: Directly aligned with real-world job functions and business objectives. • Objective: Clearly defined to ensure consistency and prevent misinterpretation. • Measurable: Tied to performance benchmarks with defined proficiency levels. • Manageable: Streamlined to include a limited number of competencies for ease of adoption. • Applied: Actively used by managers and employees to inform hiring, development, and performance evaluations. The firm’s findings highlight that organizations that successfully implement competency frameworks not only create a common language for employee expectations but also foster an environment where professional growth and organizational needs align. Enabling HR Leaders With Actionable Research and Tools McLean & Company provides a range of resources, including guided implementation support, competency libraries, and hands-on workshops, to help organizations build and implement a competency framework tailored to their needs. Through its Develop Core and Leadership Competencies research, HR professionals gain access to proven methodologies for strengthening talent management strategies. For more information on how organizations can enhance HR effectiveness through competency frameworks, explore the Develop Core and Leadership Competencies workshop. HR professionals can access the research and explore related resources, including templates and tools, by visiting McLean & Company’s website or contacting Communications Manager Katie Tame at ktame@infotech.com.

News HR Must Identify Critical Roles to Reduce Talent Gaps in Succession Planning HR leaders must guide organizations in separating role criticality from individual performance to ensure operational continuity and long-term success, according to new research from McLean & Company. The HR research and advisory firm reports that organizations often struggle to distinguish roles that are truly critical to business continuity and strategic success from roles that feel essential because of the high-performing individuals who occupy them. While top talent is invaluable, critical role identification must be based on the strategic importance of the position itself, rather than the person in it, to ensure long-term stability and effective workforce planning. Global HR research and advisory firm McLean & Company has released its latest research, Guide to Identifying Critical Roles, which emphasizes the importance of a structured, objective approach to determining which roles are essential to an organization’s success by informing talent initiatives like succession planning. The new guide underscores that critical roles are not always the most visible or senior positions – rather, they are the roles that could significantly disrupt operations or derail strategic initiatives if left vacant. The firm’s research findings indicate that organizations that lack a standardized process for identifying critical roles risk making reactive, assumption-based talent decisions that fail to support long-term workforce planning and succession strategies. McLean & Company’s newly published guide provides HR professionals with the tools and frameworks needed to navigate role criticality discussions with key players, develop objective evaluation criteria, and proactively address potential talent gaps. “Many organizations struggle with critical role identification because they confuse high-performing individuals with critical roles,” says Karen Mann, senior vice president, HR Research, Learning Solutions & Advisory Services, at McLean & Company. “By separating the role from the person, HR leaders can ensure a data-driven approach to succession planning and workforce forecasting, improving organizational resilience and reducing the risks of talent shortages.” McLean & Company’s research highlights that while 68% of HR professionals recognize workforce planning (WFP) as highly important, only 25% report high effectiveness in executing these strategies. Similarly, just 16% of HR respondents rate their organization’s succession planning efforts as highly effective. The Guide to Identifying Critical Roles helps close this gap by equipping HR teams with a replicable, objective approach to assessing and prioritizing roles for talent development and succession planning. A Structured Approach to Critical Role Identification Guide to Identifying Critical Roles offers HR leaders a step-by-step framework to support critical role identification and ensure that talent strategies align with broader business objectives. Key elements of the approach include: • Defining organizational criticality by establishing clear criteria that reflect business needs. • Navigating key player conversations to mitigate bias and ensure a fair, inclusive decision-making process. • Weighing role criteria appropriately to distinguish between strategic value, operational continuity, revenue generation, and other organizational priorities. • Monitoring and adjusting role classifications as business needs evolve. The Business Impact of HR Identifying Critical Roles Effectively identifying critical roles is a critical aspect of strong workforce planning, helping organizations minimize disruptions, improve agility, and enhance succession strategies. McLean & Company advises that a clear understanding of which roles are essential ensures seamless transitions to reduce the risk of operational slowdowns when key positions become vacant. With a proactive approach, businesses can anticipate shifts in talent needs, allowing for greater flexibility and responsiveness in a changing workforce landscape. Aligning talent management with broader business objectives strengthens strategic decision-making, ensuring that high-impact roles are prioritized. Additionally, focusing on internal talent pipelines reduces reliance on external hiring, mitigating risks and costs associated with recruitment. McLean & Company reports that organizations that successfully identify and plan for critical roles gain a competitive edge, ensuring that key positions remain filled with top talent to drive long-term success. Navigating Pushback and Ensuring Objectivity McLean & Company cautions that critical role classification can be a sensitive topic that may prompt resistance from employees and leaders who equate “critical” with “most valuable.” The guide provides strategies for framing these conversations effectively, including the use of alternative terminology such as “high-impact roles” or “priority roles” to avoid misperceptions. Additionally, the guide emphasizes that weighting role criteria differently – rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach – enables organizations to tailor decisions to their unique strategic needs.

Corporate Vision the likes of voice, visuals, and storytelling. In executing this, the agency assures that every interaction a potential customer has with the brand is meaningful and engaging. With the team specialising in multichannel campaigns, various digital marketing tactics converge – including email marketing, SMS marketing, and social media advertising – to reach customers where they want to be reached. Work is far from over at this stage, with Pixite continuing to monitor and adjust the campaign in real time based on industry-leading metrics and insights, ensuring all strategies continue to remain at the cutting edge and fully aligned with the trends of the market and evolving customer behaviours. It is imperative that these cross-platform solutions are combined with the agency’s web design, SEO, and content marketing services, with every element working in harmony to amplify their shared impact. Of course, none of the above would be possible without the team at Pixite, with its small group of immensely talented members being at the very heart of New South Wales’ premier digital marketing agency. Pixite has been keen to deliver a supportive and creative internal culture for its staff since day one, and it is for this reason that wellness workshops, games, and other such activities are incorporated into its culture, resulting in an environment that is both personally rewarding and professionally fulfilling. With 2025 well underway, Pixite’s team of SEO and digital marketing experts are excited to announce their plans for the rest of the year, with these being based around the launch of its AI and automation services. Designed to help clients streamline processes and enhance efficiency, solutions the agency is unleashing in this area will focus on automating the likes of sales tasks as well as lead and project management. The aim here is to revolutionise how companies work and save them both time and money in the process. In closing, Liam tells us: “As we continue to innovate and expand our services, Pixite remains committed to delivering exceptional results and empowering our clients to thrive in the ever-evolving digital landscape.” Contact: Liam Higgins Company: Pixite Web Address: https://pixite.com.au/ Best SEO & Digital Marketing Agency 2025 – New South Wales Offering end-to-end digital marketing services in Penrith, Pixite is a leading agency that specialises in building strong online presences and executing data-driven campaigns for an array of local businesses. Delivering comprehensive and cohesive solutions across a variety of channels, Pixite’s services cover everything from search engine optimisation (SEO) to web design and development, branding, pay-per-click advertising, email and social media marketing, and graphic design. Ever since its founding as a humble home office start-up back in 2013, Pixite has been on a mission to permanently shake up Australia’s digital marketing industry. The growth that the agency has undergone over the past decade is a testament to its tried-and-tested approach, based on the core values of expertise-driven growth and transparent accountability. Today boasting a team of nine, every brain behind Pixite’s transformative campaigns is committed to delivering real results and promoting significant business growth. As Liam Higgins, the founder and owner of Pixite, explains: “We position ourselves as growth architects, transparency advocates, and dedicated allies for our clients navigating the complex world of online business.” He continues: “We pride ourselves on being more than just a digital marketing agency; we are true growth partners, success allies, and cheerleaders for our clients.” Liam’s words definitely ring true, with Pixite’s enduring success stemming from a client-first ethos that sees its close-knit team work closely with partner businesses to understand both their unique needs and their goals. This leads to the creation of bespoke strategies designed to elevate a brand’s online presence at every turn. Starting out with a solid foundation and continuing to drive positive outcomes through the likes of modern design, targeted marketing, and improved user experiences, Pixite more than lives up to its promises. “We uphold our reputation through a track record of success, client recommendations, and a commitment to transparency and results. Our ultimate goal is to be the catalyst for our clients’ online success, turning their businesses into digital powerhouses through our expertise and dedication.” Aside from the encompassing philosophy it has for both its work and its clients, a big part of what makes Pixite so unique is its willingness to evolve alongside Australia’s dynamic digital marketing landscape. In a world where cross-platform solutions are becoming increasingly sought after so that audiences can be reached through numerous channels, Pixite has come to recognise the necessity of creating a strategy that cuts through the noise and seamlessly turns clicks into customers. Beginning by identifying a client’s key audience, Pixite sets about building a holistic brand identity for them by blending

March 2025 | 7 The feedback has been equally as stellar for Principal Education’s separate exam division – examinvigilation.co.uk – which provides both invigilators and other dedicated exam staff. As the first purpose-built exam staff support service in the UK, this offshoot sees the same high standards embodied, leading to more than 100 five-star reviews to date. On the back of this acclaim, Principal Education has growth on its mind, and the company is seeking to drive further innovation by continuing to develop both its technology and the experts behind it. Attempting to grow rapidly and expand into new global regions, the success of the aforementioned examinvigilation.co.uk service has resulted in the team here planning to launch even more specialised products and divisions. These include retained recruitment services and alternative working options. “Blending cutting-edge technology with the continuous development of our team, we are well-positioned to adapt to the evolving demands of the education recruitment industry while delivering exceptional value and service.” Contact: Stephen Joseph Company: Principal Education Web Address: https://principal-education.co.uk/ On-Demand School Supply Staff Established to spark change in the field of education recruitment, Principal Education serves to disrupt the commendable yet formulaic approach embodied in the systems of its legacy competitors. Blending deep human expertise with cutting-edge recruitment technology, the impact the company has on schools and supply staff is transformative. With its team being named as the Education Recruitment Specialists of the Year 2025 – London, we take a deep dive into company below. Delivering a free education recruitment app – and a traditional website, if its users prefer – Principal Education has created a world where school supply work is accessible on demand, 24/7, 365 days of the year. Granting competitive salaries for desirable jobs at local schools, Principal Education’s tech-driven online platform allows clients to keep track of their commitments, manage their availability, apply for short- or long-term work, and get paid weekly through PAYE – with holiday and pension. Much like education itself, education recruitment is innately a people-first business. Principal Education recognises this, and this is why its platform gives both schools and teachers the option to either navigate the entire process themselves or liaise directly with a member of its professional consultancy team. Although many people prefer the freedom its system brings, Principal Education recognises that everyone’s needs are unique, and that not everyone is clued-up on the newest technology. Offering unparalleled flexibility, Principal Education’s system means that supply teachers are no longer forced to rely on traditional recruitment agencies for work, and they can instead secure the best rates by sourcing their own jobs at a school that suits them. ‘Cutting out the middleman’, so to speak, Principal Education streamlines the recruitment process by making it accessible at the touch of the button, doing so in such a way that the human component of the industry is not lost. Whether they manage the process themselves or have a friendly consultant do it for them, every user benefits from all of the bookings made by schools for supply teachers being broadcast on both the app and its website instantly. Being able to view all of these in a transparent system gives candidates the best possible opportunity to find the right placement for them, all whilst minimising bias and improving efficiency. The results of this system are, quite simply, that cost is reduced and value added for both parties. Equally beneficial for schools, the platform allows institutions to accurately manage what they spend each week on supply teachers, as well as to ‘order’ fully vetted and compliant staff at any time and from any location. Alongside these features, the app allows schools to view the profiles of prospective candidates, including their CVs, as well as to rate them once they have worked together. From here, schools can make a private list of their favourite candidates and even sign off or reject timesheets, streamlining the whole process. Distinguished in three key areas – technology, people, and terrific customer service – Principal Education boasts nearly 400 fivestar Google reviews, as well as a perfect score on Trustpilot, underpinning the strengths of its service-led approach. Just one example of the calibre of feedback these reviews produce comes for Renske Meiring at Norlington School and Sixth Form, who said: “Principal Education is a well-established agency; its vetting procedures are impeccable and it delivers an excellent service, even at short notice.”

Corporate Vision Founded in 2015, Healthdaq is a leader in modular recruitment services for the healthcare industry, believing that every healthcare organisation is capable of managing their own temporary, permanent, and international recruitment. The company is built upon the solid foundation of its core values, comprising innovation, speed and efficiency, customer-andcandidate-centricity, transparency and trust, collaboration and partnership, empowerment, reliability, excellence, and compassion. For a decade, the company has allowed these values to drive its mission of empowering customers, providing them with modular in-house recruitment services that enables them to achieve recruitment independence. At its core, Healthdaq is a multi-award-winning recruitment service provider that is dedicated to supporting organisations in their efforts at transforming their in-house recruitment and delivering exceptional value. “Our goal is to disrupt the monopolistic and stagnant multi-billion-pound healthcare staffing market in the UK and Ireland,” says Stephen McLarnon, Founder and CEO “by offering employers unlimited recruitment for a fixed monthly fee regardless of volume, occupation, or source market of the hires.” To achieve this mission, Healthdaq has spent the past two years piloting its innovative subscription-based recruitment model. This model includes unlimited branding and design services, paid digital advertising, recruitment events, and unlimited user licences for Healthdaq Cloud™ - a cloud-based recruitment platform specifically designed for the healthcare industry with input from five NHS Trusts during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to McLarnon, “Healthdaq Limitless, our subscriptionbased recruitment service delivers real value and savings for our clients. One of our clients refers to us as the agency-slayer because we have helped their organisation save over £10 million in agency staff annually.” Healthdaq’s subscription model comes with a variety of advantages to the user, which includes having access to specialised expertise on demand; being better positioned to compete with recruitment agencies for top talent; controlled recruitment costs through the service’s fixed fee; receiving support during moments of peak demand without having to permanently increase an organisation’s headcount; freed internal resources to work on higher-value and more strategic matters; and boosted efficiency across the entire recruitment lifecycle. “We have identified a gap in the market to provide modular, costefficient, and even cost-certain recruitment services,” McLarnon explains. “In its simplest form, our business helps employers to be better at recruitment; it is a business that is marketing-led, technology-enabled, and managed by humans. We help HR and internal recruitment teams to be better at in-house recruitment. We help our customers to re-imagine their recruitment, starting The healthcare recruitment market in the UK and Ireland is virtually unrecognisable from the Covid boom. Post-pandemic, the urgency has diminished, and organisations are no longer recruiting at the pace and scale. Instead, they are operating with significant financial pressures, focused on ensuring patient safety with a reduced headcount, and tasked with lowering their temporary agency spend. For healthcare recruitment companies, new opportunities for innovation and collaboration are emerging, alongside unforeseen challenges to be deftly navigated. One such company upending the healthcare recruitment market and creating a storm with its new subscription-based recruitment model is Healthdaq, a global provider of innovative recruitment services for the health and care sector. Remarkable Recruitment to Redefine Healthcare with attraction and process optimisation, while supplementing process-driven work that clogs up their desks and increases their time to hire.” Driven by innovation, Healthdaq’s subscription-based recruitment model is effectively creating a new category within the recruitment industry. Some HR Leaders are initially sceptical of the service and view it as an outsourcing method, which McLarnon explains is quite the opposite. “What most HR leaders don’t realise,” he says, “is that by using recruitment agencies, they are already outsourcing their recruitment. This has left their HR and recruitment teams bereft of knowledge, experience, and even capacity. We’re helping to rebuild internal capability.” Unlike traditional recruitment services, Healthdaq does not place candidates; the company provides modular services across the recruitment cycle, from attraction through to onboarding, to give employers a reliable and consistent way to manage in-house recruitment. Since the launch of this service, Healthdaq’s clients has seen significant reductions in their recruitment agency spending, alongside improved quality and speed with much greater transparency. The primary driver of increasing temporary agency usage at significant cost to public health and care organisations is their slow and inefficient in-house recruitment processes. Healthdaq and its innovative subscription-based recruitment model strives to change this. Visit Healthdaq’s website for more information on its new subscription service. Contact: Stephen McLarnon Company: Healthdaq® Web Address: www.healthdaq.com Northern Ireland Health Minister Mike Nesbitt with colleagues from the Department of Health and Healthdaq Image: www.health-ni.gov.uk/news/

Small Business Awards 2023 | 9 March 2025 | 9 Furthermore, for anyone struggling with societal acceptance, Dr. Smith’s book, Erasing the Line in the Sand: Navigating Societal Acceptance from the perspective of a former USAF Thunderbirds First Sergeant & Combat, is available on Amazon for purchase. You can learn much more about the seamless transition from approval addiction to finding acceptance from within, especially for those leaving the military to integrate back into life as a civilian. Jimmy Farris, Former NFL Super Bowl Champion said: “Dr. Mike Smith’s book is a deep dive into the important issue of societal acceptance, what it is, how and why it impacts quality of life, and how we can break free. Dr. Mike draws his conclusions from research, not simply theory or opinion. This book is an important read for anyone struggling with acceptance, particularly veteran and former service members struggling to transition back into civilian life. Erasing the Line in The Sand is an easy, enjoyable read. Kudos to Dr. Mike for the excellent book!” With his wealth of experiences and unique way of communicating, teaching, and unifying others, Dr. Mike is truly making waves for executives and their teams to create meaningful change through intentional actions. Contact Dr. Smith today for more information on how you can create a legacy culture for yourself. Contact: Dr. Mike Smith Company: Smith Research & Development, LLC Website: https://docmikesmith.com/ On a mission to help bring alignment, clarity and hope to individuals & organizations by passing on his years of experience & knowledge, Dr. Mike Smith continues to make a positive impact on individuals and organizations across numerous, global industries. With regards to coaching executives and organizations, Dr. Smith knows how important it is to build a relationship founded on trust. He said: “The HR/Employment area is something that I had the opportunity of falling into early in my military career, and I have just always been actively engaged in some aspect of it. The thing that truly keeps me connected with this field is the human behavior element of individuals within organizations.” Dr. Smith’s clear skill with aiding and uniting people has helped countless individuals to flourish in the workplace – and by default, outside of their careers. He shared: “We spend so much time at work that it should be a place where we actually feel what I call the 2 B’s – Belief and Belonging. And when I have the opportunity to be involved in a collaborative effort with leaders and organizations who truly desire to dive into creativity, excellence, and innovation so that they are the best they can be, that’s where I thrive. I absolutely love helping organizations create legacy inspired cultures fueled by legacy driven leaders.” Dr. Smith has led a distinguished career path throughout various roles and achievements. With 26 years in the US military, including his final 3 years as the First Sergeant of the elite world renowned USAF Thunderbirds behind him, he then spent the next 10 years as a senior corporate leader in Berkshire Hathaway Energy. He also gained a PhD in Industrial-Organizational Psychology with a specialization in Leadership Development & Coaching, which is something that has influenced the way he guides others. He has his ICF PCC credential, was selected for inclusion in the prestigious publication Marquis Who’s-Who 2024, and has recently been crowned as Corporate Visions’ Executive Coach of the Year 2025 (Nevada). Bruce Serbin, 8 Time Award Winning Publicist said: “Dr. Mike Smith is the real deal when it comes to leadership expertise. I’ve watched him speak on stage and be interviewed many times on television, and he offers real-world perspective and solid advice from his time in the military and as a top executive coach. “He’s smart and relatable, and he’s definitely someone you want in your corner whether you’re trying to grow your business or navigate difficult times. What’s even better is in addition to his knowledge and insights into leadership, he’s also one of the nicest, most humble and down to earth people you’ll ever meet.” With a unique and diverse background, now serving others through professional coaching and consulting on a global scale, Dr. Mike Smith is a shining example of someone who is devoted to helping others. We’re proud to award Dr. Smith with his esteemed title and thrilled to hear more from him as he wins Executive Coach of the Year 2025 (Nevada) from us at Corporate Vision. From Serving His Country to Saving the Workplace

Corporate Vision Best Construction Detailing & 3D Modelling Company 2025 The Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia is home to truly magnificent buildings, with these being befitting of the beauty encompassing them on all sides. Since its formation in 1998, Stuart Osman Building Designs has remained committed to delivering the services that make these magnificent building possible. With more than 25 years of award-winning design and documentation services under its belt, the company is capable of delivering its clients’ desired lifestyles and bringing their visions to life. Built on the cornerstones of creativity and passion, the services offered by the team at Stuart Osman Building Designs are underpinned by a keen sense of professionalism. From design and project management to construction detailing and 3D modelling, the full-service ethos at the heart of this company stems from a dedication to quality. Acting as a partner across every stage of a project, the multitalented nature of the team here, led by the business’ namesake director Stuart Osman, has led to a long list of both repeat and referred clients. When it comes to pinpointing what makes Stuart Osman Building Designs stand out from the crowd, its distinction begins with the three-fold process it affords every project. Beginning at the design stage, the team recognise that the successful realisation of a client’s vision rests on their ability to ‘bring it to life’ on the page. Storyboards become concept drawings, before the drawings are turned into floor plans and wireframe models. Following these up, detailed final drawings and 3D models ensure everything is perfect before work begins. “A lot of people know what they want but they don’t know how to put it together. We’re going to extract that, take those ideas out of their head and put them into something that’s going to work.” Since this initial stage – although absolutely vital – is just the beginning, the team at Stuart Osman Building happily shoulder the responsibility of managing a project right from the off. Anchored to insights and experience spanning more than a quarter-century, having Stuart and co. on your side guarantees every project remains on the right track. Be it sourcing the correct reports, negotiating with a client’s chosen subcontractor, or even overseeing the budget, these professionals make sure that work is equal parts compliant and straightforward. From managing the project to being directly involved in the construction, full accreditation from the Queensland Building and Construction Commission reinforces the company’s ability to anticipate not only all of the construction steps themselves, but also how to make sure they are being completed as accurately and efficiently as possible. Combined with the two phases mentioned above, Stuart Osman Building Designs’ encompassing knowledge in this area sees it highly sought after for its services across Queensland and New South Wales. On the back of the fitting reputation it has carved out for itself, the business has worked on a number of truly stunning projects over the years, with these spanning both the commercial and the residential sectors. From ultra-modern residents complete with open-plan living areas and sizeable pools to vibrant office spaces over multiple levels, the impressive portfolio that Stuart and his team have amassed over the years serves as a testament to their skill and drive, something shared by the network of builders they work with across projects. Unsurprisingly, such consistency has resulted in the company receiving outstanding feedback from clients for more than 25 years now. One review comes from a representative of Davey Constructions, who said: “When a client comes directly to us without having had any drawings done, we immediately refer them to Stuart Osman Building Designs. We are proud to be affiliated with Stuart and his team and always enjoy bringing their designs into reality for our clients.” Whether they are individuals dreaming up a home or construction firms bringing these dreams to life, the comments left reflect a business at the top of its game. Celebrated for the strengths of its construction detailing and 3D modelling services in particular, this is the sort of company that embodies distinction at every turn, making projects of any size or scope seamless, hassle-free experiences. We wish the team at Stuart Osman Building Designs all the best and eagerly anticipate their future residential and commercial designs. Contact: Stuart Osman Company: Stuart Osman Building Designs Web Address: https://stuartosman.com.au/

March 2025 | 11 Such innovative endeavours are driven by the internal culture cultivated at OMG, one of stewardship, empowerment, and collaboration. The team is led by some of the industry’s most respected leaders, including John Leith, its Founder and a pioneer in the Australian medicinal cannabis and wellness space; Rohit Bhuta, possessing over three decades of experience in leadership across multiple industries and jurisdictions; Emeritus Professor Alan Bensoussan, Chief Science Officer and former Director of NICM; and Dr. Dev Banerjee, Chief Medical Officer and a renowned sleep specialist with a vision for evidence-based cannabinoid therapy. Renowned around the world for redefining integrative healthcare with its innovative and patient-centred solutions, OMG plans to continue achieving excellence through science-based research throughout 2025. From expanding its research and product pipeline, developing new products under its own IP, and advancing its clinical trial programmes, to forming new JVs with likeminded entities and expanding the reach of its clinic network, OMG is sure to pave the way in alternative medicine through unparalleled collaboration, determination, and unbridled innovation. “Innovation continues to be at the heart of everything we do, as we develop new products under our own IP and broaden our treatment and preventative health range,” Rohit announces. “2025 marks an exciting year of growth, innovation, and impact for OMG as we remain committed to transforming health outcomes on a global scale.” Contact: Rohit Bhuta Company: OZ MEDICANN GROUP Web Address: www.omgpharma.com.au Founded in 2017, OMG is a science-led, patient-first biotech company redefining integrative healthcare, on a mission to ensure that patients have access to the right medicine at the right time, wherever they are located. To achieve this mission, OMG proudly partners with world-renowned research institutions, including the National Institute of Complementary Medicine in Australia and the Medical Institute of Research New Zealand, to ensure that each product it delivers is clinically tested and scientifically validated. Committed to research and efficacy, OMG allows its core values of being ‘humble, hungry, and smart’ to drive its operations. The company listens first, always learning from science and patients; pursues innovation relentlessly, committed to improving lives; and leads with research, data, and integrity to deliver real and effective healthcare solutions. These values have shaped OMG’s collaborative, purpose-driven culture, and have allowed the company to build one of the most dynamic and forward-thinking biotech companies throughout Australia. “We are more than a company – we are an ecosystem of innovation, delivering clinically validated cannabinoid medicines, AI-powered health technologies, and holistic wellness solutions,” Rohit tells us. “OMG’s unique value lies in our integrated healthcare ecosystem, where cutting-edge science, AI technology, and clinical services converge to deliver better outcomes for patients and clinicians alike. Unlike others in the market, OMG doesn’t repackage or whitelabel – we develop our own proprietary products, backed by patentpending innovations and intellectual property that is uniquely ours.” Oz Medicann Group (OMG) is spearheading innovation in the cannabinoid medicine space by delivering a fully integrated, patientfirst ecosystem that ensures access to high-quality, evidencebased treatments—anytime, anywhere. Through its science-led pharmaceutical division, cutting-edge digital health platform Ask Sam, and national clinical network The New Clinic, OMG is revolutionising how patients connect with their healthcare. By combining AI-driven support, real-time prescription management, and a diverse range of proprietary medicines, OMG is removing traditional barriers and redefining what accessible, personalised care looks like in Australia and beyond. To further its mission of making alternative medicine accessible to all, OMG has also established a number of partnerships for joint ventures with likeminded companies and is looking forward to the launch of Australia’s first cannabis functional teas in partnership with MJF Holdings, the parent company of Dilmah Tea. This joint venture will see the formulation, manufacturing, and distribution of hemp-based and CBD functional teas and beverages. Together, OMG and MJF Holdings has a combined distribution footprint of 108, providing a platform to create true global impact. The global healthcare sector is dramatically shifting towards personalised and integrative medicine, as patients seek more natural, evidence-based alternatives. Australia’s progressive regulatory landscape has enabled the TGA to lead the way in revolutionary medication, such as over-the-counter CBD alternatives. OZ MEDICANN GROUP (OMG) is currently positioned at the forefront of this shift, championing Australia’s leadership in medicinal cannabis regulation to develop functional wellness products and clinically validated cannabinoid medicines. As the biotech innovator is named in the Australian Enterprise Awards 2025, Rohit Bhuta, Group Chief Executive Officer tells us more. Hemp Health & Wellness Company of the Year 2025 & Product Innovation Excellence Award 2025

Corporate Vision Because pest-free living is something that everyone should be able to take for granted, Hunter Pest Solutions offers a range of pest control services that get the job done right first time. From pre-purchase building inspections to termite treatments and more general solutions to control pests, the company covers all bases with maximum efficiency. Aside from the strength of its tactics, people right across the region seek out the team here as a result of their unwavering commitment to quality service, which sees happy customers at every turn. Hunter Pest Solutions is so passionate about been the leading provider of pest control services in the Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Hunter Valley, and Central Coast regions in fact that every job it takes on comes with a four-fold promise. The team here guarantee punctuality, service with a smile, clear and honest advice, and reasonable pricing. When combined with the expert knowledge every member of staff has and the tried-and-tested solutions at their disposal, it is clear that this company is unmatched in the vicinity. Diving deeper into the wealth of services touched on above, perhaps the most important thing that Hunter Pest Solutions does is to visit a Living in a pest-free home is incredibly important anywhere in the world, but even more so in Australia, a country famous for the abundance of nasty insects and creatures that can find their way into our environments and pose a threat to either the property itself or those living inside it. Based in Newcastle, the industry professionals at the helm of Hunter Pest Solutions Pty Ltd make the infestations of customers’ properties their problem, and work tirelessly to eradicate the issue. Best Regional Pest Control Company 2025 – New South Wales property before a customer purchases it, checking for termites and other such pests. Over the course of this comprehensive service, the team try and spot signs of termite activity, be it damage, workings, or elements that can attract termites to a property in the first place. Aiding the company in this quest are thermal imaging cameras, a must-have tool to triple check that nothing has been missed. Prospective homeowners are not the only ones to be afforded this service however, as the company, well aware that prevention is the best course of action when it comes to termites, carries out its specialist inspections annually across residential and commercial properties alike. Spotting the warning signs and swiftly acting should anything be untoward; these checks are imperative for protecting one’s property in the long term since they significantly reduce the chances of an infestation occurring. For those who have just had a termite inspection, Hunter Pest Solutions then goes one step further, offering customers the opportunity to have one of its great termite prevention systems installed on their properties. The team are so confident about the effectiveness of these systems that they offer extended warranties to go along with them, with these covering any termite damage in the unlikely event that it occurs thereafter. Ensuring homes are kept termite free, this flagship solution offers peace of mind from a silent, destructive enemy. Outside the realm of termites, Hunter Pest Solutions offers a range of general control treatments designed to effectively treat such pests as cockroaches, webbing spiders, ants, bedbugs, bees, wasps, and more. As a part of this encompassing service, the team will also carry out an end-of-lease flea treatment. Finally, the last speciality area for the company involves rodents and birds, with possum trapping, the humane removal of rats and mice, and bird control all being just a few clicks away thanks to a straightforward online form. Whether its customers fill in this digital form, email the company, or call it directly, all of the quotes it provides are absolutely free, with payment only being taken once a job is completed. This transparency, combined with the excellent customer service and top-quality solutions the team at Hunter Pest Solutions deliver, has resulted in more than 100 five-star reviews being left for the company on a Google. Customers consistently comment on the informative nature of the service and the team’s professionalism in these reviews. In essence, there is simply no better regional pest control company in New South Wales than Hunter Pest Solutions. Leveraging a direct approach and a commitment to building a lasting relationship with its customers, it is no surprise that the business has won a number of awards over the years. Adding to its collection, we celebrate Hunter Pest Solutions Pty Ltd with this well-deserved title. Contact: Douglas Maher Company: Hunter Pest Solutions Pty Ltd Web Address: https://hunterpestsolutions.com.au/

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The portfolio also includes a sedan, hatchback, and mid-size SUV, each offering a balance of performance, affordability, and eco-friendliness. “Performance, affordability, innovation, and timeless design— these are the principles that guide everything we do at EV Electra,” says Jihad Mohammad. “Our vehicles are designed to turn heads, while also meeting the diverse demands of international markets, making us a trusted name in sustainable mobility.” “Globally, there is a strong push for trends such as enhanced battery efficiency, longer range, and faster charging solutions— all of which EV Electra is actively integrating into its models.” One of the key differentiators for EV Electra is its cutting-edge battery technology, which allows vehicles to be charged both at home and at public charging stations located in convenient locations such as shopping centers, restaurants, and offices. The company is also developing a mobile app designed to enhance the charging experience by allowing users to manage and monitor their vehicle’s charging status remotely, from anywhere in the world. This level of innovation has been instrumental in EV Electra’s successful expansion into international markets. Regions with high demand for sustainable transportation have shown significant interest in the company’s vehicles, and the company remains committed to its vision of a greener future. As part of this commitment, EV Electra continues to enhance its battery technology and is focused on advancing the accessibility of electric vehicles globally. Looking ahead, EV Electra plans to further expand its reach through strategic partnerships and a broader distribution network. Its ongoing work with key players in the automotive and sustainability sectors is helping to solidify its position as a leader in the electric vehicle market. EV Electra Ltd is more than just an electric vehicle manufacturer— it is a pioneer in shaping the future of sustainable transportation. By making electric vehicles more accessible and continuing to innovate, EV Electra is playing a vital role in the evolution of mobility. With its visionary leadership, cutting-edge technology, and commitment to sustainability, EV Electra is well-positioned to continue its rise as a leader in the global electric vehicle space. Contact: Jihad Mohammad Company: EV Electra Ltd Web Address: https://evelectra.com/ Founded by visionary entrepreneur Jihad Mohammad, EV Electra Ltd began as a division of J.M. Investments Company with the mission of redefining the future of sustainable mobility. Despite holding Canadian citizenship and the opportunity to launch the company in Canada with substantial government support, Jihad Mohammad chose to establish EV Electra in the Middle East, confronting the challenges of a market dominated by global automotive giants. This decision reflected his goal to transition the Arab world from consumption to production, and from dependence to global competition in the EV industry. From the moment the project was announced, EV Electra faced fierce opposition—not because the idea was weak, but because the company challenged a long-standing automotive monopoly. Jihad Mohammad found himself at the center of a media campaign that sought to discredit him personally and tarnish the project. The accusations ranged from attempts to damage his credibility as a businessman, to unfounded allegations of antiSemitism and connections to a cryptocurrency scandal. Despite the resistance, Jihad Mohammad remained resolute, opting for a silent, strategic approach he called “taming the rumors.” Instead of engaging in media battles, he focused on gradual, strategic growth, which led to significant achievements, including the acquisition of a European company on the brink of bankruptcy, the creation of a new global brand for electric vehicles, and the establishment of two manufacturing plants and an advanced research and development center. EV Electra’s commitment has always been clear: to provide cutting-edge, sustainable transportation solutions while exceeding the expectations of its diverse client base. The company has earned its reputation through the highquality, performance-driven nature of its vehicles, which are recognized for their exceptional battery efficiency, superior design, seamless smart connectivity, and affordability—all while maintaining an unwavering commitment to sustainability in every aspect of production. Sustainability stands as one of the company’s core pillars, alongside innovation, integrity, and customer centricity. These values shape every decision made by EV Electra, driving its evolution and ensuring the company remains at the forefront of the electric vehicle industry. As the global market for EVs continues to grow, EV Electra is poised to lead, continually advancing to meet the needs of customers worldwide. The company’s expanding vehicle lineup includes a range of models designed to cater to various preferences and requirements. From the high-performance Quds Roadster—a two-seater convertible with a top speed of 300 km/h and a 400 km range per charge—to the Quds Nostrum, EV Electra’s flagship EV Electra Ltd is an innovative Canadian automotive company committed to leading the transition to a more sustainable and efficient future for electric vehicles (EVs). With a strong presence in key international markets such as Canada, Italy, Germany, Sweden, and Turkey, EV Electra is pioneering the shift towards clean mobility by offering high-performance, eco-friendly vehicles to a wide range of customers, from individuals to corporate fleets and government agencies. Transforming the Future of Mobility: EV Electra’s Vision for Sustainable Innovation

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