
Nicole Knapman – Team Member of 15 years “Working at Funk It Up Mackay is an absolute joy. A first-time client visit back in 2008 has grown into 15 years as the longest-standing employee - and most importantly, a forever friendship with Corissa. To work alongside people you genuinely care about and growing together is incredibly special. The work culture is warm, supportive, and full of heart, and our amazing clients make every day even better. Watching familiar faces return, celebrating milesto
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Many know Corissa Ivory as an established makeup artist. Those who truly know her, however, know she wears her heart on her sleeve, leads with compassion and is always ready with a laugh, both in and out of the salon.This year marks 20 years of Funk It Up, after two decades of glamour, growth and memorable moments shared with the Mackay community.“20 years has flown,” Corissa reflects.“I still remember every special day, every occasion, every location.”
Read the full storyTom Andrews calls it as he sees it, and it’s that honesty that keeps clients returning. Born in Townsville and raised in Cardwell, Tom returned to Mackay in 1993 and has spent over three decades navigating the local property market, earning a reputation built on trust, honesty, and results.
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Tanya Taylor’s career with Hugh Reilly Real Estate began in 1991, straight out of high school, with a six-month TAFE course under her belt and a receptionist role that would become the start of a lifelong journey. What began as a job she needed, turned into a three-decade career, during which Tanya has worn many hats – such as Sales Admin, Leasing Co-ordinator, Trust Account Administrator and Office Manager – and is now recognised as the backbone of the business.
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Emblazoned on the colourful team shirts proudly worn by our local sporting teams, fashioned for striking work uniforms across multiple business sectors and adorning our adorable children as they head to school each day, you will have seen countless ShirtFront Solutions’ creations over the years, each of them playing a central part in the fabric our community.
At the beating heart of business branding, every aspect of ShirtFront Solutions’ diverse services and product range is conducted from their friendly shopfront in Cannonvale. Whether it be an item of branded clothing or a piece of merchandise, the team can coordinate seamless and cohesive branding solutions that will make your small business, community club or even personal endeavour, pop!
Operated by well-known local couple, Kev Fancke and Kylie Allen, ShirtFront Solutions first began as a small screen-printing business 15 years ago. With 20 years of screen-printing background behind him prior to this, Kev knew he could devote this expertise to his own business. Meanwhile Kylie, a talented graphic designer, brought her creative passions to the table. Adept at business branding, she could provide stunning designs for her clients which were then printed by Kev and the Team on a multitude of fabrics and merchandise.
A perfect partnership soon unfolded.
Over the years the team has both expanded and evolved. They now employ five dedicated team members and are constantly investing in the future of the business, both by expanding their stock range and purchasing new equipment. Incorporating a dedicated embroiderer to the team marked a significant moment and, with high-tech in-house multi-head embroidery machines, ShirtFront Solutions can offer a quick, efficient and high-quality local service for both garment creations and alterations.
And while the art of ‘old-school’ screen-printing is still very much relevant and utilised for specific jobs to this day, the methods by which ShirtFront Solutions can brand clothing has diversified over the years. Always staying abreast of the trends and eager to offer our regional community the most modern, high-tech services, Kev and Kylie are constantly reinvesting in the most up to date machinery.
Digital printing and transfers have become a popular offering, and the team are excited to soon welcome a new direct to film garment printing machine which will elevate their services to the next level. Previously, they had been outsourcing this to another Australia-based supplier, but with the ability to do this in-house, they anticipate it will be a highly sought-after service.
At ShirtFront Solutions they offer so much more than many people realise – from branded pens to stubby holders, sunglass straps, and business cards to stickers – almost all your branding needs can be solved right here in the Whitsundays!
In addition, with every product comes over 30 years of experience in the industry. This means their personalised service includes a ton of free experience which can often save you money, hassle and time. Talk to one of their friendly team members and hear about the different options that could make your branding experience much more streamlined, engaging and ultimately more effective. Not only that, but you are supporting a local business who is actively giving back to the community with the sponsorship of several local sports clubs.
If you haven’t called into ShirtFront Solutions yet, then make sure you take a browse - the business is located at 17/3 Commerce Close, Cannonvale next to Tackleworld. Whether you are looking for new work uniforms, hi-vis PPE gear, team sport kits, kids school clothes or want to have a more in-depth chat about overall business branding or merchandise – they will have the perfect solution for you!