After almost 40 years of operation, Newcastle business Purser Corporate Communication will shut down following the death of Managing Director Meg Purser earlier this year.
The well-known businesswoman and community leader died on January 14, aged 53, after a short battle with breast cancer.
In a statement published on LinkedIn on Friday, Meg’s partner Scott Mills thanked those people who had worked with and for the communication services firm over the years.
“Meg has been honoured by so many people and named Woman of the Year in the Charlestown Electorate,” Mills said.
“To have the City of Newcastle name a scholarship at the University of Newcastle in her name, means that, while this is a sad time, we close the business with much pride in our achievements.”
The Meg Purser Communications Scholarship will provide $5000 to a second-year undergraduate Communication student who demonstrates the same community-focused qualities Meg was renowned for.
She gained widespread respect and gratitude for her efforts with the likes of Got Your Back Sister, the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service and Hunter Breast Screen.
Purser Corporate Communication was founded in 1984 by Bob Purser. Daughter Meg joined the business in 1999 after a successful career in the education, energy and advertising sectors.
Lauren Freemantle