Pad Thai Melton has been a Melton institution for over 15 years. The owners Pat and his sister Lee started the business to share their love of Thailand and it’s cuisine with the community. Pad Thai Melton now has customers from all across Australia, who use the restaurant for their family celebrations.

Wade Lester started Translocal almost by accident. Finding himself out of work and needing to turn an income somehow, he began advertising his services as a “man with a ute” in various online groups and marketplaces. Turns out there might be a market for it.

Pixel Pros is a Melton-based video production company offering simple and effective video production solutions. They are the local leaders in video production working with a number of Real Estate, Educational, Medical and Government organisations including the Melton City Council.

Pilates and Movement with Marnie is a home-based pilates studio in Melton West. With a successfully growing business and loyal customers, the commencement of Stage 3 lockdowns gave this small business an opportunity to move into the online space.

“Try anything - it’s worth a shot!” - A defining message from Tracey Seymour and Joe Macdonald of Bespoke Art Framing who share their unfaltering passion for their business and customers.

Melton Music are the focus of this second instalment in our video series depicting how Venture Melton Business Network members are coping with ever-changing and challenging COVID-19 restrictions.

A story of team and community collaboration and a defining entrepreneurial endeavour for Brenton Spiteri that will not only see him through the COVID-19 restrictions but well prepared for any future business disruptions.