The Friends of the Melton Botanic Garden was formed in 2003. As they celebrate their 20th anniversary this year, Venture Melton caught up with them to learn more about their achievements and dedicated volunteers.

raeraeVintay proprietor Rachel Robertson, celebrates her funky vintage and collectables store right here in Melton.

Rachel wanted to create a space that made her customers feel welcome, excited and wanting to come back.

Starboard Games in the Melton Town Centre started out as a way to earn some extra cash and in 12 months has grown to be a thriving online and retail presence.

It all started many years ago as an early teen, photographing and capturing memories of school activities, family get togethers, parties and weddings.

Owner and founder of Sunflower Imaging Photo Studio, Caroline Fredericks says “We are visual storytellers…. photography is priceless as it creates those memorable moments”

Greenline Converting is ready to power up local production of hygiene products made from bamboo, corn starch and aloe extracts.

Augustus Gelatery has now opened in the Melton Courthouse building in High Street, Melton Town Centre.

Tucked away in Fraser Rise is one of the City of Melton’s hidden treasures.

What started out as a little idea to earn extra cash, has now grown to become a thriving retail store in the heart of Melton Town Centre.

Melissa Barlas had always wanted to work for herself, but it took a leap of faith when she decided to start her own law firm, Conveyed, specialising in conveyancing.

Pro Gamers is a welcoming and inclusive gaming lounge and a haven for trading card players, board gamers, roleplayers, war-gamers, sci-fi and fantasy enthusiasts, and collectors of Funko Pop vinyls.

With a focus on building the capacity of individuals and the community, Brotherhood of St Laurence, Melton recognises that economic and social participation are indispensable components to a life of common dignity.

Operating out of Cobblebank’s Western BACE business centre, The Exchange is a Lendlease initiative in partnership with Melton City Council, which provides residents and employers with free recruitment services and open access to employment and training opportunities.

A love of vintage and collectables has brought a funky vintage and collectables store to Melton.

First National Real Estate Melton are changing the perception of Real Estate Agents by valuing “purpose over profit”.

Koolio the Barber is waiting to serve you with no-nonsense, good old-fashioned men’s haircuts at an affordable price.

Nestled in the shopping strip on Exford Road, you’ll find a recently-opened takeaway which serves one of the most authentic Vietnamese delicacies in Melton. 

Taylors Hill Natural Therapies Clinic founder Dominique Battensby says her team aims to educate clients and the wider community about alternative therapies available, working alongside modern medicine. 

Events 720 are on top of the world and had plenty of reasons to smile, as they took out the Melton Business of the Year Award at the MBEA 2021 Gala Dinner at Tabcorp Park on Thursday night.

Varcon Group’s Managing Director, Michael Ahmet says he “grew up in a wheelbarrow”, playing in brick sand and watching his dad working on construction sites.