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Our first face to face Member event since COVID!
The Venture Melton Business Network held its very first face to face networking event, since COVID, at Witchmount Estate Function Centre on Wednesday, 24 February.
Masks and social distancing didn’t get in the way of renewing acquaintances and welcoming new members, and there was a great buzz around the room as members once again connected.
Vaccines and the Workplace – What do you need to do?
The rollout of the Covid-19 Vaccination has begun. Do you understand your workplace obligations?
Let’s Get Digital
We revisit the top tips by digital guru Valli Morphett, who ran last year’s digital engagement series.
Protect Yourself, Your Business and Your Personal Property
Many Australian businesses have been directly impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. The PPSR can provide protection for your business.
Solar Savings for Local Business
Electricity savings were a major decision maker for David Ursic, Melton Motor Inn, when deciding to install a 30kw solar system two years ago. With the Victorian Government about to offer a solar rebate and loan scheme for small business in Victoria, we take a look at how "going solar" has impacted this local business.
Jobs, investment, and connectivity: Council’s plan to transform the City of Melton
Melton City Council’s federal and state budget submissions focus on increasing local jobs and attracting greater investment in the local economy, as it looks forward to a population set to triple in the next 30 years.
Last Chance for Assistance with expanding your Outdoor Dining
EOI’s are now closing as we prepare to bring plenty more infrastructure to help businesses successfully operate outdoors.
Getting Fancy with Outdoor Dining
The City of Melton’s outdoor dining options are continuing to expand. One retailer in Caroline Springs has sacrificed their on-street parking so that they can extend the style that they have become known for while offering their customers a new space to enjoy a summer cocktail or two.
Top 5 Considerations for Returning to Work in a “COVID NORMAL” Way
With the COVID-19 pandemic now firmly a part of our lives, workplaces are being reopened in a COVID-safe way…. so, what should you be thinking about as your workers return to the workplace?
Why Should you Care about Waste?
When you reduce your waste not only are you helping the environment, but you also help yourself. Your business could save money, become more competitive as a business, inspire staff and improve your standing in the community.
Six Court Stadium a Step Closer
Development of the Cobblebank area continues with impressive progress on Cobblebank Stadium.
Why Invest in Mental Health
Investment into mental health is important now in order to prevent negative impacts later this year. Let’s have a look at how businesses can get on the front foot.
Businesses work together to create city-style outdoor dining
Since late October expressions of interest have been open for Melton City businesses to propose ideas on how to extend their outdoor dining areas. Pinolos Pizza is one of five food businesses in a small shopping precinct off Melton Highway, which approached Council as a group.
High-end outdoor dining strip for Caroline Springs Boulevard
Melton City Council is collaborating with the landlord of Central Shopping Centre to bring high-end expanded outdoor dining options to Caroline Springs Boulevard to activate the precinct. The new look brings together high-quality aesthetic appeal and function, purpose built to increase the dining capacity for local businesses while attracting more customers to the area for retail traders and businesses.
Melton’s $40m Bunnings Opening Early 2021
The huge new Bunnings Warehouse currently under construction in Melton will create around 50 additional jobs in the local community when it opens in early 2021.
Top Tips to get Customers Buying Local this Christmas
With many Melbournians choosing to stay home this Christmas, now is the time to start thinking how best to attract your local customers.
Risk versus Reward: Evidence-based decisions about where to live, work and invest
The motives that drive people to consider moving to or investing in a new area are varied. The consideration of such as decision is one thing, to act another. When planning a move or investment there are a myriad of questions that need to be addressed.
Stamp duty discounts and tax credits in recovery-lead budget
The State Budget is out, and you’ve probably heard the cheers locally for the promised $75 million to kick off the new Melton Hospital project.
And the news for business is good, the Business Council of Australia and VCCI this afternoon praising the budget’s range of incentives aimed at getting hundreds of thousands of people back to work and breathing new life into a post-lockdown economic landscape.
Get ready for new EPA laws and investigative powers
From 1 July 2021, the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) will have new environment protection laws, with increased powers to investigate businesses. If you operate a small business offering dry cleaning, automotive repair or maintenance you can apply to participate in the Small Business Program pilot to be ready for the new laws.
Masks off outdoors, back to the office and hospitality welcomes 300
Masks are coming off outdoors, some of our workers are returning to the office and our hospitality venues will be able to welcome back significant numbers of patrons from tomorrow.
There were several measures which will be welcomed by our small business community, announced by Premier Daniel Andrews during his press conference this morning.