Category: Business Community
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Maroondah Leader: Maroondah a low-rating council
The Municipal of Victoria (MAV) is the peak body representing local government and recently compiled the results of Council rates and the impact is has on residents. As reported through the Maroondah Leader, Maroondah has the seventh lowest rates and charges in Victoria and returning the budget to surplus will reduce rating pressures in future…
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June BizConnect Business Breakfast
The BizConnect Business Breakfast is a Maroondah City Council initiative designed to connect local businesses and to share knowledge and skills. This morning’s speaker was from Destination Melbourne who discussed the growing $2.6 billion market generated through tourism opportunities from visiting friends and relatives. The friends and relatives tourism market is the largest segment of…
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Maroondah Business Association – June 2010 Meeting
The Maroondah Business Association is a not-for-profit business network that aims to foster the growth of businesses within Maroondah. The Association meets on a monthly basis and features guest speakers that discuss various aspects of growing and operating a business. Tonight’s speaker discussed marketing strategies aimed at business growth through effective marketing that clearly identifies…
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Development in Maroondah – Business Networking Event
Maroondah City Council holds regular events for the business community to provide information on Council’s policies and future trends. This evening we hosted an information session on the Ringwood Central Activities District to provide an update on plans for the revitalisation of Ringwood. As the Mayor of Maroondah, I introduced the session and provided an…
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Opening the Ringwood Telstra Business Centre
This morning I was invited to officially open the Ringwood Telstra Business Centre, located on Heatherdale Road. The introduction of the Telstra Business Centre reinforces the growing business confidence within Ringwood and provides further local employment opportunities within the municipality. The launch included a presentation on the future of technology, which highlighted the rapid pace…
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Maroondah Business Association – AGM and Social Networking
The Maroondah Business Association, which was formerly known as Maroondah HomeBiz, provides a supportive and nurturing environment for businesses within Maroondah. The Association has an emphasis on networking, business knowledge, workshops and practical support through providing monthly guest speakers and other events. While Maroondah HomeBiz had an exclusive emphasis on home-based businesses, the Maroondah Business…
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Launching The Vault – Community Drop In Centre
The Vault is a community based Drop In Centre located in Ringwood and is operated through the Activate Church.. The centre has an emphasis on younger people and aims to create a safe and friendly community space with a range activities. As the Mayor of Maroondah I had the pleasure of officially opening The Vault,…
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April BizConnect Business Breakfast – Assessing Australia’s Economic Conditions
The BizConnect Maroondah Breakfast Series provides an opportunity to hear from prominent business speakers, with the aim of assisting businesses within the municipality. The guest speaker this morning was a specialist on foreign exchange and international Economics who discussed Australia’s current economic situation relative to the global economy. Topics included Australia’s relatively stable economic activity,…