Tag: business
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Eastern Volunteers Business Booster Breakfast with Greg Fordham
The Eastern Volunteers Business Booster Breakfasts are designed to connect businesses with community organisations. The breakfasts, which are held quarterly, feature a guest speaker with business experience who can discuss strategies to link with the community. This morning guests heard from Greg Fordham, the Managing Director of Airbiz, an Australian based international consultancy that provides…
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Speaking to Volunteering Geelong
Volunteering Geelong, like Eastern Volunteers, is one of several volunteer recruitment agencies within Victoria. This afternoon I was invited to speak to the Board of Management of Volunteering Geelong to discuss marketing and strategic partnerships that can assist in promoting the work of Volunteering Geelong. The discussion outlined the marketing approach adopted by Eastern Volunteers,…
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Maroondah Citizens Advice Bureau 2011 Annual General Meeting
The Maroondah Citizens Advice Bureau is in its 43rd year and provides emergency relief for people in need, information referral and support. Today’s Annual General Meeting elected committee members for the 2011/2012 year who provide ongoing direction for this vital community organisation. I had previously been a committee member of the Maroondah Citizens Advice Bureau…
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Master of Ceremonies for the Eastern Volunteers Annual Fun Run
Like many community based organisations Eastern Volunteers holds events to assist in raising funds to support its volunteer recruitment and community based transport services. The Annual Fun Run, which is held each March, is one of the major fundraising and community events held by Eastern Volunteers, with the event attracting over 500 participants and significant…
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Media Release: Master the art of web marketing
Small businesses are being given the chance to boost their social marketing skills at a workshop on Wednesday March 23. Maroondah Councillor Alex Makin said Web Works for Small Business would be valuable for any business owner wanting to get ahead of the competition. “Online marketing has become such a vital tool in business promotion…
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Speaking to the Rotary Club of Warrandyte Donvale
Australia is home to a large number of Rotary Clubs, which are organised into geographically defined districts. The eastern and south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne are situated within Rotary District 9810, which extends from Port Philip Bay through to Dandenong Ranges and beyond. This evening I spoke to the Rotary Club of Warrandyte Donvale, discussing my…
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Maroondah Weekly: Artists join Melbourne’s best
The Maroondah Mayoral Art Show is an annual event, which raises funds for the Croydon Branch of Bone Marrow Donor Institute. The Maroondah Weekly has reported on the Art Show, which will be held until the 11th of December: Maroondah mayor Alex Makin said 25 percent of the sale of the art works would be…
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2010 Maroondah Festival
The Maroondah Festival is one of the largest community events within Melbourne’s eastern suburbs, attracting approximately 30,000 attendees and featuring dedicated community, business, sustainability, fitness, teenagers and children. The weather remained largely pleasant throughout the day, providing a contrast to the hot weather experienced in previous years. The new location at Town Park also provides…
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November Broadcast on 98.1 Radio Eastern FM
Radio Eastern is a community based organisation located at Wyreena Community Arts Centre, that broadcasts on 98.1 FM. Each month Councillors are invited to participate in an on-air interview on 98.1 FM and this morning I discussed upcoming Council activities, as well as reflected on the year as Mayor. During the interview I highlighted the…
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Media Release: Maroondah’s top youth recognised
Maroondah City Council recognised the efforts of more than 45 young people at the 2010 Youth Volunteer Recognition Evening on Thursday, October 21. Maroondah Mayor Councillor Alex Makin, who attended the night, said the event recognised the outstanding contribution made by young volunteers and leaders in the Maroondah community. “Young volunteers in Maroondah play an…