Tag: business
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Bendigo Bank Community Meeting
Maroondah has two Bendigo Bank Community Branches, one in Heathmont and one in Ringwood East. This evening the two branches convened a public meeting to discuss projects that could be assisted through the bank’s program of supporting local community groups. Community Banks invest a portion of their profits into local community projects and the branches…
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Maroondah Women in Business Lunch with Maggie Beer
The Maroondah Business Week is held between the 5th and 9th of October and consists of several events which aim to support businesses within Maroondah. One of the major events within Maroondah Business Week is the Women in Business Lunch, which was held at the Karralyka Centre. Chef and television presenter, Maggie Beer was the…
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Delegates’ Report: Environmental Sustainability and Achievements by People with Disabilities
On the 23rd of August I attended the launch of the North Ringwood Tennis Club’s water sustainability project. The club, through a combination of Federal and Council grants, has installed water tanks to assist the watering of its courts and reduce dependence on our limited water supplies. Like many of our sporting clubs, North Ringwood…
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Media Release: Business Week registration now open
Online registration and bookings are now open for all Maroondah Business Week activities and functions. There’s a great range of events to get involved in including breakfast, lunch and evening events with guest speakers, training sessions and workshops. Councillor Alex Makin said the annual Business Week offered local businesses an opportunity to network and update…
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Ringwood Jewellers – businesses expanding within Maroondah
Ringwood Jewellers is a local family operated business located within Ringwood Square. This evening I was invited to the opening of the store’s Pandora jewellery collection, a reflection of the ongoing growth experienced at Ringwood Jewellers. Maroondah Council has recently unveiled a buy local program to encourage our community to support local businesses. This program…
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Media Release: Recession proof your business
Learn how to take steps to recession proof your business during a free two-hour information night at the Karralyka Centre in Ringwood East. Councillor Alex Makin said a panel of business experts would be on hand to answer questions such as ‘Are you concerned about how your business might perform in the current economic climate?’…
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Maroondah Business Lunch with Billy Brownless
The Maroondah Business Lunches are a semi-regular functions designed to encourage networking amongst Maroondah’s business community. Today’s guest speaker was Billy Brownless, former footballer for Geelong and regular on the Footy Show. Billy spoke about his experiences in football and the importance of team dynamics, as well as remaining focused under pressure. The business lunch…
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The Footmen Club – July Luncheon with Eastern Volunteers
The Footmen Club is a local community service club that raises money to support those in need in the local community. The club holds bi-monthly luncheons, as well as an annual Golf Day fundraising event. This afternoon’s speaker was the General Manager of Eastern Volunteers, who spoke about the ongoing growth of the organisation and…