Articles tagged: Colac Chamber of Commerce
Chamber releases final event tickets
Today is the last chance to get tickets to Colac’s night of nights for regional business.
Shine a spotlight on success
With nominations now open, Colac Chamber of Commerce is calling on the community to shout out their favourite business or a business where they always have great experience.
The gift that keeps on giving
“It completes a really positive cycle.” For Skills Connection’s Marita Brady, Love Local Buy Colac cards are a great way to thank great staff.
Business locals join Chamber
Colac Chamber of Commerce has announced their new committee of board members, dedicated to serving the local business community.
Businesses ready to mingle
Colac businesses have the chance to enjoy good food and good company at tomorrow’s March Member Mingle.
Chamber of Commerce returns
After a short hiatus, Colac’s Chamber of Commerce is back and ready to continue supporting the business community.
State plastic ban weeks away
An impending State Government ban on single-use plastics is not likely to affect Colac businesses, a chamber of commerce official says.
Praise for Colac business
More than 30 Colac and district businesses have told a Victorian peak industry body that the city is “punching above its weight”.
Businesses face higher costs
Colac and district business owners are hoping local support will stay strong as the national minimum wage increases.
Big boost for city businesses
A Colac and district gift card program has helped inject more than $80,000 into local businesses with plans to grow the scheme.
Chamber pushes MP for business support
Local businesses, labour shortages, VISA application processes, and worker accommodation were among issues that Colac Chamber of Commerce members questioned Wannon MP Dan Tehan about.
New face for leadership
Colac Chamber of Commerce’s new executive officer says she is keen to support local businesses to recover, grow and thrive post-COVID-19.
Chief stepping aside from chamber position
The Colac Chamber of Commerce is on the hunt for a new executive officer with the upcoming departure of current chief executive Georgia Theodoris.
Business chief visits Colac
State business leader Paul Guerra will be keynote speaker at the Colac Chamber of Commerce’s latest Business Excellence and Development series event.
Chamber promotes fresh faces to board
Colac Chamber of Commerce has retained its president but will otherwise have a new-look leadership following its annual general meeting.
Regional business groups join forces for local issues
Colac and Apollo Bay’s chambers of commerce have signed on as founding members of a new regional Victorian business union.
Call for a slower start for vaccine mandates
Colac Chamber of Commerce says abrupt vaccine mandates will leave more local businesses stranded without staff from this week.
Businesses earn award recognition
Colac Chamber of Commerce has toasted its outstanding business achievers at its annual awards night.
Traders want jab certainty
Colac businesses want tighter enforcement of vaccination rules as the district opens up from COVID restrictions, amid concern traders will wear costs of enforcement.
Cash cards: Colac initiative to boost spending at local businesses
Colac business leaders, employers and small businesses have teamed up for a grassroots, buy-local plan to pump hundreds of thousands of dollars into the city’s economy and accelerate the region’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rules relaxed, but restrictions cause headaches
It’s groundhog reopening day across the Colac district, with many businesses welcoming back customers today as the region emerges from lockdown once again. But local hospitality traders remain exasperated at strict patron caps under rules that took effect overnight.
Business uncertainty grows with restriction extension
Colac and district businesses are reeling after the State Government’s restrictions roadmap failed to offer clarity about their short-term futures.
Nominations set to close on Friday for Colac district business awards
Colac Chamber of Commerce is reminding businesses to apply for the region’s business excellence awards by Friday.
Traders on watch for city escapees
Colac and district businesses are on high alert for Melbourne residents illegally visiting the region, following widespread reports of rule breaking in recent days.
