Articles tagged: Colac Chamber of Commerce

Extension for awards
Colac and district businesses have more time to enter the region’s business awards, with the Colac Chamber of Commerce extending the entry deadline after COVID lockdowns.

Businesses relieved with early exit, but want consideration in lockdown decisions
Colac businesses were “over the moon” to receive an early restrictions reprieve and resume trading yesterday after the state’s sixth lockdown. But calls have intensified for a more nuanced approach to state-wide restrictions after the Colac district went into lockdown despite zero cases escaping Melbourne.

Chamber welcomes cash support
Workers and businesses will both receive financial support as they count the cost of another lockdown.

Winter boost for tourist sector
Local tourism providers have experienced mixed results from a steady school holidays period amid ongoing COVID uncertainty.

Awards nominations open
Colac businesses can celebrate their excellence, with the Colac Chamber of Commerce opening nominations for its October business awards.

Business insights at chamber event
An upcoming Colac Chamber of Commerce event will aim to provide regional economic insights and tax and financial planning opportunities to help small and medium businesses start strong this financial year.

Bulla backs business awards
Bulla Dairy Foods has come on board as the Colac Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards’ major sponsor to help celebrate the resilience of Colac and district businesses.

QR code advice for workplaces
Colac and district businesses have received a reminder of the importance of QR codes to ensure community safety amid COVID-19.

Chamber calls for relaxes salon controls
Colac Chamber of Commerce is calling for further easing of COVID restrictions to allow more businesses to reach full capacity.

New leaders announced for Chamber
Colac Chamber of Commerce has revamped its leadership, appointing a new president and chief executive.

Colac K hub boosts business
Colac shoppers’ prayers have been answered, with a regional Kmart store set to open at the current Target site later this year.

Chamber has vision for Colac growth
Colac Chamber of Commerce is drawing up a transformative new strategic plan for the region’s economic COVID recovery, with a focus on resilience for local businesses.

Chamber welcomes state’s cash support
The Colac Chamber of Commerce has backed new financial support measures introduced in the wake of Victoria’s snap five-day lockdown but warned that some businesses could slip through the cracks.

Businesses call for bailouts after snap lockdown
Colac Chamber of Commerce is demanding the State Government compensates local businesses following a snap five-day lockdown forced them to close with almost zero notice.

