Colac Chamber of Commerce
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.
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.