Colac Chamber of Commerce

  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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