{"id":110065,"date":"2025-12-13T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-12T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/bendigotimes\/?p=110065"},"modified":"2025-12-12T01:17:33","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T14:17:33","slug":"commerce-chamber-onboards-significant-partner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/bendigotimes\/news\/commerce-chamber-onboards-significant-partner\/","title":{"rendered":"Commerce chamber onboards significant partner"},"content":{"rendered":"

BE.Bendigo has welcomed local advisory firm FORTEM Group as a new corporate partner.<\/p>\n

Founded in 2017, FORTEM specialises in wealth management and business advisory services, helping individuals, families and businesses achieve their financial and professional goals.<\/p>\n

With a focus on tailoring strategies to each client’s vision of success it’s built a reputation for delivering trusted advice that supports both personal and business growth.<\/p>\n

“At FORTEM, we promote informed decision-making and strategic growth to encourage long-term success,” director Lisa Wills said.<\/p>\n

“As locals, we’re passionate about supporting businesses within our community and view our partnership as an opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals.<\/p>\n

“Be.Bendigo (has) created an environment where local enterprises can thrive and contribute to Bendigo’s economic growth and prosperity, providing practical ways to build relationships and stay informed about local opportunities.”<\/p>\n

Be.Bendigo CEO Hayley Tibbett said partnerships like this are essential to Be.Bendigo’s ability to support and advocate for local businesses.<\/p>\n

“With over 50 partners already walking alongside us, each contribution is vital – and having FORTEM Group invest at a Corporate Partner level allows us to extend our reach and impact even further,” she said.<\/p>\n

“It demonstrates the power of collaboration in building a thriving, connected business community.”<\/p>\n

Be.Bendigo offers a number of membership opportunities for the smallest of businesses (sole traders) through to large corporates.<\/p>\n

Costs range from $150 per year for individuals and microbusinesses through to $950 per year for enterprises with 40+ employees.<\/p>\n

Find out more on the Be.Bendigo website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

BE.Bendigo has welcomed local advisory firm FORTEM Group as a new corporate partner. Founded in 2017, FORTEM specialises in wealth management and business advisory services, helping individuals, families and businesses achieve their financial and professional goals. With a focus on tailoring strategies to each client’s vision of success it’s built a reputation for delivering trusted […]<\/p>\n

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