AFTER a difficult year for business owners things are starting to look promising with the easing of restrictions, warmer weather and free initiatives from the City of Greater Geelong.<\/p>\n
The \u2018It\u2019s Our Backyard\u2019 campaign aims to showcase local businesses across the region while encouraging residents to think locally when purchasing goods and services.<\/p>\n
Fifty individualised banners featuring the faces of local business owners can be seen across the region in a City attempt to boost the economy.<\/p>\n
Bellarine Flooring owner Dahna Little said the Council program has helped local businesses to get their brand out.<\/p>\n
\u201cAny advertising is good advertising, especially when it is free, so we are happy to be a part of it.<\/p>\n
\u201cSince COVID-19 people are more aware of where their products are coming from and are wanting to shop local,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Restaurant owner, Nova Gosa said he has enjoyed seeing his business advertised across the City.<\/p>\n
The Nova Balinese Kitchen located in Newtown opened its doors in September 2019, only months before CVOID hit forcing them to shut again.<\/p>\n
Since joining the initiative Mr Gosa says his restaurant has become more visible to the region, welcoming new customers and allowing his dreams to come true.<\/p>\n
\u201cSeeing my face and new business promoted to all of Geelong has been an amazing help during what has been a very challenging year.<\/p>\n
\u201cA few years ago, I couldn\u2019t have imagined owning my own restaurant. I urge our community to help business owners like me, and choose local wherever possible,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Deputy Mayor Trent Sullivan has said while business is picking up, now is not the time to stop thinking local.<\/p>\n
\u201cSummer and the Christmas period are always critical times for traders, and they\u2019re even more important this year.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s a wonderful chance for us all to show our care for our fellow community members by supporting local,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
For more information about the \u2018It\u2019s our backyard\u2019 campaign, head to: www.geelongaustralia.com.au\/itsourbackyard.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
AFTER a difficult year for business owners things are starting to look promising with the easing of restrictions, warmer weather and free initiatives from the City of Greater Geelong. The \u2018It\u2019s Our Backyard\u2019 campaign aims to showcase local businesses across the region while encouraging residents to think locally when purchasing goods and services. Fifty individualised […]<\/p>\n