\nThe brainwave has been instigated from the Economic Development & Activation department that saw a need for a group for individual businesses wanting to create a stronger, connected voice within the shire.
\nHeld at the Royal Hotel in Bacchus Marsh last Thursday evening, 40 local business people heard from Council CEO Derek Madden and guest John Stock Executive Officer from Melbourne Business Network.
\n\u201cNo matter what your business, this and future events will benefit all from home based, shop front, retail, hospitality, farming and industrial,\u201d MSC Co-ord. Eco Dev. Andy Waugh said.
\nMr Madden presented a small snapshot of council, where they were, where they are at, and how to grow council.
\n\u201cWe must prepare to grow council,\u201d he said
\n\u201cWe are at a stage now to invest; building and invest a lot more.
\n\u201cGrowth is happening, and Merrimu will be a whole new precinct with potential for 13,000 houses, a conservative estimation depending on Lot sizes,\u201d he said.
\nMr Madden said the Parwan Employment Precinct is estimated to create 1200 jobs in the future and \u201cwe have been talking to five major commercial developers\u201d.
\n\u201cThe main stumbling block there is utilities; namely gas. It is going to cost three-times what we thought it would initially.\u201d
\nMr Madden said to create opportunity for more employment \u201cthe processes are in place to simplify\u201d.
\n\u201cWe must zone correctly to attract,\u201d he said.
\nA Small business workshop \u2018Customer Service Training\u2019 will be held on Tuesday 9 April, 5.30-7.30pm at the James Young Room, Lerderderg Library, with the next meeting of BizConnect Moorabool to be held on Wednesday 24 April, 7pm-8.30pm at the James Young Room, Lerderderg Library.
\nIf you are interested to hear more about strategic direction of the group and\/or provide input and have your voice heard, contact via email \u2013 business@moorabool.vic.gov.au
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By Helen Tatchell Providing a focus for discussion is just one reason Moorabool Shire Council has backed the inaugural BizConnect Moorabool Networking event. The brainwave has been instigated from the Economic Development & Activation department that saw a need for a group for individual businesses wanting to create a stronger, connected voice within the shire. […]<\/p>\n