Membership value & your August action plan!
Dear Members,
As a valued member of the Geelong Chamber of Commerce, you are at the heart of a vibrant and dynamic business community. Your membership is more than a network—it’s a powerful catalyst for growth, innovation, and success.
Empowering Businesses and Leaders
We empower businesses and leaders through connection, education, investment, advocacy, and unwavering support. It is also our role to empower businesses and highlight how to prepare for the future, whether short or long-term.
As a member of the Chamber, you receive access to either free or member-priced to events and programs specifically curated to our business community.
You can also drive value from your membership though:
- Connection: Forge meaningful relationships with fellow business leaders, potential clients, and key stakeholders.
- Education: Stay ahead of industry trends and gain insights from experts through our workshops, seminars, and events.
- Investment: Access resources and opportunities that help you invest in your business’s future.
- Advocacy: Be part of a collective voice that influences policy and promotes a business-friendly environment.
- Support: Receive personalised support and advice tailored to your business needs.
Be Future-Ready
To help you harness these benefits, the Geelong Small Business Festival provides massive learning opportunities.
Last year, our 2023 survey results showed:
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- 96.9% of businesses agreed the event they attended was relevant to their business needs
- 95.1% of businesses agreed they gained additional skills and knowledge
- 91.6% of businesses agreed they were provided with information they planned to use in their business.
The importance and value in accessing low and no-cost opportunities for your business to benefit should be harnessing with excitement.
Grant Objectives
- Stimulate Business Growth: Provide financial support to enable businesses to scale operations, increase revenue, and expand market presence via Asset Purchase and or Sale & Leaseback of Equipment.
- Enhance Business Capabilities: Support businesses in upgrading technology, developing new products, investing in capital improvements and assisting with Business Development or Employee Training.
- Promote Economic Development: Contribute to the economic vitality of the local community by empowering SMEs to achieve sustainable growth.
For more information or to apply, click here
Your August Action Plan
Getting ahead in business isn’t easy but it can be made easier by maximising your membership opportunities. Here is a great plan for you to get ahead early this financial year and renew yourself and your business with confidence:
- If you haven’t yet renewed your membership, renew now to access a jam-packed August and September of member benefits (and that’s just the beginning!)
- Book your ticket at the Geelong Small Business Festival Launch event on Thursday August 8th . You be supporting local Agri-producers and hearing from thought leader Nadia Lee on AI, deep fakes, and the future of business BOOK HERE
- Want to know about interest rates, inflation, and the Geelong economic outlook? Secure your spot at the Westpac Economic Breakfast – you will want to know what in it for you (and your business!) BOOK HERE
- There are many ways you can leverage the Geelong Small Business Festival Events – check out almost 70 events at GSBF.com.au
- Apply today for the $25,000 Morris Business Class Finance Grant! APPLY NOW
- Let us know what you think. I’m always keen to hear from members as to how we can assist. From B2B referrals to new ideas on how we can engage with you better, reach out to me personally via jeremy.crawford@geelongchamber.com.au and the membership team will ensure your member voice is heard.
As always, we are here to drive business success.
Warm regards,
Jeremy
