Events and networking
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Business Networking
Merri-bek’s business networking events enable local business people to connect, network, share information and promote their businesses.
Merri-bek Business Women's Network
Looking for an inspirational networking event and the opportunity to meet like-minded business women?
Then the Merri-bek Business Women's Network is for you. Come and share business stories, ideas and advice and keep in touch with programs and events in your business community.
The Merri-bek Women's Business Network Coffee Conversation is held on the first Tuesday of the month from March through to December.
Facilitator: Elisa Grassa
Contact: 8311 4131
Email: business@merri-bek.vic.gov.au
Merri-bek Business Network
Are you a local Merri-bek business owner, startup, developer, investor or real estate agent? Meet fellow business owners, property investors, local suppliers and service providers at Merri-bek Business Network events.
You may also be interested in learning more about Invest Merri-bek.
Workshops and Events
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Merri-bek Business Women's Network - Coffee Conversations
Connect with local business women for inspiration, support & community over coffee and conversation.
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Using AI in business: First principles
Discover the potential of AI in business in this workshop designed for business owners.
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Grow with the Power of Search
Unlock the potential of search engines to drive business growth in your business.
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Merri-bek Business Women's Network - Coffee Conversations
So start your day off right and network over coffee with the Merri-bek Business Women's Network.
Business associations
A business or trader association is an incorporated group of business owners and operators in a shopping strip or centre who join forces and work together to organise activities, marketing campaigns and events that benefit local traders and the winder community.
There are two established business associations in Merri-bek, the Coburg Traders Association and the Sydney Road Brunswick Association.
Central Coburg Business Association
Manager: Rania Fayad
Mobile: 0455 516 413
President: Brett O'Riley, True North
Email: rania@yellowroundtable.com
Website: Home - Central Coburg
Sydney Road Brunswick Association
Manager: Troy Stuchbree
Phone: 9380 2005
President: Mary Gurry
Email: info@sydneyroad.com.au
Website: http://sydneyroad.com.au/
Australian Retailers Association
The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) ensures retail success by informing, protecting, advocating, educating and saving money for its 5,000 independent and national retail members throughout Australia.
Website: http://www.retail.org.au/
West Street Traders Association
Key Contact: Elissa Barlow
Email: business@merribek.vic.gov.au
View more here: West Street Traders Association