The Greater Ararat Business Network is a Committee made up of businesses and industries from across the Ararat regional area.  As business owners and operators, they are engaged in operating businesses across the region in a wide range of industries. 

Currently faced with many of the same issues all of our businesses are has given the Committee an insight into some of the assistance available to businesses of all sizes across Victoria.

One organisation offering support to businesses is the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI).  At the moment they are offering free membership to their Networker and Essentials membership packages for 12 months.

The Networker package is valued at $350 and aimed at those starting out and looking to grow through business development opportunities.  The membership offers a range of opportunities including:

• $350 training and consulting credit
• One free call to the advice line
• Free admission to exclusive networking events
• Access to exclusive member-only offers
• Member pricing for professional development training & consulting
• Opportunity to participate in policy and advocacy activities
• Free access to our energy bill advice service
• Opportunity to participate in policy & advocacy activities

The Essentials package is valued at $700 and offers online resources and information, a full suite of communications and access to their Connect program for member-only offers and employee benefits program.   This level of membership offers opportunities including:

• $700 Training & Consulting Credit
• 2 free calls to the Advice Line
• Free access to workplace relations and OHS manuals, tools and templates
• Free admission to exclusive networking events
• Access to exclusive member-only offers
• Member pricing for professional development training and consulting
• Opportunity to participate in policy and advocacy activities
• Free access to our energy bill advice service

For more information visit our facebook page @gabiznetwork