April was a social month for Business Mount Alexander, with our Friday night drinks at Margot plus our cross-regional event: The Mill Tour. I’m receiving fabulous feedback about BMA and that “there’s a great vibe happening with the group”.
We had a crowd of around 60 who attended The Mill Tour and it was a great night of networking and socialising. Thanks goes to owner of The Mill – Phil McConachy for hosting the tour, to Michael Wolfe at the Taproom and to Elna, Edmond and Roland at Das Kaffeehaus for the lovely food.
We welcomed people from business groups in Bendigo, Maldon, Daylesford and Macedon Ranges and from the smiling faces and positive feedback I’d mark this event as a success!
Small Biz Workshop – Develop Your Online Strategy
The next workshop in the small business series offered by Mount Alexander Shire Council is Develop Your Online Strategy. Gain relevant, useful advice that you can apply straight away – from setting online marketing goals to content development, social media, search engine optimisation and analytics.
5.30pm – 9.30pm, Tuesday 17 May 2016
Ray Bradfield Room (next to IGA Maxi car park)
Forest St, Castlemaine
$30 per person – Light refreshments provided
As a member of Business Mount Alexander you will receive a 50% discount for a business mentoring session if you attend this workshop. This voucher entitles you to a 60 – 90 minute session with a Small Business Mentoring Service mentor at the discounted price of $50.
These mentoring sessions are proudly sponsored by Robertson Hyetts Lawyers and Mount Alexander Shire Council.
Social Drinks
Come along to our next informal get together on Thursday 19 May at:
Margot Wine Bar
14 Hargreaves Street, Castlemaine
5pm – 6.30pm
Drinks at bar prices
All welcome!
Resource Efficiency Grants for Business 
Sustainability Victoria is offering grants to eligible businesses, to cover 50% of the cost to engage a consultant to conduct a resource assessment of your operations.
The closing date for materials assessments (or combined material and energy assessments) is 13 May 2016. Find out more information and eligibility by clicking HERE.