On Friday 24 November 2023, Business Mount Alexander launched the 'Mt Alexander Tastes…' Food and Beverage map, funded by Business Victoria for visitors to find local places to drink, dine and …
Strategic Plan Survey
Business Mount Alexander (BMA) was established in 2014, and it’s time for a refresh! To be effective and focussed we are developing a strategic plan. BMA is seeking input from local businesses, …
Networking at the Gaol
Business Mount Alexander is holding a networking event at the Old Castlemaine Gaol on Thursday 27 July, 5.30pm to 7.30pm. A new attraction for visitors, the Old Castlemaine Gaol is home …
Networking at Old Castlemaine Gaol
We know that tourism attracts visitors to our region who spend money and contribute to our economic growth and the well-being of our business community. Data shows total tourism expenditure in …
Social Event at Red Hill Hotel, Chewton
BMA invites members, supporters and other local businesses to join us in a social get together at The Red Hill. Free event | Drinks at bar prices | 6pm, Monday 29 May The Red Hill Hotel | 163 Main …
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Workplace Wellbeing
What’s working well for you in managing your wellbeing? This is a question I asked at a lunch BMA ran last week for local business hub - Workspace Australia in Castlemaine. The responses …
Social Networking
BMA's next big event is on Thursday 18 August at Maurocco Bar (Midland Hotel), 4 Templeton Street, Castlemaine. Join us for a night of social networking with a focus on workplace wellbeing. Hear …
Mainstreet Conference
Businesses in the Mount Alexander Shire who would like to attend the Mainstreet Australia Conference on 4 August at Phee Broadway Castlemaine, have been offered the 'member price' of $399 inc GST – a …
Networking Lunch @ The Kangaroo
Following the success of last week's networking lunch for the tenants at Workspace Halford Street, we are hosting a second lunch at The Kangaroo Hotel for Maldon businesses. This is an opportunity to …
Social Networking
BMA is hosting a celebratory night to mark the achievements of the association and roll out it's future vision by hosting the 2022 AGM. We'll have networking drinks and canapes, plus guest speakers to …
Mainstreet Australia Castlemaine Conference
Mainstreet Australia Conference 2022 is being held at Castlemaine’s Phee Broadway Theatre on Aug 4, bringing together organisations and individuals committed to the success and survival of main …
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25 & 26 May | Creative Connections Conference
FREE BUSINESS WORKSHOPS! Creative Connections is a two-day conference, hosted by BMA, to address the need for cross-sector collaboration and capacity building within the creative sector, with a …
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Creative Connections Conference | 25 & 26 May
Creative Connections is a two-day conference, hosted by BMA, to address the need for cross-sector collaboration and capacity building within the creative sector, with a focus on empowering creative …
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Mainstreet Australia Conference
Last week, Mainstreet Australia president Georgina Pikoulas visited Castlemaine to meet with Mount Alexander Shire Council's manager of economy and culture Merryn Tinkler and Business Mount Alexander …
Commercial Rates Stay Put
Amidst all the hustle and bustle of the festive season, we're catching up on communicating BMA wins! At its last meeting on 19th December, Mount Alexander Shire Council adopted a new 4-year Rates …
Festive Celebrations
In December, Business Mount Alexander partnered with Council and Castlemaine Fringe Festival to provide live entertainment and activate the streets. On Fridays 10th and 17th December many Castlemaine …
Best Regional Main Street win!
In early 2021 the Old Bank Corner in Maldon was transformed to become a pop-up outdoor dining space for people to meet. Mount Alexander Shire Council oversaw and supported this project via state …
Disability Access Guide Launch
The Mount Alexander Shire Disability Advocacy Group and Business Mount Alexander invite local businesses and service providers on: Thursday, July 1st 2021 5.30–6.30pm Shedshaker Taproom @ The …
The Business of Climate Change
|| Business of Climate Change Event – New Date! || You’re invited to come along to THE BUSINESS OF CLIMATE CHANGE FORUM and find out about funding, finance and subsidies to help your business …
BMA eNews: May 2021
Over the past 18 months, we pressed pause on BMA memberships whilst we looked into a structural review. The Committee is now defining it’s member benefits, pricing and payment structures, and we aim …