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25.01.2022 Hi everyone our next Friday Zoom session will be held next Friday the 18th at 11am. Just confirming our guest speaker. Details soon.

25.01.2022 The Chamber heard from #smallbusinessvictoria Director Barbara Cullen - a fairly unique opportunity for our businesses to have the ear of an influential business advocate who provides advice to government. We heard about a few issues affecting our members that we are now advocating for. (Our photo includes Barbara Cullen, many Chamber members including our partner member Kim Woo from the #victorianchamber, Cardinia Shire Economic Development Melissa and Casey Economic Development Helen (not shown)

23.01.2022 Registrations are now open for the Small Business Digital Adaptation Program. This program helps Victorian businesses to build digital capability in their day-to-day operations. Find out more.

20.01.2022 The Chamber congratulates @New York Barbers - continuously improving, growing and adapting for the client experience

18.01.2022 Last week the Chamber heard from City of Casey and Cardinia Shire Economic Development units about how our councils are supporting local businesses - here are some of the links offering support and information. Backing Business in Casey support package: Review the full overview of the Backing Business in Casey support package, including business grants, free mentoring, #imstillopen business promotion, streamlining permit approvals and the relaunch of the INNovation Crowd. htt...Continue reading

17.01.2022 The Chamber has a Hospitality sub-committee that is working on a plan for a coordinated Outdoor Dining expansion - to maximise the viability for our restaurants and cafes when they are able to resume trading. Next week we will submit this plan to council. If you are a restaurant or cafe owner and would like to contribute to the planning please let us know so that you can join us for our planning meeting on Monday morning. New York Barbers Shanikas Berwick Populus The Urban Reserve Cafe Revival The Main Cafe Bar Restaurant Lanterns Viet Kitchen La Baguette Café LavaCafé

17.01.2022 This week our Member's Friday Forum will hear from Gary Maas MP, Member for Narre Warren South and State Assistant Treasurer, Danny Pearson MP. Join us to learn more about the State's economic recovery plans and provide your suggestions and feedback ahead of the State Budget. Express your interest by messaging or to 0408722380. We will send you a Zoom link to our Forum on Friday October 9 at 11am.

15.01.2022 There is finally good news for Melbourne businesses and employees this afternoon. After months locked down under some of the world’s toughest restrictions, Prem...ier Andrews announced retail, beauty and hospitality can get back to work from 11.59pm Tuesday. Crucially, the ‘ring of steel’ border between metropolitan and regional Victoria will also be removed at 11.59pm on 8 November which means that metropolitan Melbourne will have the same restrictions as regional Victoria has currently. That will see gyms, tourism facilities, hotels and events resume restricted operations and there will be no requirement for worker permits from that date. VCCI Chief Executive Paul Guerra said: The Government has clearly listened to the pleas from business. There is a sense of optimism this afternoon as the whole of Victoria can finally get back to work." Full statement

15.01.2022 Happy National Family Business Day! We are celebrating with a presentation from Small Business Victoria Director, Barbara Cullen who will take our members through all the latest grants and let everyone know that the applications open today!

13.01.2022 Brad Battin MP, Member for Gembrook will attend our next Friday Forum as guest speaker on Friday October 2 at 11am. Brad will inform Chamber members about his alternate Covid19 plan - "Road to Recovery - An alternative plan for a safe road to recovery for our state". Please express your interest by messaging or text 0408722380 and you will be sent an invite with a link to the Zoom forum. Brad Battin MP

13.01.2022 To support our family businesses on National Family Business Day we respectfully ask the media to stop featuring the township of Berwick when referring to the Casey cluster of infection. Berwick is in this very large municipality but does not have an outbreak of covid.

13.01.2022 Here are the details about the government's push to expand outdoor dining areas to increase viability for our local restaurants, pubs and cafes.

12.01.2022 Commercial Landlord Hardship Fund The Victorian Government introduced the Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme (CTRS) to support commercial tenants whose income has been affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Commercial Landlord Hardship Fund has been created in recognition of small, private landlords who may not have the capacity to provide rent reductions to their tenants under the requirements of the Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme.... The Victorian Government is offering grants of up to $3,000 per tenancy to eligible small private, individual and joint-owner landlords, who are facing financial hardship after reducing rent for their tenants under CTRS requirements. For information on other supports available to landlords, including additional land tax relief, please visit the State Revenue Office Land Tax Relief websiteExternal link (opens in same window). This fund will be open for applications from 21 August 2020 for eight weeks or until funds are exhausted, whichever comes first. https://www.business.vic.gov.au//commercial-landlord-hards

11.01.2022 Our next Friday Forum is Friday October 30 at the special time of 12pm and we are delighted to announce that Paul Guerra, Chief Executive of the Victorian Chamber of Commerce will be our very special guest. You would have seen Paul many times over the past few months advocating the plight of small businesses on our behalf to government and next Friday he will speak with us about the Chamber's lobbying work and how he thinks businesses will open up and adapt to the new Covid normal. If you are not yet a member of the Berwick Beaconsfield Chamber please message or call Tammy 0408722380 and we will send you a link to our Friday Forum Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry

10.01.2022 Reminder about our Friday Forum presentation by Barbara Cullen, Director #SmallBusinessVictoria this Friday the 18th at 11am via Zoom. Business survival adaptation package information and new grants plus hospitality grants and outdoor dining information . Please message if your business would like to join us.

10.01.2022 We’ve launched a free business mentoring initiative to help small business owners navigate the challenges posed by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Sign up ...for one-on-one mentoring sessions to get advice on new or accelerated market changes for your business. Apply now https://bit.ly/33wFNK0 Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry

09.01.2022 Stuart Benjamin, Director of Elmstone Property Group is our guest presenter for this Friday's Chamber Zoom meeting at 11am. Stuart's extensive business background will provide us with fascinating insight together with his involvement with Small Business Victoria as Chair of the Victorian Small Business Ministerial Council. Please join us by messaging us and we will send you a link to join the meeting. See further detail about Stuart below. Stuart Benjamin is the Chair of V...ictorian Small Business Ministerial Council. A strong advocate for small business and regional Australia, Stuart has 20 years’ experience across multiple business sectors and is the Director of the Elmstone Property Group - a multi-faceted land and construction group operating across Western Victoria as well as the Director of Aviation Accommodation Australia. Stuart is the Chair of the Grampians New Energy Taskforce (GNeT) working across the region to lead new approaches and practices to drive a low-carbon economy in Victoria. Stuart is the current Chair of RDA Grampians committee which he has led since 2012. He was also the Victorian RDA chair for 3 years. Prior to these roles, Stuart was the Chair of the Australian domain name regulator auDA, founding Chair of Ballarat Regional Tourism Board and previously held a board position at Enterprising Committees (trading as VERB), a not-for-profit with a focus on strengthening the connections between communities. Born and raised in regional Victoria, Stuart studied and worked around the globe with BHP before settling in Ballarat in 2000 where he now lives with his four children.

08.01.2022 Clyde Road Level Crossing Removal - UPDATE Works taking place in September As we prepare the area for major construction, works continue throughout September, including:... Site clearing and minor earthworks along Clyde Road, Reserve Street, Enterprise Avenue and Jane Street Relocating underground services along the western side of Clyde Road Road works at the centre median intersection of Enterprise Avenue and Clyde Road Vegetation and tree removal along Clyde Road Geotechnical and service investigations along Clyde Road, surrounding local streets and at Berwick Station car park. What to expect Construction works, vehicles and equipment on site Temporary lane closures and reduced speed limits along Clyde Road during works Traffic management to help drivers and pedestrians move safely through the area No changes to business and property access Noise levels will be monitored and minimised as much as possible. Works will generally take place Monday to Friday 7am to 6pm, and Saturdays 7am to 1pm subject to weather conditions. Some our of hours works may be required and we’ll notify impacted residents ahead of works. For more information about how we manage tree and vegetation removal, visit our website. Changes to how you travel Throughout September To keep you and our crew safe while we work, reduced speed limits are in place and lane closures will be required at times in the area. Now until early 2022 To maintain a safe work zone, the footpath and pedestrian rail crossing on the eastern side of Clyde Road is closed between Reserve Street and Enterprise Avenue until early 2022. You can detour along the western side of Clyde Road or via Reserve Street and Berwick Station. For more information about current and upcoming disruptions in the area, visit our website disruptions page. Construction on the Clyde Road, Berwick Level Crossing Removal Project has been deemed critical under Stage 4 restrictions and works will continue with strict health and safety protocols in place. Workforce numbers have already been significantly reduced to support directions from the Chief Health Officer. The health and safety of our workforce and community remains our top priority. Under new restrictions workers on these sites are required to wear face coverings unless they meet any of the criteria for an exception such as a medical condition or for OH&S guidelines. Physical distancing measures are in place as well as increased hygiene practices. Keeping in touch We’re distributing works alerts via Australia Post during Stage 4 restrictions. We appreciate your patience during this time. We encourage you to sign up to our email updates, so we can continue to keep you informed about our works in your area. Our team are regularly updating our website and social media channels. If you have any further questions or queries, please do not hesitate to contact the LXRP 24/7 Contact Centre on 1800 105 105 or [email protected]

08.01.2022 https://www.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-covid-19-restrictions-ro

08.01.2022 The City of Casey are encouraging our Members and Friends to participate in this survey. We are told that some feedback is recommending the removal of car parks for outdoor dining but this is not necessarily from businesses. The Chamber has not received that feedback from any business so therefore our businesses are encouraged to feedback to council via the link below. Ray White Berwick Lanterns Viet Kitchen Go Vita Berwick Shanikas Cafe Revival La Baguette Café LavaCafé Tudor Insurance Australia New York Barbers Just Real Estate

08.01.2022 Take a look at the latest business financial assistance package. We will post further detail as we receive it - in particular some very welcomed assistance for sole traders that will be announced soon.

07.01.2022 Applications for these grants open this Friday the 18th. If you would like some assistance with your applications please message us https://www.business.vic.gov.au//b/business-support-fund-3

07.01.2022 Today our Chamber meeting heard presentations from Tamara Ekanayake, City of Casey & Tim Cooper, Cardinia Shire informing us about assistance programs available to our businesses and current priority projects to stimulate our local economy. We will post details and links. We also heard from Mario Fallace and Dion Fallace about how their businesses have thrived from change and the importance for our businesses right now to adapt and prosper from the changes required by us to... do business well in this time of Covid19 Full Circle Financial Planning Services Just Real Estate Ray White Berwick APT - Australian Precision Technologies Go Vita Berwick New York Barbers Lanterns Viet Kitchen Tudor Insurance Australia City of Casey Cardinia Shire Council Tammy Lobato Wigs Heidelberg & Berwick ICON Drive School Berwick Auto Electrics & Mechanical True North Business Advisory See more

07.01.2022 Ready to restart? Access info on site prep, crisis communication, employee restart processes & action on suspected cases.

02.01.2022 The Berwick & Beaconsfield Chamber of Commerce is disappointed and deeply concerned with many aspects of the Roadmap in relation to continuing restrictions. We are concerned about the roadmap and the severe impact we believe it will have on many of the businesses within Berwick and Beaconsfield. The Roadmap states that many of our businesses must remain closed until the end of October/ November 2020. Furthermore, that the re-opening of these businesses will be heavily depend...ent upon achieving unrealistic targets. Our businesses have actively adhered to and promoted Covid Safe work practices and will continue to ensure safe work and retail environments when they are able to open. We are calling on the Victorian Government to respond to the needs of our businesses by providing a more timely path of hope that will enable Covid19 safe re-openings sooner than the roadmap states. In the meantime we will work with our businesses to provide information and assistance through our regular Zoom forums and facilitate and create opportunities for enhanced reopening such as creating additional outdoor dining and retail provision to ensure viable reopening of our villages is achieved. We will continue to advocate also for the timely re-opening of our large local service industry, particularly financial and real estate that is able to reliably work in a Covid-19 Safe environment with low level or no contact. See more

02.01.2022 We are delighted that Small Business Victoria Director, Barbara Cullen will present to our Friday Forum on Zoom at 11am. Such an opportunity to hear directly about the Victorian Government's Business Survival & Adaptation Package https://www.business.vic.gov.au//business-survival-and-ada and have your questions answered and concerns heard by the Director. Message us to receive your Zoom link or call Tammy 0408722380 with queries or assistance.