Committee For Portland in Portland, Victoria | Community organisation

Committee For Portland

Locality: Portland, Victoria

Phone: +61 429 556 830

Address: 13 Richmond St 3305 Portland, VIC, Australia

Website: https://thisisportland.com.au/

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25.01.2022 Committee for Portland have a strong vision and purpose. The Committee was designed with the aim of and is committed to working towards a vibrant and economically sustainable community through lobbying, advocating and facilitating future development in Portland. #committeeforportland #portlandsvision

25.01.2022 You can purchase your Portland Gift Cards at the Golf Club, you can also use them there for purchases - so you can look good and play well too. Congratulations to everyone involved in hosting the recent tournament, bringing plenty of visitors to the town. #shopportland

22.01.2022 Reminder: United Way Glenelg’s Shark Pitch is live streaming Wednesday 1st October at 7pm. This event will support three local community organisations in the Glenelg Shire community who will pitch their idea to a virtual live audience for financial support of their program. ... The event will be held on Crowdcast, connection details will be emailed to all registered guests on Wednesday 30 September 2020. You can register for the event via this link https://www.facebook.com/events/342874363570897/ #thisisportland #committeeforportland

22.01.2022 Even if your not crafty, you should check out Joy's window display it is beautiful. But for those of you who are, you would already know that Joys Craftworx Portland has been doing an amazing job during the pandemic. Ensuring there are enough supplies and being open to assist with people's craft needs. Great Job. We Love our Local Small Business. #SHOPPORTLAND #LOVEYOURLOCAL

21.01.2022 How good is Sunstream Wholefoods? The most healthiest wraps you will get anywhere. Jane is an absolute legend, she works ridiculously long hours to ensure her business stays open. Staff are always friendly, with a smile and a conversation that's why we Love our Local Health Food Shop. #SHOPPORTLAND #LOVEYOURLOCAL

20.01.2022 The Committee for Portland is overseeing the Trails - Art Working Group. It is a new arts initiative to be launched next March. Entries are now open and information available on the Committee's website www.thisisportland.com.au

20.01.2022 Great to see businesses are registering to be part of our Portland Gift Card Program. The more businesses that register, the more options people will have to shop local and spend money in your store. #shopportland

20.01.2022 This is a 24/7 business who have been available not only during the lockdown but serving the community for many many years. R&M Menzel Electrical Pty Ltd provide great service and have embraced Covid-19 safe guidelines into their organization with ease. Their staff are always polite and their attention to detail is why we think they are a Love Your Local Small Business Champion. #SHOPLOCAL #LOVEYOURLOCAL #MENZELS

20.01.2022 How lucky are we to have Intimate Apparell in our town? A great small business with great staff and raising funds for a very important cause. Thank you. #LOVEYOURLOCAL

19.01.2022 How fantastic it is to have an award winning training provider in Portland! Congrats South West TAFE on this achievement!

19.01.2022 You can now use your Portland Gift Cards at Clock by the Bay. Ideal for a special dinner, after work drinks or weekend brunch. #shopportland

18.01.2022 The Portland Young Professional’s Network is one of Committee for Portland’s fantastic working groups with the aim of connecting young professionals in the region. The aim of the group is to give young Portland professionals the opportunity to exchange ideas, grow professionally and share common interests in a relaxed environment. To find out more about the Young Professionals Network contact them via their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/PortlandYPN/... #thisisportland #committeeforportland See more

17.01.2022 The guys at Spice Cart Portland and Your Natural Pantry provide amazing healthy options for lunch and takeaway. Great coffee and for something different try the rose hot chocolate. Well done your a Love your Local Campaign Champion. #SHOPPORTLAND

17.01.2022 The Committee for Portland is urging the State and Federal Governments to reach an ongoing, sustainable agreement with Alcoa to save the Portland Aluminium smelter. The committee, with the support of local businesses and the community, is asking the government to support the provision of electricity to the plant at a competitive price through the introduction of an easement tax, which has been used in the past, or a similar measure. #committeeforportland #saveportlandaluminium

16.01.2022 We acknowledge the Gunditjmara Country we live on not just during NAIDOC Week but every week. We value and respect this land and it's traditional owners. #alwayswasalwayswillbe #gunditjmaracountry

15.01.2022 List of participating stores is available on the Why Leave Town website, just go to Gift Certificates and follow the links. #shopportland

15.01.2022 You can get all your household needs, gifts and more at a little decorum. A small business that has been serving our community for many years, they provide excellent customer service and their staff are always friendly. Well Done. #SHOPLOCALSHOPPORTLAND

14.01.2022 The Portland Women in Business Networking group is a proud working group of the Committee for Portland. With over 50 members from a range of industries and roles, they meet monthly to connect, collaborate and be a part of a supportive, encouraging community. If you would like to know more about the Women in Business group or join as a member, send us a message or email [email protected]

14.01.2022 Advocacy is ramping up to release the business case and to get the project back on track. This will bring efficiency to the supply chain and also make out roads safer. Sign It's time to Get the Murray Basin Rail Project Back on Track. To make your voice heard on this vital issue follow the link: https://vicn.at/backontrack #saveourtracks

13.01.2022 Auction Now Open!

13.01.2022 We've got this! So thrilled to stand beside Troy, Mandy, Jo and Harley just before 2020 SharkPitch goes live. Its not to late to join, it will be an unforgettable night of storytelling. https://www.crowdcast.io/e/2020-sharkpitch

12.01.2022 We don't just take trees out, we put millions of trees back and that's quite surprising to people. The forestry industry directly employees over 52,000 Aus...tralians. It’s important to acknowledge the hardworking and passionate people in the industry that contribute to its success and sustainability. See more

12.01.2022 Job vacancy in Nelson.

12.01.2022 The Portland RSPCA Op Shop in Bentinck St, provide a great service. They have been open throughout the pandemic assisting people. They are always friendly and we would like to acknowledge them as a fantastic local small business. #LOVEYOURLOCAL Rspca Local Portland RSPCA

12.01.2022 One week to go until the Midnight Sale and Twilight Market. Don't miss next Friday's Portland Observer for details of all the special offers, discounts and gift ideas at our participating retail stores.

09.01.2022 Congratulations to Andrew Eade and the team at Gazebo Hair for being a wonderful business in our community. The shop looks as amazing as the styles that are created by the very talented team. We are so glad that you are back operating and hopeful no more interruptions as we start to build business confidence and look towards a busy end of the year. #SHOPPORTLAND #LOVEYOURLOCAL #GREATHAIRSTYLES

09.01.2022 A Twilight Market is on this Friday in Percy St as part of the Portland Observer & Guardian's Midnight Sale. We have extended the application deadline to Thursday 12pm, no applications will be accepted after that so get your application in. A site map will be posted Thursday afternoon. If you have any questions please inbox us. #shopportland

07.01.2022 Are you a Portland based business looking to contribute to the future prosperity of our wonderful region? The Committee for Portland is a membership-based organisation which is open to new members who would like to be a part advocating for, planning for and facilitating the future development of Portland and surrounds. There are a range of memberships to suit your business with a wide range of benefits associated with membership.... For more information on becoming a member of Committee for Portland contact Fran at [email protected] #thisisportland #committeeforportland

07.01.2022 Plenty of holidaymakers in our part of the GreatOceanRoad

06.01.2022 Absolute cracker of a day to head out and see Donna at Gardenlife Nursery for all your gardening supplies. They have a bright new #LoveyourLocal sticker on the front door courtesy of Andrew Bryant at Portland Signworks.

05.01.2022 We are grateful for all the support we have received for our Love Your Local Campaign. A very big thank you to the Portland Observer & Guardian and an even bigger thank you to Andrew Bryant for creating the bright recognition stickers. Even though we identified some winners, all small businesses are doing an amazing job. Thank you for everything you do, you are the heart and soul of our CBD and we look forward to developing more activities and projects that revitalise our city. If you would like to join our Small Business Working Group, Board Member Jon Dennis would like to hear from you. [email protected] #SHOPPPORTLAND #LOVEYOURLOCAL

05.01.2022 Late Night Shopping

05.01.2022 Too important not to support.

05.01.2022 Head to our Portland Ambassador App for a direct link to Storytowns

05.01.2022 Beautiful stock and great customer service is why these guys have been nominated for our Love Your Local Small Business Recognition Awards. Make sure you shop local to support our local business. You'll never know what you'll find. #SHOPPORTLAND #LOVEYOURLOCAL

05.01.2022 Australian made & jobs, jobs, jobs.

03.01.2022 Happy to ease the congestion in Melbourne . Bring on more congestion.

02.01.2022 Portland Gift Cards can be used at two of our fantastic fitness facilities, Portland YMCA & Snap Fitness. Ideal for those new years resolutions or to get someone started on their health & wellbeing journey. #shopportland Portland YMCA Snap Fitness Portland

01.01.2022 The guys at Clock by the Bay have adapted to covid by introducing take-away meals, special deals including Date Night. They have introduced a new menu and have plans for outdoor dining; can't wait. #LOVEYOURLOCAL

01.01.2022 It was all hands on deck today for a busy day at Bahloo Portland. Lots of happy customers and great service. Our Love your Local campaign has been designed to thank Small Businesses for all the hard work they have done during the lockdown. Well Done Guys. #SHOPPORTLAND #LOVEYOULOCAL Bahloo Portland