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25.01.2022 Yackandandah Chamber of Commerce has a new website with a wealth of information available for local businesses. Check it out at www.yackandandahchamber.org.au

24.01.2022 Welcome to our newest Chamber member: Country Contracting - Jed O'Brien They offer general labour services, livestock management, horse husbandry and many other rural services Get in touch if you need some expert help around the farm!

23.01.2022 Notes from Yackandandah Chamber of Commerce Committee Meeting Monday 3 June 2019 5-6.20pm Attended: Nicholas Rogan, Helen McGowan, Lindy Smith-Allen, Jacq Baynes Action:... 1. Nicholas and Jacq to meet with Indigo Shire about options/interest in Breakfast club. This may lead to discussions with Seb, Rusty Bike and top pub. 2. Jacq to confirm Star is available to host Chamber social event on Friday 19 July 2019 5.30-6.30pm. 3. Jacq to advise re budget for food / drink for the event (20-50 people) 4. Nicholas to design flyer to promote event Chamber social event, and we are all to promote via Social Media and personal invitation. Consider flyer distribution. Consider having an RSVP to define numbers/budget. 5. At next meeting (Monday 1 July 2019) we to develop running sheet for the event. 6. Helen to develop annual budget for YCC based on past expenditure. 7. Jacq to give details to Hume Bank so that she can be a signatory if needed. 8. Next Meeting Monday 1 July 2019 5pm Discussion Governance: Jacq keen to promote what we stand for and to let others know (‘connecting our business community’). Suggested we need a social event. Decided to have a Friday evening gathering on Friday 19 July 2019 5.30-6.30pm. We can welcome people and share what the Chamber is doing (show and tell, working groups, invitation to get involved). Jacq also suggested a visual ‘tree’ representation of clusters of local businesses/services which are relevant to visitors/residents. Nicholas is working on a database/data form to collect this information. Decided to allow all businesses to be ‘affiliated/associated’ with the chamber, and ‘real members’ who pay membership fee. Also need to finalise signatories on the Hume Bank Account and prepare annual budget. Streetscape: Lindy and Nancy Sluga met with Chris Zerbst (garden club) and representative from the op shop, to discuss shared interest in the Yack streetscape. The issues are: the ongoing care of the wicking garden tubs (Garden club to develop a guide for retailers to care for the wicking tubs) the placement of the bicycle racks which are commissioned to Ben Gilbert, (community meeting on 11 June 2019) the use of promotional ‘flags’ outside businesses (just do it until told not to) the development of pedestrian crossings to make it safer to cross the road (raised in the LoveYack forums) Breakfast Club: Jac and Nicholas will discern if the Indigo Shire Council have an interest in working with us to support local businesses to provide breakfast. Professional Services: Helen and Nicholas met with Suzanne McIntosh and Luke to explore what it would take to develop a local referral network. Consider ‘Boomerang Bucks’ or ‘Shop local’ discount to encourage local referrals. Consider ‘clustering’ services around a particular event (conveyancing, parenting, business) Meeting ended 6.20pm

22.01.2022 Upcoming event 11 MAR 6pm @ Avenue: Business networking opportunity to discuss ways of building financial resilience.

22.01.2022 Check it out This is our directory of the business community we're building in Yackandandah We have a wealth of local skills and services on offer. Our goal is to promote our community and the businesses that support it. If your business is based in Yackandandah and isn't listed here, you can register by following this Typeform link: https://bit.ly/2KAwGz3

19.01.2022 Friday after work drinks on the 19th! First round is on us. All those in business are welcome come along and let's get to know eachother

18.01.2022 Many businesses and communities have been affected by the fires and smoke, Indigo Shire and Federal government are reaching out to businesses to offer help in the economic recovery efforts. Whether you need assistance, or are willing to offer to help. It is worth getting in touch with Indigo Shire. Here's some of the mailouts that I've received, that you may or may not have received: Mailout #1: https://mailchi.mp//special-tourism-industry-update-339700 Mailout #2:... https://mailchi.mp//special-tourism-industry-update-339845 There are links in these mailouts to sign up and receive future notices from Indigo Shire

17.01.2022 Welcome our newest member to the Chamber of Commerce, PRS Maintenance Paul has been in the Engineering Industry for 32 years and of which the last 14 years working for himself If you're looking for a local machinist for any welding or fabrication jobs, get in touch!

17.01.2022 Ahh Fridays. Nothing beats that moment when you down tools, turn off your computer, and the weekend begins ... Ok maybe there is something that beats it. And that is Friday after work drinks with some great people! ... The Chamber is hosting Friday drinks at Star Hotel on the 19th! Come along and meet your fellow people in business

17.01.2022 By the way, there is a beautiful shop available for lease on Yackandandah's High Street (previous interested party has pulled out). Got any super great business ideas and all you need is the space? Check this out. https://www.commercialrealestate.com.au//10b-high-street-y

16.01.2022 Grant applications are open with Indigo Shire! Do you have an idea that would be a benefit to the community or be a boost to boost tourism in Yack? Maybe all you need is a little funding to give your project some legs. Indigo Shire's annual grants program has a total of $132,000 available.... https://www.indigoshire.vic.gov.au/Living-in-Indigo/Grants

15.01.2022 Inspector-General for Emergency Management is conducting an independent inquiry into the 2019 - 20 Victorian fire season to examine Victoria's: - preparedness for bushfire - response to fires in large parts of Victoria's North East, East Gippsland and Alpine regions - relief and recovery efforts.... Here's the IGEM link about the inquiry: https://www.igem.vic.gov.au/Fire-Season-Inquiry Here's how you can make a community submission to share your story: https://igem.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bJxYW8tVRs4PLCd To ensure the Inquiry considers the views and experiences of the community before, during and after the fires, the Inspector-General invites individuals and organisations to make submissions.

14.01.2022 Come on down at 5:30pm to the Star Hotel It's Friday, and we're going to welcome the weekend with some after work drinks First round is on us!

14.01.2022 The Chamber of Commerce is hosting regular meetings on member-led issues. We're open to hearing the problems facing our businesses, and open to finding a solution as a group. Here are some opportunities for getting involved: - Monthly Business Q&A Meetups - Monthly Sub-committee Meetings (Streetscape, Food+Hospitality, Professional Services)... - Monthly Committee meetings - Quarterly Chamber Forums Let us know in the comments if you're interested in participating, and we'd be happy to have you at one of our next get togethers.

12.01.2022 Just a reminder (or heads up, if you weren't aware) a community forum with Indigo Shire council is on tomorrow 6pm at the Yackandandah Senior Citizen's Centre. All are welcome to attend. Make sure you get along if you have any burning issues you'd like to raise with our local council.

10.01.2022 Has your business been affected by the 2019 / 2020 bushfires? Indigo Shire has created this survey to capture the economic disruption to our region: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DQ9WJDR We encourage you to take the time to provide details on how the bushfires have directly or indirectly disrupted your revenue and business operations.... While the economic disruption may be self evident to many business owners, any state and federal relief, grants, or aid may be insufficient if they do not receive data to illustrate the need for support. This survey helps Indigo Shire to capture the data, and build a case for our local businesses.

05.01.2022 Bushfire Tax Deferment: Until 28 May 2020, ATO are automatically defering tax lodgments or payments due for businesses in selected Post Codes. In short, *** 3749 is NOT included in the ATO's identified impacted postcodes ***, while Wodonga - for instance - is included. If your Yackandandah business has been impacted by the bushfires, smoke, or lack of customers, lack of revenue then it would be prudent to relieve any financial pressure on you or your business. You can appeal ...to ATO by phoning 1800 806 218 ATO article regarding Bushfires 2019-20: https://www.ato.gov.au//Specific-disast/Bushfires-2019-20/ Postcodes identified for deferral: https://www.ato.gov.au//Specific-disas/Bushfires-2019-20/

01.01.2022 Old Garage Yackandandahah has joined the Chamber! If you ever wish to spark nostalgia, pop in and peruse their collection of vintage and antique collectibles It's like entering a world where smartphones and facebook doesn't exist, which is reason enough to visit!