Make a Difference with the Tarneit Business Association
Keen to put your business savvy to good use? By getting involved in the Tarneit Business Association, you can do your part to make a difference in our suburb!
Local businesses play a vital role in the future prosperity of Tarneit by providing jobs, goods and services. That’s why residents are being asked to join the Tarneit Business Association or Tarneit Town Team, to help the suburb thrive for many years to come.
The state government is putting $40,000 towards establishing the business association at the Tarneit Activity Centre, which is open to any business or home-based enterprise registered or operating in the suburb. This is just part of the larger $2.5 million investment being made in the Tarneit Suburban Revitalisation program, designed to make the suburb a more resilient, connected community.
The creation of the business association will include early engagement with local traders, establishing a governance structure, developing a digital media platform for communications and setting up association activities.
Wyndham City Council will lead the development of the Tarneit Business Association, engaging with the community and businesses to identify leaders and influencers in Tarneit to develop the organisation.
The structure of the association will most likely be a not-for-profit/incorporation type, where the members are volunteers and the association would be able to apply for grants, deliver activities, and provide advice and feedback to the council and other agencies.
Once the Tarneit Business Association has been set up and assisted for a three to six month period, Wyndham council will step away and the association will run independently. It’s hoped this will result in new and improved networking opportunities for local business owners, and help improve the local economy post-COVID.
As for the Tarneit Town Team, Wyndham City is looking for community leaders, groups and individuals who may be interested in getting involved. As a Town Team member, you’ll be part of a positive and proactive community group that provides support to businesses, landowners, and residents.
These two new projects will be instrumental in making Tarneit a better place to live, visit and do business and are scheduled to be in operation by April 2022. If you are interested in being involved in either of these projects or know someone who might be, please contact tarneit@wyndham.vic.gov.au.