The City of Whittlesea has endorsed a new venture to support local businesses through a mentoring and training program.
There are over 16,000 businesses operating in the municipality of Whittlesea, with this initiative set to help businesses grow, according to The City of Whittlesea Business Network.
The proposed four year program will be open to all businesses with a valid ABN in the hopes of attracting more people to the area.
Administrator Chris Eddy said the network would be an imperative aspect to business success and growth.
“Helping our business succeed is an essential step in fostering the jobs growth we need for our rapidly growing community,” Mr Eddy said.
“The City of Whittlesea Business Network will provide our local traders and organisations with the opportunity to engage with other businesses across the City, establishing new relationships and collaborations and increase business-to-business transactions.”
Furthermore, one member of the City of Whittlesea Business Network will be able to sit on Council’s Business Advisory Panel to represent small businesses.
It will officially launch on March 31 2022 and commence July 2022.
