The state government will put $40,000 towards establishing a business association at the Tarneit Activity Centre, as part of a $2.5 million investment in the area through the Suburban Revitalisation program
The project will include early engagement with local traders; establishing a governance structure (model rules, priorities, action plan and meeting schedule); developing a digital media platform for communications and setting up association activities.
The development of the Tarneit Business Association will be led by the Wyndham council, who through
engagement with the community and businesses, will 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.
Tarneit Revitalisation Board chair and Tarneit MP Sarah Connolly said: ”This new business association will improve the local economy post-COVID.
“By bringing together Tarneit local businesses, the association can provide new and improved networkworking opportunities, whilst ensuring challenges and opportunities are adequately addressed.”
