The Shepparton Chamber of Commerce and Industry would like to invite you to attend the first of our new look After 5 Networking Events hosted by FOOTT, which will incorporate the launch of the Shepparton Chamber of Commerce’s New Direction and New Relationships!
Peter, Jenny and Zane Foott, along with the FOOTT team are excited to showcase their brand new facility to the Greater Shepparton Business Community and look forward to sharing their business journey story and exciting future plans with you and warmly extend an invitation to all Chamber Members and guests.
Registration is now open for the May After 5 Networking event hosted by FOOTT. Register today!
Date: Tuesday 9th May
Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Where: 24 Carroll Road, Shepparton East
RSVP: 3pm Friday 5th May
About FOOTT
FOOTT Waste Solutions is a regionally based waste & recycling company with the vision to expand their ‘Foottprint’ as the absolute best waste systems provider.
Commencing in Shepparton in 1992, Peter and Jenny Foott, along with son Zane, have are proud to have recently completed and moved into a modern office and depot facility on a 5 hectare site at Shepparton East.
Under the leadership and vision of Peter Foott, FOOTT has invested in research, developed new processes, explored, and invested in new technology, equipment and infrastructure. This has enabled the business expansion and the ability to divert more recyclable resources away from landfill.
FOOTT’s strength is in collaborating with businesses and individuals within the environmental and waste sector. Their commitment to improving the environment and waste diversion processes has strengthened their reputation within the Industry as a high level, knowledgeable company that is keenly sought after to collaborate.
As a community minded and family owned business, FOOTT remains passionate and driven to continually innovate to lessen the ‘FOOTTprint’ we are leaving on our planet for generations to come. The time is NOW, and FOOTT are committed to the challenge.
Registration is essential.
Drinks and nibbles provided.
Doors open 5.30pm.
Register for this event here
Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Events
Shepparton Policy & Advocacy Regional Roundtable
The Victorian Chamber is excited to engage with our regional members and update businesses following our successful Regional Election Platform in 2022.
Regional Victoria is vital to our state’s prosperity, supporting strong economic performance and job creation.
The Victorian Regional Roundtables will help us connect with regional members and business chambers, as well as build on our relationships and provide updates to local members.
Events will include a regional update, a membership update, an Industrial Relations update, and a short roundtable discussion to understand regional members’ insights. Don’t miss this opportunity to help inform our regional policy advocacy. Book now to secure to your place.
The Regional Roundtables will visit:
Shepparton: Thursday 11 May 12:00pm-1:30pm
Geelong: Wednesday 14 June 10:00am-11:30am
Bendigo: Wednesday 24 August 12:00pm-1:30pm
Cost: Member – Free / Non Member $15 (gst inc)
Venue: Parklake Quality Hotel – 481 Wyndham Street, Shepparton
Register: here
Chamber Change Program – Bendigo Expressions of Interest
The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and industry are planning to host their women in business, Chamber Change program in Bendigo on Thursday 24 August 2023. This survey is to determine participation interest, so we can source an appropriately sized venue. There will be no charge for current VCCI members to attend this day.
The program will include the following:
- Special Guest Speaker
- Chamber Change Champion speakers (senior executive women in business)
- Victorian Chamber Expert sessions
- Networking workshop
- Including Lunch & afternoon tea
Session timings approximately 10:00am to 4:00pm (arrival 9:30am)
Refer to the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry webpage which has more information about the program. Our Bendigo program will just be the one full day.
Register your Interest here
Responses to the Expression of Interest survey should be received no later than Friday 12 May 2023.
Any questions please email chamberchange@victorianchamber.com.au
Optus Small Business Grant
Optus Business has partnered with Shepparton Chamber of Commerce and Industry to award up to 5 Shepparton Chamber Member businesses with a share of a $15,000 grant to create customisable and flexible technology solutions from Optus Business Plus to meet the unique evolving needs of the Australian business market.
The window of opportunity for businesses of the Greater Shepparton region to apply for a share of a $15,000 Optus grant is fast approaching, with the deadline being Sunday, April 30th.
Grant Application created in SurveyMonkey can be found here
Optus Business Plus Mentorship Grant
Optus Business is giving mentorship grants, worth $5,000 each to two lucky small business owners and $1,000 to twenty lucky small business owners.
Optus Business Plus gives Australian small businesses the technology solutions they need to evolve and innovate. To further support SMEs on this journey, Optus is giving two lucky business owners the opportunity to win a $5,000 worth of credits towards Optus products and services and a 1:1 mentorship session with Optus Business Plus Mentors – Jo Burston or Jamal Elsheikh.
Optus will also give an additional twenty lucky business owners the opportunity to win $1,000 worth of credits towards Optus products and services.
More information on the Optus Business Plus Mentorship grant, terms and conditions and to apply click here
This grant closes: 30th April, 2023.
Expressions of Interest
Events and Business Awards Sub Committee Members
The Shepparton Chamber of Commerce and Industry is growing, transforming and entering into a new and exciting phase in the Greater Shepparton region and are now seeking expressions of interest to fill positions on their volunteer Events and Business Awards Sub Committees.
This is an outstanding opportunity to work with a committed Board in an independent and member-based organisation that works to support, deliver networking events, educate, protect and encourage business growth opportunities and be a Voice in the Greater Shepparton region.
Sub Committee Members work closely with the Executive, Administration and other Board Members to guide the Chamber operations and financial performance and represent our diverse business members in the Greater Shepparton Community.
Skills and Experience
To match existing skills and experience of other Board and Sub Committee Members, we are seeking applicants who have demonstrated experience and expertise in the areas of business, events and training. This is a hands on role providing a great opportunity to build new relationships within the vibrant Greater Shepparton business community.
To submit your EOI or for further information please get in touch at info@sheppartonchamber.com.au
Expressions of Interest
Catering
The Shepparton Chamber of Commerce and Industry is currently working on our Events and Training Calendar to provide a regular calendar of events and activities to its Members with these to include Business Breakfasts and After 5 Networking Events held at the business place of our hosting Member.
We are currently seeking expressions of interest from local cafes or catering businesses to provide menu options and costings for these and other events for consideration.
If you are a café or catering business and interested in this opportunity, please make contact with us on info@sheppartonchamber.com.au.
