This year has been a year full of challenges, but the innovative solutions we have seen are a testament to the resilience of the businesses in the Macedon Ranges.

Our team has been working with our partners to provide online training, assisting businesses to transition to new ways of operating, and encouraging more people to Go Local First.

We have continued to support tourism by encouraging visitors to stay connected and research, visit when restrictions allow and to follow the rules.

On behalf of the whole team, we wish you all a safe and happy Christmas and look forward to continuing to support you in 2021.

Regards,
Stephen Pykett
Manager Community and Economic Development, Arts and Events

Following the State Government announcement supporting for the temporary expansion of outdoor dining in the Covid-19 context, Council developed a fast track process to undertake assessments and approve requests.

Food and beverage businesses across the shire responded to this opportunity with creativity and speed. As a consequence over 48 new footpath trading permits have been approved in the past two months with a number of other more complex ideas/scenarios being worked through.

Any business looking at options to temporarily expand their outdoor dining offer should contact Council’s Local Laws team with a brief outline of what you want to achieve.

The Victorian Government’s Small Business Digital Adaptation Program will allow eligible businesses to trial and then receive access to digital products, tools and training to build digital capability in their day-to-day operations.

Products currently available to businesses through this program include website, e-commerce, finance and digital business management tools.

Registrations will remain open until funds are exhausted or 11.59pm on 28 February, whichever is the later. Spaces are limited.

Every business faces exposure to risk – be it natural, man-made or illness, such as the current COVID-19 crisis.

This three-and-a-half-hour workshop, Building Resilience: How to Manage Business Challenges, will show you how to put in place a practical plan to follow in the event of a threat to your business and hints to get you through the current situation.

The free Zoom workshop will be held on Tuesday 15 December, 5pm-8.30pm.

Subscribe to the visitmacedonranges.com.au tourism industry updates for news relating to the implementation of our Visitor Economy Action Plan, promotional opportunities, tourism campaigns and more.

Do you own or operate a business in or around Woodend?

See how you can be part of the Woodend Region Climate Change Action Plan, developed over the past few months by members of your community.

Your feedback is welcome until 15 December 2020, and your ongoing contribution to local sustainability is valued into the future.

The best local produce from our farmers to your table. Macedon Ranges Produce brings the best of the region, and the season, delivered to your door every week.

We stock a rotating selection of in-season produce, flowers, fruit, wine, meat, bakery, desserts and more. Order online today. Delivered free on Wednesday or Friday.

Your local insurance broker Kate Fairley has recently launched her own business, Macedon Ranges Insurance!

As we head into peak bushfire season now is the time to review your insurance policies to ensure they will protect you when it matters most. Contact us today to find out just how easy insurance can be.

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