City in a new position!
Changes are afoot here in Frankston City as we get started to get noticed from near and far as more than just "a gateway" but "a destination".
With the launch of a new approach to best showcase our incredible city, not only to locals but nationally and internationally, it's no wonder word is getting around that we've got the goods to be THE place to live, learn, work, play and invest.
Keen to stay in the loop with what's happening in Frankston City? Read about Imagine Frankston below!
Do you like getting your business information from social media? To make way for a new unified approach to our Frankston City Council communications, our Frankston City Business social media pages (Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook) have merged with Frankston City Council's main social media pages and Imagine Frankston. So make sure you are following!
In the meantime, for all your business support services, information, opportunities and resource needs you can visit the Frankston City Council website at https://www.frankston.vic.gov.au/Business-and-Growth.
Don't forget to reach out to us if you need support!
From the Economic Development Team.
Imagine Frankston
More and more families, professionals, retailers, entrepreneurs, businesses, developers and visitors are discovering the opportunities in Frankston City. That’s why Council has brought together our economic development (previously Invest Frankston... us! ) and visitor attraction (Discover Frankston) teams to show the world that we are open for business, under one unified voice of Imagine Frankston. Showcasing Frankston City's finest amenities, Imagine Frankston will also attract potential investors and businesses to the city, helping to strengthen the economy and make it a even more liveable city to cater for the future population demand. For all your business investment, expansion, relocation and development needs, you can follow and tag @ImagineFrankston on socials and head to imaginefrankston.com.
Business Directory
We have had huge interest in our upcoming Frankston City Business Directory, with more than 150 local businesses already expressing their interest. Whether you are a business in Carrum Downs, Frankston, Frankston North or South, Sandhurst, Skye or Langwarrin your business, whatever industry you may be in, can get listed on a trusted directory for both customers and businesses to use. The Business Directory is being developed by Council's Economic Development Team (us) to support, connect and promote local business to the community from a trusted source. If you are interested in registering your business, click here!
You will receive an email from the Economic Development team when the site is ready for businesses to register. We can't wait to get this one up and running! Stay tuned!
Economic Scorecard
Frankston City's latest Economic Scorecard is out now! Providing you with an overview of the Frankston City's recent economic performance, this January - March 2024 edition includes an annual snapshot of the economic overview, workforce, skills and resilience, investment and spending. Discover the top four industries contributing
to Frankston City’s Growth Regional Product (GRP). You can also read about Council's commitment to local business during the quarter which includes key highlights, business success stories, business engagement and stats from our Business Concierge Service.
Commbank Small Business Expo
Imagine Frankston will be exhibiting at the Commbank Small Business Expo, part of SmallBiz Week, at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre on 29 and 30 May. To help put Frankston City on the map as a desirable place to invest and do business, Council will join 120 other exhibitors from industries including Banking, Telco, IT, AI Technologies, and Cybersecurity. Catering to the needs of small businesses, CommBank SmallBiz Week features speaker sessions, networking functions and events to help your business grow.
Council hopes to speak with potential investors and small businesses at the event who are eager to expand, relocate or start their business in a progressive location and help them learn more about Frankston City, THE place to live, work, play and invest.
Become a business mentor!
Have you got the expertise and determination to mentor other business owners? Expressions of interest are being sought for successful business people in a wide range of industries to join Frankston City's existing Business Mentoring Coaching Panel (BMCP). The Business Mentoring Coaching Panel (BMCP) assists Council in advising and guiding small to medium business operators, and those considering starting up a business in Frankston City, with free one-on-one personalised, independent and confidential advice. Mentors help with a variety of business related areas, on topics such as business management and strategic planning, business start-ups, digital marketing, recruitment and human resource management, hospitality and retail, business development and increasing profit and sales. Expressions of Interest close on 31 May.
Q&A: Students & local biz
Council hosted more than 90 Frankston High Year 11 Business Management students on 30 April and 14 May for two Q&A's with some local business owners. The students asked questions about the fundamentals of owning your own business including getting started, marketing tips, recruitment, corporate social responsibility and customer needs. Business owners; Adam from Safeguarding You, Bec from Marylee Clothing, Joyie from Gloform Electrics, Elizabeth from NetfocusIT, Andrew from Peninsula Plumbing Clearance Centre, Bernadine from Sk8House and Frankston Business Collective, Linda from Transcend and Sandi from Grace Professional Services volunteered their time giving insight into successful business operations. Mayor Nathan Conroy also attended to answer questions about his role and Frankston City's plans and progress.
Your vision for Frankston City
Help shape Frankston City's future! Share your vision to influence key plans for 2024 and beyond . We're reviewing four key strategic documents – The Community Vision 2040, Council Plan, Asset Plan, and Financial Plan – that all help to guide Council decision making. We’ve been working to achieve our current Community Vision 2040 by delivering services under our Council Plan 2021-2025. As part of the survey, we'd like to learn more about the services you would like to see more of, or less of, within these categories. Fill out the survey to go in a draw to win a $100 Prezzee voucher to spend on groceries, petrol, entertainment and more.
Businesses join the circular revolution!
The innovative Trim Your Bin program has seen Frankston City businesses embrace waste circularity through waste reduction.
The program helps businesses save money and contributes to an environmentally sustainable local economy. Frankston business owner Sam Keck at Commonfolk Cafe (pictured with barista Miki Leamon) has been exploring organic waste collection and commercial soft plastics recycling as part of the program. If you own a business in Frankston City, or know someone who does, you can find more information or express your interest in round 2 below.
FREE Business Workshops!
Frankston City Council offers a range of FREE business training workshops to help you upskill and assist your business with growth and sustainability.
The more successful your business is, no matter the industry, or whether you have a bricks and mortar or a home-based business, the stronger our local economy. This is why the Economic Development team are keen to do what we can to help your business grow and prosper!
All of our workshops are delivered by local industry experts who are eager to back your business and share their knowledge and expertise with you.
Next workshops;
Business Re-Focus (FREE)
Jamie Marra from Transcend Services is here to help you realign your business to meet the current economic challenges. A must attend workshop!
Thursday 30 May, 2024, 9am - 11am
Branding for Business Growth (FREE)
Discover your WHY, unpack your brand purpose, values, aspirations and ethos with Sam from Burst Branding Agency. A must for those looking to align their business brand.
Thursday 13 June, 2024, 9am - 11am
Builders and Trades Workshop (FREE)
This workshop is part of a series designed to help builders and trades business owners learn vital business management tools so that you can focus on growing your business faster with less stress.
Thursday 13 June, 2024, 5.30pm - 7.30pm
School to Work Forum
Featuring a dynamic panel discussion and Q&A and networking opportunities with school leaders, students, TAFE and local employers, the School to Work Forum serves as a platform to explore strategies for engaging and retaining young talent within the local Frankston City workforce. Held on Tuesday, 28 June from 6.45am - 9am, the event is brought to you by the Frankston Mornington Peninsula Local Learning & Employment Network (FMPLLEN) and Frankston City Council and hosted at McClelland Gallery. Breakfast will be provided. Please be advised this is a ticketed event, with limited seats and is only open to employers from the Frankston City Council municipality and Principals of Frankston and Mornington Peninsula Secondary Schools.
Industry expo looking for business exhibitors
The Frankston Mornington Peninsula Local Learning Network (FMPLLEN) is calling on local businesses to get involved in their upcoming FMP Industry Expo!! The event, which will be held on 20 August at Mornington Racecourse, provides more than 1,600 senior secondary school students a chance to explore a wide range of career options with local employers. It is a fantastic chance for you to raise awareness about your industry and engage with the future workforce. FMPLLEN are looking for a wide range of industries to exhibit, giving attendees (jobseekers) a variety of opportunities. To find out more about the expo click here.
Happy bday Spanish Bar!
When Adriano Gonzalez opened Spanish Bar in Seaford, he never imagined how popular it would become, so much so that even famous popstars, including Pink would visit!
"While strolling along the streets of Seaford towards the Beach, amongst the ducks, the idea of a beachside restaurant with a Spanish flair took shape. We sketched this dream in the sand, and later, fate led us to 20 Station St to bring our dream to life," Mr Gonzalez said. "Months of hard work, restless nights, paperwork, family recipes, interviews, and boundless anticipation, mixed with passion, aspirations, and most importantly, love, culminated in the grand opening of Spanish Bar on May 16, 2014." He said "we aimed to add the missing touch to Seaford, and to be the proud pioneers of the positive transformation of this vibrant community over the past decade. Our heartfelt gratitude goes out to everyone who supported and continues to support this dream." Happy 10th birthday Spanish Bar!
In other news...
LinkedIn Learning - Check out what FREE courses you can access to upskill! All you need is your library card!
The 2024 Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Awards: Nominations now open - closing 17 June - recognising outstanding manufacturing businesses.
ARA x NRA Retail Crime Symposium 24: Held on 18 July bringing together leaders and experts in the Retail Crime space across loss prevention, security, industry affairs, work health and safety, and cyber security.
Frankston Station Car Park news: Read the latest updates from Car Parks for Commuters about the new 500 space multi-deck car park.
Launch into Work
Are you in landscaping and horticulture industry and looking for alternative recruitment methods? The Launch into Work Program offers a comprehensive four-week curriculum designed to equip participants with essential skills and knowledge necessary for successful employment outdoors. The program is designed to prepare participants for success in their professional life as they enter the Landscaping and Horticulture sector.
If you’d like to find out more about the program and the opportunities, visit Launch into Work for business - Department of Employment and Workplace Relations, Australian Government (dewr.gov.au)
To express your interest in attending an information session about the program specific to the landscaping and horticulture industry, click below.
FBC June events!
Save the date for FBC's next Education Session – Building Confidence and Valuing Yourself in Business on 5 June at 9.30 am to 11.30am at Frankston Library.
Learn how to boost your confidence, connect authentically, and build key business relationships at this upcoming FBC Education Session.
This event is also a great opportunity to mingle with other local business owners. Cost: FREE for FBC Members and $50 for non-members. Have you thought about joining the Frankston Business Collective yet? A Frankston City Council initiative, the FBC is an independent group made up of a CEO and a board of local business owners designed to support the Frankston City business community. Check out frankstonbusinesscollective.com.au to find out more.
Hair care business finds new space after bus crash
In the 17 years that Wade and Daphne of Professional Hair Care Products had been tenants at 100 Young Street, Frankston, not once did they think a bus crashing into their shopfront would be the thing that closed their business.
Luckily for them the crash, which happened on 22 January, just moments after they left the building for the day, wasn't enough to end their long-standing and reputable enterprise. Getting in touch with Frankston City Council's Economic Development Team and a determined real estate agent, quickly found the pair a temporary site just meters down the same street.
"It was horrendous," Wade said. "Security called us and said there was multiple alarms going off. When we got there, we were so shocked. There was glass everywhere, including embedded in many of our bottles of product and the floor was ruined."
He said a large concrete lentil stopped the bus from entering the shop and destroying all of their stock.
"We are so lucky no-one was hurt during the whole thing, including the driver of the bus and the pizza shop guys next door, as they were there at the time."
Wade said their suppliers and the owner of the building had been very supportive during the ordeal, as was Linda from Nichols Crowder and Rhys from Frankston City Council.
"Linda was astronomical and Rhys jumped on it straight away, both working hard to find us a temporary location to set up shop and keep our business open. We are very grateful."
Professional Hair Care are now located at 130-132 Young Street, Frankston, and hope to back at their existing property by October.
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