Month: March 2009
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Ringwood Chamber of Commerce – Secrets of growing businesses
Tonight’s Ringwood Chamber of Commerce was held at des Amis, a new restaurant located in the North Ringwood Shopping Centre. The guest speaker was a marketing consultant who discussed strategies to assist in maintaining business growth during times of economic uncertainty. Key messages included the need for collaboration across complementary businesses, to support local traders…
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Tour of Maroondah’s Community Facilities – Ringwood
The council tour of community facilities continued this evening to include several community and leisure facilities located within Ringwood. The first destination was the Karralyka Centre, which is Maroondah’s home to theatre and the performing arts. The Karralyka Centre also serves as a performance space to local groups and schools and also provides function rooms…
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The Economy and You – Maroondah Business Lunch
Maroondah Council holds regular business events to discuss topics relevant to the business community and to encourage networking among the many businesses situated within the municipality. Today’s business lunch held at the Karralyka Centre, featured Matthew Hassan, Westpac’s Chief Economist, who discussed the latest economic trends amid the continuing global economic uncertainty. Matthew discussed the…
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Scoot Wheel n Move – representing people with mobility aids
Scoot Wheel and Move is a local community group under the auspices of Eastern Access Community Health. The group aims to improve accessibility within Maroondah, particularly for people that use mobility aids such as wheelchairs, scooters and walking frames. Today’s meeting discussed Maroondah’s recently adopted Principal Pedestrian Network, with members supporting the need for more…
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Picnic in the Park – Cheong Park
Maroondah Council’s Picnic in the Park provides an opportunity for local residents to explore the many parks and reserves that exist within the municipality. Today’s Picnic in the Park was located at Cheong Park in Eastfield Road, South Croydon and included a barbecue and festivities to coincide with the unveiling of new kitchen facilities for…
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North Ringwood Community House 2009 AGM
This morning North Ringwood Community House held its Annual General Meeting to elect committee members for the next two years. The community house appoints a two-year term for its committee members to provide continuity, while still providing flexibility for new members to get involved. I have been re-elected onto the Committee of Management so that…
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Maroondah Journal: Transport priorities outlined
The Maroondah Journal has reported on the council’s transport priorities, which will be advocated through the Eastern Transport Coalition, which includes Melbourne’s seven outer eastern councils. The Eastern Transport Coalition represents one million residents within Melbourne’s outer east and provides a united council voice for public transport advocacy within the region. Specifically Maroondah’s priorities include…