Cr Alex Makin: Mayor and Councillor for Montague Ward, City of Port Phillip

FBIdeas Circular Design Collective Community Event

Nov 16, 2025

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in Business Community, Community Groups, Port Phillip

FBIdeas is an innovation generator located in Fishermans Bend which a focus on new business ideas and environmental sustainability. This afternoon I joined a community event hosted by the FBIdeas Circular Design Collective, where many startups were ablet o showcase innovation and the circular economy in action. Today’s event is a great example of connecting…

Port Melbourne Business Assocation 2024 AGM

Nov 28, 2024

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Alex Makin

in Business Community, Port Phillip

The Port Melbourne Business Association represents businesses along Bay Street and immediate surrounds. As the peak business group for Port Melbourne, the Port Melbourne Business Association provides an important voice for businesses along our main shopping precinct. We cannot have a vibrant local community without local businesses. The Port Melbourne Business Assocation has seen significant…

Eastern Volunteers Business Booster Breakfast with Greg Fordham

May 18, 2011

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Alex Makin

in Business Community, Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

The Eastern Volunteers Business Booster Breakfasts are designed to connect businesses with community organisations. The breakfasts, which are held quarterly, feature a guest speaker with business experience who can discuss strategies to link with the community. This morning guests heard from Greg Fordham, the Managing Director of Airbiz, an Australian based international consultancy that provides…

Speaking to Volunteering Geelong

May 12, 2011

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Alex Makin

in Business Community, Community Engagement, Environment, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

Volunteering Geelong, like Eastern Volunteers, is one of several volunteer recruitment agencies within Victoria. This afternoon I was invited to speak to the Board of Management of Volunteering Geelong to discuss marketing and strategic partnerships that can assist in promoting the work of Volunteering Geelong. The discussion outlined the marketing approach adopted by Eastern Volunteers,…

Maroondah Citizens Advice Bureau 2011 Annual General Meeting

Apr 1, 2011

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Alex Makin

in Business Community, Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

The Maroondah Citizens Advice Bureau is in its 43rd year and provides emergency relief for people in need, information referral and support. Today’s Annual General Meeting elected committee members for the 2011/2012 year who provide ongoing direction for this vital community organisation. I had previously been a committee member of the Maroondah Citizens Advice Bureau…

Master of Ceremonies for the Eastern Volunteers Annual Fun Run

Mar 13, 2011

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Alex Makin

in Business Community, Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Speeches and Presentations, Urban Sustainability

Like many community based organisations Eastern Volunteers holds events to assist in raising funds to support its volunteer recruitment and community based transport services. The Annual Fun Run, which is held each March, is one of the major fundraising and community events held by Eastern Volunteers, with the event attracting over 500 participants and significant…

Media Release: Master the art of web marketing

Mar 9, 2011

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Alex Makin

in Business Community, Community Engagement, Media Releases, Social Sustainability

Small businesses are being given the chance to boost their social marketing skills at a workshop on Wednesday March 23. Maroondah Councillor Alex Makin said Web Works for Small Business would be valuable for any business owner wanting to get ahead of the competition. “Online marketing has become such a vital tool in business promotion…

Speaking to the Rotary Club of Warrandyte Donvale

Feb 1, 2011

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Alex Makin

in Business Community, Community Engagement, Rotary, Social Sustainability

Australia is home to a large number of Rotary Clubs, which are organised into geographically defined districts. The eastern and south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne are situated within Rotary District 9810, which extends from Port Philip Bay through to Dandenong Ranges and beyond. This evening I spoke to the Rotary Club of Warrandyte Donvale, discussing my…

Maroondah Weekly: Artists join Melbourne’s best

Nov 23, 2010

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Alex Makin

in Business Community, Community Engagement, Social Sustainability

The Maroondah Mayoral Art Show is an annual event, which raises funds for the Croydon Branch of Bone Marrow Donor Institute. The Maroondah Weekly has reported on the Art Show, which will be held until the 11th of December: Maroondah mayor Alex Makin said 25 percent of the sale of the art works would be…

2010 Maroondah Festival

Nov 7, 2010

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Alex Makin

in Accessibility, Business Community, Community Engagement, Environment, Maroondah City Council, Social Sustainability, Speeches and Presentations, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

The Maroondah Festival is one of the largest community events within Melbourne’s eastern suburbs, attracting approximately 30,000 attendees and featuring dedicated community, business, sustainability, fitness, teenagers and children. The weather remained largely pleasant throughout the day, providing a contrast to the hot weather experienced in previous years. The new location at Town Park also provides…

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