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FRANKSTON mayor Nathan Conroy speaks at a Frankston Business Collective event. Picture: Supplied
Revamped business network launched
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THE rebooted Frankston business chamber was launched at an event last month. The Frankston Business Collective launch event was attended by more than 150 representatives from local businesses. The business chamber’s aim is to create a network of local businesses and establish a “new voice” for Frankston industry. The board of the Frankston Business Collective met for the first time in June. Frankston Council agreed to spend $200,000 on the establishment of the business chamber last year, however it will be run independently of council. Frankston mayor Nathan Conroy said the Frankston Business Collective will “support a thriving local economy and elevate Frankston City’s identity as an innovation hub and busi-
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ness friendly city.” “It’s about building capacity independent of council to ensure the needs of business and industry are represented. The Frankston Business Collective will be built for the business community, by the business community with a focus on advocacy, connection and education,” he said, “I warmly welcome the new board representing a range of industries and experiences, ably led by retail and business industry stalwart, Jeff Rogut. I’m excited for what the future holds and look forward to hearing about the Collective’s plans for networking events including a business summit and business awards in 2023.” There are four levels of membership to cater for businesses and individuals.
We’re building big near you and there will be transport disruptions As part of Victoria’s Big Build, we’re removing 85 dangerous and congested level crossings, with 65 already gone. We’re also upgrading roads in Melbourne’s south east to make your journey safer. Train disruptions: Buses replace trains in both directions Frankston Line
8.30pm 24 Aug to 4am 27 Aug
Caulfield to Moorabbin
Road disruptions: Closed roads Until 4 Sept
At Ballarto Road and CranbourneFrankston Road intersections
Station Place, Glen Huntly
Until late Dec
Between Watson Grove and Glen Huntly Road
Derby and Leamington Crescents, Caulfield East
23 to 27 Aug
Between Lord Street and Clifton Street
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Western Port Highway
Check before you travel at bigbuild.vic.gov.au Authorised by the Victorian Government, 1 Treasury Place, Melbourne
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Frankston Times
16 August 2022