The
Mudgee Business Association (MBA) was established in 2001 to
represent the business community of Mudgee and surrounding areas
in matters affecting local businesses. On this site, you will
find some useful links to help you conduct business in Mudgee.
Our
Mission is to foster business growth by promoting a positive
commercial climate and be the voice of Mudgee businesses.
- Objectives
- To
serve as a link between the State Chamber and the members
- To
facilitate continuous education on business issues
- To
represent business interests to local government
- Monthly
meetings (3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:00pm) are
open to all members to contribute and discuss ideas
- Benefits
of membership
- Important
local issues are dealt with by membership forums for resolutions
as to MBA policy
- The
opportunity to have your say in a recognised business forum
and make a difference
- Member
of state chamber
- Free
advice on Industrial Relations over the phone.
- Free
business fact sheets and publications
- Free
business education and advice
- Invitation
to state chamber seminars and events
- United
business community
- The
MBA has a reciprocal seat on the Mudgee Tourism Board
- Monthly
meetings with the local council
- Close
relationship with other local peak industry bodies (eg
Mudgee fine foods, Mudgee Wine and Grape Growers, Gulgong
Chamber of Commerce, Cudgegong Business Group)
- “Business
After Hours” (BAH) functions
- A
bimonthly social meeting hosted at member premises held
on the 2nd Tuesday of each even month
- Opportunity
for members to showcase their business
- Network
with other local business owners
- Informative
guest speakers (eg OH&S consultant, Motivational speaker,
Advertising manager)
- You
will be issued a membership sticker each year to display
at your premises declaring your membership of the MBA
- Financial
members have full voting rights
- Lobby
and regional stakeholder group
- Major
Initiatives
- Christmas
in Mudgee street carnival (CIM)
- Each
year in the week before Christmas the MBA (in co-operation
with Council) opens up the CBD to pedestrian traffic.
We provide free rides, activities and stalls as
a way of saying thank you to our community for their ongoing
support throughout the year.
- Support
of the local Men’s Educational Resource Van (MERV)
- Initiating
the development of a Tourism and Hospitality School
- Sponsor
of the “Clock” awards (local business awards)
- Key
dates for the MBA
- General
Meeting – 3rd Tuesday of each month
- BAH
– 2nd Tuesday of each even month
- CIM
- Last Thursday before Christmas
Should
you like to attend an MBA meeting or function, please feel free
to come along or perhaps a current member could accompany you
to make appropriate introductions. We look forward to welcoming
you to the MBA.
For more information on the Mudgee Business Association, becoming
a member, or any other matter, please contact
us.
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