Supporting you in your business with networking, promotion, training & advocacy
Supporting you in your business with networking, promotion, training & advocacy
Use the Powerpoint Presentation from EDRA's October 25 Business Breakfast to assist you with your business planning for this fire season.
The Eastern Dandenong Ranges Association is a volunteer-run, not-for-profit local business & tourism group representing businesses operating in Avonsleigh, Beenak, Belgrave, Clematis, Cockatoo, Dewhurst, Emerald, Gembrook, Hoddles Creek, Kallista, Macclesfield, Menzies Creek, Monbulk, Mt Burnett, Nangana, Selby, Silvan, The Patch, Upper Beaconsfield & Yellingbo.
There's much to see here. So, take your time, look around, and learn all there is to know about us & how we can support your business with networking, collaboration and business skills. Membership with EDRA will extend the promotional reach of your business, and collaboratively, we showcase a bigger offering to consumers. EDRA advocates at a local, state & federal government level for better support, services and infrastructure to support businesses in the Eastern Dandenong Ranges.
Annual Business membership is $150 + gst per annum from July 1 to June 30.
Businesses can currently join for a 9month membership at $112.50 plus gst
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Community Group membership is free to join.
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We hope you find our site informative and welcome any feedback.
EDRA celebrated ten years of service at its 23/24 AGM held at the Gemco Community Theatre on Monday 5th August. A lot has happened over the last 10 years; the region has grown exponentially with new retail developments, increased visitation and changing demographics challenged by the impacts of the 20/23 Pandemic and 23/24 storms. Businesses are now impacted by the current economic climate, marked by inflation and rising interest rates, is squeezing consumer spending, leading to reduced discretionary income. We encourage all local businesses (you don't have to be a member) to come along to our Sept Meeting on 2 Sep to discuss the economic impacts on your business and the assistance needed with our local member Daniela De Martino.
Following each EDRA AGM, the elected EDRA Committee starts with a strategic planning session. We welcome and induct the new committee and review the past year's projects, events, promotions & training carried out on behalf of our members measured against our mission & vision for the Eastern Dandenong Ranges. We will be seeking members input late Aug/early Sept and the Strategic Plan will be finalised by the end of September.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE - CHAIR John Wall - Emersleigh Estate, VICE CHAIR & ACTING SECRETARY Lynne Trensky - Best Promotions & Marketing, Priyanga Jayasekara TREASURER
GENERAL COMMITTEE - Walter Berger - Carinya Park B & B, Louisa Lammers - Emerald Village Pharmacy, Garry McGough - Gembrook Community Centre, Mark Johnston - Cloud View Garden Retreat
_EDRA 2023 Annual Report (pdf)
DownloadNo. EDRA supports businesses operating in all sectors; tourism, hospitality, retail, professional & trade and everyone has equal exposure.
EDRA also offers free Community Group memberships to volunteer-run groups providing tourism experiences.
No, but all members are welcome to attend meetings at anytime. Members are kept up to date on all of our activities through our Enews. We do however, encourage members to get involved in projects that support/align with their business goals.
Listing on our region's website with direct links to your web page & social pages. Post & story sharing. Business networking & promotion. Connect & collaborate with other members. Training & promotional support. Buy-in discounts on maps & products & promotions. Advocacy for your business.
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