Dimboola Business Association held a very successful Marketing for Growth workshop at the Dimboola Community Centre on Wednesday 5 September.This event was delivered by Small Business Victoria in partnership with Horsham Business Enterprise Centre.

Eleven people from businesses across the Shire participated in the informative session, picking up practical tips on how to build relationships with customers to keep them coming back, and identify new ways to promote business and gain a greater understanding of the target market. The event was coordinated by Hindmarsh Shire Council’s Youth and Business Officer, Fiona Werner.

Hindmarsh Shire Council is committed to supporting local business by:

*Assisting the business community to undertake projects that will have a strategic and economic benefit to the community;

*Enhancing the profile of Hindmarsh Shire businesses;

*Supporting activities that attract new business to the Hindmarsh Shire;

*Advocating on behalf of businesses; and

*Supporting mentoring, training and communication activities that will enhance the operations of business.

If you are looking for support, advice, or education and training programs to improve your business, contact Hindmarsh Shire Council’s Youth and Business Officer, Fiona Werner, to assist you with a range of funding and support services for all aspects of your business.

For further information contact the Hindmarsh Shire Council’s Youth and Business Officer, Fiona Werner, on phone 5391 4444 or email fwerner@hindmarsh.vic.gov.au.