Welcome to the Footscray Traders eNews!

In this month's edition we have news, give a wrap up our Relaunch event, introduce you to some new traders and a committee member, let you know about future ‘BEER O'CLOCK’ networking events and let you know about Council and Footscray community stuff that’s relevant to us that trade, shop and live in Footscray!

We hope if you’re not already a red, white or blue member then you’ll join us via the website footscraytraders.com.au and that we’ll get to promote you and meet you soon.

Stuart Lucca-Pope, President
Footscray Traders Association

Trader Networking

“BEER O’CLOCK”
At the most recent meeting of the Footscray Traders it was agreed, commencing next Wednesday the 28 June, to hold Beer O’Clock local traders networking get-together on the LAST WEDNESDAY of each month at a local trader venue from 6pm.

This Wednesday’s Beer O’Clock will be held at Bar Josephine’s 295 Barkly Street, Footscray.

Place it in your diary and check out Footscray Traders Facebook page for more details and if you feel inclined to RSVP.

Western Region Business Club - A Collins & Co initiative
Collins & Co invites Footscray Traders to an evening of networking & entertainment with one of Australia's best loved comedians - Dave O'Neil!

6pm Wednesday 26 July 2017* at Barkers Café, Whitten Oval 417 Barkly Street, Footscray.

RSVP essential by Wednesday 19 July 2017 to partner@collinsco.com.au.

*Yes this clashes with, and will replace, our Footscray Traders July Beer O’Clock!

Relaunch

On 31 May 2017 the Footscray Traders Association (FTA) held it’s Relaunch event at Littlefoot bar.

It was a sensational night with more than 80 traders and supporters attending and celebrating the new visual identity, website and social media promotions.

Thanks to everybody who came, it was a fantastic night and we had a great time meeting so many new people and old friends from the community.

Photos from the night have been posted in an album on our Facebook page

FTA Committee

Prior to the Relaunch FTA held it’s AGM, thanking past Committee members and welcoming in the new.

Introducing... Stuart Lucca-Pope, President

Stuart Lucca-Pope is the owner operator of Littlefoot Bar, established in early 2015 at 223 Barkly Street Footscray.

Stuart has a solid commitment to minimising the environmental footprint of any business he operates. Another personal focus is fostering a strong connection with the community that he lives and works in.

For more information and contact details for FTA Committee Members visit the website.

Welcome New Members

Blue Member

White Member

Bank of Melbourne Footscray
We’re a bank, but we’re not just here to provide financial support.

We continue to make considerable investments in the local economy, whilst also supporting and strengthening the local community through initiatives like the Bank of Melbourne Neighbourhood Fund.

T Cavallaro & Sons
Since 1956, T. Cavallaro & Sons has served its customers with the same quality products using fresh ingredients.

Arguably Melbourne’s most famous cannoli.

Footscray Focus

Free Rickshaw Rides in Footscray - Saturday 22 July
Your last opportunity to take in the sights and smells of Footscray in the comfort of a traditional rickshaw, human powered by Victoria University sports students.

These free traditional rickshaws rides will weave their way in and around Footscray, departing from Footscray Train Station forecourt.

Starts at 9am and last ride departs at 12:40pm.

Footscray Saigon Night Market
Your last chance to join the Footscray Asian Business Association (FABA) for the Footscray Night Market on Leeds St is July 14 July 2017 from 4PM-11PM.

This is a FREE EVENT.

For more details visit FABA’s Facebook event.

Maribyrnong City Council - Business Networking Events, Seminars and Workshops
For details and to register for workshops and events held at Maribyrnong Civic Centre, Footscray offices, visit Council’s Eventbrite page.

To subscribe go to receive a copy of The City Business Team’s Maribyrnong Business Bulletin
e-newsletter.

Footscray Finds Market
Footscray Finds offers live music, food trucks and over 80 stalls selling an eclectic mix of vintage fashion, records, books and handicrafts.

Footscray Finds Market will run on the third Sunday of each month.

Inspire9 Footscray - 9Fest at The Dream Factory
Inspire9 Footscray invites Footscray Traders to 9Fest, a celebration of the amazing community of entrepreneurs, social changemakers, and creatives that operate out of The Dream Factory in Footscray.

Inspire9 will be opening its doors to the western community and hosting a series of free talks, workshops, tours, and demos of our Makerspace and VR Lab.

See more and RSVP via: http://try.inspire9.com/9fest/

Join Us Today!

The purpose of the Footscray Traders Association is twofold and connected:

To represent retail and commercial businesses throughout Footscray,
To promote Footscray as a great place to trade, shop and live
i.e. #shopfootscray

Join us in 5 steps:

Register online by filling in the details
Pay for Membership Level (Red, White or Blue) via EFT/Cash,
Download consent form or membership form
Look out for email confirmation of Membership,
Log in and claim your listing or edit/add your profile and business.

We look forward to getting to know you and promoting you as part our fab Footscray community!