Welcome to the Footscray Traders eNews!

In this month's edition we give a wrap up on our inaugural “Beer O’Clock” event, introduce you to some new traders and a committee member, let you know about upcoming networking events, 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 (see details below) and that we’ll get to promote you and meet you soon.

Stuart Lucca-Pope, President
Footscray Traders Association

Beer O'Clock

Our first ever Beer O’Clock local traders networking get-together was held on the LAST WEDNESDAY of June at Bar Josephine’s 295 Barkly Street, Footscray.

It was a low key affair but enjoyed by those who attended. Photos from the night have been posted in an album on our Facebook page.

The next* Beer O’Clock at a local venue is to be confirmed - see Facebook page events, will be held on Wednesday 30 August. Note the Western Region Business Club event (below) is on Wednesday 26 July.

FTA Committee

Introducing... Melinda West, Vice President

Melinda has worked in the Finance and Banking Industry for the last 10 years across Westpac and Bank of Melbourne as a Bank Manager leading and supporting her teams to provide a great banking experience.

In recent years she completed a Post Graduate Certificate in Business Administration at Deakin University. Supporting women in business and mentoring women in leadership is an important value Melinda enjoys providing to our local community.

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

Welcome New Members

Blue Member

White Member

Footscray Plaza is a multi-residential, mixed-use and retail development located in the heart of Footscray in Melbourne’s inner-west.

On-site communal amenities for the exclusive enjoyment of residents and their guests include: a BBQ alfresco area, an edible garden and an indoor lounge complete with kitchen.

Conway Fish Trading was established in 1969 and since then has been providing the best and freshest seafood in the Western Suburbs.

Come and try out our amazing variety of sea food at 11 Wingfield St Footscray.

Trader Networking

“BEER O’CLOCK”
Beer O’Clock local traders networking get-togethers are to be held on the LAST WEDNESDAY of each month at a local trader venue from 6pm.

The next* Beer O’Clock at a local venue is to be confirmed - see Facebook page events, will be held on Wednesday 30 August.

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

Footscray Focus

Success Stories Connecting business funding and Innovation:
5–7pm Tue 8 August 2017

Hear from Victoria University staff, government and businesses about the Innovation Connection program. Innovation Connections is a Federal Government Program.

Location: VU at Metro West, 138 Nicholson St, Footscray 3011. For more details and to register for this FREE event.

Footscray Community Arts Centre (FCAC)

FCAC collaborate with artists, communities and organisations to build capacity, create opportunities and drive social change.

For events, exhibitions, arts learning and artistic programs visit the website www.footscrayarts.com and connect with this Footscray Traders member’s Facebook page

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
Inspire9 Footscray invites Footscray Traders and friends to attend its many and varied events at The Dream Factory.

See calendar, details and register via: http://inspire9.com/events

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!