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Maleny Commerce

Representing the local business community since 1986.

August 2020 Newsletter
Last week Sunshine Coast Council Grants Team had a zoom meeting with us to talk about Christmas town decorating, Christmas and New Year Events. This meeting resulted in having to cancel the 2020 Maleny Commerce Christmas Street Carnival as we can not comply with such an event under covid restrictions.

However, the conversation with the council was good in that we got clarity around a smaller event we could still host with 500 people attending. We have applied for a grant with the council to help fund Maleny Commerce Christmas Concert held at the main oval at the Maleny Showgrounds on the 11th December. The date we would normally host the Christmas Street Carnival.

If we are successful in obtaining the grant we will host a music event with several acts with a Christmas theme where those attending will be given an area to bring their picnic rug or camp chairs to set up and enjoy the evening. However we will only have 500 tickets available. We will have food prepared and sold by local service clubs just like we would do normally at the street carnival. Fingers crossed we are successful in obtaining the grant. 

This month we will be joining Montville Chamber of Commerce for their breakfast, details are below and we hope you can attend.  We are also preparing our October breakfast as it is nearly state government election time. We will be hositng a Meet the Candidates breakfast on 13th October at The Orangery Maleny.  Both of these events are listed below and you can book your tickets to attend. Again we are limited to the numbers we can have at both of these events so please book early to not be dissappointed. 

With Fathers Day upon us we are doing a social media ad to remind people to purchase a Maleny Gift Card for their dad which will help other mum and dad businesses in Maleny when the funds are redeemed.

Warmer weather is on the way, which means icrecream time!

Have a good month.
#LoveMaleny
Nicole
September 9th Breakfast
Secrets on the Lake

Wednesday 9th September 2020
7.15am for 7.30am start

 

This month we are guests at the Montville Chamber of Commerce, bringing together the Hinterland Chambers collaboratively  

All meals served will be GF

Bookings Essential
Non-Member Ticket                                             $27.00
Member                                                               $22.00

If you wish to attend and have any other dietary requirements please contact admin@malenycommerce.org.au to ensure the venue is able to plan in advance. 

Please note: ALL tickets booked must be paid for.  If you book and are unable to attend, but don’t notify the secretary/admin, the Chamber still has to pay for the venue so you will be charged. We aim to support our local restaurants. Please provide 24 hrs notice.

Book Now
October 13th Breakfast - Meet the Candidates
Tuesday 13th October 2020
7am
The Orangery Maleny

SPEAKERS:
Rick Paget | Maleny Neighbourhood Centre Coordinator

Meet the Candidates for Glasshouse | State Election Candidates

Andrew Powell
Brent Hamptstead
Andrew McLean
Graeme Campbell

Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements in the “Comments” section of the booking form.

Bookings Essential
Non-Member Ticket                                             $27.00
Member                                                               $22.00

If you wish to attend and have any dietary requirements please contact admin@malenycommerce.org.au to ensure the venue is able to plan in advance. 

Please note: ALL tickets booked must be paid for.  If you book and are unable to attend, but don’t notify the secretary/admin, the Chamber still has to pay for the venue so you will be charged. We aim to support our local restaurants. Please provide 24 hrs notice.

Book Now
Maleny Gift Card Fathers Day promotion
Where can you purchase a gift card
Maleny Cheese Factory
Maleny Food Co Cafe
Maleny Food Co Newsroom
Malenty Supa IGA
Natural Fibre Maleny
On Obi Maleny
Purple Palate
The Maleny Bookshop


To find out more about the program such as where cards can be redeemed and card balances visit https://malenycommerce.org.au/love-maleny-gift-card/
Maleny & Surrounds Tourist Guide
After some research we have found out the the good "old fashion" paper tourist map is still winning hearts.  Who doesn't love going into a town and picking up a map of the local area and to see what the best attractions, places to stay, eat and play are!

Our visitors information centre and tourist attractions, cafes and accommodation places tell us this is one of the most popular maps. In fact we have finally run out with only about 100 left of the last print run.

We are in production as we speak and if you want a great advertising opportunity that gives you maximum exposure for minimum spend then you can't afford to not be on the map. The map is distributed throughout the hinterland and as far away as Maroochydore and Glasshouse.

If you are interested please email admin@malenycommerce.org.au by 7 September to be involved or to find out more.
Maleny No. 2 in booking.com searches in Australia!
Adam Scott's recent visit to Maleny Golf Club had world wide attention and as a result accomodation searches on booking.com has pushed Maleny to No. 2 on the top ten search results for Australia!  The results are as follows:
1. Kalbarri, WA
2. Maleny, QLD
3. Exmouth, WA
4. Mudgee, NSW
5. Yallingup, WA  
6. Geraldton, WA
7. Stanthorpe, QLD
8. Agnes Water, QLD
9. Rainbow Beach, QLD
10. Fraser Island, QLD
Glassies voting now open!

Have you placed your vote yet? Your vote counts! Help us celebrate Maleny small businesses and employees.
https://andrewpowell.com.au/glass-house-small-business-awards-2020/

Maleny WINNERS will be receiving a Maleny Gift Card donated by Maleny Chamber of Commerce.
Touchpoint Experience - world first in the Hinterland
Click on the image to hear their message
Visit Sunshine Coast Hinterland
Members have been given an opportunity to participate in an Australian first pilot program for an exciting digital marketing opportunity that is provided free of charge.
Created by Donna Moritz, Julie Cullen, Susan Maynard of The Touchpoint experience,
https://www.thetouchpointexperience.com.au, specifically for Sunshine Coast Hinterland Tourism (HTSC) members and Chamber Members, this system is designed to allow businesses to create stunning visual content that increases customer engagement and revenue in the twitch of a mouse.
HTSC has capacity to include 250 operators in this pilot and as a result, are now able to invite

Maleny Commerce
&
Montville Chamber of Commerce
members to participate in this pilot program.
Enquire now to see if you can join program
social@hinterlandtourism.com.au
Our organisation’s operations are supported by council through a Community Partnership

About Maleny Commerce

Maleny and District Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. is an incorporated body representing the business community since 1986. Check our website for upcoming events.

www.malenycommerce.org.au

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