mURGON BUSINESS & DEVELOPMENT ASSOC. INC
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Murgon's Chamber of Commerce was originally founded on September 8, 1917. In later years with incorporation came the name change to Murgon Business & Development Assoc. Inc. (MBDA). The MBDA publishes the monthly Murgon Moments community newspaper and has been running the annual Murgon Christmas Fair for many years. Following a few consecutive years of this event being washed out by summer storms, it has now been changed to a new time of year...Easter time and has now been renamed the South Burnett Murgon Easter SpEGGtacular with all the same popular 'fun of the fair' carnival rides, food stalls and entertainment. MBDA also sponsors the Murgon Qld and Murgon Business & Development Assoc. Inc. Facebook pages and this website which shares information about events, attractions and services for Murgon, showcasing our town and district in a positive light as an important part of the beautiful South Burnett region of south-east Queensland.
Our Association has an ever increasing number of loyal and passionate members from local businesses and community groups who come together once a month to support each other and work on fostering growth and improvements for our community. We invite any new or existing businesses from right throughout our region who service our community to consider becoming a member and joining our network today. Our membership fee provides excellent value and will benefit you and your business, offering you support by building connections and gaining access to resources and information.
Our Association has an ever increasing number of loyal and passionate members from local businesses and community groups who come together once a month to support each other and work on fostering growth and improvements for our community. We invite any new or existing businesses from right throughout our region who service our community to consider becoming a member and joining our network today. Our membership fee provides excellent value and will benefit you and your business, offering you support by building connections and gaining access to resources and information.
The objectives of the Murgon Business & Development Assoc. Inc is
i) to promote the greater developments of Trade, Commerce and Industry in every phase, including the facilities, in Murgon and District.
ii) For the purpose of carrying out the objects, the Association will, among other things, engage in the following activities:-
2) Compliment and assist in the work of other organisations interested in the further development of Murgon
and district;
3) Foster generally a development conscious attitude in the community.
i) to promote the greater developments of Trade, Commerce and Industry in every phase, including the facilities, in Murgon and District.
ii) For the purpose of carrying out the objects, the Association will, among other things, engage in the following activities:-
- Carry out investigation for the purpose of encouraging development in Murgon and District
- Co-operate and liaise with other similar organisations operating within a contiguous geographical area; and
- Implement a Public Relations Program which will:-
2) Compliment and assist in the work of other organisations interested in the further development of Murgon
and district;
3) Foster generally a development conscious attitude in the community.
- MBDA Members are listed in the Business Directory on the Murgon website www.murgon.net.au with a link to their own website, FB page or other available information.
- MBDA Members are given the opportunity to partake in the Why Leave Town Murgon Gift Card program (only available to members).
- Periodical Promotions of your business on Social Media (Facebook - Murgon QLD) shared from your own Facebook Page when found or notified. (Our Facebook page now has a following of over 5000).
- We have an online Job Board where members can list their job vacancies...this is then shared through our networks.
- Members are given priority to attend any MBDA workshops or events.
- Meetings are currently held monthly on the 2nd Wednesday of each month....an evening meeting at 6pm at the Royal Hotel.
- Members receive email updates on information that may be helpful to their business as well as local events or sales etc.
- The Meeting Minutes and Meeting Notices are emailed out to members only.
- 'Meet & Greet' evenings (for all business operators) are held every few months.
- Ordinary Members only are entitled to vote at a Meeting giving you a say in business or community matters in your town.
- Associate Membership is offered as an option to community Not for Profit groups and Individuals. All membership Applications have to be passed and accepted by the MBDA Management Committee. Please note Associate Members may not vote at meetings of the Association or hold office of the Association but will still receive Meeting Minutes, email notices etc. and are still welcome to express a viewpoint.
- Membership is a great way to network and exchange information with other local business operators.
- As a Community group we also have more power to lobby the different Government bodies on local issues.
- Contributing towards keeping our MBDA Community alive and active...supporting our Annual Easter Fair, local events and monthly magazine Murgon Moments and contributing towards the ongoing costs of maintaining the CCTV security systems installed in Murgon.
- Your membership fee enables the MBDA to purchase the Why Leave Town Murgon Gift Cards and associated fees so that our local businesses can be part of this Shop Local program. For more information on the WLT program visit: http://www.murgon.net.au/murgon-gift-card.html
- Membership Fees are tax deductible.
2020-2021 Executive Committee:
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Meetings are held monthly on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Our meetings commence at 6.pm and finish up by 7-7.30pm. Venue is the Royal Hotel in Murgon where you can order a meal following the meeting if desired. Special guest speakers are often in attendance as well as SBRC representatives. Notifications for special guest speakers or topics for discussion must be given to the Secretary before the meeting to be added to the Agenda. Our meetings have been getting a great roll-up of regular attendees over the past few years with lots of new faces. Those wanting to express a viewpoint on community or business matters are given the chance to speak and to be listened to. Open discussion is encouraged and decisions are made by the group as a whole.
*Contact us at murgonbusiness@bigpond.com if you would like to attend...and to check on dates for the meeting in case of change.
*Contact us at murgonbusiness@bigpond.com if you would like to attend...and to check on dates for the meeting in case of change.
'Meet & Greet' evenings are held every couple of months at different venues or businesses around town. This is a social networking event for all our local business operators, giving them the chance to meet up with others from the business community. Guest speakers will be invited to these meetings at times. *Contact us at murgonbusiness@bigpond.com to check on the dates for future 'Meet & Greet' evenings.
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Email: murgonbusiness@bigpond.com
Office: 106 Lamb St., Murgon 4605 Telephone: 07 4168 2922 |
