The BBC launches its wish list (top 10 ideas) for the Bendigo region.
The Bendigo Business Council has released it Annual Report.
Read what BBC's EO Patrick Falconer has to say in relation to the future of Bendigo.
Read what BBC's EO Patrick Falconer has to say in relation to the future of Bendigo.
Read what BBC's EO Patrick Falconer has to say in relation to the Federal Budget Announcement.
BBC's Patrick Falconer hopes the May Budget will assist and improve local issues.
Patrick Falconer is the Bendigo Business Council's new acquisition.
BBC's new executive officer.
The Bendigo Business Council Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Patrick Falconer as its new executive officer.
The City of Greater Bendigo invites the whole community to have a say on the future of the transport system.
The Bendigo Business Council is the peak business organisation in Bendigo and Central Victoria and is seeking to appoint an Executive Officer.
Bendigo Business Council Executive Officer Kevin de Vries announced today that he would stand down from the role in February.
The Bendigo Business Council strategic plan is now available for download.
The Bendigo Business Council has released it Annual Report.
The NBN4Bendigo Working Group this week announced City of Greater Bendigo Mayor Cr Rod Fyffe as their first official Ambassador. Cr Fyffe lent his support to the push for early rollout of the National Broadband Network in Bendigo, recognising the huge advantage it will bring to the City.
The Bendigo Business Council has welcomed today's announcement by the Reserve Bank of Australia to cut official interest rates by 0.25%.
- Posted by Kevin de Vries | 13/09/2011
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The Bendigo Business Council will work with the Bendigo Manufacturers Group, Bendigo Professional Services Group and City of Greater Bendigo to prepare a joint submission to the Baillieu Government's Fire Services Levy Options paper.
The Bendigo Business Council and City of Greater Bendigo have released Navigating the Business Networks. A resource to assist business to understand the many organisations, bodies and agencies serving business in Bendigo.
The Bendigo Business Council has reiterated its support for the construction of a multi-story car park and commercial office space in central Bendigo, and called for a decision from City councillors at the next Council meeting.
The Bendigo Business Council has welcomed the commitment from the State Government to construct the Regional Rail Link.
The 2011 summary of central Victoria's major events is not available for download.
The Bendigo Business Council has welcomed today's announcement that State Trustees will establish its presence in Bendigo as an anchor tenant of the City's proposed Edward Street Car Park.
The Bendigo Business Council has thrown its support behind the City of Greater Bendigo’s intention to build a multi-story car park complex in central Bendigo.
Bendigo Business Council executive officer Kevin de Vries said today “Ensuring there is an adequate and appropriate mix of car parking for our city is a key to its ongoing and future growth.”
The Bendigo Business Council has released its position paper on problem gambling in the community, expressing concern for the impact that problem gambling has on individuals, businesses and society.
The Bendigo Business Council said today that the announcement of a new regional office for State Trustees reinforced Bendigo's credentials as a regional financial services centre of excellence.
The Bendigo Business Council said today that the announcement of a modified Mineral Resources Rent Tax demonstrates the need for governments to consult and negotiate with business.
The Bendigo Business Council has noted the election of Julia Gillard as Australia's Prime Minister and the smooth transfer of power as a proud day for Australian democracy.
The Bendigo Business Council has identified last night’s Federal budget as a series of prudent and careful announcements, mindful of the coming election and nervous of lingering global financial uncertainty.
Yesterday’s State budget has been welcomed by the Bendigo Business Council as good news for Bendigo and good news for business.
BBC Executive Officer Kevin de Vries said “Bendigo has been given many reasons to celebrate, and this election year budget is generally positive for business and positive for the community.”
The Bendigo Business Council has expressed its delight at the announcement of the Victorian Government’s funding of a new hospital for Bendigo.
BBC Executive Officer Kevin de Vries said today “Without doubt, this is the ‘big ticket’ news that Bendigo was looking for and our response can be summed up in one word – ‘fantastic’.”
The Bendigo Business Council welcomes many of the recommendations made in the Henry Tax Review released yesterday. The BBC is disappointed that the Federal Government did not show more courage and vision in its response.
The Bendigo Business Council has released its position on bus routes in the Mitchell Street and the Bendigo CBD.
The Bendigo Business Council has secured a new major sponsor with Bendigo recruitment company Fox Personnel joining as a Gold Partner.
The Bendigo Business Council welcomes today's decision by the Reserve Bank of Australia to keep its reference interest rate on hold.
- Posted by Kevin de Vries | 12/01/2010
The Bendigo Business Council said today that many questions remain to be clarified in the response to the first Code Red fire warning of the season.
The Bendigo Business Council is highly supportive of a proposal for a freeway link from the Calder Highway to Melbourne Airport north of the airport.
Victorian Opposition leader Ted Baillieu MP will address members of the Bendigo Business Council at a business breakfast in December.
The minutes of the 2009 BBC AGM are now available from this website.
- Posted by Kevin de Vries | 22/10/2009
The new board of the Bendigo Business Council was elected at the 2009 Annual General Meeting held in Bendigo today.
The candidates for the BBC Board of Directors have been announced.
Candidates' statements now available online.
- Posted by Kevin de Vries (Executive officer) | 01/10/2009
Link to the 2009 Bendigo Business Council Annual Rerport
The Bendigo Business Council said today that the prototype Hawkei light protected mobility vehicle revealed by Thales represents an exciting opportunity for the Bendigo based design and production facility.
The Bendigo Business Council is delighted with the level of interest in vacancies for its Board of Directors, with 15 candidates nominating for ten directors’ positions.
- Posted by Kevin de Vries | 03/09/2009
The Bendigo Business Council believes that the establishment of a Bendigo city centre shuttle bus should be explored and developed without delay.
- Posted by Kevin de Vries | 06/08/2009
The Bendigo Business Council today provided its endorsement and support for the City of Greater Bendigo’s priorities snapshot.
- Posted by Kevin de Vries | 05/08/2009
The Bendigo Business Council supports the ‘Buy Local’ campaign being launched in Bendigo this week.
- Posted by Kevin de Vries | 17/06/2009
The Bendigo Business Council has launched Business Issues 2009, a document that identifies the issues currently affecting business in Bendigo.
- Posted by Kevin de Vries | 13/05/2009
The Bendigo Business Council today welcomed Federal budget announcements of infrastructure investment in our region. BBC executive officer Kevin de Vries said “infrastructure spending is only one part of the budget picture. We are looking for ways that the region’s businesses and university can participate in innovation, entrepreneurship, renewable energy and research projects.”
- Posted by Kevin de Vries | 05/05/2009
The Bendigo Business Council is pleased that the needs of the Bendigo region have not been forgotten in a Victorian budget that shares investment and spending around the State.
- Posted by Kevin de Vries | 04/05/2009
The Bendigo Business Council welcomes the announcement by the Prime Minister that the introduction of the proposed Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) will be delayed by 12 months.
- Posted by Kevin de Vries - executive officer | 17/03/2009
The Bendigo Business Council welcomes news that the City of Greater Bendigo Council will this week consider the construction of a new multi-story car park in the Bendigo CBD. The BBC urges the Council to commit to a car parking solution for our growing city.
The Bendigo Business Council is hoping that the economic stimulus money being distributed to
families and taxpayers will be spent thoughtfully.
- Posted by Doug Buerger | 10/03/2009
The Bendigo Business Council is concerned that the Department of Defence’s lack of interest in a new Bendigo-built lightweight military mobility vehicle may cost local jobs.
The Bendigo Business Council welcomes the Australian Government's Nation Building and Jobs Plan which directs spending of $42 billion to stimulate the economy and to support employment for 90,000 workers over the next two years.
- Posted by BBC Admin | 17/11/2008
The BBC Office has been established.
- Posted by BBC Administration | 03/11/2008
Announcement of appointment of Kevin de Vries as Executive Officer
The local business community will speak with a more united voice after the creation of a new peak body to represent commercial and industrial activity in central Victoria.