Business Advisory Panel
The City of Whittlesea Business Advisory Panel brings together representatives from local agriculture, tourism, education, trade, resource recovery, manufacturing, and small business, to support the community’s Strong Local Economy Initiatives.
The City of Whittlesea Business Advisory Panel is comprised of up to 19 members, including local business industry professionals, City of Whittlesea Councillors, and Council staff.
Join the Business Advisory Panel
Expressions of interest (EOI) to join the Business Advisory Panel are now open and will close on Friday 6 March. To submit your EOI, click the button below and complete the form.
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Member representatives pictured left-right: Cr Daniela Zinni, Cr David Lenberg, Heidelberg Materials, Melbourne Market Authority, Edlyn Foods, Turosi, Interroll, Big Group Hug, RMIT University, Melbourne Polytechnic, TTM Rail, Ramsay Health, Quest Epping, Mainfreight, Cr Martin Taylor. Absent: Costa, RepurposeIT, Amy Bajada.
Guided by its terms of reference, the Business Advisory Panel meets five times per year and works collaboratively to deliver key objectives and advocate for a strong local economy – one of the four overarching goals in the Council’s 2040 Plan.
Endorsed in 2020, the Plan emphasises the importance of the City of Whittlesea being home to successful, innovative local businesses that provide employment and education opportunities for our community.
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