Blackwood Business Network Information Evening :3rd March 2010

An  Information Night was held on 3rd March 2010 to outline the objectives of the updated BBN Business Plan, and  new strategies for actively promoting and supporting the local business community.  

We would appreciate your time to  view the Presentation, link here, complete the brief questionnaire and return via email or fax.  (You may enter your responses into an email noting Question numbers.)

AGENDA

-         BBN Business Plan 2009 -2014 (Priority Areas, New Strategies)

-         BBN Program 2010 – New Initiatives, Networking, Business Development

-         BBN Marketing Strategy

-         BBN Calendar of Events

-         Tour Down Under 2012 – An opportunity for Blackwood

-         Survey & Information

-         Iain Evans Presentation

-         Blackwood Acton Group Presentation

-         Questions & Answer Session

  ITEMS DISCUSSED

·        Priority Areas:  Car Parking, Streetscape, Develop Village Atmosphere, Shopper Infrastructure, Signage,  Tourism, Crime Prevention

·        BBN Strategic Plan – Vision & Action

-         Implementing the plan

-         Advice to businesses of all proposed plans for comment

-         The Blackwood Action Group – support

·        Business Development

-         Bi-Monthly Business Development Seminars

-         B2B Program (promoted on website and through newsletters)

-         Gift & Loyalty Card program

·        New Initiatives:  Networking

Business Showcase at Friday Night Networking Drinks

-         New Venue options including Belair Hotel

-         Blackwood Business Luncheon Club

-         Breakfasts, Social Events (Xmas Ball)

·        New Initiatives:  Marketing

-         Promotion via Paper Media, TV & Radio

-         Gift & Loyalty Card program

-         Main Street Banners

·        New Initiatives:  Funding

-         Traders Levy – Concept and Criteria

·        Tour Down Under

-         Blackwood being considered for Tour Down Under in 2010

-         Benefits for Blackwood

·        Crime Prevention

-         Guidelines for Businesses – REPORT REPORT  REPORT

We have included below the following documents  :

-  Survey

-  Crime Prevention Guidelines

-  Invitation to Businesses from Blackwood Action Group

-  PowerPoint of the BBN Information Night presentation

        -  BBN Membership Application Form

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Jane Silbereisen

President

Blackwood Business Network

Ph:  8278 1275

Mobile:  0411 400 341

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