The Eudunda Community Business & Tourism Committee (ECBaT) held a Free Business Breakfast for the Eudunda & Districts Community on Friday 22 November 2024 from 7am to 9am at the Saints Clubhouse on Bruce Street Eudunda.
Approximately 30 people attended the breakfast which was generously sponsored by the Regional Council of Goyder’s South Goyder Community Event Grants Fund.
Participants heard from a representative of the SA Government Office for Small & Family Business, Mr Luke Temme on what assistance they can provide to local businesses in terms of technical & grant funding assistance.
Special guests who also contributed to the information provided for small business were:
Ms Alicia Callery – Economic Development Officer for Regional Development Australia Yorke & Mid-North, Hon Tony Piccolo – SA Government Member for Light & Mr Tom Venning – Liberal Candidate Elect for the Australian Government seat of Grey.
Everyone enjoyed the sumptuous breakfast provided by the Saints Clubhouse staff & the networking opportunities for businesses & community organisations.
The Chair of ECBaT, Skye Harwood welcomed everyone to the breakfast & the Deputy Chair of ECBaT, Mel Zerner acted as MC for the event. He provided a summary of the purpose & activities of ECBaT & then conducted an open forum to provide an opportunity for feedback on what assistance businesses would require from ECBaT going forward.
L-R: John Neal (Robertstown Ward Councilor), Skye Harwood (ECBAT Chairperson), Alicia Callery – Economic Development Officer for Regional Development Australia Yorke & Mid-North, Melvin Zerner (ECBAT Deputy Chairperson), Luke Temme (Business Support Officer – SA Government Office for Small & Family Business), Judy Partington (Eudunda Ward Councilor), Debbie Hibbert (Deputy Mayor – Regional Council of Goyder), Hon Tony Piccolo (SA Government Member for Light).
The morning included a draw for door prizes with some amazing baskets to choose from.
It is anticipated that ECBaT would organise a free annual business breakfast to foster ongoing relationships with local businesses.
If any business has any suggestions for future topics or assistance required, please contact Mel Zerner on email business@ecbat.au or mobile 0418 852 353