A good crowd of members turned out to an exclusive chamber event at Media House for a networking event hosted by 3AW.  

David Mann entertained the gathered group with a passionate, honest and engaging speech about his perspective on Docklands.  He has toured many of Docklands’ great assets and hidden corners and expressed his continuing belief in and support for the precinct as it transitions through its development phase.  

David informed us that 3AW no longer did studio tours for security reasons, BUT chamber guests were indeed in for a special treat!  David led a comprehensive tour of the studios and working hub of 3AW and we were introduced to listeners by Gerard Healy and Dwayne Russell as they went live to air!  The chamber is excited to have this positive engagement with one of Melbourne’s media giants and we will continue to nurture this relationship.

Many chamber members will shortly be receiving information about a great new AMP superannuation product that is exclusive to members. The chamber is keen to ensure that our members have access to great tools and products to help them run their businesses. To this end, make sure you also check out the great membership deal on offer by VECCI to chamber members.

With City of Melbourne extending the Docklands Friday night fireworks into August, the chamber is organising a fireworks cruise of Victoria Harbour on August 9 to see the fireworks from the best possible vantage point.

Make sure you check out the chamber website for details on how to book for this event. Doug Jarvis from the City of Melbourne Waterways has promised us an exciting presentation about Docklands’ greatest asset, its waterways and, of-course, there will be the usual networking opportunities with the crowning bonus of the fabulous fireworks!

Chamber executive members were lucky enough to be invited to a preview of Cavalia, the next great big top event to be held in Docklands.

As one who was lucky enough to attend a preview performance, all I can say,  is that the show is mind blowing – with high-charged adrenalin-pumping performances, great music and a fantastic visual spectacular of horse display and acrobats. I strongly recommend you go and see this if you get the chance. We really are lucky to have some fantastic events in Docklands over this winter!

Retailers don’t miss out on a chamber hosted event: “Retail Trends Presentation” to be held at the Medibank Ice House on Tuesday, August 27.  The presentation will be made by Grant Davidson, managing director of Davidson Branding, who has 20 years experience in the brand and advertising industry.  Please check http://www.docklandscc.com.au/category/whats-on/  for details of this event.

Looking further into the future, the chamber is pleased announce its support of the annual Docklands Regatta and the blessing of the fleet. Melbourne’s pleasure boat community will be coming together to deliver great corporate packages for Docklands businesses to take up for their staff to gain a greater awareness, sense of place and appreciation of the maritime heritage of Docklands.

The cruises are expected to be 2-3 hour duration, commencing with a blessing of the fleet organised by the Mission to Seafarers. This will be followed by a two-hour lunch cruise of the port to get up close to the big ships and may be extended to a three-hour cruise of Williamstown to take a rare look at a tall ship fleet.

On their return, passengers will get to see Docklands from a completely new angle and appreciate the water and what it means to Docklands as a maritime destination.

The chamber’s AGM is coming up in September (date to be announced) so watch the website for details. The chamber executive is proud of its achievements since being elected and is looking forward to continuing the good work into 2013-14.

If you are interested in working with the executive committee, we are always looking for people who are willing to help support the work we do looking after local Docklands’ business interests both large and small.

If your business is not already a member, then it is never too late to join up and enjoy the benefits of being a member and the opportunity to give back to the business community in Docklands!  

For membership and any other enquiries, please contact Nandini Bose at [email protected]