When you join Commerce Ballarat you gain a partner in business, ready to support you and provide tools and opportunities for your success.

Benefits include:

Listing in the Members Directory
Ballarat’s most comprehensive and widely used business directory. It can include your logo, contact details, website address, social media links and photo gallery.

Advocacy
Commerce Ballarat represents its members and the wider business community on a range of issues to all levels of government.

Business Weekly
All employees of member businesses are invited to receive the weekly e-newsletter, delivering relevant and up-to-date news and opportunities for individuals and for the organisation.

Members News promotions
Members are welcome and encouraged to promote their good news stories, success, community events and achievements through our communication channels such as the e-newsletter and social media.

Member of the Week
Members are invited to be our Member of the Week - an opportunity for you to promote your organisation and its products/services to the Commerce Ballarat community through the e-newsltter, social media channels and website.

Networking & development
Opportunities are offered throughout the year and as a member, your organisation and its staff receive a reduced rate to attend these events. In some instances there is no cost at all. Our regular events include Young Professional Network, Biznet Breakfasts, Business Day Out, Industry Chats.

Support and business generation:
Our b2b opportunties run at various times throughout the year, promoting, encouraging and advocating the key message - buy local. We understand this underpins your business success and we want Ballarat business to stay in Ballarat.

Social media
Support and interaction - Follow us today Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & LinkedIn. Our networks have thousands of followers and as a member, you can access them. We're happy to share your news and events through our networks.

Cost of Membership:

*Membership fees are pro rata to end of financial year.
*If joining 1 March - 30 June, fee will include remainder of current year plus upcoming financial year.
*FTE = Full-Time Employees, if the number of casual/part-time hours worked per week totals 38 hours, this is considered to be one full-time employee.
 

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Testimonials

“Well done on adding tremendous support and value to all business in Ballarat and surrounding Regions. A ‘centre hub’ for all by delivering strong leadership and clear direction throughout this COVID-19 pandemic.”
Caius Ryan, Rural Financial Counselling Services

“I just want to say what a great job you and your team are doing supporting our Businesses in Ballarat. It is reassuring that business in Ballarat knows it has a voice in Commerce Ballarat.”
Wendy McLachlan, Wen & Ware Living

“Being a member of Commerce Ballarat means that I can stay connected with other industry members and access very important resources and information. I have been most impressed by the support Jodie and her team have provided to my business and our business community. Anyone who is considering joining as a member I highly recommend doing so."
Kate Davis, Eat Drink West and Plate Up Ballarat

“All we ask, is that Commerce Ballarat continues to fight for our interests. While others talk, Commerce acts.”
Stuart Benjamin, Elmstone Property Group

“I've been a member of Commerce Ballarat for the past few years but more than ever it's nice to be part of a network that supports business in Ballarat & gives us tools to help rebuild our businesses post covid.”
Sarah Emmanuel, Ballarat's Sanctuary Day Spa

“The ability to connect within a community is central to creating long lasting partnerships and collaborations which help grow an organisation. The Ballarat Foundation's role as a leader in the not-for-profit sector has been advanced through our commitment to Commerce Ballarat. The benefits of having access to the latest information of industry support and opportunities has been crucial to growing our organisation during these challenging times.”
Andrew Eales, Ballarat Foundation

“Showbiz Cinemas values our membership of Commerce Ballarat. From the annual business awards, to the advocacy that is provided for the benefit of all businesses in our great city. And more recently; for the advice and information surrounding COVID-19 – the benefits are significant. We view our membership as an investment. An investment in information, advocacy, support and networking opportunities!”
Chris Jones, Showbiz Group

“Commerce Ballarat has a profound impact on our business. The networking opportunities, assistance with brand promotion and exposure and representation in matters involving corporate stakeholders is of great assistance. The Ballarat Turf Club is most grateful for the ongoing support from Commerce Ballarat and we look forward to a strong working partnership in the future."
Ballarat Turf Club

“The main reason that my company has been and will be a member of Commerce Ballarat, is that we need an organisation that is the Voice and Face of small business. We need to be able to liaise with other small business and be kept informed of what is going on in our City."
Mike Beaumont - Ballarat Meat Company

“Talking about issues that face our business and strategies to move forward is a really valuable and rewarding experience,  we all need some change in our business as it grows to keep us motivated."
Ralph Brayshaw, Impact Teamwear

“Commerce Ballarat plays the vital role of being a single co-ordinated voice for business. With so many sectors and diverse needs, CB is able to bring the business community together in networking opportunities, training and  helps build partnerships. Commerce Ballarat sends a clear message to all stakeholders that we want to be ‘open for business’ and is prepared to advocate so that we all may grow, prosper, employ and invest. If you care about the future of business in this city and you are looking for leadership then you must be a member.”
David Canny, Red Lion Hotel