Barry will give business owners a rundown on a rally the Victorian chapter of the Campervan and Motorhome Association of Australia is planning in Stawell in September.

The association estimates up to 300 vehicles will visit Stawell for the five-day rally at the harness track. 

“This is a great opportunity for businesses to come along on Thursday and find out how they can get some of these people through their door,” StawellBiz committee member Marianne Braam said.

StawellBiz’s April social night in the newly revamped beer garden at The Gift Hotel saw a large attendance of business owners and those keen to hear what red tape commissioner Dr Matthew Butlin had to say.

Most people that attended were also able to have a one-on-one with Dr Butlin about the red tape they can face while running their businesses.

“Dr Butlin has already reported back to some business owners on their concerns,” Mrs Braam said.

Members of the Regional Development Victoria team were also in attendance and gave a brief speech on what assistance they can provide to businesses.

“The team has also been back to Stawell since and spoken to businesses one-on-one about how they can help with staff training and other issues,” Mrs Braam said.

The May social networking drinks is on Thursday, May 5 from 6pm at Trackside Bar and Bistro.

Nibbles are provided and drinks will be available from the bar.

People can RSVP to Marianne on 5358 2376.

“You don’t need to be a member to come along. This is a great opportunity to relax and talk to fellow business owners in our community on a social level,” Mrs Braam said.

“It is a great place for us to band together on issues that affect Stawell and, ultimately, our businesses.

“It’s also an opportunity to find out what is happening behind the scenes in Stawell and do a post Easter debrief.”

Social networking drinks nights are held on the first Thursday of each month.

StawellBiz general meetings are on the second Wednesday of the month at 6pm in the old shire offices on the Western Highway in Stawell. The next general meeting is Wednesday, May 11.

StawellBiz will host a business breakfast at the Magdala Motor Lodge from 7am on Wednesday, May 18.