What our members say about belonging to Committee for Ballarat
Membership of the Committee for Ballarat enables individuals and organisations to make significant contributions to the ongoing, positive development of Ballarat and the surrounding region, whilst at the same time deriving benefit for themselves through participation in what is clearly a first class forum for progressive discussion and networking
CEO
BEST Community Development
Telstra Country Wide recognises that belonging to Committee for Ballarat has provided a mechanism for businesses in Ballarat to act collaboratively to address issues which affect the long-term sustainability of businesses in Ballarat.
Committee for Ballarat has also provided a wonderful opportunity for all of the Ballarat community to participate in activities which build our understanding of the issues affecting the global community.
Bill Mundy
Area General Manager, South West Victoria
Telstra Country Wide
Committee for Ballarat is a powerful network.
If I need business support, I know where to ask.
It opens doors into a powerful inner sanctum within Ballarat.
It’s about businesses helping businesses.
Decision makers listen to the Committee.
Glen Walker
General Manager Manufacturing
MaxiTRANS
Bendigo Bank management firmly believes we have a corporate and social responsibility to contribute to our local communities. We believe a successful and vibrant community provides an excellent environment for our business to prosper, and this strategy has in a large part underpinned the success of Bendigo Bank.
On a personal level, Committee for Ballarat has given me the opportunity to contribute to the growth and prosperity of this great city and the chance to work with a number of enthusiastic and like-minded people.
I am also pleased about the feedback I have received from my employees who attend Committee for Ballarat Round Table Dinners and the professional satisfaction they gain from networking and forming relationships with Ballarat and region’s most prominent and successful business leaders.
Committee for Ballarat has, in a relatively short period of time, delivered a number of exciting projects and positive outcomes to Ballarat and region.
I believe Committee for Ballarat will play an integral role in the future growth and prosperity of Ballarat and region and Bendigo Bank looks forward to providing ongoing support to Committee for Ballarat.
Luke Rieniets
Senior Business Banking Manager, Ballarat-Wimmera Business Centre
Bendigo & Adelaide Bank Ltd
It is critical for Ballarat to get the very best share and quality of voice as a community with government, potential investors and the media.
Being a member of Committee for Ballarat gives me ‘a seat at the table’ to influence and shape issues and to stay in touch with issues.
Bill Wood
Director
Leonard Wood
The University of Ballarat values its membership of Committee for Ballarat because of the access the Committee provides to key decision makers in the community, region and the State. This high level and strategic engagement has enabled the University to grow and to expand its services through enhanced support for its various initiatives.
The University has benefited significantly from the lobbying provided by the Committee and its members especially for major projects, changes to public policy and in advocacy for the education and training needs of local industry and the community.
The University has always found Committee for Ballarat responsive to requests for strategic advice, assistance with major public and policy submissions and with garnering political support for key projects. The ‘value adding’ that comes from being a member of Committee for Ballarat is an important reason for the University's involvement.
Professor David Battersby
Vice-Chancellor
University of Ballarat
