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                    Precinct business associations

                    Sign for Greek precinct at Lonsdale Street and Russell Street intersection
                    Precinct business associations provide a forum for members to share ideas and develop new ways to promote their retail areas, encourage visitation and work closely with City of Melbourne.

                    ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​We encourage businesses to become a member of their local precinct association and take advantage of the many opportunities on offer, including:

                    • networking and relationships
                    • training and education
                    • industry information and news
                    • exchange of ideas.

                    ​Recognised representative precinct associations

                    The City of Melbourne recognises the following associations via the Business Precinct Program annual funding round.

                    If you're interested in becoming a member of your representative precinct association, get in touch with them directly. Association names and contact details are listed below.

                    Carlton Inc.

                    President: Sergio Alderuccio​
                    Contact: Phillip Mansour, Executive Officer
                    Email: eo@carltoninc.org.au
                    Website: Carlton Inc.

                    Carlton Inc. aspires to help connect local businesses of Carlton and foster a positive community engagement throughout the Carlton area. Additionally, it also provides local traders with a voice and a platform to share their ideas, opinions and recommendations to improve Carlton.

                    City Precinct Inc. (city centre and laneways)

                    GPO Box 3526
                    Melbourne VIC 3001

                    President: Chloe Beevers
                    Email: info@cityprecinct.com.au
                    Website: City Precinct 

                    City Precinct Inc brings together the small, local, niche, sometimes hidden, independent retailers, hospitality and service providers that together make the Melbourne story unique. The precinct connects its small business members and encourages supportive relationships to foster community in the Melbourne city centre, covering the area of postcode 3000.

                    Collins Street Precinct Group

                    C/- Gray Reid Gallery
                    156 Collins Street
                    Melbourne VIC 3000

                    President: Luke Harris
                    Email: hello@collinsstreet.com.au
                    Website: Collins Street

                    Boasting an unrivalled combination of luxury retail, premium accommodation, world-class dining, top entertainment and major business headquarters, Collins Street is the epicentre of Melbourne’s inspirational lifestyle. The Collins Street Precinct Group celebrates its rich blend of global brands, local creatives and diverse businesses cooperatives located at this landmark address.

                    Docklands Chamber of Commerce

                    PO Box 23038
                    Docklands VIC 8012

                    President: Daniel Hibberd
                    Email: admin@docklandscc.com.au
                    Website: Docklands Chamber of Commerce

                    The Docklands Chamber of Commerce shamelessly promotes business in Docklands: through advertising, networking and Business-to-Business promotions, acting primarily on behalf of their members.

                    Greek Precinct Association (GPA)

                    c/o Level 3, 168 Lonsdale Street
                    Melbourne VIC 3000

                    President: Mr Jorge Menidis
                    Contact: Antonia Tsamis, Executive Officer
                    Email: contact@greekprecinct.com.au
                    Website: Greek Precinct
                    Telephone: 03 9662 2722

                    The Lonsdale Street Greek Precinct is reflective of Melbourne having the largest population of Greeks outside of Greece. It has since blossomed and changed in form but still sits as a representation of the Greeks of Melbourne, as well as an entertainment, arts and culture hub.

                    Kensington Business Association

                    President: Ross Surace

                    Contact:
                    Sarah Maguire
                    0438 505 189
                    sarah@marmaladesky.com.au

                    Anthony Galea
                    0467 246 837
                    anthony@marmaladesky.com.au

                    Website and social media

                    Discover Kensington
                    Discover Kensington Facebook
                    Discover Kensington Instagram

                    The shopping strips of Bellair Street, Macaulay Road and neighbouring areas are the quintessential local inner Melbourne strip boasting predominantly small businesses. The Macaulay Road shopping strip makes a great spot to go shopping for homewares or to browse the selection of funky cafes and delicatessens.

                    Melbourne City North Business Precinct Association

                    President: Kevin Yim​

                    Email: info@melbournecitynorthbusiness.com.au
                    Website: Melbourne City North Business Precinct Association

                    Born out of the depths of challenges during the COVID-19 global pandemic, the Melbourne City North Business Precinct Association was established to unify business members in the precinct area in order to establish a platform for innovation communication and information sharing while navigating the complex landscape of post-COVID 19 recovery stage.

                    We also further aim to assist the whole district in marketing, research, government liaison and advocate activities so all members can benefit from strategic planning based on evolving trends and demographics in the years beyond.

                    Melbourne Chinatown Business Association

                    North & West Melbourne Precinct Association

                    Post Box 5 North Melbourne VIC 3051

                    President: Sylvia Hungria
                    Email: president@northwestmelbourne.com.au

                    Executive Officer: Rebekah Symons
                    Email: info@northwestmelbourne.com.au

                    Website: North & West Melbourne

                    The North & West Melbourne Precinct Group is your precinct for arts, dining, culture and community. They work with the traders and local residents to implement cohesive and lively community activities and also encourage visitors to come to North Melbourne and experience all that it has to offer.

                    Yarra River Business Association Inc.

                    PO Box 76
                    Flinders Lane VIC 8009

                    President: Mr Jeremy Vincent
                    Email: exoff@yarrariver.melbourne
                    Website: Yarra River Business Association

                    Since 1998 the Yarra River Business Association has actively represented the interests of small to medium businesses located on and along the river. It is one of the City’s longest established and professional business organisations, with a track record of innovation and advocacy on behalf of its constituents.

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