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Precinct business associations

Forum for members to share ideas and develop new ways to promote their retail areas, encourage visitation and work closely with the City of Melbourne.

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We encourage businesses to become a member of their local precinct association to get access to: 

  • 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.

To become a member of your representative precinct association, contact them directly. Association names and contact details are listed below.

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Map showing the different business precinct associations

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

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. 

GPO Box 3526 
Melbourne VIC 3001

President: Chloe Beevers
Email: info@cityprecinct.com.au
Website: City PrecinctOpens in new tab

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. 

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

President: Luke Harris 
Email: hello@collinsstreet.com.au 
Website: Collins StreetOpens in new tab 

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. 

PO Box 23038 
Docklands VIC 8012

President: Daniel Hibberd 
Email: admin@docklandscc.com.au 
Website: Docklands Chamber of CommerceOpens in new tab

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. 

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 PrecinctOpens in new tab
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.

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:

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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.

President: Kevin Yim  

Email: info@melbournecitynorthbusiness.com.au 
Website: Melbourne City North Business Precinct Association Opens in new tab

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. 

President: Christina Zhao 
Email: info@melbournechinatownbusiness.com 
Website: Melbourne Chinatown Business AssociationOpens in new tab

Melbourne Chinatown Business Association leads the way in revitalising and empowering Chinatown's businesses through innovative programs, strategic partnerships, and community engagement.   

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 MelbourneOpens in new tab

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. 

PO Box 76 
Flinders Lane VIC 8009

President: Mr Jeremy Vincent 
Email: exoff@yarrariver.melbourne 
Website: Yarra River Business AssociationOpens in new tab

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. 

Business Precinct Program

Annual financial support for recognised precinct trader associations.

our acknowledgement

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The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. 

 

We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

We accept the invitation in the Uluru Statement from the Heart and are committed to walking together to build a better future.