Friday,
5 September 2025
Hilltops Councillor Column

The Young Business Network is up and running with three successful Business Over Breakfast meetings already being held.

The network provides a valuable platform for local businesses to connect, collaborate, and address common concerns - ultimately working to improve and advocate for the business environment and promote economic development in our region.

To date, attendees have heard presentations on the new Hilltops mobile-friendly website, where businesses can create a free listing by contacting the Visitors Information Centre (visit: www.visithilltopsregion.com.au). Other topics have included the 75th Cherry Festival and Multicultural Fiesta, the benefits of Business NSW membership, and issues relevant to local businesses.

The next meeting, Business Over Drinks, will be held on Tuesday, 9 September at 6pm at the Young Services and Citizens Club.

Join us for business and events updates - then stay for casual drinks.

It’s a great way to connect with fellow business owners!

NSW Small Business Month is back this October. The Hilltops business networks in Boorowa, Harden and Young are collaborating to present an online event on Thursday, 23

October, in partnership with the Hilltops Economic Development team.

Serena Hardwick from Business NSW - Riverina Murray will present on establishing and working with a Business Chamber and Business NSW.

There are plenty of amazing events coming up across our Hilltops, so it’s time to start marking your calendars!

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One important date is Friday 21, November - Paint the Town Purple: Say No to Domestic Violence Day.

Please support this important initiative by wearing purple, decorating your shopfronts, or attending one of the free BBQs being held across the region.

Lastly, how good is country sport!

I loved seeing the locals rally behind their footy teams over the weekend – congratulations to the winners and full credit to the runners-up.

Councillor Alison Foreman