Welcome to the Portarlington Business Development Association

The PBDA was established in 2005 and membership is represented across a wide
spectrum including shop traders, commercial enterprises, trades and services,
tourism and accommodation. The PBDA is a means of communicating with
local and other Government bodies to ensure that the concerns of business
operators in the region are acknowledged. The annual membership fee is
only $70.00.  If you wish to join please print the form under the heading Member
Application and return to PO Box 318, Portarlington 3223.

Membership Benefits

* Make contact with the elected representatives from the City of
   Greater Geelong and the State Government to ensure the P.B.D.A.
   is contacted re activities that impact on both business and the community.
* Establish the facts of projects and report to the membership.
* Network and participate in social and business events.
* Strengthen the profile of business in Portarlington and on
   the Bellarine.
* Promote your business to each Portarlington household via
   the “PBDA Business and Community Directory”

What Has Been Achieved

* Business and Community Directory
* Brochures published featuring local businesses
* Visitors Guide to Portarlington
* Eating & Accommodation
* P.B.D.A. website created
* Promoting the views of members to City of Greater
   Geelong and State Government
* Involvement in Safe Harbour project
* Involvement in Business Infrastructure Plan fo Portarlington
* Quarterly social functions to meet and greet business operators
* Involvement in the Bellarine Ferry project

Contacts

For further information please contact

CHAIRMAN- John Rae
                       5259 1015
                       jrae8033@bigpond.net.au


SECRETARY- Bryan Cumming
                          0419 554 946
                          indhead@bigpond.net.au