Feeling good about business in Frankston

There are many facets to supporting and strengthening businesses in these uncertain times. In Frankston, the recently launched Frankston Business Collective defines itself as being “with business, for business” and has some exciting plans for the future.

FBC’s vision is to realise the potential of businesses and industries in the Frankston region to drive a new era of innovation, development, growth, productivity, employment and profitability.

Former Australasian Association of Convenience Stores CEO Jeff Rogut brings decades of experience to his new role as CEO of FBC. Jeff highlights two of the collective’s shortterm priorities as growing membership and creating revenue to be self-sustaining. It’s an initiative of the Frankston City Council, which is providing its support and initial funding to establish FBC.

“We will be launching the Frankston Business Collective 2023 Business Awards in October,” Jeff said. “It will be a terrific awards program that will run for several months during 2023, designed to recognise business excellence within the community, highlighting those really doing a terrific job in their businesses.”

There are also plans for a business summit to be held in October. “We’re also working on raising awareness of cyber security for small businesses. Many may not have the systems or knowledge for that and we’ll be looking at running programs to assist in that space.”

Mental well-being of business owners is an issue FBC is addressing with Improving the Mental Wellbeing of our Business Communities, a free summit that will be held on Tuesday, August 16, at the Brahma Kumaris retreat in Frankston. “It’s an amazing venue which we are grateful to have secured for this summit,” Jeff said. FBC has booked several engaging speakers to inspire and educate the audience on a range of well-being topics, from mindset to diet to work/life balance. Frankston resident, life coach, author and speaker Margaret Foley will share her story of going from burnt-out corporate executive to starting her own coaching business. Margaret teaches people “you can change your life while you’re busy living it”.

The summit is designed for business owners and operators and key team members. The hope is that attendees will leave refreshed with new perspectives on their work and personal lives and have new tools to actively manage their mental health and business. It promises to be a great opportunity to learn new skills and to network with other business owners.

For more information about membership and sponsorship options or to register for the mental wellbeing summit, go to www.frankstonbusinesscollective. com.au