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Leonie Mirmikidis Business n etwork facilitator Establishing business networks. Business networks. Formal or informal networks Geographic area or by specialisation The purpose is to: Encourage cooperation Provide a unified voice to the marketplace or to council and other bodies.
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Leonie Mirmikidis Business network facilitator Establishing business networks
Business networks • Formal or informal networks • Geographic area or by specialisation • The purpose is to: • Encourage cooperation • Provide a unified voice to the marketplace or to council and other bodies
How is it done? • Convene • Identify opportunities • Implement agreed actions
Current networks • Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour • Fremantle Central Business Association • West End Traders • Victoria Quay Group • Tourism and Business Events Fremantle • Fremantle Fashion Collective • City Central (first meeting 23 August)
Already achieved • Perth 2011 World Sailing Championships meetings • Hidden Treasures Music Festival • Proposed illumination festival • Fremantle Festival program
West End Traders Achievements to date • First meeting 1 February 2011 • Concerns brought to light • Interacting well • July 2011 Hidden Treasures Festival • Planning for illumination festival