EMT Public Meeting
On 24 May, EMT called a public meeting to inform all members and the community at large about the dire financial position we were facing. All attendees were advised that an immediate cash injection was required to ‘keep EMT afloat’ until 30 June. The response to our plea was overwhelming and enough money was raised within one week from this meeting to ensure EMT remained a going concern.
The majority of these funds were raised by existing members. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your enormous generosity and support as we focus on building a viable and sustainable business model from 1 July.
It was also encouraging to receive financial support from non-members who now recognise the importance of what EMT delivers to our community.
The new membership prospectus will be distributed at the end of this week. Membership will be for a six month period only for 2 main reasons –
1. EMT is working with Tourism Vic, Tourism NSW, Shire of
Campaspe and Murray Shire to create a new strategic
marketing plan for our region. Our goal is to engage a
consultant over the next few weeks so that a 3 year
marketing strategy and new membership program can roll
out as of 1 January; and
2. Our members have been asking us for a number of years
to move renewal dates away from the new financial year
in order to assist with better cash flow.
Thank you once again for your support.
Regional Shopping & Destination Fair.
EMT will be attending Melbourne’s first ever Regional Shopping & Destination Fair. This is an outstanding opportunity for EMT to engage directly with the Melbourne market and showcase the diverse and unique shopping and holiday experiences available In Echuca Moama. The fair will be marketed as the perfect weekend destination-planning event busy Melburnians.
Where: The Atrium, Federation Square, Melbourne
When: 12 August 2011, 10am-3pm. For more information please contact ingrid@echucamoama.com
Media Opportunity Reminder
Last fortnight we announced to our members that we had very recently executed a number of commercial deals within the media industry. As a member please remember to take up the opportunity of discounts across a range of media buys. Please visit the members page on echucamoama.com for further information or please contact: ingrid@echucamoama.com or Tel: 03 5480 7555
Age Traveller Feature
A full page colour advertisement appeared in the Age Traveller section on Saturday May 14th. The feature included half page editorial and half page advertisements. Thank to all the members who participated in this opportunity.
Famil
On the 21st and 22nd of May we hosted a famil with a journalist from the Melbourne Weekly in conjunction with Tourism Victoria. The famil focused on a good cross section of what makes Echuca Moama such a great place to live. The story should be out around mid-June. Thank you to all the businesses who participated.
Echuca Moama Wedding Expo
Echuca-Moama hosted the annual Wedding Expo on Sunday 22nd May 2011 at the Fonterra Centre. The expo provided a wonderful opportunity for prospective bride and grooms to see a range of wedding service providers all under the one roof. A high light were the two fashion parades of wedding outfits. The Echuca Moama Tourism Stand received many enquiries on accommodation for wedding guests.
WTC Irrigation Expo
EMT attended the Irrigation Expo at the Echuca Racecourse on May 18th & 19th. The expo was an initiative of the Goulburn- Murray Water Technology Cluster and is a partnership between regionally focused organisations, irrigators and local government, who collaborate to improve efficient use of water. The event showcased industry innovation and was an opportunity to showcase our region and interact with customers. We look forward to attending next year.
Nominations for 2011 RACV Victorian Tourism Awards
The RACV Victorian Tourism Awards, presented by Tourism Victoria, RACV and Victoria Tourism Industry Council, provide operators with the opportunity to be honoured and celebrated for their efforts and contribution to the State's tourism industry. Workshops take place in May and submissions are due 12 August. For information on benefits of entering and the assistance program visit www.victoriantourismawards.com.au or email nicole.mclean@tourism.vic.gov.au
Australian Bridal Expo
EMT will attend the Australian Bridal Exhibition on the 20th and 21st of August at the Royal Exhibition Building in Melbourne. We are delighted with the responses we have been receiving off the back of all the effort that we have put into this sector over the past year.
Web Banner Advertising
Spaces are filling up on the Echuca Moama Tourism website. If you are still interested in advertising on echucamoama.com then please contact ingrid@echucamoama.com.
Our website receives a huge amount of visits per month and exclusive presence on one of our pages will generate great cut through. Please click here for more details.
Please click here to become a fan of the Echuca Moama Facebook page
New Members
Geoff Pilgrim Transport
For all your general freight needs look no further than Geoff Pilgrim Transport. Geoff Pilgrim Transport is an Australian wide delivery network that runs from Echuca to Melbourne daily. For all enquiries please contact head office on (03) 5482 4212.
Horizon
Horizon is made up of a wonderful committee who arrange, manage, co-ordinate and promote events, functions and other activities, to raise funds for furtherance and support of worthwhile charitable community projects, particularly Breast Cancer & Prostate Cancer support, through their joint partners – The Otis Foundation & Prostate Cancer Foundation Australia. Please click here to visit the Horizon website.
Sleep Doctor
Sleep Doctor are an emerging retail brand in the bedding category. They are knowledgeable and passionate about their products and develop exclusive mattresses and a wide furniture range. They make bedrooms better by providing a range of quality furniture that transforms bedrooms into retreats, a range of mattresses that increase comfort and assists in a better night’s sleep. Sleep Doctor is located at 12/212 Darling St Echuca.
O’Neills Imports
O'Neills Imports has everything from outdoor furniture, camping goods, swags and giftwares. O'Neills Imports is located at 204 Hare St, Echuca. For all enquiries please phone: (03) 5482 1820.
Sportspower Echuca
For all sporting goods please visit Sportspower Echuca at 123 Hare St, Echuca. Phone (03) 5480 7066. www.sportspower.com.au
Read Heeler Bookshop
Red Heeler Bookstore is located at 580 High St
Echuca. Please phone (03) 5480 1600 for all enquiries.
Poppy’s in Moama
Poppy's have a wonderful range of Clothing & Giftware. Poppy's is located at 28 Menninya St, Moama. For all enquiries please phone: (03) 5480-7559.
The Black Pudding
525a High St, Echuca, 5482 2244
Licences Deli and Cafe
Echuca Lucky Lotto
196 Hare St, Echuca, 5482 3812
Tattslotto and Darrell Lea agency, also sells cards
Dormans Electrical
382 high St, Echuca, 5482 4353
Electrical contractor, Specialising in household, rural and light industrial
Toy Kingdom
141 Hare St, Echuca, 5482 2172
Toyshop with puzzles, games, infant toys, and more
Echuca Adventure Camper Hire
8188 Murray Valley Hwy, Echuca, 5859 2103
Don’t have a caravan or camper trailer? Hire one of ours and get away in comfort
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