By Dongyun Kwon
Yarra Valley Biz Hub (YVBH) is inviting local businesses to join as the group is about to get going in earnest.
The group was formed on Facebook in April to provide a safe space for local businesses to support each other by sharing ideas, knowledge and wisdom.
YVBH founder Michelle Moss has a background in the health and wellbeing business Holistic Pillars which is a coaching and wellbeing programs platform focusing on the five pillars of wellbeing, ‘fuel, rest, move, mind and connect’.
Ms Moss moved to Healesville about two and a half years ago where she didn’t know many people.
She said one of the biggest facets of health and wellbeing is community connection and that’s the reason why she created the new group.
“Coming out here and having my little business and coaching, I felt that I wanted to be more connected to the community,” she said.
“Having a small business and also working from home in a corporate environment, I felt that there was a gap in my health.
“One of the biggest gaps that I had coming out here was not having the business connection. When I wanted to know where I went for something around the business strategies or business perspective, I didn’t have that network.”
The group had a gathering at Barrique Wine Store in May where about 10 members turned up.
“We just talked about what the group was all about and what we were hoping to grow it into,” Ms Moss said.
“It’s going to be an opportunity where we will not only be a support network but also an opportunity to showcase local businesses.”
The group founder said she had gone on holiday for two months in Europe which caused a tiny setback in operating the group.
“The other girl that I have got in as an admin, she’s on holiday at the moment but we’re all back on board soon, and we’re going to have monthly catch-ups,” Ms Moss said.
YVBH is now planning to have events to bring people together, showcase the local businesses, and build a strong business community which has the ability to pose a question, problem, or issue and provide support to get these resolved.
The next gathering is planned to be held on Tuesday 13 August at Herd Bar and Grill.
To join the group, please visit the following link, facebook.com/groups/391595970426464
