Orange City Council and service provider Better Building Finance are partnering together this month to help local businesses future-proof themselves against rising energy costs with a free information and networking event.
The event will provide businesses with information on how to improve their business’s profitability and sustainability in the face of ongoing energy cost increases and market volatility.
To be held at the Remington Hotel, on Thursday 22 June from 5.30pm to 7pm, the event will feature information about:
- The Sustainable Australia Fund – information on how businesses can finance their building upgrades without affecting their business cashflow
- A panel of sustainability experts discussing different technologies that can power profits
- A panel of local businesses on the challenges in their respective industries and their sustainability journey so far
Orange Mayor Jason encouraged local businesses to take up the opportunity to learn more about how they can operate more sustainability and profitably given the challenges posed by rising energy costs.
“We know that many businesses want to make progress on becoming more sustainable,” Cr Jason Hamling said.
“These initiatives that not only appeal to a market that increasingly demands better environmental performance from business, but importantly saves thousands, or in some cases millions of dollars in operational costs.”
“This is a great opportunity to hear and speak directly to a host of experts in this field as well as ask any questions.”
“It’s also a valuable opportunity for local business owners to network and share their knowledge and experiences with each other and local service providers.”
Orange City Council Employment and Economic Development Committee chair, Cr Tony Mileto says the event will be an opportunity for local business operators to pick up information that could make a real difference to their operations.
“With energy costs on the rise, exploring ways in which businesses can become more efficient, or use alternative sources, is becoming increasingly important,” Cr Mileto said.
“Sessions like these are so valuable in identifying the opportunities and initiatives that exist, such as Environmental Upgrade Finance.”
Better Building Finance Executive Manager Ed Cotter described the event as a “must” for local businesses.
“If you’re a business who is concerned about the impact rising energy costs are having, then this event is a must,” Mr Cotter said.
“Attendees will walk away with an understanding of what they can do, where they can start and how they can fund a range of upgrades that will not only save them money, but also do something good for the environment. Can’t wait to see you there.”
This event will be facilitated by Better Building Finance, which has helped enable and run Building Upgrade Finance programs in 73 Council areas across Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia.
To register visit eventbrite here.
