MURRINDINDI: Govt’s $100,000 for two businesses
The State Government says that it is helping small businesses in the Murrindindi Shire expand – helping to create new jobs and growing the local economy.
Ros Spence, Agricultire Minister, announced a total of $100,000 in funding has been awarded to Dindi Daycare centre and the Inferno Marine boat servicing business at Wildon from the Forestry Transition Fund – Round 1 grants program.
Dindi Daycare, located in Alexandra, is using a $50,000 Forestry Transition Fund grant to build acoustic fencing at the childcare centre to provide a safe environment for children.
The business was established by Pagan McCarthy, following her firsthand experience looking for long-term childcare facilities in the Murrindindi Shire.
Dindi Daycare is expected to create up to 12 ongoing positions and offer traineeships within the childcare sector when the facility is operational. The availability of childcare will also enable local parents to more readily participate in employment opportunities as well as providing children with the best start in life.
Inferno Marine at Eildon is using a $50,000 Transition Fund grant to purchase a computer numerical control (CNC) machine, so it can manufacture components on site, reducing freight costs and wait times.
The addition of a CNC machine will enable the business, which was founded by Tim Ewert in 2016, to create additional fulltime work and expand services to local communties and businesses.
The funding will also assist Inferno Marine with the purchase of a portable building that will be used as an office.
“Both Forestry Transition Fund grants are providing important services to their local communities, while creating employment opportunities for workers and contributing to the local economy,” said Ms Spence.
Northern Victoria MLC Jaclyn Symes said: “Our regional childcare centers are pivotal to supporting local families, giving more parents the peace of mind to return to work. These projects will strengthen our community and benefit local business.”
Inferno Marine owner Tim Ewert said: “We’ve been able to purchase the equipment we need, allowing us to save time and costs when it comes to sourcing parts. We can now provide a better service to our customers.”