Would you like to be a member of Mauchline Business Association?
Dear Mauchline Local Businesses,
As part of Mauchline Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme we plan to support local business owners to establish a new Mauchline Business Association. A way for all local businesses to work together in unison to promote Mauchline as a key place for visitors and tourists.
In East Ayrshire we currently have two successful Business Associations:
Each association boasts a lengthy list of achievements. Over the last year Kilmarnock has secured £40k in funding for initiatives including:
- £10k for town centre improvements
- £25K in partnership with Cumnock Business Association to deliver ShopAppy for the whole of East Ayrshire
- Promotional videos
- Banners for town centre to promote local businesses
- Promotional events to raise awareness of the East Ayrshire Gift Card
- Christmas light allocation on new main streets
East Ayrshire Council's Town Centre Regeneration Team works closely with both Business Associations. The two associations regularly meet and are joined by Tracy Murray, one of our Town Centre Regeneration Officers.
These meetings give local business owners the opportunity to network, share good practice, share information and skills but most importantly, are committed to creating vibrant towns to shop, eat and live in. Some benefits of being part of a Business Association, include:
- Being able to apply for funding
- Support from peers
- A place to have your say
The Business Associations have also hosted an MP surgery on several occasions, giving businesses direct access to discuss issues with their local MP.
Working in partnership with East Ayrshire Council to launch the Gift Card and ShopAppy has helped many businesses build a much more successful internet presence, driving new trade both online and in person. Both associations are now collaborating to run the ShopAppy platform.
If this is a group you would like to join we would love to hear from you. Please complete the below form to note your interest in joining, we will then contact you with further information.
This is a great opportunity for Mauchline Businesses to unite and collaborate with other associations within the local authority. We hope you will join us soon!
Yours sincerely,
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