the Seddon village Traders Association
Community – Collaboration - Representation
WHO ARE WE?
Seddon Village Traders Association (SVTA) was established in 2016. The aim was to promote local businesses and develop the Seddon business district's relationship with Council. The main purpose of SVTA is to drive tourism and increase customers to the precinct through business collaboration in marketing, events and promotion and access grants and funds to support these endeavours.
What have we done?
Since inception, the SVTA has developed the following:
Brand development including logo
Website development and expansion
Social Media management & promotion of members.
Collaboration and development of events including Seddon Festival, Christmas Fair 2019, Christmas in July 2022, Snapshots of Seddon 2024, Keep Cosy in Seddon 2024 & regular Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Halloween, Easter & Christmas events
Inception of Boomerang Bags Seddon
Creation of Seddon Village short film and photography for promotional purposes
Collaboration in West Projections Festival
Successful applications for several grants through Victorian Government, Maribyrnong City Council, Greater Western Water and Community Bank Seddon
Roll out of Seddon Village Gift Card program
Successful advocating to Council to fund a new Urban Design Framework for Seddon
Organised small business marketing & branding workshops for SVTA members
Working on accessibility guidelines & checklists to ensure all traders are welcoming to all visitors
Creation of Seddon Village Historic Walking Tours in collaboration with Footscray Historical Society
Regular SVTA social events to encourage support and collaboration amongst business owners
Why join?
members have a profile on the website Seddon Village Directory
regular Social Media presence
Member Benefits - receive discounts and offers from other members
Communication - attend our monthly meetings & receive regular newsletters so you don't miss out on relevant local & Council communications, workshops opportunities and events
Events - promote your business by getting involved with our events or collaborate with other businesses
Strategy - what would you like to see happen in Seddon Village?
Grants - have your say in how community funds are spent in Seddon Village
Collaboration with like-minded businesses
Social Events - have some fun and get to know your business community
Join the Seddon Traders Association
The Seddon Village Traders Association is welcoming new members to join its community.
If you are a local trader, including at home businesses, in Seddon, we’d love you to join us.
The Seddon Traders Association have created a membership and community that is designed to support your local business, develop partnerships with other businesses, and gives you access to platforms to boost your business exposure.
You can join or renew your subscription with the Seddon Traders Association below.
If you have any questions regarding membership, please contact president@seddon-village.com.au
Click on the Annual Seddon Viilage Traders Association Membership box below to join.
Membership is $155 per financial year and is only open to businesses based in Seddon
(including home based & online only businesses provided they are based in Seddon).
