City of Belmont | cation and in our region.” The City currently hosts more than 3000 businesses ranging from home-based operations to multinational headquarters and distribution centres. “We are very proactive when it comes to attracting and retaining businesses and investment. The City offers several programs that work for the benefit of local business, as well as a streamlined approval process for businesses that want to upgrade or redevelop their sites,” Mr Hardison said. “We also have a proactive approach to home-based businesses.” The City offers a number of services to the local business community including a quarterly magazine, Belmont Business Talk, dedicated to keeping the business community informed, and access to crime prevention services such as security patrols and the Alarm Assist program. Another unique service provided by the City is BUSlink – a free lunch time shuttle bus service connecting local business workers to Belmont Forum Shopping Centre and major retailers along the route. The City of Belmont supports the Belmont Business Advisory Group (BBAG), a volunteer
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