PIBN

04/06/2026

Monthly Social Catch Up!

It was lovely to be by the warm fire at North Pier Hotel last night while the wind was howling.

Great to welcome some new faces, Phillip Island RSL and PM Island Butchery, plus our existing members; Janson Projects, Salt Law, Wildlife Coast Cruises, GMSB Enterprises, North Pier Hotel & Backyard Botany.

Missed this one? Up next is our Whale Festival Trivia Night which is always great fun!

02/06/2026

Established in 2003, JV Retail Services (JVRS) was dedicated to completing all financial and business needs for independently owned supermarkets.

Created by supermarket owners, JVRS was critical in the growth & profitability of business onboarded. Allowing owners & managers to focus on business operations and strategy while their finances were managed accordingly.

The business has since been redefined under Joint Business Solutions (JBS) further establishing and strengthening our value proposition while looking to grow our footprint. JBS has transitioned into assisting all business types

Services include

GENERAL BOOKKEEPING
Reliable day-to-day bookkeeping support for growing businesses that want cleaner numbers, smoother admin, and more time .

Bookkeeping

SUPERMARKET & SUPPLIERS

Idustry-specific support built by people who understand supermarket operations, reporting, rebates, payroll, and back-office complexity.

Payroll & Super support
Supplier & rebate admin
Operational reporting
Accounts payable

Located at 2/134 Thompson Av, Cowes

Contact Jack and the team on 0356437010 or [email protected].
www.jabaabs.com.au

01/06/2026

PIBN Social Catch‑Up

Join us this Wednesday for an easygoing catch‑up with fellow local business owners. It’s the perfect excuse to step out, have a chat and strengthen connections within our community.

The weather might be cold and rainy, but the pub will be warm, cosy and welcoming, ideal for a relaxed evening together.

Feel free to bring along another local operator — the more, the merrier!

📍 North Pier Hotel
🕠 5:30pm
📅 Wednesday 3 June

No RSVP needed — just turn up.
Come along for relaxed networking, genuine conversations and a chance to reconnect (or meet for the first time) with the people shaping our local business community.

01/06/2026

PIBN Social Catch‑Up

Join us this Wednesday for an easygoing catch‑up with fellow local business owners. It’s the perfect excuse to step out, have a chat and strengthen connections within our community.

The weather might be cold and rainy, but the pub will be warm, cosy and welcoming, ideal for a relaxed evening together.

Feel free to bring along another local operator — the more, the merrier!

📍 North Pier Hotel
🕠 5:30pm
📅 Wednesday 3 June

No RSVP needed — just turn up.

Come along for relaxed networking, genuine conversations and a chance to reconnect (or meet for the first time) with the people shaping our local business community.

22/05/2026

📢Have your say on markets across the Bass Coast region 📢
Whether you're a market operator/stall holder, local business or market visitor we'd love to hear from you! Farmers market, community markets, trash-and-treasure or something else. Complete the relevant survey to tell us what you would like to see in Bass Coast.

The opportunity to provide feedback closes Sunday 24 May.

We're reviewing how markets are run across the Shire, particularly those held on Council-managed land.

08/05/2026

May PIBN members networking drinks.
It was a cold winter's night but the fire was roaring inside North Pier Hotel. There were moreish nibbles (thanks North Pier) and great conversations amongst the members and prospective members. Loved the networking and genuine conversations regarding each business. Thanks Chris Buckingham for popping into chat with members regarding their businesses needs.
Looking forward to the June PIBN members networking drinks at 5 30pm on Wednesday 3rd June.

05/05/2026

📣 PIBN May Highlights – Save the Dates!
We’ve got a great month of networking, industry meetings and business opportunities coming up:

🗓 Wed 6 May | 5.30pm
PIBN Social Catch‑Up featuring guest speaker Christopher Buckingham
🗓 Tue 12 May | 3–4.30pm
MotoGP Cowes Entertainment Traders Meeting
📍 Berninneitt
🗓 Tue 26 May | 10am
Simon’s Pay Day Session
📍 Berninneitt

✅ Plus:
• Have your say in the Bass Coast Business & Industry Survey 2026
• Entries now open for the 2026 Bass Coast Business Awards
Get involved, stay connected and support local business on Phillip Island 🤝

Read it all in this month's newsletter:

https://sh1.sendinblue.com/af5bswk1olpfe.html?t=1777943144030

03/05/2026

Join your fellow members for a social catch up at North Pier this Wednesday at 5.30pm!

22/04/2026

22/04/2026

We’re still OPEN! 🚧 Street works might be happening on Thompson ave, but we’re right here and ready to serve

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