DESPITE many business owners practising self-distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, one group is determined to bring the business community together while simultaneously supporting local pubs.
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Rawson Baker Advisors will launch their inaugural Social Isolation Beer and Info Session on Wednesday night, which will bring locals together via Zoom to discuss business and enjoy a cold beer.
Event co-ordinator Andy Chambers said the first session would focus on the federal government's latest stimulus package.
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"Basically it all came about because I was thinking of how we could best support the local pubs who have pretty much had to shut up shop," Mr Chambers told the Leader.
"I, like a lot of people, still want a pub to go back to once this is all said and done.
"So I thought a session via Zoom with a few beers from a local pub would be the best way to go.
"From there we got in touch with the Welders Dog and organised a six-pack for each person who registers to enjoy during the session."
Mr Chambers said he was hopeful the event could become a regular fixture during the region's self-distancing period.
"Honestly, I think it is a really good way for people to get behind their local pubs at a time like this," he said.
"We understand listening to accountants, lawyers and alike talk business might not sound like a lot of fun for some people, but it is really just a small part of it.
"Hopefully this thing catches on and we can make it a weekly or fortnightly thing to help support more pubs in town.
"I think they really need that little bit of support and the few pubs I have spoken to are really supportive about it, so hopefully it catches on."
To register for Wednesday night's event visit: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/social-isolation-beer-and-info-session-registration.
"The session costs $30 a head and includes a six-pack, with all the proceeds going to the Welders Dog and while some of the conversation will be about business, there will be a lot of socialising as well," Mr Chambers said.
"There is still a few spots left for the first session and once you register, the beer will be delivered to you for you to enjoy during the session."
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