Australia Post has put out a call for nominations for its 2022 Local Business Heroes, the local small businesses that have demonstrated unique and valued connections to their respective communities.
A total of 57 local small businesses will be chosen as part of the 2022 Local Business Heroes circle, with each set to receive a “Heroes Package” worth up to $5000, which includes tailored sending offers, increased exposure through Australia Post’s Post Office and mail networks and exclusive access to business coaching services.
Australia Post Executive General Manager Retail Catriona Noble said that the Local Business Heroes program highlighted the close relationships post offices have with customers and showed the ability and willingness of Australia Post to support their local businesses.
“We have more than 4300 Post Offices across Australia, with over 2500 of these in regional areas, and our Post Office team members help local businesses connect with their customers and access essential services like banking, every day,” Noble said. “The Local Business Heroes program is a fantastic way to continue that support and build on these established relationships, to help our local businesses thrive and give back to our communities.”
Research by Deloitte Access Economics carried out last year showed that the average household or business visited their local post office 16 times a year and two out of three businesses visited the post office at least once a week.
Small- to medium-business owners are encouraged to visit their local post office to speak with the team about nominating their business for the program, or chat directly with their account manager.
Nominations are open until Friday 25 March 2022. The chosen Local Business Heroes are expected to be announced n the middle of the year.
