Newly elected president of the Eltham Business Association, Jocelyn Carter aims to get businesses across Eltham back on board the association.
She says when she became involved around 11 years ago a majority of local businesses were owned or run by locals. Now, with many businesses owners living out of the area, it is harder for many to commit the time to attending the association's meetings and help at events.
Jocelyn says the association is part of the community with many individuals and organisations lending a helping hand when it is needed. She also wants to pull in Eltham's young.
"We need them to have their say. They need to tell us what they want."
She says there are currently only existing projects on the table, but that they will have a look at any new suggestions.