About Kingston Connect

Our
Story

Kingston Connect launched in 2017 and is driven and solely operated by founder of JT Elements, Julie Trenaman who has proven abilities and experience in business development, marketing, leadership and is passionate about her community.

Kingston Connect is a support local network where businesses (our members) and community connect (locals and visitors), building a strong community together.

Successfully operating for over 4 years, the key fundamentals of the network are to:
• Increase Kingston’s digital presence
• Provide our members, growth and development opportunities
• Provide our members network support, collaboration and communication opportunities
• Increase community and visitor awareness of Kingston services, businesses and events
• Encourage a “support local” culture
• Unleash the Kingston potential and
• Contribute to a stronger economy

Our 12-month community marketing membership includes three key elements: an online directory, marketing and network. The marketing elements (online directory, supplement marketing) supports our members (business/community group) growth and vitality whilst the network supports development and collaboration opportunities to the business and community group leaders.

If you are looking for the no frills option, you can showcase your business in our online directory.

If you lead and/or manage a business, community group, non-profit organisation or hobby business in Kingston SE and want to:

Grow your opportunities
Save money but still participate in advertising campaigns
Be seen
Be a part of something greater than yourself
Contribute to your community

all with minimal effort......

Kingston Connect is for you! Let’s get connected!

Member Experiences

"Our business is a very happy member of Kingston Connect. Julie's quality of work and support is exceptional and she is proactive in assisting our business marketing.

Kingston Connect has helped us with not only raise our in house marketing, but also the scary but very important world of social media. Julie's advice and knowledge in these fields is spot on.

Kingston Connect is a must for any business."

Tom Gardner | Crown Inn Kingston

Become a
Member

Kingston Connect is all about creating opportunities for collaboration, growth and development. Our 12-month multi-media marketing membership package includes three key elements; an online directory, marketing & a network.

Download our 2021-22 Membership Marketing Kit

ONLINE DIRECTORY

A comprehensive website consisting of an online directory of local businesses, services, community groups, events and job listings.

ONLINE DIRECTORY

One advertisement in up to two* categories.
Social Media, Phone and Website links
Photo carousel plus logo
Trading Hours (if applicable)
'About Your Organisation'

*Business members only, additional fee applies.

CROSS PLATFORM ADVERTISING

Advertising optimised across desktop, tablet and mobile.

MARKETING

Designed to expand your reach and increase traffic to your business/organisation with supplement advertising and group marketing.

VISIBILITY AND INSIGHTS

Targeted SEO (Search Engine Optimisation) and Marketing Mix with the use of google analytics and social media insights.

SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS

Regular business features and social media feeds, including; Sharing, Tagging and Posts across Kingston Connects social media platforms, Facebook and Instagram.

GROUP MARKETING CAMPAIGNS

Access to discounted/free group marketing opportunities and campaigns.

eNEWSLETTER/BLOG "Street News"

An eNewsletter/Blog featuring community member information, promotions, features and events. Unlimited yearly promotion inclusions, limited to one (1) advertisement per week
Up to two (2) feature advertisements per year.

JOB LISTING

Unliminted listings in the online "Local Jobs Listing" featuring employment opportunities within our community.

EVENTS CALENDAR

Unlimited listings in the online "Up and Coming events" calendar featuring festivals, sales, live music and workshops.