Mr Lowcock is no stranger to retail and will lead an era of change for the city’s Harley-Davidson and Suzuki motorcycle dealer.

He said extra mechanics had been hired to expand the team, both Steven Carrusca and Hayden Smith have worked previously at the dealership.

Mr Lowcock said more services were planned for customers.

The owners of the Blind Pig want to foster new musical talent by hosting live music every weekend.

Formerly Dotted Eight Cafe, owner John Vandenberg and his son Ethan are looking to host jam sessions at the new venue.

“It’s all about the music. The goal is to attract young musicians to have a jam or for impromptu performances,” Mr Vandenberg said.

“It’s a new take on the speakeasy, it’s not a pub but it’s not a formal venue.”

The Orange Business Chamber has moved closer to the heart of the city.

The chamber will now work from the Community Services Building at 79 to 81 Kite Street.

Chamber president Ash Brown said membership had traditionally been retailers, the group was looking to include manufacturers, not-for-profits, or “anyone with a profit and loss statement”.

“It’s good to be closer to a lot of the members, it makes us more accessible and transparent,” Mr Brown said.

The Templers Mill Hotel has been re-branded as the Mercure Orange.

Mercure is part of the AccorHotels group. General manager Peter Obermayer said he was delighted to welcome guests to the internationally-renowned Mercure brand.

“The hotel forms part of the Orange Ex-Services’ Club which affords guests access to superior dining and additional facilities such as nine function rooms, an indoor swimming pool, sauna and gymnasium,” Mr Obermayer said.

Weeks of construction work and moving are all over for Flirt Adult Store and Vivid Black.

The two businesses have relocated to 157 Summer Street and have now opened their doors to customers.

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