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Friday 9 June, 7-9am

Join us at Mt Derrimut Golf and Community Club, for an inspirational and thought-provoking morning of networking with special guest speaker, Jon Dee, a leading expert on business innovation, sustainability and co-founder of Planet Ark.

Jon is an award-winning social entrepreneur, broadcaster and campaigner. On Sky News Business channel, Jon researched, wrote and presented 115 episodes of Smart Money - a weekly program where he showed businesses how to become more innovative, efficient and sustainable.

Bookings are essential and seats are limited.

So be quick and Book NOW! 



Join us on Wednesday 26 April for a free fun-filled morning of networking, where you can:

  • Pitch your business in our 20 second lightning pitch
  • Connect and network with other business owners
  • Discover businesses you didn’t know existed in your own backyard!

Time Lord, Les Watson will welcome and introduce local small businesses old and new. New Members welcome!

Light refreshments will be served and places are limited - so book NOW!

Register here!

Brimbank's first-ever business networking event specifically for 188 and 132 visa holders from Vietnam will be held on Thursday 27 April, 10-11.30am.

This free event is an opportunity for Vietnamese-speaking business migrants and their families to share helpful settlement information and investment opportunities within Brimbank.

Language: Vietnamese

Register here!

iHarvest Start-up Meetups are a great way to discuss, collaborate and build your network.

Come chat about best start-up practices and talk about the steps you need to take to develop your ideas with expert facilitator Thomas Anbeek from Nowdoit.

Register here!

Looking to work on the State Government’s Big Build in Melbourne’s west?

The Western Opportunities Network or WON connects local suppliers to the construction industry, including Tier One contractors who regularly bid for government tenders.

WON is free to join.  Express your interest by emailing  wonsupport@arcblue.com.au.

Nominations for the Victorian Tourism Awards are now open.

So if you are a local tourism and hospitality business doing great things, nominate today! 

For more information on the criteria and nomination process, click here.

Free ATDW listings end 30 June 2023

ATDW profiles provide an online presence at national, state, regional and destination levels through online tourism marketing platforms of visitvictoria.com, australia.com and more.

To create your own free profile click here. 

eCommerce: How to set up an online store

New to eCommerce? Learn how to start your first online store with Shopify eCommerce.  

Date: Thursday 26 April, 6-8pm - Register here.


How to use Meta Business Suite to help grow your business 

Learn how to manage your activities on Facebook and Instagram in one place with the Meta Business Suite.   

Date: Wednesday 3 May, 6-8pm - Register here.

Under the Victorian Tobacco Act 1987, vaping is banned in enclosed workplaces and many public spaces.

It is the business’ obligation to monitor smoke-free and vape-free areas at your workplace, and to inform those smoking or vaping in these areas that it is an offence.

For further information contact Council’s Environmental Health Department on 9249 4000.



Learn new skills to build your business: 

April 
26th - eCommerce: How to setup an online store - Register here
27th - Starting your small Business - Register here

May
2nd - Advanced Strategies to taking your business online - Register here
3rd - How to use Meta Business Suite - Register here
9th - Generating Cashflow - Register here
17th - Legal Essentials for Startups and Small Business - Register here
24th - Grow your business with TikTok and LinkedIn - Register here

Small Business Victoria
A series of free interactive webinars to improve business success. For further information click here  

Digital Solutions – Australian Small Business Advisory Services - Make the most of digital tools and get advice specific to your business needs.  For further information click here 

ATO: Support for Small Business Webinar
A series of free interactive online webinars where you can ask experienced tax specialists questions - Register here

Headway provides a range of free services for small business including business advice, financial counselling, and mental health and wellbeing support.  

Get your free advice at business.vic.gov.au/Headway

Watch a 30 second video about the Headway initiative here. 







Make sure you’re adhering to the current COVID restrictions

  • All businesses must have an active, up-to-date COVIDSafe Plan.
  • Visit coronavirus.vic.gov.au for more information or call Business Victoria on 13 22 15. If you need an interpreter, call the coronavirus  hotline 1800 675 398 and press 0. 
Other COVID Links
  • Current Restrictions for Melbourne, click here
  • Book your free vaccine appointment, click here
  • Where to get tested, click here
  • Vaccination Status Register (workers), click here 
  • Financial Support for Businesses, click here
  • Translated information about COVID-19, click here 
  • In-language updates can be found here
  • Partners in Wellbeing, click here
  • Health and Wellbeing, click here 
  • Coronavirus.gov.au, click here
  • Business Victoria, click here
  • Department of Health and Human Services, click here
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