| Women in Business Lunch - Erin Deering | Join us for the Brimbank Women in Business Lunch. Network with like-minded businesses and hear from one of Australiaâs most successful female entrepreneurs - Erin Deering. Co-founder of global swimwear brand, Triangl, Erin is a serial entrepreneur who successfully grew Triangl into a $200 million company. Featured in Forbes, The Guardian, and Vogue, Erin will inspire you with her business achievements and insights. Seats are limited, so secure your seats now.
Date: Friday, 20 October
Time: 11.30am-2.30pm Where: Lakeside Banquet and Reception Centre Cost: $65 Register Now!
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| 2023 National Economic Development Awards for Excellence Winner | Councilâs Economic Development Team has won the 2023 National Economic Development Awards for Excellence in the category of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. The award was given for a new migrant investment and settlement support network, which encourages investment in local businesses and employing local people.
For more information about investing in Brimbank, call the investment hotline on 9249 4750. |
| Up to $10,000 Support for Hiring New Staff | If you are looking to hire new staff in ongoing roles, the Federal Government has wage subsidies of up to $10,000 for eligible businesses. To find out if your business is eligible, click here. |
| Business Workshops | Getting Started on YouTube Understand how to harness the might of one of the worldâs biggest search engines to market your small business. Second only to Google, you will be shown how to tap into the power of YouTubeâs powerful marketing opportunities by developing and optimising keywords and utilising simple and effective video content creation options to immediately grow your business. Date: Wednesday 6 September 2023 Time: 6-8pm Where: iHarvest Coworking Sunshine, 301 Hampshire Road Sunshine Cost: $20 Register Here! From Zero to 100 Canva Skills Ready to transform your marketing strategies with captivating visuals and stunning designs? At this hands-on workshop you'll discover the art of creating eye-catching images, easy videos, and top-tier photo edits, as well as the latest AI capabilities within Canva! Date: Wednesday 4 October, 2023 Time: 10am-12pm Where: iHarvest Coworking Sunshine, 301 Hampshire Road Sunshine Cost: $20 Register Here! |
| Nominations are Now Open for the 2023 We Are Brimbank Awards | These awards celebrate the outstanding contributions of groups, businesses, social enterprises and organisations making a positive difference in Brimbank. Five categories are open for nomination: ð Arts, Culture and Tourism Award
ð Community Engagement Award
ð Environment and Sustainability Award
ð Innovation Award
ð Learning Excellence Award If you know of a project, organisation or community group that deserves to be recognised, nominate them NOW! |
| Tender Writing Workshop Series | Join us for free Tender Writing Workshops designed to assist local business owners to improve their tender writing skills and win more work. The workshops will be held over 3 weeks and will cover the following: Understanding council procurement processesDeveloping a competitive tender responseArticulating competitive advantageBuilding effective relationships with council procurement teamsManaging risks and compliance requirementsDeveloping a sustainable business strategyDate: Every Wednesday from 27 September to 11 October Time: 4.45-6.45pm Where: Brimbank City Council, 301 Hampshire Road, Sunshine Cost: Free Register here! |
| The Small Business Bus is coming to St Albans! | State Governmentâs Small Business Bus provides experienced business advisers to help you identify a clear direction for your business and develop a business action plan to achieve your goals. Business advice is free and your consultation is confidential. Date: 5 September 2023 Time: 10am-4pm Where: 16-18 East Esplanade, St Albans To book a session time, click here. |
| Women in Small Business - Balancing Work & Home Life | This free webinar series assists women who own small businesses to connect and share experiences with other like-minded women so they can better manage family and work commitments. This State Government funded series is facilitated by Partners in Wellbeing wellness coaches. To book your place register here! |
| Free Business Skill Builders |
Learn new skills to build your business:
Small Business Victoria
A series of free interactive webinars and courses to improve business success. For further information click here
Digital Solutions â 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 |
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For further information about this newsletter please contact the Economic Development Unit on 9249 4000 or email ecodev@brimbank.vic.gov.au |
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