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The IGNITE Food Passions Program is specifically designed for food entrepreneurs looking to build on their idea and grow their business.

Delivered by The Business of Food, the program will give you the know how to take your food business venture to the next level.

These interactive sessions will cover the essentials on:

  • business operations
  • finances
  • food regulations, and
  • marketing.

It also a great way to meet others and share your journey.

This six week program runs every Tuesday and commences on 2 May 2023.

Applications close on 16 April 2023 at 5pm - Apply now!

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.



Join us on Thursday 30 March 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!

Last Chance to Register!

Discover new ways to save money and the environment at the Western Alliance for Greenhouse Action Business Support Program Launch on 29 March at 5pm.

Join us for complimentary refreshments, a tour of Hop Nation Brewery and learn about: 

Location: Hop Nation Brewery, 6/107-109 Whitehall St, Footscray

Register here 


Instagram Essentials 

Learn about what works best on Instagram today and what it takes to use it successfully for your business. 

Date: Thursday 30 March, 6-8pm - Register here.

Winning Government Grants and Tenders

Learn how to engage with government and get practical tips and strategies to successfully respond to government tenders, quotes and grants. 

Date: Thursday 13 April, 9-11am - Register 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.

Expressions of interest to Exhibit at Australian Manufacturing Week (AMW) are closing soon. 

AMW will take place at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on 9-12 May 2023. For more information click here. 

iHarvest is a vibrant and affordable coworking space in the heart of Sunshine.

On Friday the 31st March, iHarvest opens its doors to non-member start-ups, entrepreneurs and local businesses to trial for free. 

A Vietnamese language interpreter service will also be available to translate the free one-on-one mentoring sessions.

For more information visit the iHarvest Coworking Sunshine website.  

Date and time: Friday 31 March, 9am-5pm 

Location: Level 4 / 301 Hampshire Road, Sunshine

Register for Free Coworking / Register for Free Mentoring

These Awards recognise the achievements and ingenuity of Victoria's startup sector.

Nominate someone in the following categories:

  • Investor of the Year
  • Ecosystem Hero of the Year
  • Regional Ecosystem Hero of the Year

For more information, click here. 

Council’s ‘Enjoy Local’ Activity Centre activations are ramping up with live entertainment and children’s activities across the municipality.

This program supports small businesses by attracting people to local centres. Traders are encouraged to get involved and leverage off events in the area. 

To find out where activations are scheduled, click here




Learn new skills to build your business: 

March 
28th - Setting up for Success - Register here
29th - Micro Business health check - Register here
30th - Instagram Essentials - Register here

April 
5th - Social Media and content Marketing - Register here
13th - Winning Government grants and Tenders - Register here
18th - People Processes and Technology - Register here
26th - eCommerce: How to setup an online store - Register here
27th - Starting your small Business - 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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