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Join us after work to network with partners and suppliers in the food manufacturing, export and logistics sectors from Melbourne’s North and West.

This is the only networking event that Melbourne's North Food Group will hold in Melbourne's west this year - do don't miss out!

See you at the Mt Derrimut Golf and Community Club on Tuesday 25 July at 5.30pm. 

Book now as places are limited!

Register here!

Check if you can claim a 20% bonus deduction for:

Small business technology investment boost

Small businesses may be eligible to claim against expenditure on technology to digitise your business and or depreciating assets.

Small business skills and training boost

Small businesses may be able to claim against expenditure for external training to improve the digital skills for employees.

To see if your business is eligible, click the links below, or ask your accountant.

Small business technology investment boost

Small business skills and training boost

The National Minimum Wage has increased to $882.80 per week or $23.23 per hour and applies from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July 2023.

For more information, click here.

At the centre of Melbourne’s wet, Brimbank is part of Australia’s fastest growing region – offering a premier location for business, investment and growth.

Our economy is characterised by innovative and  dynamic industry sectors and clusters, and is already the destination of choice for global brands with well-connected supply chains.

Review our 2023/24 Brimbank Investment Prospectus  and contact our Investment Attraction and Facilitation Officer, Philip Phan, on 9249 4750 to discuss investing in Brimbank.

For an interpreter, email ecodev@brimbank.vic.gov.au or call 131 450.

 THINK SUCCESS.  INVEST IN BRIMBANK.

Creating your Digital Marketing and Action Plan

Understand your customer's digital behaviour and how to select the right channels, content, and tactics to attract them to your business. Create your digital marketing and action plan at this interactive workshop.

Date: Wednesday 26 July, 6-8pm - Register Here.

How to build an online community for your business

Find out how, when and why an online community can be a powerful marketing tool for your small business and discover what’s needed to build one at this interactive workshop. 

Date: Wednesday 9 August, 6-8pm - Register Here.


A registration fee of $20 is applicable for all workshops.



Join us on Tuesday 8 August at Quest Watergardens 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!



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 – 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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