If you are interested in supplying Council with goods and services, register as a supplier with Council’s eProcure to receive tender and quotation opportunities directly to your inbox. Current tender opportunities: | Cleaning of Public Toilets, BBQs and Park Activity Areas Ralph Reserve Changeroom and Amenities Renovation Registration is free. For more information or to register, click here. | Applications Closing Soon! | The IGNITE program is designed for food entrepreneurs looking to grow their business idea. This program provides practical knowledge, industry insights, and access to a supportive community of like-minded entrepreneurs. | Through interactive sessions, you’ll learn about business operations, food regulations, and gain the tools to launch or grow your food business. The program runs for six weeks starting on 5 August 2025 (Tuesday evenings, 6-8pm) and will be delivered both in-person at iHarvest Coworking Sunshine and online. Limited places available, so don't miss out – applications close 22 July 2025. | Join us for a free, fun-filled morning of networking that promises to be a game-changer for your business connections. This isn't just another meetup – it’s an opportunity to grow, learn, and connect in ways you've never imagined. | Secure your spot now! Light refreshments will be served. Date: Tuesday 5 August 2025 Time: 7-8.30am Where: Punthill Apartments, 81 Derby Road, Sunshine Cost: Free | Country of Origin Labelling for Seafood | Country of origin labelling for seafood in hospitality settings will become mandatory from 1 July 2026 . A transition period for businesses has begun. Don’t leave it to the last minute, start complying today. ??? For more information, click here. | Business Development Program | Join these low-cost business development workshops to set your business up for success in 2025. JULY Stop Spinning Your Wheels – Start Growing Strategically | Tired of marketing guesswork that wastes time and money? This hands-on workshop gives you a clear action plan for real, sustainable growth – no big budget needed. Date: Thursday 24 July 2025 Time: 6-8pm Where: iHarvest Coworking, Sunshine 301 Hampshire Rd, Sunshine Cost: $20 Register here AUGUST Creating Strategic Content to Grow Your Business Spending hours creating content that gets ignored? This hands-on workshop will help you build a strategy, save time, and turn followers into customers with posts and videos that grow your business. Date: Thursday 21 August 2025 Time: 6-8pm Where: iHarvest Coworking, Sunshine 301 Hampshire Rd, Sunshine Cost: $20 Register here | Choose Tourism Careers Expo | Exhibitor & Partnership Opportunity The Choose Tourism Careers Expo is an opportunity for businesses, training providers, and employment services to connect with job seekers and students. The Victorian Tourism Industry Council invites industry partners to showcase career pathways, promote training, conduct interviews, and build talent networks. For more information, click here. | Disabilities within the Workforce: Building Inclusive Workplaces | Join us for a free, transformative event designed to empower businesses to lead with empathy, knowledge, and inclusion. Gain powerful insights into supporting employees with both visible and hidden disabilities through lived experiences and expert advice. | Date: Tuesday 19 August Time: 5.30-7pm Where: Brimbank Community & Civic Centre Cost: Free | Powerful Business Resources | Copyright © Brimbank City Council, All rights reserved. For further information about this newsletter please contact the Economic Development Unit on 9249 4000 or email ecodev@brimbank.vic.gov.au For information relating to the general collection, use and disclosure of personal information by Brimbank City Council view Council's Privacy Policy. | |