Grants for small scale and craft producers

Strategy and Projects Officer - Biz Hub Maroondah

Grants of up to $15,000 are available for eligible organisations to expand into new markets, scale up their operations, adopt new technology or develop tourism offerings. The program is already…

Getting back to doing what we love

I’ll keep this short, as I know you’ll be busier than ever right now! I’m so proud of the effort and determination of our amazing local businesses to see this…

Taking It Outdoors: Supporting a safer way to open

The Victorian Government is helping councils and businesses breathe new life into neighbourhoods with the $54.5 million Outdoor Economy Package. By funding a variety of outdoor activations, this package will…

Boronia CBD Biz Facade Round 2 Grants OPEN

ROUND 2 NOW OPEN: $100,000 worth of Business Façade Grants to help spruce up Boronia’s CBD! Following on from the first successful round of $50,000, I’m stoked to continue to…

Local Business Plays Key Role in Fighting COVID-19 Locally

Say g’day to the team Crux Biolabs – who are taking the fight up to COVID from right here in Bayswater, conducting critical research to help combat the virus. It…

Funding Sustainable Solutions for Packaging Waste

I encourage small to medium businesses, not for profit organisations and social enterprises locally to apply for up to $50,000 grants now open through the Investment Support Grants – Packaging.…

Sparky on a Mission!

Say g’day to the team from McCartney Electrical Solutions. It was great to catch up with them recently and have a chat about what they’ve been up to. Their Managing Director,…

Now Open: Small Business COVID Hardship Fund

The Victorian Government is always looking for more ways to support more businesses in need. That’s why the Victorian Government’s Small Business COVID Hardship Fund will assist eligible small and…

SDI Australia – Another Great Local

SDI Australia, a family business, grew from humble beginnings to now employing hundreds of locals, manufacturing thousands of specialised dental equipment. And I’m so proud that it’s located in the…

Electric Vehicles Leading The Way Locally

It’s no secret I love getting out and about to our local businesses – but it’s always an added bonus when I get to ride an electric bike! My thanks…

Business Costs Assistance Program Round Two & Licensed Hospitality Venue Fund

Applications are now open for the Business Costs Assistance Program Round Two July Extension and the Licensed Hospitality Venue Fund 2021 July Extension. The extended programs give eligible businesses that…

Support Builds For Businesses Through Lockdown

An injection of $282.5 million means 90,000 Victorian businesses and sole traders will now share in up to $484.3 million in support for the 12 days of the current vital…

Business Support Package

Project Manager - Knox Council

The Victorian Government is backing businesses most affected by the seven-day circuit breaker action, including operators in the hospitality, retail, events and creative industries with further targeted support. Victorians and Victorian…

Grant opportunity: National Business Events Program

Coordinator- Bayswater Business Precinct - Maroondah, Knox and Yarra Ranges Council

The Andrews Labor Government has opened the National Business Events Program to support the business events sector and boost the number of interstate visitors to Melbourne, now open to applications…

Business Competitiveness Program

Through the Business Competitiveness Program, grants of up to $500,000 are available for eligible Victorian small to medium manufacturing businesses looking to expand their operations. The program aims to create jobs,…

Meet 100% Aussie Owned Gasco!

market manager - Emmy cui

We need to make more things in Australia and we’re doing that right here thanks to amazing local businesses like Gasco Pty Ltd. Gasco formed in 1991, are independent and 100%…

Meet Bayswaters Router

Business Services Manager - Acrodyne Pty Ltd

Say g’day to Sheldon and James from Micron21 – the internet router of the Bayswater Business Precinct (BBP)! Recently I was very lucky to get a personal guided tour of their facility,…

New tech adoption support for businesses

Project Manager - Knox Council

The Andrews Labor Government is helping small to medium-size businesses implement digital solutions that improve productivity, drive growth and create jobs through a new funding program. The grants fall under…

Wages Subsidy Fund Open For Business

As part of the landmark Jobs Victoria initiative, Victorian small and medium-sized businesses, sole traders, local councils, social enterprises, universities and not-for-profits are invited to apply for a share of…

Cutting Energy Costs for Small Businesses

Recently we announced two new programs to help Victorian small businesses slash their energy bills and help them recover from the impacts of coronavirus. The Solar for Business Program will…

Business Costs Assistance Program Now Open

The new $92 million Business Costs Assistance Program is part of the Victorian Government’s $143 million Circuit Breaker Action Business Support Package and will assist small businesses, including sole traders, in highly…