Published on 01 August 2016
Eat Drink Westside 2017 For the last two years, Hobsons Bay City Council has partnered with City of Maribyrnong and surrounding Councils to showcase the cultural and culinary diversity of Melbourne’s west through the Eat Drink Westside program, aligned with Melbourne Food and Wine Festival (which will be held 31 March to 9 April 2017). If you are based in Hobsons Bay and are planning on participating in the 2017 Melbourne Food and Wine Festival or have a great plan for an epicurean event, or would like to know more about Eat Drink Westside, please contact Council's Cultural and Economic Development department at Hobsons Bay City Council on 9932 2001 or events@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
International Readiness Indicator Austrade's International Readiness Indicator is an online tool for new exporters and has been designed to help Australian businesses determine whether their business is ready for exporting. The Indicator draws on Austrade’s experience in assisting Australian firms enter international markets. It focuses on the key aspects of what it takes to be ready for export and compete successfully in overseas markets. For more information or to access the readiness indicator, visit www.austrade.gov.au
Australian Trusted Trader Program Australian Trusted Trader is a voluntary trade facilitation initiative. It recognises businesses with a secure supply chain and compliant trade practices, rewarding accredited businesses with a range of trade facilitation benefits. For more information on becoming a trusted trader, visit www.border.gov.au
Going Mainstream on Mainstreet Webinar This one hour webinar for local retailers and businesses will discuss the benefits of promoting brand recognition for your mainstreet. It will look at funding options available for your Mainstreet Traders’ Association, and talk about the resources and assistance that Mainstreet Australia can offer. For more information or to register, click here.
Your Say - City West Water City West Water have recently launched an online customer forum, Your Say - City West Water to encourage feedback and input from customers and stakeholder on a range of projects and strategies. To participate, visit www.yoursaycww.com.au and register to become a participant. For more information, click here.
Tax Incentives to Boost Start-ups On 1 July 2016, two new tax incentives came into effect to make investing in Australian startups more attractive to investors. For more information, visit www.business.gov.au
Family Business Australia National Conference - 17 August This year's FBA National Family Business Conference from 17 to 19 August focuses on creating a sustainable family business through maintaining an entrepreneurial approach and a culture of innovation in this generation and the next. It will be an exciting and insightful event not to be missed. For more information or to register, click here.
Destination Melbourne Visitability Forum: Transport Networks - 22 August As the backbone of our tourism industry, transport networks create a safe and seamless way for visitors to get around and explore the city as well as creating visitor dispersal to surrounding regions. This Visitability forum will enable you to address any concerns about operations, accessibility or the visitor experience in relation to our transport networks, as well as offer suggestions for improved services and connect with key contacts. For more information or to register, visit www.destination.melbourne
BEC@Kangan Small Business Consultations - Tuesday 23 August The Business Enterprise Centre (BEC) at Kangan is returning to Hobsons Bay this month with free one-on-one business consultations available to business owners. These free, confidential sessions are a great opportunity to discuss any issues or questions you have in regards to your new or established business. Bookings are essential as places are limited. For more information or to register, click here or call 03 9094 3008.
Retail Industry Roundtable - Tuesday 23 August Small retailers, including cafe owners and restaurateurs, are encouraged to attend industry roundtables being held in Melbourne and regional Victoria, to tell us how red tape is affecting your business and help shape the future of your industry. For more information or to register, click here.
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Tenacious, the world's largest operating wooden hulled ship, purpose built to enable people of all physical abilities to experience the challenge of sailing, will be arriving into Williamstown on Sunday 14 August 2016 and will offer public open days and day sails from its base at Seaworks Maritime Precinct. The arrival of Tenacious is a great opportunity for local business. It is perfectly positioned for corporate bookings, whether showcasing an experience to your customers or taking your staff on a leadership training day they are unlikely to forget. It’s visit will also be useful for local businesses to tap into a market of highly engaged visitors, from the voyaging passengers and crew to visitors from across Melbourne who will be travelling to Williamstown to visit the ship, and to showcase all that Williamstown has to offer. Jubilee Sailing Trust (JST) is a globally-unique United Nations accredited charity which utilises the adventure of tall ship sailing to unlock potential and break down barriers between people of different circumstances. To find out more about JST and Tenacious, visit www.jst.org.au
As part of the celebrations for the new Newport Community Hub, Hobsons Bay City Council are planning a Community Open Day on Saturday 3 September and local businesses are invited to get involved with the celebrations and engage with the local community. For more information or to discuss your potential involvement, please contact Jodie Flood, Coordinator Community Engagement and Partnerships at jflood@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au or 9932 4190.