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Business Support

Business Permits

View and apply for permits required for your business.

Trader Associations and Business Networks

Joining a local trader association or business network can be a great way to meet other local business owners and discover new opportunities to enhance and promote your business.

Co-work in the Co-lab

Come work in the Co-lab - a FREE co-working space located at the Altona Civic Centre.

North and West Melbourne Data Analytics Hub

The Hub is a not-for-profit program operated by NORTH Link in partnership with the Victorian government providing businesses with access to skilled data analytics students to assist businesses to discover the insights which analysing data can deliver.

Local Learning and Employment Network

Wyn Bay LLEN provides information to young people, their parents and the agencies that deal with them including schools.

Small Business Bus

Are you looking to start a small business but not sure how? Get free friendly assistance from a Small Business Victoria information officer.

Financial hardship for businesses

If you are experiencing financial hardship and can no longer pay your Council rates, interest on outstanding rates or Council fees and charges for your home, business, sporting club/association or community group, you can apply for financial assistance.

Come in, we're accessible

Learn about the value of making your business accessible to people of all abilities.

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Contact

For more information on doing business or investing in Hobsons Bay, please contact the Economic Development unit.

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 115 Civic Parade, Altona VIC 3018

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  1300 179 944 

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  business@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au

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