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Essential updates and changes only will be undertaken on Council’s official website between midnight 21 September 2020 to 6pm Saturday 24 October 2020, during Election Period. This is in accordance with the Local Government Act 2020 and Council’s Election Period Policy.
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Investment support

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Hobsons Bay City Council recognises the important role that it plays in creating an environment that facilitates business growth and retention and promotes Hobsons Bay as a place to do business and invest.


Council has a team of experienced economic development and investment facilitation professionals who work with developers, potential investors and other related stakeholders to facilitate investment within the municipality.

 

This team takes a proactive approach to attracting and facilitating investment and is available to support and assist you in navigating the investment journey by:

  • Ensuring enquiries are handled in a consistent, efficient, professional and equitable manner
  • Assisting with site identification and selection
  • Facilitating access to other areas of Council
  • Providing guidance through the planning process and any associated legislative requirements
  • Preparing tailored investment specific reports, with relevant economic modelling and statistical information Establishing collaborative partnerships between business and education providers, connecting businesses with local talent pools
  • Facilitating introductions to relevant State and Federal Government agencies
  • Identifying relevant potential government grants or funding programs
  • Connecting potential investors to local developers, commercial real estate agents and other relevant local stakeholders
  • Promoting local procurement and supply chain opportunities
For more information or to chat to us about your investment project or idea, contact the Hobsons Bay City Council Economic Development team on 9932 1285 or business@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au.
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