IGNITE Food Passions Program |
| 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. |
Changes to Business from 1 July 2025 |
| From 1 July 2025, there will be changes to the National Minimum Wage, registration fees, superannuation, energy bill rebates and reporting obligations for business owners. To find out more about the changes, 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 |
Wdestide Wanders: Culinary Walking Tours |
| Taste Your Way Through Melbourne’s West! Get ready to eat, explore, and be entertained as Westside Wanders returns this August with two mouth-watering food tours celebrating the rich flavours and cultural diversity of Sunshine and St Albans! |
| Sunshine – A Feast of Flavours and Stories Wander through the heart of Sunshine on a guided walking tour featuring three delicious courses, live entertainment, local grocery tastings, and vibrant storytelling. Date: Saturday 9 August Time: 12-2.30pm Meeting Point: At ‘Man lifting Cow’ sculpture at Bennett St & Hampshire Rd Cost: $99 Register here St Albans Street Eats Experience the best of Vietnamese street eats on a guided food walk through iconic St Albans. From traditional dishes to hidden gems, this tour is a flavour-packed adventure you won’t want to miss. Date: Saturday 16 August Time: 11am-2pm Meeting Point: Outside St Albans Community Centre, 33 Princess St Cost: $99 Register 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 |
| 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 direct to your inbox.
Registration is free. For more information or to register, click here.
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Powerful Business Resources |
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