'We Are Brimbank' Awards

Nominations for the ‘We Are Brimbank Awards’ are now open.

These awards recognise the exceptional contributions of organisations and groups making a positive difference in Brimbank.

If you know of a group, businesses or organisation that should be recognised for their contribution in one of the categories below, nominate them now!

• Culture, Arts & Tourism

• Environment & Sustainability

• Employment & Enterprise

• Inclusive Brimbank

• Learning Excellence

Nominate Now!

Grant applications are open for the $2 million Victorian Circular Economy Recycling Modernisation Fund. These grants fund projects relating to the recycling and remanufacturing of plastic, paper, cardboard, and tyres.

For more information, click here.

Meetups are back!

If you’re a startup, entrepreneur or have a business idea to progress, iHarvest's meetups can validate your ideas, help you overcome challenges, evaluate opportunities, provide perspective and be a place to socialise with other like-minded people.

Join us to build your network, establishing new relationships and getting great tips from our guest facilitators Nowdoit.

So come and join us on 30 August 2022 - Register Here
Free Coworking Friday
iHarvest opens its doors for free on 26 August so local startups, entrepreneurs and micro-businesses can experience what it's like to work in this first-class coworking space.
Bookings Essential - Register Here

New Free Business Mentoring Service!

Free mentoring is also available from the Small Business Mentoring Service's business advisor, Sara Pantaleo, on Free Coworking Friday's at iHarvest.

Bookings are in demand and filling fast, so secure your spot for August 26 now! Register Here
www.iharvestcoworking.com.au

Join this free hands-on session for small business operators to learn about TikTok and how to develop a strategy for running TikTok Ads.

TikTok Guru Paul Harrison of Zib Digital will share his digital and marketing expertise and provide tips on how small business can be effective using this global juggernaut.

Register Now!

Learn about the importance and impact of Google reviews and develop strategies to manage your online reputation.

Online marketing professional Paul Harrison of Zib Digital will provide advice on how to increase your business's visibility in order to generate leads and grow your business.

Register Now!

Time Lord, Les Watson, is back to host our next on-line meetup of local Brimbank businesses.
Join us for a free fun-filled morning of networking, where you can:

Congratulations to all the winners of the STARS of Sunshine Business Awards!

Presented by the Sunshine Business Association, find out which businesses won by clicking here.

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$20,000 grants are available for Victorian business chambers and trader groups to deliver local projects and initiatives that support, educate and empower small businesses to thrive.
For more information, click here.

Brimbank Council invites feedback about the Draft Brimbank Economic Development Strategy (2022-2027).

This new strategy, builds on Brimbank’s strong economic base, broad capabilities and current strategies to deliver inclusive and sustainable economic growth over the next five years.

The four key themes and strategic goals are:

1. Productive, innovative & sustainable business base

2. Vibrant, prosperous, accessible precincts & places

3. An engaged & job ready community

4. Leading the way in economic development practice

Click here to review the draft strategy and provide feedback by 15 September 2022.

Headway provides a range of free services for small business including business advice, financial counselling, and mental health and wellbeing support.

Get your free advice at business.vic.gov.au/Headway

Watch a 30 second video about the Headway initiative here.

Make sure you’re adhering to the current COVID restrictions