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In other news, OfficeOurs Spotswood is opening its doors on 10 May. Join us at this networking event to meet other local businesses in the west and see this new co-working/hot-desk facility. Casual rates start at $5 an hour, so if you or someone you know has occasional need for such a space, register and come along.
For more information, or if you have any questions about doing business in Hobsons Bay, please contact us on 9932 1654 or email business@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au.
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You are invited to the Modoras Federal Budget Breakfast, where Modoras Directors, Alf Couceiro and Ian Fox will discuss: the key changes across the tax and superannuation terrain and the possible implications and opportunities for you, post the 2018 Federal Budget.
Date: Wednesday 9 May 2018
Time: 7:30am - 9am
Location: 39 Cabot Drive, Altona North
Cost: free
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Join us to celebrate the launch of Hobsons Bay's newest coworking and serviced office space, OfficeOurs.
An official launch will be followed by a tour of the facilities, and a chance to network with other small business owners from across Melbourne’s West.
Date: Thursday 10 May
Time: 3pm to 5pm
Location: OfficeOurs, 208 Hall Street, Spotswood
Cost: free
To register: click here to reserve your space. Places are limited.
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Book in for a free one-on-one session with an experienced business counsellor from the Business Enterprise Centre (BEC) @ Kangan Institute. These consultations are available to new and existing businesses and are a chance for you to discuss any issues you have in regards to commencing your business or improving the performance and operation of your existing business. Appointments are essential as places are limited.
Date: Thursday 22 May
Time: Hobsons Bay Civic Centre, 115 Civic Pde, Altona
Cost: free
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This is a great opportunity to enjoy a coffee, promote your business and share ideas, while meeting business people from a range of different industries. Attendance is free, but places are limited. RSVP to avoid disappointment and don’t forget to bring your business cards!
Date: Wednesday 6 June
Time: 7.30am to 8.30am
Location: Heart of Hall, 17 Hall Street, Newport
Cost: free
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Learn how to network from the front foot with natural ease. Pick up practical tips, techniques and expert guidance at this essential two-hour workshop that will help you build trust and conncections in future networking that can grow your business.
Date: Wednesday 13 June
Time: 8am to 10am
Location: Hobsons Bay Civic Centre
Cost: $20
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Having a premium customer experience is vital to creating lasting relationships.
Join CommBank in this webinar about creating an exceptional customer experience. This webinar, part of the 'Women in Focus webinars' will connect you with customer service experts who will share business insights and practical tips to help you on your business journey.
To register for this webinar, or for further information, click here.
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The Gordon welcome you to come and join them on Wednesday 2 May at their Werribee campus for an information session on mid-year intake. Whether it is for yourself or a colleague, come to The Gordon, meet the teachers, explore the facilites and see what new skills and qualifications you can gain.
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Attention all hospitality operators in Melbourne's West.
Eating and drinking is a major element of our local visitor economy. Western Melbourne Tourism, in collaboration with Zomato, is hosting a forum to help you build the digital profile of your business and attract more customers. Learn more about the Zomato platform, how to leverage social media and get more eyeballs on your business.
Date: Tuesday 29 May 2018
Time: 3.30pm to 5.30pm
Location: Junction Beer and Wine Room, 15 Hall Street, Newport
Cost: $25 per person
To register: click here
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MKW 2018 will take place from Monday 7 to Sunday 13 May with an exciting program of events focused on connecting people, place, research and technology to imagine the city of the future.
Join other Melbourne businesses and residents who will come together to tackle the urgent, everyday and obsure issues facing the future. There are many events to get involved in, covering themes such as technology, sustainability and startups. For a full list of events click here.
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Destination Melbourne hosted a successful tourism workshop on Wednesday 18 April at Hobsons Bay Civic Centre.
This workshop bought together 20 venue, attraction and tourism operators from within Hobsons Bay and around the west to learn more about how they can 'tap into tourism' and explore more opportunities for growth.
Don't worry if you missed out. There will be another one coming up on Wednesday 12 September. Mark it in your calendar so you don't miss out. Further information will be made available, closer to the date.
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For those who missed it, our friends at West is Best held a networking event on Wednesday 18 April at the Dream Factory in Footscray.
Local business owners Klara Sabotkoski from Klara Cosmetics and Melanie Grant from Snugglebum were guest speakers at the event, who have both experienced huge success in the retail space. Klara and Melanie shared stories and advice about how they built their brands and got their products out in stores and in front of consumers.
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Bezirk's business to provide the best-quality speciality coffee, food and treats to the community did not go unnoticed at the 2017 Hobsons Bay Excellence Awards. With a strong focus on supporting local businesses and people, they specifically chose local tradespeople for their shop fit-out and locals as staff. They are passionate about food, and committed to using as much fresh, local produce as possible.
JUDGES' COMMENTS:
"The Bezirk Altona cafe is to be commended for transforming a disused building in an important but quiet part of Altona into a vibrant cafe. It's positive business growth and expansion over a short period of time is clearly a result of its strong customer service ethos. The cafe's support for local businesses and involvement in the local community is praiseworthy."
For more information about Bezirk cafe, click here.
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Destination Melbourne is giving one lucky business in the tourism industry the chance to be featured, for FREE, in its Discover Your Own Backyard (DYOB) e-newsletter, along with two social media posts about your business on DYOB’s social channels.
DYOB’s e-communications reach more than 12,000 people, eager to learn of things to see and do right across the suburbs. Click here for more information. |
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The Australian Retail Association has identified five key technology trends predicted to influence Australian and New Zealand retail business strategies in 2018. These trends include:
- increased personalisation of shopping experiences
- more flexible checkout experiences
- accelerated automation integration
- reimagined use of AI-based technologies
- greater implementation of employee engagement solutions
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- Jobs Victoria Innovation Fund, closes 31 May
- Future Industries Sector Growth Program, closes 13 June
- Future Industries Manufacturing Program, open for applications
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- Western Program Alliance Project Briefing, Thursday 3 May
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1 Borrack Square, Altona - For Sale
Contact James Gregson on 0421 516 480
664-674 Kororoit Creek Road, Altona North - For Sale
Contact Chris Jones on 0477 881 882
114-116 Queen Street, Altona - For Lease
Contact Tristan Russell on 0499 700 971
208 Hall Street Spotswood. Contact OfficeOurs on 03 8354 4100 or information@officeours.com.au for more information.
Council's Economic Development team takes a proactive approach to attracting and facilitating investment across the municipality. This includes assisting with site identification and selection. If you are looking for a commercial or industrial site in Hobsons Bay or to submit a business or commercial premises for inclusion in e-Works, please email business@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au.
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Council's Energy$mart program offers assistance to businesses to reduce energy and save! A subsidy of up to $5,000 is available to upgrade your lights or install solar. There is potentially no upfront capital required if you access Council's Environmental Upgrade Agreement finance service.
Southern States Thermo recently installed 99kW of solar power and are reaping the benefits. Watch their system being installed: https://vimeo.com/260363935.
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The most prestigious and accessible awards of their kind in Victoria are now open until 7 June and are looking for entries across 10 categories from sustainability business and manufacturing stars!
Research shows that three quarters of Victorians are interested in buying goods and services from businesses that promote their sustainability. This work leads not only to environmental good, but to other tangible benefits in terms of increased productivity, reduced costs and enhanced reputation.
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Are you interested in the Hobsons Bay City Council 2018-19 draft budget? Do you want to find out more about Council’s projects and services? Council is proud to present its second Facebook LIVE 2018-19 budget Q&A on Monday 7 May, 6.30pm to 7pm. Council officers will be online and ready to respond to your questions.
Find out more on the Facebook event link here and get your questions ready!
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| Hobsons Bay City Council is calling for nominations to join one (or more) of its Portfolio Advisory Committees for the 2018-20 term. Council is seeking enthusiastic individuals who are willing to discuss and provide advice on a broad range of topics to assist Council in its decision making. There are seven portfolio Advisory Committees that you can get involved in, click here to find out more. |
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Join Hobsons Bay Community Fund at their business networking luncheon at Seaview, Williamstown on Friday 22 June 2018.
Help celebrate Hobsons Bay Community Fund's 12 years of contribution to the local community by joining local business leaders and state politicians at one of Williamstowns finest locations, catered by Hellenic Hotel. Just by attending you're contributing to raising funds that are distributed as annual grants to community groups. For more details click here.
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