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Want to know more about electric vehicles?

Economic Development and Investment – Business Development Officer - Yarra Ranges Shire Council

Electric Vehicles Community Information Event held at The Memo, Healesville on 19 February 2022. If you missed out on the event, this video covers all...

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Reconnect and generate new business in 2022

Project Manager - Knox Council

AUSPACK is the southern hemisphere’s largest and most prestigious event on the processing and packaging calendar, bringing together thousands of leaders to experience world...

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Interns in Industry 2021 – Connecting Deakin students with local businesses

Project Manager - Knox Council

Interns in Industry gives students the opportunity to complete a business internship with a local eastern-region business, made possible with a long standing Deakin...

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The BBP Team Exhibited at the Ringwood Jobs Fair

Coordinator- Bayswater Business Precinct - Maroondah, Knox and Yarra Ranges Council

Are you looking for staff? Find out how the BBP team can point you in the right direction On Thursday 31st March, some members...

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Advocating for Manufacturing to the Federal Government

On Thursday 24 March, SEMMA were invited to host a visit by the Federal Minister for Employment, Workforce, Skills, Small and Family Business, Stuart...

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Small Business Ventilation Program Grants

The Victorian Government is supporting public facing small businesses to improve ventilation in areas accessible to customers and reduce the spread of COVID-19. Applications...

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Everyone has the right to participate equally at work

Economic Development and Investment – Business Development Officer - Yarra Ranges Shire Council

Everyone has the right to participate equally at work.

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Business Grade Email Protection – Start your free 30 day full featured trial

In an era in which unsolicited emails account for more than half of global email traffic, and email phishing campaigns are reportedly increasing by...

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Meet EVO Power: world-class battery technology for commercial and industrial sites

Coordinator- Bayswater Business Precinct - Maroondah, Knox and Yarra Ranges Council

Are you a big energy user looking to store renewable energy onsite to assist with your consumption peaks? Are you looking for ways to...

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Sustainability practices for your business

Project Manager - Knox Council

There are many reasons for businesses to look towards sustainable practices as part of their long-term business plan. Reducing resource consumption and engaging in more...

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Ringwood Jobs Fair – calling for Exhibitors

Project Manager - Knox Council

The North East Melbourne Jobs Fair, where job seekers, employers and employment service providers are able to network and discuss the jobs on offer...

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Medtech Manufacturing Capability Program

Project Manager - Knox Council

The Medtech Manufacturing Capability Program will assist Victorian manufacturers and medical technology businesses to build capability and capacity by supporting new manufacturing projects and...

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Liquor laws have changed

Project Manager - Knox Council

A number of changes to the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 (the Act) have come into force on 15 March 2022. In October 2021, the...

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Casual and Contract Workers – Sick Pay

Project Manager - Knox Council

The Victorian Sick Pay Guarantee provides casual and contract workers with a guarantee they will receive sick pay when they need to take time...

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Pathways to Export

Project Manager - Knox Council

The Pathways to Export program will create pathways for Victorian agri-food businesses as they internationalise and diversify into new markets. The program will: provide...

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Business Victoria Concierge Service

Project Manager - Knox Council

This concierge service is here to support you if you work for yourself, or have 1 to 2 employees and an annual turnover of...

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Manufacturing Futures Forum

Project Manager - Knox Council

Presented by the Manufacturing Futures Research Institute at Swinburne. A monthly forum exploring future directions that will drive innovation and transformation of Australia’s Manufacturing Industry. Featuring...

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New Grant Program To Boost Local Medtech Manufacturing

Economic Development and Investment – Business Development Officer - Yarra Ranges Shire Council

A new Andrews Labor Government grant program will boost the growth of local medical technologies, supporting the creation of high-skilled jobs and increasing healthcare...

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Sons of the West – a Men’s health program in Maroondah

Coordinator- Bayswater Business Precinct - Maroondah, Knox and Yarra Ranges Council

Maroondah City Council has partnered with the Western Bulldogs Community Foundation to bring the Sons of the West to Maroondah! Sons of the West...

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SEMMA Welding Course Update

WEEK 1 SEMMA were thrilled to welcome our first cohort of students for our industry-led Welding Skills Short Course! This diverse group have the...

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