First for Business e-news

Council provides a number of services for the support and development of new and existing businesses in the Monash region. 

The latest business and networking activities, business training and opportunities, and local information relevant to the business community are shared through a regular business e-newsletter.

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This email newsletter promotes business and networking activity. It features business events, training opportunities and local information relevant to the business community.

2024

Business Update – October 2024Food and Beverage Innovation Exchange tour, Inclusive Employment workshop, Expanding Horizons, Monash Business Awards December event, Monash Women’s Business Network International Women’s Day 2025 event with Carolyn Creswell, Footpath trading and outdoor advertising, Eastern Innovation Empowering Women Entrepreneurs survey, Safe disposal of batteries and electronic waste, SEMMA manufacturing survey, Small Business Peak hub, Grow your business checklist, Business Vic online workshops, courses and mentoring, Small Business Mentoring.

Business Update – September 2024ATO Masterclass series, CSIRO SME Connect, Inclusive Employment workshop, Eastern Innovation Entrepreneur Exchange

Business Update – August 2024Monash Women’s Business Network September event, Monash Business Awards Gala winners, Monash Business Awards September event, Expanding Horizons, CSIRO SME Connect, ATO Masterclass series, Monash Speed X 2024, Digital Solution Program, Vic Aboriginal Business Investment Program, Footpath Trading and Access Policy 2024, Eastern Innovation Entrepreneur Exchange, CIRCO Circular Business Design workshop, Business Vic online workshops, courses and mentoring, Small Business Mentoring.

Business Update – July 2024Monash Business Awards Gala night, Monash Women’s Business Network September event, Expanding Horizons, ATO Masterclass series, Monash Uni Industry Innovation Program, Holmesglen Student Practical Placement Program, CSIRO Innovate to Grow, Manufacturer’s Monthly Endeavour Awards, Defence Industry Development grants, Minimum wage increase, Changes to casual employment laws, Sustainability Skills Lab, Eastern Innovation Entrepreneur Exchange, Sustainability for Business website, Monash Business Awards nominees, Business Vic online workshops, courses and mentoring, Small Business Mentoring.

Business Update – June 2024Monash Business Awards June breakfast event, Expanding Horizons, ATO Masterclass series, Shape Your Monash, Multicultural Business Chambers & Trader Groups program, Monash Uni Undergrad Industry Student Program, Women’s Manufacturing Summit 2024, AI Adopt Centres, VTIC online courses for tourism & hospitality, Sustainability Skills Lab, Circular Action Guide, Monash Business Awards nominees, Business Vic online workshops, courses and mentoring, Small Business Mentoring.

Business Update – May 2024Monash Business Awards June breakfast event, Expanding Horizons: Work Assist Program, Sir John Monash Award – Reconciliation Champion, Small Business Bus in Oakleigh, Future Made in Australia Grants, Monash Footpath Trading and Access Policy, Small Restaurants Grant Program, Eastern Innovation Entrepreneur Exchange, Monash Business Energy Savers program, Monash Business Awards nominees, Taking your business global, Global Vic GOVEA nominations, Business Vic online workshops, courses and mentoring, Small Business Mentoring.

Business Update – April 2024Women’s Business Network May Lunch: Catherine de Fontenay, Monash Business Awards Nominees, Expanding Horizons: Readiness and Employment Access Channel (REACH), ICN Gateway for supply chain solutions, ATO Essentials to strengthen small business, Google Business Profile website shutdown, Paid parental leave changes, CSIRO $20 million to drive SME innovation, SEMMA State nominated skilled visa information session, Business Vic online workshops, courses and mentoring, Small Business Mentoring, Online retail shopping days 2024, Eastern Innovation, Monash Business Energy Savers program, Top 5 checklists to support your business.

Business Update – March 2024Women’s Business Network May Lunch: Catherine de Fontenay, Monash Business Awards April Networking Breakfast, Monash Business Awards nominees, Employment Assistance Fund, Small Business Bus, Social impact suppliers, Growth opportunities for Vic Medtechs, Learn Local courses, Introduction to AI scholarships, SEMMA Welding for Defence breakfast, Pay Equality Toolkit, ATO targeting under-reported sales, Business Vic online workshops, courses and mentoring, Small Business Mentoring, Worksafe Manual Handling Basics, Visual merchandising tips, Eastern Innovation, Monash Business Energy Savers program, Sustainability Victoria tool to get started with reuseables.

Business Update – February 2024Storm damage in Monash, Register for Tender portal, Monash Business Awards Networking Breakfast, Women’s Business Network Lunch: Elly Desmarchelier, Job Access Wage subsidy program, Digital jobs training wage subsidy, Monash Uni research resources, Monash Uni Undergraduate industry experience studio program, Partners in Wellbeing webinars, SEMMA event dates, Business Vic online workshops, courses and mentoring, Empower yourself: Tenants rights for traders webinar, take advantage of outdoor dining, Clayton Festival, Monash Business Energy Savers program, Energy efficiency grants.

Business Update – January 2024: Disability Inclusion in the Workforce, Women's Business Network Lunch: Elly Demarchelier, Monash Business Awards Networking Breakfast, Public Holidays for 2024, 2024 Reminders & Changes, ATO new website, Creative Projects Fund applications, Latest Research Grants, Partners in Wellbeing Helpline, Abolishing Commercial Stamp Duty, AI Adopt Program, Engineered Stone Ban, Business Victoria Resources, Small Business Mentoring, Retail & Hospitality News, Eastern Innovation Pitch Night, Business Renewables Buying Group, Net Zero Innovations, Business Energy Savers Program

2023

Business Update - December 2023:

  • Business news: Monash Business Awards nominees, Understanding rules and entitlements during end-of-year holiday season, holiday season entertainment, R&D support for start-ups and small business, Become cyber secure with easy-to-follow resources, Business benefits from an inclusive and diverse workforce, Small business boost measure and the energy incentive, Registrations for 'State of the State' with Premier Jacinta Allen, Online workshops and mentoring..
  • Retail news: Festive decorations installed across Monash retail centres.
  • Eastern Innovation: Pitch night at Eastern Innovation.
  • Sustainable Business News: Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme; Small Business Energy Saver Program.

First for Business - November 2023

First for Business – Trader News October Edition – Parking across Monash Activity Centres, WorkSafe Health and Safety Month 2023, Small Business Bus: Oakleigh, Expanding Horizons: Resources for businesses employing people living with disability and NewAccess mental health coaching

Business Update – October 2023 – WorkSafe Health and Safety Month 2023, Small Business Bus: Oakleigh, Manufacturing Growth Program recipients announced, Expanding Horizons: Resources for businesses employing people living with disability, NewAccess mental health coaching and BuildUP: Women in construction,

First for Business – Trader News September Edition – Monash Business Awards Breakfast with Getrude Matshe, End of lease: What tenants need to know, Invitation for businesses to participate: Monash Carols by Candlelight 2023, Expanding Horizons: Overcoming Barriers for Employment, Victorian Sick Pay Guarantee expands eligible job list and Council welcomes detail around Suburban Rail Loop project.

Business Update – September 2023 – Monash Precinct Network Event: Mobility of the Future, Monash Business Awards Breakfast with Getrude Matshe, Invitation for businesses to participate: Monash Carols by Candlelight 2023, Expanding Horizons: Overcoming Barriers for Employment, Cyber security risks identified: A free service, Victorian Sick Pay Guarantee expands eligible job list, Council welcomes detail around Suburban Rail Loop project and Exporting with the Go Global Toolkit

First for Business – Trader News August Edition – Women's Business Network Lunch: Elly Demarchelier, Expanding Horizons: Overcoming Barriers for Employment, Winners and finalists of the Monash Business Awards, Reminder for businesses: COVID-19 vaccination data deletion and End of lease: What tenants need to know

Business Update – August 2023 – Women's Business Network Lunch: Elly Demarchelier, Expanding Horizons: Overcoming Barriers for Employment, Winners and finalists of the Monash Business Awards, South East Business Conference, Reminder for businesses: COVID-19 vaccination data deletion and Fair Work Ombudsman: Free webinars

First for Business – Trader News July Edition – Women's Business Network Lunch: Elly Demarchelier, Monash Business Awards Gala Dinner & Awards, Get ready for summer and outdoor dining, Bogong Avenue (extension to existing multi-level car park), Stock Management process guide, MBA Nominee: Igoforlocal.com and Trimiti Moebius Design and Victorian Circular Economy Recycling Modernisation Fund

Business Update – July 2023 – Women's Business Network Lunch: Elly Demarchelier, Monash Business Awards Gala Dinner & Awards, South East Business Conference (SEBC) – Towards 2050, Industry R&D Infrastructure Fund, Victorian Business Innovation survey, Free safety advice for your business, MBA Nominee: Igoforlocal.com and Trimiti Moebius Design and Victorian Circular Economy Recycling Modernisation Fund

First for Business – Trader News June Edition – Expanding Horizons: Overcoming Barriers for Employment, Monash Talent, Retail leasing updates:VSBC, Managing small business debts, MBA Nominee: Soundfair and Solar for Business Program

Business Update – June 2023 – Expanding Horizons: Overcoming Barriers for Employment, Innovation Precincts Survey, Monash Talent, Cyber Security and Defence Industry Security Program, MBA Nominee: Soundfair, Premier’s Sustainability Awards, Green Hydrogen Conference and Solar for Business Program

First for Business – Trader News May Edition – Women’s Business Network lunch with Susan McLean, Fire & Light event, Eastern Employment Expo, Parklets on Roads Policy Consultation, Victoria Police Community Sentiment Survey, Family Violence Training, Leadership learnings with Ruth Holdaway, Monash Business Awards nominees and Sustainability strategy workshop.

Business Update – May 2023 – Women’s Business Network lunch with Susan McLean, Eastern Employment Expo, Australian Manufacturing Week, Governor of Victoria Export Awards 2023, Career Launchpad World Changers, Victoria Police Community Sentiment Survey, Leadership learnings with Ruth Holdaway, Monash Business Awards nominees and Sustainability strategy workshop.

First for Business – Trader News April Edition – Annual Business Survey, Women’s Business Network lunch with Susan McLean, Monash Business Awards breakfast with Dr Ruth Holdaway, Fun in GW, Small Business Bus, WorkSafe Grant Funding Round, ICN Gateway and Sustainable Business Breakfast Event.

Business Update – April 2023 – Annual Business Survey, Women’s Business Network lunch with Susan McLean, Monash Business Awards breakfast with Dr Ruth Holdaway, Small Business Bus, WorkSafe Grant Funding Round, ICN Gateway and Sustainable Business Breakfast Event.

First for Business – Trader News March Edition – Women in STEM webinar, Clayton Traders Association: Special Rate & Charge scheme, Monash Business Awards nominees and Think & Grow program (digital employment).

Business Update – March 2023 - Women in STEM webinar, Monash Business Awards nominees, Manufacturing Growth Program, AusIndustry Entrepreneurs' Programme, Think & Grow program (digital employment), Eastern Innovation survey, Melbourne Heart Hospital, Advanced mRNA Medicines Manufacturing and Workforce Training, Live at Warrawee workshop program and DIY plan for fundraising and sponsorship workshop.

First for Business – Trader News – Edition #2 – Support to hire, recruit and train employees, Country of origin labelling for seafood in hospitality: Have your say, Nominations for Monash Council Advisory Committees and Business Energy Savers Program.

Business Update – February 2023 Edition #1 - Support to hire, recruit and train employees, NAIDOC Local Grants, Nominations for Monash Council Advisory Committees, Funding for Victorian manufacturing businesses to upskill staff and Business Energy Savers Program.

First for Business – Trader News – Edition #1 – International Women’s Day with Tammy Barton, MBA Breakfast with Karen Hollenbach, Glen Waverley Lunar New Year and Lantern Festival, Clayton Festival, Employment Assistance Fund for employees with disability, New parklet for Syndal Activity Centre, Online hospitality and tourism training and Single-use plastics ban webinar.

Business Update – January 2023 Edition #1 - International Women’s Day with Tammy Barton, MBA Breakfast with Karen Hollenbach, Support for Victorian Aboriginal businesses, Employment Assistance Fund for employees with disability, Online hospitality and tourism training, New CEO appointment at Eastern Innovation, Single-use plastics ban webinar, Low Carbon Manufacturing grant program and Funding for Victorian businesses transitioning their fleets to electric vehicles.

2022

First for Business – Trader News – Edition #24 - Monash Maker Faire - a success, Declaration of Special Charge Scheme for the Mount Waverley Activity Centre, Changes to Victorian landlord retail leasing obligations, Tips for resolving a commercial dispute, New parklets for Mulgrave and Hughesdale, Submitters present at Council meeting and Single-use plastics ban

Business Update – December 2022 Edition #1 - Monash Maker Faire - a success, Submitters present at Council meeting, Diversity in your business, 2022 Kinaway Business Awards and Single-use plastics ban

First for Business – Trader News – Edition #23 - New Mayor and Deputy Mayor for the City of Monash, Christmas celebrations in Monash, Temporary Liquor Licence, Distillery Support Grants and Food Safety Governance guide

Business Update – November 2022 Edition #3 - New Mayor and Deputy Mayor for the City of Monash, Christmas celebrations in Monash, Fair Jobs Code Pre-Assessment Certificate, Self-employment business training, Distillery Support Grants and Food Safety Governance guide

First for Business – Trader News – Edition #22 - WorkSafe OHS Essentials consultation, Monash Council budget for 2023/24 and Trial Parklets on Roads Policy

Business Update – November 2022 Edition #2 - Winning Local Government business, EntrepreneurFEST, WorkSafe OHS Essentials consultation, Small Business Cyber Security Guide, Monash Council budget for 2023/24, Trial Parklets on Roads Policy and Low Carbon Manufacturing Grant Program

First for Business – Trader News – Edition #21 - Director ID application deadline, Monash Business Awards breakfast: Professor Brock Bastian, Trial Parklets on Roads Policy, Knox Women on the Go, Small Business Bus Pinewood, Suburban Rail Loop in Glen Waverley, Monash Council Creative Industries Lead and Starting Your Zero Waste Journey.

Business Update – November2022 Edition #1 - Director ID application deadline, Monash Business Awards breakfast: Professor Brock Bastian, Knox Women on the Go, Small Business Bus Pinewood, Low Carbon Manufacturing Grant Program, Digital Jobs for Manufacturing, Distillery Support Grants, Suburban Rail Loop in Glen Waverley, Trial Parklets on Roads Policy, Monash Council Creative Industries Lead and Monash Maker Faire® event

Business Update – October 2022 Edition #2 - Winning Local Government business workshop, Monash Entrepreneurship Series, Net Zero in the Monash Precinct, Christmas festivities at Monash, Workforce Training Innovation Fund, Monash Maker Faire®: Call for Makers, Sponsors and Volunteers and Circular Economy Reuse Pilots Fund – Round 2

First for Business – Trader News – Edition #20 - Intention to Declare a Special Charge Scheme for the Mount Waverley Activity Centre, Refresh of outdoor parklets, Outdoor dining program in Monash, Christmas festivities at Monash and Circular Economy Reuse Pilots Fund – Round 2

Business Update – October 2022 Edition #1 - Monash Entrepreneurship Series, CSIRO: Innovate to Grow program, Small Business Bus Clayton, Maroondah BizWeek 2022, SummerTech LIVE program 2022-2023, Workforce Training Innovation Fund, Monash Maker Faire®: Call for Makers, Sponsors and Volunteers and Ready for Growth program

First for Business – Trader News – Edition #19 - Streatrader moving to Foodtrader, Small Business Bus Clayton, Maroondah BizWeek 2022 and WorkSafe Health & Safety Month events, 

First for Business – Trader News – Edition #18 - Advocacy in lead-up to State Election, Dining and Entertainment Program Returns, Monash Women's Business Network lunch, Kristal Kinsela, Online Information Session for Trader Groups and 'Attract talent for your family business' article.

Business Update – September 2022 Edition #2 - Monash Entrepreneurship Series 2022, Monash Women's Business Network lunch: Kristal Kinsela, Doing Business with Council, Advocacy in lead-up to State Election, CSIRO Kickstart Program: Helping Small and Medium Enterprises, Monash Maker Faire®: Call for Makers, Attract talent for your family business article and Export skills training for your business.

First for Business – Trader News – Edition #17 - The Monash Moon Festival, Monash Business Awards Breakfast with Russell Pearson, Online Information Session for Trader Groups, Small Business Specialist Advice Pathways Program and Getting ready for single-use plastics ban.

Business Update – September 2022 Edition #1 - Monash Business Awards Breakfast with Russell Pearson, Monash Entrepreneurship Series 2022, 6for6 Pitch Night Audience, Small Business Specialist Advice Pathways Program, Monash Maker Faire: Call for Makers, Ready for Growth program and Getting ready for single-use plastics ban.

First for Business – Trader News – Edition #16 - Glen Waverley Civic Precinct Project, Suburban Rail Loop East - Media Statement, Premier’s Sustainability Awards: The Corner Store Network and Business Chambers and Trader Groups Program: Round Three

Business Update – August 2022 Edition #2 - Digital Innovation Festival, Business Chambers and Trader Groups Program: Round Three, Sick and carer's pay for casual and contract workers, Endeavour Awards - Nominations open, Premier’s Sustainability Awards: The Corner Store Network, Moderna mRNA production facility at Monash Technology Precinct and CSIRO opens lab to produce vaccines and drug treatments onshore.

First for Business – Trader News – Edition #15 - Women's Business Network Lunch with Kristal Kinsela, Winners & finalists at the MBA Gala Event, Declaration of Special Charge scheme Glen Waverley, Consulting on outdoor dining in Monash, Bogong Car Park moving forward, Partners in Wellbeing Helpline and Business Victoria Concierge support.

Business Update – August 2022 Edition #1 - Women's Business Network Lunch with Kristal Kinsela, Winners & finalists at the MBA Gala Event, Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Winners, CSIRO Innovate to Grow program, Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment, Partners in Wellbeing Helpline and Why people aren't buying from you: Podcast.

First for Business – Trader News – Edition #14 - COVID-19 advice for Victorians to stay well in winter, Employers maintain vaccination requirements, Small Business Ventilation Program, Business Victoria Concierge Service, Liquor license changes and Single-use plastics ban.

Business Update – July 2022 Edition #2 - COVID-19 advice for Victorians to stay well in winter, Employers maintain vaccination requirements, Small Business Ventilation Program, Business Victoria Concierge Service, New Energy Jobs Fund and Single-use plastics ban.

First for Business – Trader News – Edition #13 - Monash Business Awards Annual Gala Dinner, Business Victoria Concierge Service, Sick Pay Guarantee, Paid training jobs for new hospitality workers, Changes to Superannuation, National & Award Minimum Wage, Company & Business Name Fees and Clean Energy Business Event.

Business Update – July 2022 Edition #1 - Monash Business Awards Annual Gala Dinner, Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Awards Gala Dinner, Ready for Growth program, 2022 Victorian Premier’s Design Awards, Business Victoria Concierge Service and Clean Energy Business Event.

First for Business – Trader News – Edition #12 - Sick Pay Guarantee, Dining and Entertainment Program survey and Paid training jobs for new hospitality workers.

Business Update – June 2022 Edition #2 - Holmesglen student placement program information session, Global Victoria Intellect Program, Sick Pay Guarantee, CSIRO Lab22 Business Case Study and Electric Vehicle Charging for Business Fleets program.

First for Business – Trader News – Edition #11 - Monash Business Awards Lunch: Outlook for the Economy, A Year On (David Robertson), Monash Women's Business Network lunch with Alice Mahar - a success!, End of Financial Year - Get Organised and Prepared and How to reduce and recycle plastic at work.

Business Update – June 2022 Edition #1 - Monash Business Awards Lunch: Outlook for the Economy, A Year On (David Robertson), Monash Women's Business Network lunch with Alice Mahar - a success!, Help from a Holmesglen student, online information session, Eastern Innovation’s Global Advisory Program, Accelerating Commercialisation - Virtual information sessions and how to reduce and recycle plastic at work

First for Business – Trader News – Edition #10 - Strategies to Advance Your Online Business workshop, Small Business Bus (Glen Waverley), Melbourne International Coffee Expo 2022, Victorian Sick Pay Guarantee, Ventilation Voucher Program and How businesses can prepare for single-use plastics bans.

Business Update – May 2022 Edition #2 -Strategies to Advance Your Online Business workshop, Digital Jobs program, Small Business Bus (Glen Waverley), Governor of Victoria Export Awards 2022, 2022 Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Awards 2022, Carloop sustainable business case study and How businesses can prepare for single-use plastics bans

First for Business – Trader News – Edition #9 - Women's Business Network Lunch with Alice Mahar, Business Survey extended until COB 25 May, Monash Business Awards Networking Evening (Waverley BMW), Ban on single plastic, Ventilation Voucher Program and Better Building Finance Online webinar (reducing carbon emission/operating costs).

Business Update – May 2022 Edition #1 - Women's Business Network Lunch with Alice Mahar, Business Survey extended until COB 25 May, Circular economy - Online Webinar, Monash Business Awards Networking Evening (Waverley BMW), Export Skills Program 2022 (Global Victoria), 6for6eipitchnight, KAIJU! Beer Business Case Study and Better Building Finance Online webinar (reducing carbon emission/operating costs).

Business Update – April 2022 Edition #2 - Ease of restrictions, Women's Business Network Lunch with Alice Mahar, Monash Annual Business Survey 2022, Strengthen your export capabilities (program) with Global Victoria Free Business Mentoring Voucher, 6for6eipitchnight, Jobs Victoria is backing you to grow, A1 Testing & Tagging Business Case Study and Unlocking business savings through upgrade finance.

First for Business - Trader News - Edition #8 – Ease of restrictions, Women's Business Network Lunch with Alice Mahar, Monash Annual Business Survey 2022, Free Business Mentoring Voucher, Ventilation Voucher Program, Jobs Victoria is backing you to grow, Footpath and Nature Strip damage issues can now be reported online, Choose to Reuse Online Masterclass and Unlocking business savings through upgrade finance. 

Business Update – April 2022 Edition #1 - Monash Business Awards Breakfast - Adam Docking, Women's Business Network Lunch with Alice Mahar, Monash Annual Business Survey 2022, Grants to establish Artificial Intelligence and Digital Capability Centres, Grants open to give young Australians STEM opportunities, Digital Jobs Program and Jobs Victoria is backing you to grow.

First for Business - Trader News - Edition #7 - Monash Business Awards Breakfast - Adam Docking, Women's Business Network Lunch with Alice Mahar, Monash Annual Business Survey 2022, Clayton Outdoor Cinema, Hospitality recruits to ease staff shortages, Jobs Victoria is backing you to grow and Victorian Dining and Entertainment Program.

Business Update – March 2022 Edition #3 - Taking Your Business Online, Save the Date - Women's Business Network Lunch with Alice Mahar, Microbusiness Concierge Service, Medtech Manufacturing Capability Program, Jobs Victoria and Victorian Sick Pay Guarantee for casual and contract workers.

First for Business - Trader News - Edition #6 - Taking Your Business Online, Save the Date - Women's Business Network Lunch with Alice Mahar, Clayton Outdoor Cinema, Microbusiness Concierge Service, Changes to liquor laws, Jobs Victoria and Victorian Sick Pay Guarantee for casual and contract workers.

Business Update – March 2022 Edition #2 - Celebrating International Women's Day with Olivia Carr, Taking Your Business Online, Ringwood Jobs Fair, Partners in Wellbeing, Jobs Victoria is backing you and Delorean Corporation Business Case study.

First for Business - Trader News - Edition #5 - Celebrating International Women's Day with Olivia Carr, Taking Your Business Online workshop, Ringwood Jobs Fair, Partners in Wellbeing, Jobs Victoria is backing you and Grants to help the mental wellbeing of business.

Business Update – March 2022 Edition #1 - COVID19 Update - Easing of restrictions in Victoria, International Women's Day with Olivia Carr, Crisis Decision Making workshop, Small Business Bus Oakleigh, Taking Your Business Online workshop, Free Business Mentoring Vouchers and SOM Blinds Business Case study.

First for Business - Trader News - Edition #4 - COVID19 Update - Easing of restrictions in Victoria, Business Stimulus Package for Victorian businesses, International Women's Day with Olivia Carr, Crisis Decision Making workshop, Small Business Bus Oakleigh, Taking Your Business Online workshop, Free Business Mentoring Vouchers and Pups on Winbourne Activation.

Business Update – February 2022 Edition #2 - Starting Your Small Business online workshop, Coworking space Amaroo Neighbourhood House, Monash Business Awards Breakfast - Mat Bowtell, International Women's Day with Olivia Carr, Laneway Learnings and Link Health and Community Business Case study.

First for Business - Trader News - Edition #3 - Starting Your Small Business online workshop, Monash Business Awards Breakfast - Mat Bowtell, International Women's Day with Olivia Carr, Laneway Learnings and GW Nights - a success.

Business Update – February 2022 Edition #1 - Starting Your Small Business online workshop, Coworking space Amaroo Neighbourhood House, Monash Business Awards Breakfast - Mat Bowtell, International Women's Day with Olivia Carr, Help from a Holmesglen student and Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme - Extended.

First for Business - Trader News - Edition #2 - Starting Your Small Business online workshop, Monash Business Awards Breakfast - Mat Bowtell, International Women's Day with Olivia Carr and Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme – Extended, GW Nights, Mount Waverley Mini Makers & Creators and Mount Waverley Pups on Winbourne.

Business Update - January 2022 Edition #1 - Coworking space Amaroo Neighbourhood House, Starting Your Small Business online workshop, Monash Business Awards Breakfast - Mat Bowtell, International Women's Day with Olivia Carr and Book a consultation with the Microbusiness Concierge Service.

First for Business - Trader News - Edition #1 - Starting Your Small Business online workshop, Monash Business Awards Breakfast - Mat Bowtell, International Women's Day with Olivia Carr and Book a consultation with the Microbusiness Concierge Service.

2021

Business Update - December 2021 Edition #2 - Vaccination and face mask requirements updated, Coworking space Amaroo Neighbourhood Centre, Boosting Coworking - Voucher Program, Save the Date - International Women's Day with Olivia Carr, Save the Date - Monash Business Awards Breakfast - Mat Bowtell, Export Skills Program and Business case study: WRS Bioproducts.

First for Business - Trader News - Edition #37 - Vaccination and face mask requirements updated, Pinewood Family Festival, Save the Date - International Women's Day with Olivia Carr, Save the Date - Monash Business Awards Breakfast - Mat Bowtell and Food waste recycling for business guide.

Business Update - December 2021 Edition #1 - COVIDSafe Deep Cleaning Rebate, Business Victoria Concierge Service, DJPR Small to medium business forums, South East Melbourne Self-employment and Entrepreneurship Expo, Monash Business of the Year for 2020 and Institute of Excellence Business Case Study.

First for Business – Trader News – Edition 36 - COVIDSafe Deep Cleaning Rebate, Business Victoria Concierge Service, DJPR Small to medium business forums, Enhanced Outdoor Dining - State Funding Program and Monash Business of the Year for 2020.

Business Update - November 2021 Edition #2 - Further easing of restrictions in Victoria, COVID-19 digital certificate, COVID-19 rapid antigen tests for business owners, Business Energy Savers Webinar, Monash Business Awards November Breakfast, Eastern Innovation’s Global Advisory Program, Commercial rent relief in Victoria fact sheet, Export Skills Program, Monash Business of the Year for 2021, New Mayor and Deputy Mayor for Monash and Business Case study: Technovalia.

First for Business – Trader News – Edition 35 - Further easing of restrictions in Victoria, COVID-19 digital certificate, COVID-19 rapid antigen tests for business owners, Business Energy Savers Webinar, Monash Business Awards November Breakfast, Visual Merchandising & Maximising the Retail Space Creatively webinars, COVID Safety Forums, Negotiating the sharing of outdoor space fact sheet, Monash Business of the Year for 2021 and New Mayor and Deputy Mayor for Monash.

Business Update - November 2021 Edition #1 - Easing of restrictions in Victoria, COVID-19 digital certificate, Maximising Your Marketing, Monash Business Awards November Breakfast, Keep your business COVIDSafe and Business Energy Savers Webinar.

First for Business – Trader News – Edition 34 - Easing of restrictions in Victoria, COVID-19 digital certificate, COVID Safety Forums, Maximising Your Marketing, Monash Business Awards November Breakfast, Keep your business COVIDSafe and Business Energy Savers Webinar.

Business Update - October 2021 Edition #2 - Victorian workers required to be vaccinated, Maximising Your Marketing, Monash Business Awards Online Gala event, Entrepreneurship Series, Construction support and reopening, Free infection control training, Small Business Bus Mulgrave, Translated rent relief guidance and Global Advisory Program.

First for Business – Trader News – Edition 33 - Victorian workers required to be vaccinated, Maximising Your Marketing, Monash Business Awards Online Gala event, Entrepreneurship Series, Smoke-Free Areas - Eaton Mall and Kingsway, Free infection control training, Small Business Bus Mulgrave and Translated rent relief guidance,

Business Update - October 2021 Edition #1 - Victorian Government changes to restrictions, Generating Cashflow Online Workshop, Entrepreneurship Series, Free Online Business Mentoring, COVID-19 vaccinations and your business, Esper Satellite Imagery business case study, Business Energy Saver Program and Energy Upgrades for Business.

First for Business – Trader News – Edition 32 - Victorian Government changes to restrictions, Generating Cashflow Online Workshop, Entrepreneurship Series, Free Online Business Mentoring, COVID-19 vaccinations and your business, Business Energy Saver Program and Energy Upgrades for Business.

Business Update – September 2021 Edition #2 - Generating Cashflow Online Workshop, Monash Gala Awards Online event, EntrepreneurFEST21, Women's Business Network - Dr Andi Diamond recording, Commercial Landlord Hardship Fund Three, Business Costs Assistance Program Four, SME Loan Scheme expanded, Businesses approved to give COVID19 Vaccinations, Energy Upgrades for Business online event and Investment Support Grants – Packaging.

First for Business – Trader News – Edition 31 - Generating Cashflow Online Workshop, Monash Gala Awards Online event, Women's Business Network - Dr Andi Diamond recording, Commercial Landlord Hardship Fund Three, Business Costs Assistance Program Four and SME Loan Scheme expanded.

Business Update – September 2021 Edition #1 - Extended Support for Victorian Businesses, COVID-19 Support Program, Authorised Worker Permit, Rent relief available through the Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme, Free Online Business Mentoring, Global Advisory Program, Monash Food Innovation Webinars and Notting Hill company Cylite makes world-first eye-imaging technology.

First for Business – Trader News – Edition 30 - Extended Support for Victorian Businesses, COVID-19 Support Program, Authorised Worker Permit, Rent relief available through the Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme and Free Online Business Mentoring.

Business Update - August 2021 Edition #2: More support for Melbourne businesses in lockdown, Women's Business Network lunch - Dr Andi Diamond, WorkSafe Victoria’s WorkWell team webinar series, COVID-19 Disaster Payment, AusIndustry's Grant Programs, Coronavirus resources for your business, COVID-19 Business Concierge and Hospitality Support Program, LinkedIn Learning Library at Monash Libraries, Business Case Study: Mount Waverley café paying it forward and Business Energy Saver Program.

First for Business - Trader News Edition 29: More support for Melbourne businesses in lockdown, Women's Business Network lunch - Dr Andi Diamond, WorkSafe Victoria’s WorkWell team webinar series, COVID-19 Disaster Payment, SnapSendSolve SNAPtember, LinkedIn Learning Library at Monash Libraries, Coronavirus resources for your business, COVID-19 Business Concierge and Hospitality Support Program, Business Case Study: Mount Waverley café paying it forward and Business Energy Saver Program. 

First for Business – Trader news Edition 28: Victorian Government COVID-19 Update, New support announced for Victorian businesses, Women's Business Network lunch with Monash Council CEO Dr Andi Diamond, COVID-19 Business Concierge and Hospitality Support Program, Mt Waverley Traders Association, GW Nights, Pinewood Spring Festival, Mt Waverley Mini-Makers, Pups on Winbourne and Clayton Spice Fest and Business Energy Saver Program.

Business Update – August 1: Victorian Government COVID-19 Update, New support announced for Victorian businesses, Women's Business Network lunch with Monash Council CEO Dr Andi Diamond, COVID-19 Business Concierge and Hospitality Support Program, Global Advisory Program, Solar for Business Program and Business Energy Saver Program. 

First for Business – Trader news Edition 27: Lockdown Financial Support for Victorian Businesses, Commonwealth COVID-19 Disaster Payment, Help from the Partners in Wellbeing Helpline, GW Nights, Mt Waverley Mini-Makers, Pups on Winbourne and Pinewood Winter Festival Postponed, WorkSafe Inspectors, Stop the spread of COVID-19, Mt Waverley Activity Centre Structure Plan – Update and Business Energy Saver Program. 

Business Update – July Edition #2: Lockdown Financial Support for Victorian Businesses, Commonwealth COVID-19 Disaster Payment, Help from the Partners in Wellbeing Helpline, WorkSafe Inspectors, Global Advisory Program, Stop the spread of COVID-19, Modern Manufacturing Initiative – Manufacturing Collaboration Stream and Business Energy Saver Program. 

First for Business – Trader news Edition 26: Victorian Government - latest update, Budget delivers on improvements to community facilities and core services, Monash Business Awards Gala Dinner, COVID check-in marshals and COVID marshals, Free micro-credentials from the Restaurant and Catering Association, Reinvigorating Monash Activity Centres, COVIDSafe Virtual Consultation - Upskill My Business, Victorian Events Support Package and QR Code requirements for businesses 

Business Update – July Edition #1: Victorian Government - latest update, Help from a Holmesglen Student, 6for6 EI Pitch Night, Monash Business Awards Gala Dinner, South East B.I.G Build Expo and Workshop, Budget delivers on improvements to community facilities and core services, COVID check-in marshals and COVID marshals, Automatic Mutual Recognition of Occupational Registrations, Export Market Development Grants (EMDG), QR Code requirements for businesses and Business Article: Industry leaders build their homes in Monash 

First for Business – Trader News Edition 25: Victoria latest update, Winbourne Parklet arts and craft, puppies and brunch, Glen Waverley Nights, COVIDSafe Virtual Consultation, Australian Hotels Association No Tick No Entry and Victorian Events Support Package.

Business Update – June Edition 2: Victoria latest update, Winbourne Parklet arts and craft, puppies and brunch, Glen Waverley Nights, Australian Hotels Association No Tick No Entry, Extension to the Business Competitiveness Program, Victorian Events Support Package, Paintback and Monash celebrates five years of recycling scheme and Monash takes pole position as destination for carmakers. 

First for Business – Trader News Edition 24: Victorian easing of restrictions, QR Code requirements for businesses, Councils Keeping Victorian Communties COVIDSafe, Keep your community safe, Glen Waverley Nights, Mount Waverley Mini Makers & Creators, Pups on Winbourne and Resolving rent relief disputes. 

Business Update – June Edition 1: Victorian easing of restrictions, QR Code requirements for businesses, Councils Keeping Victorian Communties COVIDSafe, Keep your community safe, Resolving rent relief disputes, Global Advisory Program, 6for6 Pitch Night, Solar for Business Program and Premier's Sustainability Awards. 

First for Business – Trader News Edition 23: Victorian Circuit Breaker Support Package,  Partners in Wellbeing, WBN Prof Croft recorded video event, Glen Waverley Nights, ATO webinar Starting a Small Business, MBA Lunch - Mat Bowtell Free 3D Hands, Boost your website traffic & engage audiences through User Experience and Free Business Mentoring Vouchers. 

Business Update – May Edition 2 - Victorian Circuit Breaker Support Package,  Partners in Wellbeing, WBN Prof Croft recorded video event, ATO webinar Starting a Small Business, MBA Lunch - Mat Bowtell Free 3D Hands, Boost your website traffic & engage audiences through User Experience, Business Competitive Program Grant and Free Business Mentoring Vouchers. 

First for Business – Trader News Edition 22 – Latest COVID-19 Advice for Business, ATO Free Business Webinars - Digital Options, Partners in Wellbeing, Solar for Small Business, Continued support for commercial tenants and landlords, Imagine Monash 2040 Survey, Women's Business Network Lunch and Replacement of in-ground parking sensors.

Business Update - May Edition 1 - Accelerate your business at Maroondah BizWeek, Imagine Monash 2040 Survey, Investing in Victorian Manufacturing Growth and Jobs, Sharing Waste - A Step Towards Circular Economy and $30m grants program to support local manufacturing.

Business Update - April Edition 1 - Monash Precinct Network – nbn event, Women's Business Network Lunch, ACBC: Virtual Business Delegation event, ATO FREE Business Webinars, Imagine Monash 2040 Survey, Continued support for commercial tenants and landlords, Victorian Government tender releases, What's on at EI, Energy-efficient equipment discounts for small businesses and solar rebates for small businesses.

First for Business – Trader News Edition 21 - Victoria to further relax COVIDSafe settings, Introduction to Business Records webinar, Digital adaptation program extended, Visual Merchandising Webinars, Help with business plan, Support for Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme, COVID-19 vaccinations and the workplace and Save the date – Women's Business Network Lunch.

Business Update - March Edition 2 - Victoria to further relax COVIDSafe settings, Introduction to Business Records webinar, Monash Business Awards Breakfast, Home Based Business Network, Save the date - Women's Business Network Lunch, Victorian Government’s Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme, Help with business plan, Clubhouse App for business, Small Business Digital Adaptation Program is extended, Partners in Wellbeing Helpline, COVID-19 vaccinations & the workplace, Solar for businesses, Energy Saver for Businesses and Tips for hotels and motels on how to reduce energy costs.

First for Business – Trader News Edition 20 – Webinar 1: Hospitality & Food Grocery businesses, Webinar 2: Apparel, Beauty, Chemists, Webinar 3: All Retailers, Global trends and enhancing your customer’s experience, Snap Send Solve and The Small Business Bus.

Business Update – March Edition 1 - Victoria to return to COVIDSafe Settings, Circuit Breaker Grants for Business, Commercial Landlord Hardship Fund - Round 2, JobKeeper Payment Second Extension, JobMaker Hiring Credit, First for Business - Business Survey, and Small Business Bus is back

First for Business – Trader News Edition 19 - COVID19 Update, Support For Businesses Impacted By Circuit Breaker Action, First for Business - Business Survey, Clayton Festival 2021 Online and Commercial Tenancy Relief Extended

Business Update – February Edition 2 - COVID-19 Update, First for Business - Business Survey, What's on at Eastern Innovation, Help from a Holmesglen Student and How to scale your food business event

Business Update – February Edition 1 - Home Based Business Network February, MBA Breakfast with Kirk Peterson, Celebrating IWD with Emma Alberici, Digital Aspects of Additive Manufacturing in the Monash Technology Precinct, ASBAS Digital Solutions online workshops, Commercial tenancy relief extended, Access Ability Australia business article, Monash’s World Class Innovation Network and Free Contactless Thermometers

First for Business – Trader News Edition 18 - Monash Outdoor Performance Program, Clayton Festival 2021 Online, Contact Tracing QR Code for Businesses, ASBAS Digital Solutions online workshops, Celebrating IWD with Emma Alberici, Phased Return to Workplaces, Commercial Tenancy Relief Extended and Victorian Government resources

2020

First for Business – Trader News Edition 17 - Monash Outdoor Dining Support, Trader Group Grants, Small Business Digital Adaptation Program, Grants and Funding, Contact Tracing QR Code for Businesses, Latest Coronavirus Updates, Victoria's COVIDSafe Summer and Business Recovery and Resilience Mentoring.

Business Update – December Edition - Victoria's COVIDSafe Summer, Sole Trader Support Fund deadline extended, Small Business Digital Adaptation Program, Contact Tracing QR Code for Businesses, Integrated Practical Placement Program, Celebrating International Women's Day with Emma Alberici and featured business article: Unmasking New Opportunity.

First for Business – Trader News Week 16 – Outdoor dining support throughout Monash, new Monash Council elected, Coronavirus updates, Shop Local campaign, Small Business Digital Adaptation Program, and free business workshops and events.

Business Update - November Edition #2 - Further easing of restrictions in Victoria, New Monash Council Elected, Home Based Business Network, MBA Resilience Award, Council Printing Services Tender, Shaping 2021/22 Monash Budget and Parking Enforcement.

First for Business – Trader News Week 15: Expanded outdoor dining, Monash supporting outdoor dining, the six principles to ensure a COVIDSafe workplace, business grants and funding, important Coronavirus resources for businesses, business recovery and resilience monitoring, Shop Local campaign, business webinars and how to join a trader group.

First for Business – Trader News Week 14: Expanded outdoor dining throughout Monash, business support grants, Coronavirus updates, 2020-21 Federal Budget highlights for traders, business recovery and resilience monitoring, Shop Local campaign and free business webinars.

Business Update - October Edition #1: Outdoor Dining Set To Entice Customers Back, Sole Trader Support Fund, Federal Budget 2020-2021, Commercial Landlord Hardship Fund, Statement on Face Masks, Home Based Business Network and Women's Business Network with Emma Alberici

First for Business – Trader News Week 13: Update to Face covering rule, New website for Coronavirus updates, updates to JobKeeper plan, expanded outdoor dining, business grants, business recovery and resilience monitoring, updates to RSA training online, Shop Local campaign and free business webinars.

First for Business – Trader News Week 12: Moving to the second step, Industry restriction levels, business grants open, expanded outdoor dining, free business webinars, business recovery and resilience monitoring, Buy Local support, sustainable businesses and Shop Local campaign.

First for Business – Trader News Week 11: Business Resilience Package, Victorian Government business support grants now open, outdoor eating and entrainment package, COVID-19 road to recovery, Jobkeeper extension, free business webinars, energy advice for businesses, shop local campaign and mental health in business.

First for Business – Trader News Week 10: Business Survival and Adaption Package, third business support package, COVID-19 road to recovery, Shop Local marketing campaign, energy advice, snap send solve and online free business webinars.

Business Update - September Edition #4: Monash Grant Finder with videos,  Enhanced outdoor dining in Monash, Council's Community Panel, Extension of JobKeeper provisions, DHHS instructions & tools for confirmed coronavirus cases and Negotiating Rent Relief with Small Business Commission.

Business Update - September Edition #3 - Business Resilience Package, Business Victoria COVID-19 Roadmap for reopening, Negotiating Rent Relief with Small Business Commissioner workshop and mybusinessweek 2020 conference. 

Business Update - September Edition #2: COVID-19 Roadmap to reopening, Notifying WorkSafe of COVID diagnosis, Monash tender opportunities, Eastern Metropolitan Survey, Jobactive Wage Subsidy and Holmesglen Infection Control Courses.

First for Business – Trader News Week 9 – Roadmap to reopening Victoria, Industry restrictions, business support, shop local campaign, student placements, wellbeing and online free business webinars.

Business Update - September Edition #1: Rate waiver of 10% in 2020/21 budget to assist all ratepayers, What's on at EI, Eastern Metro Partnership Signature Event (Chinese business community) .

Further assistance for your business: Pause on evictions extended & extra renter protections, Options for small business during COVID19: How to keep your finances on track workshop, MBA’s Creating Mental Wellbeing in the Workplace, Receive mentoring in this challenging time and Monash Masterclass Series success. 

First of Business – Trader News Week 8: How can Monash Council support your business, Mental health and wellbeing, Healthy Tips and Click for Vic Campaign.

Focus on Mental Health Support for you in August: Wellbeing and Mental Health Support for Victorian Small Businesses, St John Ambulance Mental Health & Crisis Support Training, Partners in Wellbeing Hotline, What's on @ EI and Wheelchair Accessibility on Google.

First for Business – Trader News Week 6: Business Support & Updates, Back our Business listing, Infection Control Training, Energy Advice and Utility Relief, Beware of Online Scammers, and COVID- 19 Recovery Plan.

More updates for your business in August: JobKeeper 2.0 Extended, Business & Industry Stage 4 Restrictions, Business Support Package, Superannuation Guarantee Amnesty, Infection control training accredited course, MyBusiness Week: Virtual Conference and CSIRO launches Australia's first accredited face mask testing facility.

First for Business - Trader News Week 5: JobKeeper 2.0 Extended, Business & Industry Stage 4 Restrictions, Permitted Worker Scheme, Superannuation Guarantee Amnesty, Business Support Package, Small Business Bus and supporting the wellbeing of small business owners.

Help for your business through Stage 4: Business Support Fund-Expansion, Restrictions on Business Operations, Creating a COVID Safe Workplace and Notifying WorkSafe of COVID diagnosis.

First for Business - Trader News Week 4: COVID19 Updates, Refusing service to customers not wearing a face covering, Wheelchair Accessibility on Google and Mental wellbeing of small business owners.

Supporting Local Business - Go Local First campaign, Back our businesses-Shop Local and Extension of the JobKeeper Payment.

Updates and support for your business - Face coverings in the workplace, Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme, Worker Support Payments and Business Research and Innovation Initiative.

First for Business - Trader News Week 3 - Wearing of Face Coverings, COVID19 Updates, Tenancy and Landlord Support, and Want to get your business moving and Financial Bank Support

First for Business - Trader News Week 2 - COVID19 Updates, Wearing Masks, Energy Advice & Utility Relief and Online Free Business Webinars.

Latest announcements from the Victorian Government - Business Support Fund (Expansion), Energy Efficient Communities and online workshops.

Supporting Local Business - Go Local First campaign, Back our business - Shop Local, Extension of JobKeeper and online workshops.

Find opportunities for your business - ICN Gateway helping your business grow, Finding grants made easier for businesses, Rate relief key feature of 2020/21 draft Budget and Rocket Seeder: 12 week Accelerator Program.

Support for retailers in July - Assistance for retailers, Lighting the way in Glen Waverley, Victorian Government's easing restrictions, Mediation for small business owners & landlords, Mental wellbeing for small business owners, Local company donates sanitisers to Monash students and Business Resilience Mentoring.

Ready your business in June -  Monash is now a Small Business Friendly Council, Landlord and Tenant negotiations, June reopening for food and beauty premises, MBA Webinar: Future Forecast for uncertain times and Market Diversification Virtual Workshop.

Prepare your business in May - Are you prepared for post JobKeeper, Upskill My Business, How to keep your workers safe, Environmental Upgrade Agreements, Griffiths Bros Coffee brewing up business, Cleaning blitz across Monash's outdoor spaces, Startup ONRAMP (Founders Course) and MBA's Exclusive Economic Forecast from an Industry Leader.

Health & Wellbeing in May - Resources for your Health & Wellbeing, ACBC: Ready to Rebound Course, Business Planning to Regenerate & Grow your business program, Back Our Businesses - Shop Local and Online Business Webinars.

Reassess your business in May - Monash Grants Finder, Business Planning to Regenerate and Grow your business program, Back Our Businesses - Shop Local and Online Business Webinars.

Supporting businesses in May - Business Assistance & Quicklinks, Back Our Businesses - Shop Local, Business Planning to Regenerate and Grow your business program, Online Business Webinars, Landlord and Tenant negotiations and Call out for PPE.

Working on your business in April - Business Assistance and Quicklinks, South East Melbourne (SEM) Survey, Online Business Webinars and Police Warning.

Back your business in April - Message from the Monash Mayor, assistance for businesses, free mentoring and online business webinars.

Here for you in April – What is available to you (Coronavirus updates), local business contribution in response to COVID-19, ACBC webinar: Keeping your team strong, Mentally Emotionally and Winning Government Business webinar.

More support for your business in March - Coronavirus Information & Support, New Portal for Australian Manufacturers, Free Mentoring and ASBAS Webinars.

Assistance for your business in March - Coronavirus Information and Support from the Australian Government, Information and Support from the Victorian Government, other resources that could potentially assist your business, COVID-19 Business Impact Survey and the Monash Grants Finder.

Aim for the stars at the International Women’s Day Lunch in March – Women’s Business Network lunch with Carley Scott, Commercialising Your New Idea Workshop: Strategies to get to market, Monash First for Business Survey, Small Business Bus, MBA Save the dates,

Start your year with a bang – Starting your business: How to turn an idea into a business workshop, Home Based Business Networking event, MBA Breakfast with Beau Vernon, International Women’s Day lunch with Carley Scott, ASBAS workshops, and Wilson Transformer Company business case study.

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2019

Merry Christmas and See you in 2020 – Monash Mini Maker Faire success story, Monash Economic Development achievements in 2019, The Australian Superfood Co business case story, scheduled events for 2020 and Small Business Bus.

Gain business skills in November - Skills to start your own business (Oakleigh library – series of three workshops), Monash Mini Maker Faire, WithOneBean business case study, Environmental Upgrade Agreement and Boost Your Business Program.

MBA November Business Breakfast – MBA Breakfast (Leadership that drives high performance), Home Based Business Event and EvolvePlus business case study.

Opportunities for your Business in October - Employer Essentials for Small Business workshop, Futuremap workshop, Marketing your Business: How to get it right the first time workshop, deoblockchain business case study, and Monash Masterclass Series success story

Gain Insights in September - Winning Local Government Business workshop, Monash Business Awards Lunch with James Madden, Victorian Manufacturing Showcase 2019 and INHAABIT Business Case study.

Active your business in August - Finance Fundamentals: How to keep cash flowing workshop, Industry Insight Tour with Britannia, MBA Winners for 2019, Women’s Business Network lunch with Claire Rogers, Wingmate business case study and Call for Makers-Monash Mini Maker Faire.

Upskill your business in July: Monash Home Based Business Network event, Save the date for following events: Monash Business Awards: Gala Evening, Bucher Municipal Industry Site Tour and Women’s Business Network Lunch with World Vision CEO Claire Rogers.

Gain valuable skills for your business in June:  Launch Event for Exciting New Business Program – Online and Business Growth skills, Monash Business Awards Lunch: The Finance Guru, Monash Home Based Business Speed Networking and Help from Business Students

Future proof your happiness in May: Women’s Business Network Lunch – Fear is your future, Home Based Business Network event, Single Touch Payroll and Accessibility Australia as a business feature.

Hack your way into happiness in May: Single Touch Payroll, Home Based Business Network event, Victorian Manufacturing Showcase 2019 and Carloop as a business feature

Gain valuable skills for your business in June: Launch Event for Exciting New Business Program, Monash Business Awards lunch with Scott Haywood, Victorian Manufacturing Showcase 2019, Help from Business Students, and Bluestone Yeast as a featured business.

Find Your Tribe in April – includes Find Your Tribe, Monash Business Awards Lunch and Home Based Business Network May Event.

Position your business – includes Wilson Transformers Company Tour, Women’s Business Network: Fear is your future lunch and Winning Government.

Celebrating Women in STEMM - includes: International Women's Day, Home Based Business Network, Business Planning Essentials   and more.

Turn your idea into a business in February – includes Starting Your Business workshop, Monash Business Awards Lunch with Carolyn Creswell and International Women’s Day Lunch.

Start your year with a big bang – includes: International Women’s Day Lunch, Social Media Marketing 101, Home Based Business: Speed Networking and Starting Your Business: How to turn an idea into a business.

2018

Enjoy the festivities in December - includes Starting Your Business workshop, Save the Date events (Social Media workshop, Home Base Business Networking event, Monash Business Awards Lunch and International Women’s Day lunch).

Networking in November - includes Women's Business Network Chat & Chop Event, MBA Lunch: Corporate Social Responsibility and Tibaldi’s environmental upgrade agreement as the featured business.

Maximise your Marketing Strategy this Month (October) - includes Advanced Marketing workshop, MBA Art of Risk Management Network event, Pitch for BeamTime at the Synchrotron and Carman’s Kitchen as the featured business.

Optimism in October – includes: Pitch for beamtime, a Risk Management Workshop, and Textron Systems as the featured business

Building Resilience in September – includes: Women’s Business Network Lunch, the Small business Mentoring Service, and Schneider Electric as the featured business.

Give your business support in July - includes: Government Grants briefing series 2018, Help from Business Students and Small Business.