Events
May Ready, Set, Connect Speed Networking Event
The team at Venture Melton are excited to introduce “Ready Set Connect” – a series of networking events geared towards accelerating your local business connections through speedy conversations.
Maximising your Marketing
This workshop is for small business owners and entrepreneurs who want to enhance their marketing and attract more customers.
Strategic Business Vision: Turning Ideas into Action Workshop
Unlock your entrepreneurial potential with a workshop designed to transform innovative ideas into actionable business plans. This session dives deep into the essential components of business planning.
Innovate to Elevate: Staying Ahead in a Competitive Market
Innovate to Elevate: Staying Ahead in a Competitive Market – This dynamic workshop equips you with the tools to ignite creativity, drive innovation, and stay ahead of emerging trends. Learn to recognise the role of innovation in business success, generate and evaluate new ideas, overcome resistance to change, and implement continuous improvement strategies. Through interactive exercises, feasibility frameworks, and real-world case studies, you’ll gain practical insights to maintain a competitive edge in an evolving market.
Neurodiversity in the Community – Staff
Many employees are neurodivergent, yet workplaces often lack the awareness and support needed to help them thrive. Join Aisling Smith, an award-winning neuro-inclusion expert, for an insightful webinar on fostering a neuroinclusive workplace. Learn how neurodivergence presents in employees, the challenges they may face, and practical steps to create an environment that benefits both staff and business growth.
Building Effective Marketing Strategies for your Business
Join us for an insightful workshop on crafting a powerful marketing strategy that drives real business growth.
This session will cover essential components of a successful marketing plan, common pitfalls to avoid, and the importance of strategic planning. Whether you're developing a new strategy or refining an existing one, you'll gain practical insights and tools to enhance your marketing efforts.
Neurodiversity in the Community – Customers
Join us for a workshop on Neuroinclusive design which isn’t just for fancy flagship stores and big-name retailers. It’s for everyone—local businesses, small-town shops, and service-based businesses like doctors, dentists, and solicitors. Whether you run a butcher shop, a bakery, or a boutique, neuroinclusion matters. Every business is different, just like every neurodivergent individual.
March Ready, Set, Connect Speed Networking Event
The team at Venture Melton are excited to introduce “Ready Set Connect” – a series of networking events geared towards accelerating your local business connections through speedy conversations.
AI for Business Workshop
Unlock the Power of AI for Your Business!
Join us for the AI for Business Workshop, where you'll gain a practical understanding of how AI can drive innovation, efficiency, and growth in your business. Led by Simon Kriss, Australia's leading voice on AI in Customer Experience (CX).
Digital Accessibility: Writing Accessible and Inclusive Content
Join our practical, high-impact webinar, Digital Accessibility: Writing Accessible and Inclusive Content, designed specifically for small businesses ready to make a big difference.
November Ready, Set, Connect Speed Networking Event
The team at Venture Melton are excited to introduce “Ready Set Connect” – a series of networking events geared towards accelerating your local business connections through speedy conversations.
The Australian Made Advantage Webinar
This webinar was recorded and is available for viewing via the Online Tutorials webpage.
Join the Australian Made team in this webinar exclusive to Melton City Council as they provide insight into what it means to use the logo and the numerous advantages it can provide your business.
Introduction to AI workshop
Join this workshop and discover the possibilities that GenerativeAI brings to small businesses looking to create great content and elevate their brands.
Strategic Planning Workshop
Join us for this highly engaging Strategic Planning Workshop, where you will learn the skills to develop a strategy for your business that aligns with your business vision and purpose.
Social Media and Content Marketing Workshop
Venture Melton in collaboration with Business Victoria and Monarch Institute are offering this Social Media and Content Marketing Workshop to provide guidance to businesses in reaching customers, by creating compelling marketing content for social media.
Other Training Opportunities
The Online Tutorials page includes access to previously delivered webinars that can be viewed at anytime.
WEBINAR: Australian Tourism Data Warehouse (ATDW) Training
Location: Online webinar Date: Thursday, 5 June 2025 Time: 10:00am - 10.45am
Get assistance with your ATDW profile in a free 45-minute webinar hosted by the ATDW team at Visit Victoria. Webinars are conducted online via Microsoft Teams. All Victorian tourism operators and industry staff are welcome. Register here to receive further details via email.
TRAINING: Melton Learning Directory - Employment and Training
Location: Melton Community Centres Date: Friday, 2 May onwards Time: Various time slots
Melton City Council offers free and low-cost programs for all ages, abilities and interests at a community centre near you.
Explore a variety of Employment and Training opportunities available inlcuding A.I. for Education and Business, White Card and First Aid and CPR. For more information and to book, visit here.
EVENT: Australian Manufacturing Week 6-9 MAY 2025
Location: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre Date: Tuesday 6 to Friday 9 May 2025
Australian Manufacturing Week is Australia’s leading event for the advanced manufacturing sector. Australian Manufacturing Week runs daily from Tuesday 6 May to Friday 9 May 2025 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. This free event will showcase the latest innovations, technologies and equipment.
Attendance is free but registration is required. Register here.
EVENT: WYNovation Summit - Making the Future Happen Now
Location: Encore Events Centre, Hoppers Crossing Date: 15 May 2025 Time: 9.00am - 3.00pm
Come along to the WYNnovation Summit - Wyndham City's award-winning festival celebrating entrepreneurship, innovation, and creativity! This year’s theme, "Making the Future Happen Now," invites entrepreneurs, business leaders, and innovators to connect, learn, and exchange bold ideas in an inspiring, high-energy environment.
Access the full list of Industry Speakers presenting at the event, the Summit Program and secure a ticket here. Use code NBRS20 when booking to receive your exclusive discount.
EDUCATION: State Tax Education Roadshow
Location: Various Victorian Locations Date: 26 May onwards Time: Various time slots
The State Revenue Office is committed to making it easier for their customers to understand Victoria’s taxes, duties and grants.
A State Tax Education Roadshow will be visiting various locations across Victoria from 26 May onwards. For further information and to reserve your place at an upcoming customer education sessions, visit here.