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New branding unveiled for Melton Town Centre
A new logo and colour palette will be utilised across the broad suite of programs being delivered through the Melton Town Centre Revitalisation Project.
Meet our Employers: Amazon
Anna Reid, Site Lead at Amazon’s latest fulfilment centre in Ravenhall, joined Venture Melton for a Meet our Employers session, giving insights into the type of staff sought by the company.
New $8.5 million centre ready to begin construction in Mt Atkinson
Works will soon begin to develop a new $7.5 million children’s and community centre in Mt Atkinson, with Melton City Council appointing a contractor at its ordinary meeting.
State-of-the-art Cobblebank Indoor Stadium complete!
The state-of-the-art Cobblebank Indoor Stadium is now complete, with basketball games contested on the courts for the first time over the weekend.
Victoria’s Restrictions eased with 90 per cent vaccination
Confused about what’s changed since Friday’s easing of restrictions? Fear not and read on, as we summarise all you need to know.
New Buy Local Promo Opportunity
Melton City Council’s Venture Melton team are about to launch a Buy Local initiative involving scannable decals on show in participating local outlets.
Council Provides $500k in COVID Support
Melton City Council will provide additional COVID support to the tune of half a million dollars through reduced or waived fees and charges for businesses and residents throughout 2021/22.
200 Jobs as Airport Reopens
Great to report another employment boost close to home, as hospitality businesses start the process of reopening post COVID lockdown, at Melbourne Airport.
COVIDSafe Outdoor Activation Fund: Local Expressions of Interest now open!
Melton City Council is inviting EOIs from local business which would like support under the COVIDSafe Outdoor Activation Fund.
Great news for business as entertainment and retail re-open from Friday
City and country Victoria will reunite under the same COVID-19 restrictions from Friday, Premier Dan Andrews announced on the weekend.
Respect at Work – ensure your business complies
Recent changes to sexual harassment provisions made under the banner of “respect at work” have strengthened the steps employers must take to prevent or deal with sexual harassment in workplaces.
Virtual Developer Forum: Council launches Investment Attraction Strategy
Melton City Council welcomed partners and stakeholders from over 30 organisations to its Developer Forum last week.
Keep your business and customers safe as we reopen
Victoria is reopening. As the state hits double dose vaccination thresholds on the Roadmap, you must do everything you can to keep your business, workers and our community safe.
Local food showcase nominated for Main Street award
Westside Crawls, a series of progressive-style food events held across the west earlier this year, has been shortlisted for a 2021 Main Street Australia award.
Melton Town Centre Traders meet as revitalisation project kicks off
Melton Town Centre traders joined Member for Melton Steve McGhie, Melton City Council Mayor Cr Kathy Majdlik and Council staff last week, for an online meeting to kick off the Melton Town Centre Revitalisation project.
200 Jobs for Christmas at Amazon’s Ravenhall Fulfillment Centre
The new fully-operational Amazon Fulfillment Centre (FC) at Dexus’s Horizon 3023 Estate in Ravenhall is looking to fill around 200 new jobs in preparation for this year’s Christmas rush.
Doing it Tough: Grants for Micro Businesses
The Council of Small Business Australia (COSBOA) has joined forces with GoFundMe, Commonwealth Bank, and Transurban to create the Doing it Tough grant program for micro businesses and sole traders.
Business EOI: Benefit from the Meet Our Employers program
Meet Our Employers is a new, joint program by the Community Activation and Learning and the Economic Development teams at the City of Melton.
Business Excellence Awards finalists announced
The finalists in the 2021 City of Melton Business Excellence Awards have been revealed this week, with 21 outstanding businesses from hospitality, trades, professional services, and creative industries recognised for their work.
$1.35M boost coming for Melton Town Centre
Melton’s town centre will undergo a revitalisation with a redesign of civic spaces, a program of events and a campaign to engage with local businesses, supported by an additional $1.35 million boost from the Melton Suburban Revitalisation program.