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Local Spending in City of Melton increases

Our October Spendmapp data for October was released by our data provider Geografia earlier this month and as always, you can find the report on our website available for download.

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Melton Town Centre Revitalisation Plan

The Melton Town Centre Revitalisation Plan Project is a long-term strategic process to transform the MTC into a vibrant and active space that has strong visitation, welcoming spaces and greater economic activity. Consultation on the plan commenced on 6 November and is open for a six week period.

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Small Business Boosts

The Australian Government has announced the following 3 measures to assist small businesses that have an aggregated annual turnover of less than $50 million.

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New work experience initiatives for Western Metro Melbourne

The Western Metro Melbourne Work Experience School & Industry Roundtable, held at Moonee Valley Racecourse on Friday 20 October, was a great opportunity for over 150 stakeholders from all levels of government, school, industry and careers and employment sector stakeholders to discuss the status quo of work experience in Western Metro Melbourne.

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Green energy buying groups for high energy users

Melton City Council joins Yarra City Council in partnership with 30 other Victorian councils to facilitate business renewable buying group deals. We're joining forces with councils across Victoria to assist businesses to purchase renewable energy and cut their emissions.

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Positive Signs for City of Melton Businesses

Our last three Spendmapp reports provided positive signs for the visitor economy. It is encouraging to see Melton products and services “in-demand” and sales increase not just from within our rapidly growing city but from consumers and businesses far and wide.

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Westcourse Industrial Estate, a $300m Ferris Road development

Situated at the corner of Ferris Road and the Western Freeway, Westcourse is a $300m, 23.4ha development, zoned for industrial and restricted retail use, that developers say will connect business directly to key road networks and a rapidly growing and skilled local workforce.

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You’ve been to a great networking event…now what?

So, you’ve attended a Venture Melton Ready, Set, Connect Speed Networking event (or planning to in the future). You met loads of really interesting people, made some great new connections and now…well, what are you actually going to do now?

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Junction Sixty Five: Melton's new retail landmark

Located in Melton’s East, Junction Sixty Five is geographically situated to benefit from the urban sprawl of Melburnians, ensuring businesses will be well positioned to take advantage of Melton’s evolution.

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Industry R&D Infrastructure Fund now open

This $15 million fund provides matched grant funding of between $250,000 and $2 million to eligible businesses to invest in new, or expand existing, research and development infrastructure.

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August Ready, Set, Connect Speed Networking 

Our August Speed Networking Event is officially open for bookings!

Get ready for a morning of productive networking, laughter, and inspiration. Our August event will focus on the Melton precinct.

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Energy Savings for Business

Energy bill relief and incentives to electrify will help small businesses save over the coming 12 months following recent announcements in the Federal Budget.

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