It’s been another busy year for local businesses. Let’s take a look at some of the trends in 2023 and see how the numbers compare to 2022 and look forward to seeing what’s on the horizon in our 2023 spending review.

As the new business year begins, it’s timely to review your online presence and to make sure that the message you are sharing is consistent with your business direction.

Bendigo Kangan Institute has been announced as the provider of the new Melton TAFE by Skills and TAFE Minister Gayle Tierney.

As the end of the year approaches, so do a range of Public Holidays, annual leave requests and changes to trade. Read on for details of the 2024 Public Holiday dates, restricted trading days and support on how to make sure you’re paying your staff correctly during this period.

Dispute resolution is a way of resolving disputes without going to court. It is a good first step in trying to reach agreement about the issues that have led to the dispute.

The Victorian Small Business Commission (VSBC) offers a range of dispute resolution services including preliminary assistance, pre-mediation assistance and mediation.

Development in the City of Melton has kicked into the next gear in 2023 and we can’t wait to see what 2024 will bring! From sod turns and construction commencement, new projects reaching early marketing stages, all the way to project completions and opening events. Plenty of milestones were achieved that will translate into new jobs and increased economic activity in our rapidly growing city.

Bowens will relocate their current site in Reserve Road Melton to what will be a 30,000sqm super site that will bring 15 additional jobs. The move will enable the company to better support local construction firms and their capacity to deliver projects in our rapidly growing city and beyond.

Santa and his friends will be making appearances at various business locations in the City of Melton. Christmas activities for all ages will be happening for the month of December throughout the Melton Municipality.

Without a doubt, December would be one of the biggest retailing months of the year. From a merchandising perspective, there is plenty to do – its showtime! Shoppers are out there looking to spend their money and competition can be fierce.

Grants of between $50,000 to $250,000 are available (co-contribution requirements apply) for businesses to assist them to implement new manufacturing technologies, improve productivity and competitiveness, create new jobs or upskill and reskill workers and support businesses to move towards net zero emissions!

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.

Work has been progressing at pace on Australia’s largest single-storey warehouse at Goodman’s RBR Hub in Truganina, Victoria.

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.

Melbourne Business Park developers Stockland this week welcomed stakeholders to a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the completion of the estate’s first site, New Aim’s new distribution centre.

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

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.

Our last Ready, Set, Connect Speed Networking event of the year is just around the corner and we're planning to make it extra special with a festive Christmas theme.

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.

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.

Melton Jobs Hub is a free online employment platform provided for local businesses and job seekers by Melton City Council, dedicated to creating an environment that will increase the level of local employment in the City of Melton.