Greater Shepparton Business Network June News…
A Renewed Greater Shepparton Business Network joins forces with Victorian Chamber
With a new name and a refreshed outlook, the Greater Shepparton Business
Network is ensuring all businesses in the Greater Shepparton region can thrive as it focuses on a new era of success.
Formerly known as the Shepparton Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the new name not only more accurately describes the geographical area that the Greater Shepparton Business Network (GSBN) is now focussed on, but reflects a more modern era of businesses that operate across all of Greater Shepparton, including Mooroopna, Tatura, Dookie, Murchison and Toolamba.
In a unique move, GSBN has joined forces with the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the largest and most influential not-for-profit business organisation in Victoria, informing and supporting 65,000 members and clients from every sector and every region.
Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chief Executive, Paul Guerra said he is looking forward to working with not only GSBN, but all the businesses in Greater Shepparton.
“Members will have the opportunity to take part in our professional networking business events to make new connections, strengthen relationships and be an audience to inspiring keynotes and panel speakers who unpack issues relevant to the industry,” Mr Guerra said.
“The strength of our organisation lies in our numbers and our collaboration, so by joining together, members are adding to the power of our collective voice and advocacy.”
The Greater Shepparton Business Network is also responsible for the prestigious Business Excellence Awards held annually. The Awards will continue to be a key highlight of the GSBN events calendar, with nominations due to open next week, finalist recognised fortnightly and the winners of each category named at the Gala Dinner which will take place on 27 October, 2023.
The GSBN aims to be the membership body of choice for business and industry in Greater Shepparton offering exceptional value to members and partners by providing services for the business community in the form of events and training while building relationships with key local, state and federal governments to effect change.
More information about Membership & Sponsorship packages can be found here.
Support available for flood-affected organisations
Chambers of commerce, trader groups, industry associations and more, can apply for grants of $20,000 or $50,000 (excl GST) to reactivate businesses in flood-affected regions.
Similar to the previous 3 rounds of the Business Chambers and Trader Groups Program, grants will be awarded to business groups to deliver locally led projects that support small businesses to recover and thrive.
Business groups must support a membership of businesses in flood-affected regions. Victorian multicultural Business Groups and Aboriginal Business Groups are encouraged to apply.
More information and full program guidelines can be found HERE.
Applications close at 11:59pm on Tuesday 31 October, or before if funds are exhausted.
Visitor Servicing Fund now open
The Visitor Servicing Fund is supporting the Victorian tourism industry with grants of up to $625,000 (excl. GST) to improve visitor services and attract tourists to stay longer and spend more on holiday.
Local councils, regional tourism boards and more can apply for grants to deliver strategies and projects to boost tourism activity for local businesses.
The Fund will help connect tourists to attractions and local businesses, further positioning Victoria as a destination of choice for local and international visitors.
Learn more here
Wellbeing webinar series for women in small business
Partners in Wellbeing’s free webinar series Women in Small Business: Balancing Work and Home Life is a platform for small business owners to connect and share experiences with other like-minded women who juggle family and work.
The series is held on Wednesdays from 12 noon to 1 pm until 21 June 2023.
Register for free and reserve your spot.
23 March 2023 Hailstorm Support
The Victorian Government is supporting primary producers in the City of Greater Shepparton and Yarra Ranges Council affected by the 23 March 2023 hailstorm event to get back in business, with loans to support their relief and recovery efforts.
A Hailstorm Primary Producer Concessional Loan of up to $250,000 to restore and replace damaged assets, and meet general expenses incurred while the clean-up is underway is available, with applications closing at 4 pm on 14 November 2023. Growers and farmers whose properties were impacted or suffered a significant loss of income as a direct result of the March 2023 hailstorm event can apply.
Primary producers impacted by the 6 October 2022 to 13 January 2023 storms and flood events and who have previously applied for a Flood Recovery concessional loan, or intend to apply for a loan, are eligible to also apply for a Hailstorm Primary Producer Concessional Loan if they sustained further damage in the 23 March hailstorm.
Rural Finance administers this program which is jointly funded by the Commonwealth and Victorian Governments through Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements. Visit the Rural Finance website for application forms and program guidelines or call Rural Finance on 1800 260 25 if you have any questions.
Read the funding announcement in full here.
More information about agriculture recovery support is available can be found on the Agriculture Victoria website.
FREE LiSTNR Info Session June 14 2023
LiSTNR has been live for over 2 years, reaching up to 12 million Australians every month.
We have had an increasing amount of local businesses keen to understand more about the full potential of SCA’s Digital Audio platform and how it can benefit their marketing.
You and your staff are invited to a special information session on our LiSTNR Audience Network;
- June 14 @ 8am – 12pm – 5:30p (choose your preferred time)
- in the SCA Boardroom 625 Wyndham Street or
- via Webex Video Meeting
To secure your place, please RSVP HERE before June 14
