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🌱 Grants | 🤝 Mentoring | ☕ Networking No images? Click here April is here, and we’re proud to have you as part of our vibrant and diverse business community. You're an important part of our community's fabric - it's vibrancy, diversity and strength! In this month's newsletter you'll find an abundance of programs designed to help your business achieve it's unique goals. There's grants of up to $5 million, one-on-one mentoring sessions with business specialists, networking events and much more. YOUR GUIDE TO STARTING A NEW BUSINESS Kickstart your new home-based business with this FREE workshop on Monday 20 April that covers the essentials of business setup, compliance, money management and low-cost marketing. You can also use it to tap into local networks who are ready to support your next step. BUSINESS MENTORINGGet the right advice and support for your business with this expert business advisory service designed for small businesses, just like yours. You can get advice specific to your business' challenges or general advice to help you to build a successful, profitable business. BUILDING A BETTER CASEY Council is advocating to all levels of government for the priorities that matter most to our community, including local businesses. Among other priorities, we're calling for strong investment into local jobs, health services, infrastructure and upgrades to key transport connections, such as Thompsons Road, Clyde Road and Greaves Road - Pound Road. Explore the full list of priorities online and share why they matter to your business and the community you serve. SAVE BIG ON WASTE COSTSWaste disposal is a significant and growing expense for many businesses. Match your business with an expert and cut your waste disposal costs by taking part in the free Trim Your Bin program. Expressions of Interest close on 1 April! AI CYBER SECURITY EVENT Join Federation University Australia and the City of Casey for an exclusive Innovation Series event in Berwick, created to help local businesses navigate the rapidly changing world of AI and cyber security. Featuring a leading key-note speaker and practical take-aways. GOVERNMENT GRANTS AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS If you’re doing business in Australia, there are hundreds of grants, funding and support programs that you may be eligible for. Check out the Grants and Programs Finder to find the right support for your business. FREE ONLINE COURSES Business Victoria offers short courses, online events and resources from Victoria's top education providers and industry experts to help your business succeed - from finance to cybersecurity and everything in between. INDUSTRY GROWTH PROGRAMExpert advice to help small/medium businesses to bring their innovative ideas - across priority areas such as renewables, medical science, transport or defence - to market. Participants may also be eligible for grants of up to $5M. DIGITAL JOBS TRAINING Applications for round two of the Victorian Government's Digital Jobs Program are now open. Construction and Advanced Manufacturing businesses can access free training across topics such as AI, digital marketing, data analytics and cybersecurity. RUNNING A MODERN BUSINESS Join Cranbourne Chamber of Commerce, with guest speakers Aileen Day and Dr Muhammad Imran, on Thursday 23 April to gain customer experience and cybersecurity insights, while connecting with like-minded professionals. HAMPTON PARK'S FUTURE Council has updated the Hampton Park Central Development Plan (2019). Now, we need your feedback to help us understand what matters most to you and ensure the updated plan supports a centre the whole community can be proud of. Closing 28 April 2026. WHAT'S ON 🌺 WMIW April 2026 Networking Event: SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS: For most Australians, buying a car is one of the biggest and most overwhelming purchases they’ll ever make. Based in Narre Warren, Book A Test Drive is taking the pressure out of buying a car by helping people move through the process one step at a time, with clear information and real support. OPEN COUNCIL TENDERS 🏗️ Doveton Neighbourhood Learning Centre Renewal (closes 1 April 2026) WE ARE HERE FOR YOUR BUSINESSThe City of Casey’s Economic Development Team are here to help your business.
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