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WELCOME TO SEPTEMBER
This year's Casey Business Awards finalists have been announced - congratulations and good luck to all of the ground-breaking local businesses who are now up for a chance to win their category and the coveted Business of the Year award! Read more below.
Keep scrolling to find opportunities for business growth through dozens of free, online courses to take at your own pace from Business Victoria, the ATO and Federation University. You may also wish to consider adding your business to our local Business Directory to increase visibility and broaden your networks.
If you're yet to understand the term 'circular economy', you're not alone. But the cost-saving benefits for your business can not be understated, join the upcoming expert-led Efficient Business Program and then put it into practice with the ASPIRE Marketplace. Read more below.
Caretaker Period
To ensure the upcoming October 2024 local government elections are ethical, fair and equitable, Council are restricted from certain actions from 17 September to 26 October. Accordingly, our next email newsletter will be sent after this period. During this period, we can still able to assist you and your business, feel free to contact us to discuss your business' unique needs.
CASEY BUSINESS AWARDS 2024 FINALISTS ANNOUNCED
This year's Casey Business Awards finalists have been announced, and they could not be any more unique – from early years creative program provider Hey Dee Ho Music Casey to Next XR Group, who offer innovative and immersive technologies, with almost every industry in between represented. Congratulations to all of this year's contenders, listed below.
COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION
Eleos Care Australia | Imagine Childcare and Kindergarten Cranbourne | Nobody puts Furbaby in the Corner Grooming | The Avenue Veterinary Clinic
CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE
Lynbrook Vet and Berwick Clyde Vet | Gold Tree Wealth Advisory | iRock Music School
EMPLOYMENT DIVERSITY
KDN Removalist | Outlook Australia
HOME-BASED
BUSINESS
Hey Dee Ho Music Casey | Mother’z Yoga and Wellness | Roselea Quilting | SANA Skin Clinic
INNOVATION
GPK GROUP | KDS Gourmet | Next XR Group
Winners of the Casey Business Awards 2024 program will be announced at a gala dinner on 15 November 2024.
ASPIRE MARKETPLACE
ASPIRE is an online matchmaking tool for the exchange of materials that would otherwise be discarded. In partnership with Council, the platform is free or low-cost for City of Casey businesses.
- Reduce costs of waste disposal
- Earn money with a new revenue stream
- Save on CO2 emissions
EFFICIENT BUSINESS PROGRAM
Understand how to integrate sustainable practices to benefit your business' bottom line, with this free ($500 value) expert-led, self-paced program hosted by Federation University.
Whether you’re a small business or an established larger enterprise, these strategies can help you reduce costs, increase sustainability and stay ahead of the competition.
2025 REGULAR SPACE HIRE
Looking for a space to hire on a regular basis in 2025? Look no further than Casey’s multi-use community facilities. We offer a range of facility hire options from large halls to small consulting spaces for businesses, community groups, health services, and everything in between.
Expressions of interest close on Friday 27 September.
FREE SHORT ONLINE COURSES
The ATO offers dozens of free, online short courses to take at your own pace about a variety of business related topics, such as cash flow, tax deductions and setting up a self-managed super fund.
ACCESS WORLD CLASS R&D
The CSIRO’s SME Connect program can connect your business to world-class R&D. Join a Zoom session on 25 Sep to find out how their unique specialist programs could benefit your business.
BUSINESS VICTORIA COURSES
Business Victoria have gathered short courses, online events and resources all in one place to help you to grow your business. You'll find courses across topics such as the evolution of retail and winning government grants and tenders.
JOIN OUR FREE BUSINESS DIRECTORY
Promote your business locally by sharing it on our City of Casey Business Directory – for free!
It will only take a few minutes and places your business alongside some of the best in our region.
A FOURTH BIN IS COMING
The State Government is introducing a fourth household bin for glass recycling. Help us to deliver a user-friendly service by completing this survey - plus, you'll go in the draw to win a $100 gift voucher! The survey closes on 16 Sept.
EMPLOY A LOCAL, FOR FREE
Almost 500 locals visit the Casey Cardinia Jobs Portal looking for employment each month - that's almost 1,000 eyeballs! List your City of Casey or Cardinia Shire Job for free on the portal today!
PROTECT YOUR BUSINESS FROM CYBER ATTACKS
Cybercrime is increasing in cost, frequency and sophistication, but many can be easily prevented. Understand how to best protect your business, and your customers, using this wealth of information from Business Victoria.
DETOX YOUR HOME EVENT
Dispose of unwanted household chemicals safely at the free Detox Your Home event on Sat 22 June 2024. Accepted household chemicals include weedkiller, cleaning chemicals, old cooking oil and cosmetics. Bookings are essential.
BUNJIL PLACE MEETING ROOMS
If you are looking for event space, consider booking one of the many meeting rooms at Bunjil Place in Narre Warren. Each of the rooms can be set up in a boardroom, u-shape, classroom or lecture style from $30 to $55 per hour.
SIP, SAVOUR, CELEBRATE!
Spoil your team with a exceptional end-of-year lunch at Bunjil Place, designed exclusively for small businesses like yours. Book now to secure your place, which includes a festive cocktail, lavish Christmas buffet and live entertainment. Upgrade with an optional beverage package.
Exploring Emerging Technology Trends
6.30 pm - 8.30 pm Wednesday 11 September 2024
MORE INFO >
Women Making It Work September Networking
6.30 pm - 9.00 pm Wednesday 18 September 2024
MORE INFO >
CSIRO SME Connect Program Webinar
12.00 pm - 1.00 pm Wednesday 25 September 2024
MORE INFO >
The City of Casey will host the Special Olympics State Summer Games from Sat 21 Sep. More than 300 athletes will descend on multiple venues across the city to compete in athletics, golf, ten pin bowling, soccer, swimming and tennis.
The State Summer Games are Victoria's premier games for State team hopefuls.
WE ARE HERE FOR YOUR BUSINESS
The City of Casey’s Economic Development Team are here to help your business.
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