To win over Chinese tourists, Colac is using QR codes to communicate with customers in their language of choice.
QR codes in use
Retail & Hospitality
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Cat lounge is now the cat’s whiskers due to funding grant
WATCH THE VIDEO: If you love cats, you’ll want to visit Neko HQ – Maneki Neko Cat Rescue’s (MNCR) cat lounge.
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Jobs Victoria opening career doors at Pan Pacific
WATCH THE VIDEO: Job-seekers facing barriers to employment are being assisted to find work through Jobs Victoria services.
Harness horse racing. Jockey on a two wheeled cart which is attached to the horse. Crowds in the background
Country racing: helping attract visitors to regional communities across Victoria
Victoria’s 100 + country racing clubs are having a resurgence. Find out more about the regional communities benefiting from regional racing
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Autumnal appetites – the food and wine festivals to satisfy the season
No need to lament the end of summer, autumn is rich with appetising possibilities. Read on for a selection of the upcoming food & wine festivals.
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A champion of Victorian small business
WATCH THE VIDEO: We met up with Victorian Small Business Commissioner, Judy O’Connell, to talk about the role of the Commission.
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Business Insights with Mark Rubbo, MD, Readings Bookshops
WATCH THE VIDEO: Mark Rubbo leads independent bookstore chain, Readings. We sat down with him at his recently re-opened State Library Victoria branch
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David Jones headquarters opens in Melbourne
WATCH THE VIDEO: A purpose-built corporate office housing the new headquarters for retailers David Jones and Country Road Group has opened in Burnley.
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Spring racing: Everything you need is made in Victoria
The Spring Racing Carnival is a Victorian manufacturer’s time to shine with bespoke fashion headwear and socks to food, wine and transport.
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Gumbuya World theme park expansion to boost jobs and tourism
WATCH THE VIDEO: Regional Victorian theme park, Gumbaya World, last week announced stages two and three of a major redevelopment project.
Phillip Island Chocolate Factory
Father’s Day gift guide
Buy local this Father’s Day to support Victorian businesses
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Get your business moving with the Small Business Bus
Could your business do with some free one-on-one advice? Then jump aboard the Small Business Bus.
Small Business Festival 2018 - August 1 - 31
Victoria’s Small Business Festival kicks off in August
Are you a small business operator? Here’s a series of August events you do not want to miss.
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Rupanyup’s big plans to save the small town
WATCH THE VIDEO: The people of Rupanyup are showing how small communities can think big when planning a brighter future.
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Mother’s Day gifts to feel good about
Give a gift this Mother’s Day to support some of Victoria’s most inspiring social enterprises.
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Sweet times ahead for Mildura chocolate maker
Read how a social enterprise in regional Victoria is thriving, thanks to a partnership with the Victorian Government and some tasty products!
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Victorian businesswomen get first-hand look into Asian markets
Victorian businesswomen are being helped to go global as part of a revamped Victorian Women in International Business program.
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Taking Victorian cool climate wines to the world
Victorian Government funding is helping to put Victorian regions on the international wine appreciation map.
