Are you a small business operator? Here’s a series of August events you do not want to miss.
Small Business Festival 2018 August 1 - 31
Export and Trade
International Students playing soccer with Victoria Police
International uni students and Victoria Police connect with a soccer friendly
WATCH THE VIDEO: Sport is a great icebreaker, as proved by a game at Melbourne City Football Club between Victoria Police and international students.
Neon lights at Shinjuku which is one of Tokyo's business districts with many international corporate headquarters located here
Trade tips from Adam Cunneen, Victorian Commissioner to Japan & Korea
Adam Cunneen, Victoria’s Commissioner to Japan and Korea reveals his top advice when seeking to trade and invest within such diverse markets.
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A chat with…the Victorian Commissioner to Japan and Korea, Adam Cunneen
Adam Cunneen shares an insider’s view on how Victorian businesses can best engage with the two countries.
Brett Stevens smiling towards camera
Meet the Commissioner for Victoria to Southeast Asia – Brett Stevens
Victoria’s Commissioner to Southeast Asia is Brett Stevens, a former fish farmer, now hooked on life in chaotic, colourful Jakarta.
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Boston calling: meet Victoria’s third Business Ambassador
Victoria’s latest Business Ambassador, Professor Ian Meredith, is opening trade doors in the healthcare space across North America.
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Meet the Commissioner for Victoria to China – Tim Dillon
Engagement with China is very important to Victoria, both strategically and economically.
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Meet the Commissioner for Victoria to South Asia – Michelle Wade
We catch up with the Commissioner for Victoria to South Asia, Michelle Wade.
Three young athletes running on an outdoor track in the sun
Stawell in the limelight
On Easter Monday, the running of the 137th Stawell Gift again put western Victoria on the national stage, boosting local businesses big and small.
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Chinese thirsting for Victorian craft beer
WATCH THE VIDEO: China’s beer market is the world’s biggest, worth more than A$490 billion/year, and changing tastes mean there is fast-growing demand
A factory floor showing yellow machinery and mesh against the walls
Export spotlight: Tapping China’s e-commerce opportunities
JD.com’s new Melbourne headquarters is helping Victorian businesses access more than 292 million new customers in China.
A group of models walk down the runway towards the camera
Runway City: Melbourne Fashion Festival
WATCH THE VIDEO: The Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival is on until 18 March. We chat with the chair, David Briskin, about the festival.
Lamb chops and vegetables sitting in a grilling plate
Victorian lamb on the menu in China
China’s expanding middle class is dishing up export opportunities for Victorian lamb producers.
The Hamer Scholarships Program
Five minutes with…Hamer Scholar – Tyson Murphy
Get your skates on and apply for the Victorian Government’s Hamer Scholarship Program.
Dr Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw smiling into the camera
Indian biotech pioneer appointed second Victorian Business Ambassador
Introducing Victoria’s second Business Ambassador, Dr Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw.
A male factory worker holds a large metal bowl over a piece of machinery
Sweet Success at the Confectionery House
WATCH THE VIDEO: Thomastown chocolate & honeycomb producer is creating jobs & expanding its production thanks to a Victorian Government grant.
Tim Rudge holding an open abalone whilst smiling into the camera
Victorian abalone pioneers win top export Agribusiness award
We spotlight a Victorian abalone operation that clinched gold at the recent Australian Export Awards (AEA).
A staff member in uniform from the chocolate factory holds a bag of chocolates
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!
