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Meet Andrew Jackomos, a NAIDOC Week interview

by Georgina Jerums | 3 Jul 2019

In celebration of NAIDOC Week, we speak with Andrew Jackomos, Executive Director of the Aboriginal Economic Development branch within the Department.

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Latin moves: doing business with Latin America

by Georgina Jerums | 25 Jun 2019

Find out why Latin America is heating up for Victorian trade and investment prospects.

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In conversation with Victoria’s Commissioners to Asia

by Georgina Jerums | 23 May 2019

Victoria’s four Asia-based Commissioners recently participated in a panel discussion. Discover what we learnt from being in attendance.

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Corporate volunteerism proves a smart business move

by Georgina Jerums | 3 Oct 2018

More organisations are realising that corporate volunteering makes both social and economic sense.

Dr Michelle Blachard  

Maintaining a mentally healthy workplace

by Georgina Jerums | 5 Sep 2018

We speak to an expert on how to foster a mentally healthy workplace.

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Winning streak: manufacturing on the rise in Victoria

by Georgina Jerums | 1 May 2018

Victorian manufacturing is on the up. Australian Industry Group (AIG) CEO Innes Willox takes us inside the resilience of our manufacturing sector.

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Victoria’s technology revolution: Square Australia’s Ben Pfisterer weighs in

by Georgina Jerums | 2 Mar 2018

It’s official: our state is the country’s leading tech hub.

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Growing opportunities in the food industry in Melbourne’s North

by Editor | 20 Feb 2018

The establishment of a dedicated food group in Melbourne’s North will support local approaches to create jobs, drive investment and boost exports.

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Migrant entrepreneurialism the key to startup success

by Georgina Jerums | 14 Feb 2018

Migrant entrepreneurs are twice as likely to start businesses, according to a report in Harvard Business Review, for example Tesla and Kogan.

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New fintech hubs boost Melbourne’s growing sector

by Editor | 24 Jan 2018

The Victorian Government is partnering with two hub operators to help grow Melbourne’s thriving financial technology sector.

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ASTN’s Sports Technology Driving Victoria’s Economy

by Invest Victoria | 21 May 2017

A new wave of sports entrepreneurs and startups are turning Victoria’s love of sport into a major economic force.

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