Small business clinics in 2012
Want to talk to someone about starting up a business or chat about issues facing your business? Beginning February 2012, we will be hosting four free one-on-one mentoring sessions each month. Register now for your session - simply email your business name and contact details to business@mvcc.vic.gov.au and the Economic Development team will contact you to book your session in.
Business Events
Moonee Valley City Council have developed a new Business Event Calendar for January - May 2012. Download the calendar now to see what we have coming up!
Find out more about our events for business:
February 2012
This program has been designed for manufacturing, aviation and technology firms and is heavily subsidised by the Department of Business and Innovation. Businesses are invited to participate in a unique program giving you the opportunity to explore your business purpose and drive business growth.
The program will be delivered over 8 weeks consisting of seven sessions involving 3 half day group workshops and four 2-hour one-on-one sessions.
Program facilitator, Ben Flavel of Neo Cogs, is a highly skilled, lateral thinker with over twelve years experience in business development, brand management and strategy development. Ben’s expertise lies in assisting companies through innovation creation and evaluation, culture development and strategic renewal.
The program will work to identify and produce the following:
- strategic overview document
- direction/mission and key strategies
- vision and 12 month goals
- 3-5 key objectives
- business model
- innovation templates
- strategic Foresight models and ideologies
- the chance to network with similar businesses in their local area and gain multiple business viewpoints within the same industry
When: 8 week program starting Wednesday, 29 February 2012
Cost: $500 per business
Visit our registration page to sign up for this program.
March 2012
Don’t miss our key note speaker Larke Riemer, Director of Women's Markets for the Westpac Banking Corporation, who was awarded with the World of Difference award by The International Alliance for Women for her efforts in advancing economic empowerment of women worldwide. Larke’s captivating nature and her inspirational personal story will entertain, whilst she shares her comprehensive knowledge of the impact women can have on the Australian business landscape.
The MC for the lunch is global networking specialist, Robyn Henderson, a dynamic businesswoman with a wealth of knowledge in the power of networking. To date, she has authored and contributed to over 25 books, has been listed in the Businesswomen’s Hall of Fame and has owned a spot in the Top 100 Spirited Women of Australia.
Guests at the lunch will be given the opportunity to participate in fun activities, network with other attendees, and promote their businesses at the event.
Where: **PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE: Celebrity Room, Moonee Valley Racing Club, McPherson Street, Moonee Ponds
When: Friday, 16 March, 12pm-2.30pm
Cost: $45 per person or $40 per person for group bookings of eight or more
Visit our booking page to register for this event.
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April 2012
"A sustainable economy is not an option, but a necessity. We all know that we must start soon and should start now!"
– Ralph Plarre
This event is a great opportunity for businesses with green or sustainable practices, or businesses who are interested in finding out more about cost savings, green initiatives and how they can be involved.
Inspiring businessman and co-owner of the Ferguson Plarre Bakehouses franchise, Ralph Plarre will present on sustainability for business. By sharing his unique business success story, Ralph will reveal his passion for environmental action and the great outcomes that are achieved by adopting a positive, simple, systematic attitude to sustainability.
Ferguson Plarre Bakehouses have been recognised for environmental leadership by winning the Best Green Business award in the national 2008 My Business Awards and in July 2009 they were presented with the Gold Banksia award, the most prestigious environmental award in Australia.
Ralph Plarre is a passionate sustainability advocate and with an inspiring success story, don’t miss the opportunity to hear Ralph share his wealth of knowledge and tips that you can implement in your business!
Where: Riverside Golf Course, Newsom Street, Ascot Vale
When: Friday, 27 April, 7am-9am
Cost: $35 per person
Visit our booking page to register for this event.
May 2012
A growing number of clients and funding providers prefer businesses who can demonstrate their environmental responsibilities – accurately and truthfully. In a partnership with VECCI, Moonee Valley City Council present this half day workshop that covers why and how to promote the environmentally friendly efforts of your business.
Topics covered include:
- essential characteristics of environmental marketing
- benefits of marketing your environmental credentials
- the potential of the 'green' consumer as a target market
- how to avoid the pitfalls of 'greenwashing'
- easy steps you can undertake to communicate your environmental achievements and initiatives
Where: Council Chambers, Moonee Valley Civic Centre, 9 Kellaway Avenue, Moonee Ponds
When: Session 1 - Monday, 14 May, 6pm-7.30pm, Session 2 - Monday, 21 May, 6pm-7.30pm (participants must attend both sessions)
Cost: $30 for 2 sessions
Visit our booking page to register for this workshop.