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Rotary Convention returns to Melbourne after 30 years

In a boon for Melbourne, the City is set to welcome more than 14,000 Rotary members and participants from more than 120 countries and regions around the world for the 2023 Rotary International Convention.

09 May 2023

state government

Master plan to grow Victoria’s visitor economy

The Victorian Government has released a strategic plan to shape the future of the State’s visitor economy over the next 10 years.

30 May 2023

innovation

Shaping Victoria’s future in innovation

Businesses and other stakeholders are being asked to help shape Victoria’s innovation policies to best transform ideas or research into new commercial opportunities, businesses or industries.

19 June 2023

innovation

CSIRO manufacturing program for SMEs

CSIRO is boosting Australia’s advanced manufacturing capability through free research and development support to businesses developing new products or services.

26 June 2023

state government

Victoria’s visitor economy hits new highs

Victoria’s visitor economy celebrated a momentous occasion recently, with the latest figures showing tourism spending in our state surged to a record-breaking $35 billion.

05 July 2023

innovation

New fund for industry innovation

A new research and development (R&D) fund has been established to help Victorian industry innovate, create new products and compete internationally.

10 July 2023

innovation

SummerTech LIVE back to boost digital skills

Applications are open to offer hands-on experience for hundreds of technology students and recent graduates, in turn helping ease the skills shortage in Victoria.

18 July 2023

innovation

Upskilling Victoria’s manufacturing sector

Victorian businesses to equip workers with cutting-edge digital skills for the future through Digital Jobs for Manufacturing

19 July 2023

economy

Regional Victorian Commonwealth Games cancelled

The Victorian Government will not proceed with hosting the Commonwealth Games in 2026, advising the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) and Commonwealth Games Australia (CGA) that it will be terminating the Host Agreement.

20 July 2023

tourism and events

Regional Victorian tourism package unveiled

The Victorian Government has announced a $170 million regional tourism package to help build tourism infrastructure projects and increase visitor spending across Victoria

25 July 2023

innovation

Fostering Victoria’s booming startup ecosystem

According to LaunchVic CEO Kate Cornick, the average business founder is 42 years old, “so it's never too late to start a startup”.

08 August 2023

innovation

Recognising the best in gender equity

The Victorian Chamber’s Chief of Staff Chanelle Pearson will join the judging panel for the prestigious Recalibrate Gender Equity Awards 2023 presented by Business in Heels.

16 August 2023

innovation

Victoria’s ‘incredible story’ of innovation success

An exclusive Victorian Chamber event has heard how Victoria is fostering the development of self-driving trucks and other initiatives to maintain its mantle as the home of Australian innovation.

24 August 2023

tourism and events

Chamber Change championed by the Deputy Premier

Deputy Premier Jacinta Allan urged more than 70 women involved in last week’s Chamber Change event in Bendigo to grab the opportunities, be prepared and work hard.

25 August 2023

infrastructure

Victorian Chamber dismisses CBD short-stay reform proposal

The Victorian Chamber rejects short-term rental caps and registration fees proposed by the City of Melbourne to help ease the housing crisis.

29 August 2023

education and training

Providing digital skills to Victorian businesses

Some prominent industry names are benefiting from the SummerTech LIVE digital skills program co-delivered by the Victorian Chamber.

30 August 2023


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