Up to 750 small and medium businesses will have access to extra support to turn innovative ideas into business ventures after CSIRO expanded its SME Connect program.

Accelerating investment in business and education, urgent tax reform, increased clarity about the reliability, cost and path to net zero and turbo charging Regional Victoria are among the recommendations in the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s 2024-25 Federal Budget Submission.

The Business Research and Innovation Initiative (BRII) has opened a new $7.5 million round for innovative proposals that address key challenges.

Beyond exchanging business cards or adding LinkedIn contacts, networking builds meaningful relationships that can help people and organisations grow.

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), or Sustainable Business, is fast becoming a major consideration for businesses across the world and the Victorian Chamber is committed to being an enabler in this space by supporting our members on their sustainability journey.

The 2024 Edelman Trust Barometer has highlighted growing confidence in business despite a “collision of trust, innovation, and politics” in Australia and around the world.

A Victorian Government initiative to help more women enter and succeed in the energy and manufacturing sectors is now open.

Make this year count by accessing a range of grants, programs and support services to grow or assist your business and workforce.

The Industry Growth Program provides support services and matched grant funding of up to $5 million for innovative small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to commercialise and grow their business.

Tech businesses in Victoria will have access to extra support to expand through the Cremorne Digital Hub Scaleup Program.

In Episode Two, Series Two of “Business Voice”, Melbourne icon Eddie McGuire takes the Victorian Chamber on a journey from his first steps into journalism to becoming one of Australia’s most recognised and respected identities.

Employers are invited to have their say on how Victoria can boost women’s participation in manufacturing and energy industries.

It’s time to pick up the tools and explore the world of train manufacturing with Melbourne Chamber member Alstom on Tool Skills Day 2023.

Small and medium-sized Victorian manufacturers can now apply for grants under Round 2 of the Made in Victoria – Manufacturing Growth Program.