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.

The Asia Pacific Financial and Innovation Symposium (APFIS) will be held in Melbourne this year, combining innovation and expertise to shape the future of the financial industry sector.

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.

Energy remains an ever-critical issue across the spectrum of Australian society, touching consumers, businesses, communities, and politicians alike, writes York Park Group’s Hugo Twopeny.

The Australia-Africa Business Summit 2024 will be held for the first time in May in Melbourne.

Social Traders’ impact report showcases the growing impact of social enterprise on employment and wellbeing outcomes in Australia

Melbourne Chamber member RACV is encouraging small business owners to check that they have the right security and insurance policies in place after an uptick in theft in the past year.

Customers are taking more interest in how businesses impact the environment. That’s why it’s so important for businesses to focus on lowering their carbon footprint.

Melbourne Chamber members CSIRO and Swinburne University have established a new partnership to tackle global decarbonisation with innovative green steel and mineral processing research and development. 

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.

Registrations are open for the 2024 Australia-Cambodia Business Forum, to be held on 5 March in Melbourne.

Human Synergistics is a consultancy that helps develop effective leaders, innovative teams, and positive workplace cultures.

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

A recent cyber breach at Nissan has brought to light the multifaceted impacts of cybersecurity incidents in today's interconnected business world.