As Acting Chief Executive, it’s exciting to see so many people getting out and about across Victoria as the summer weather provides the perfect conditions for lapping up what we love about this great state. Many Victorians are returning to work while others are taking an extended break at our tourist hot spots, enjoying the Australian Open, the Lunar New Year and a myriad of other events.

Listen to this special episode of the Business Voice podcast as Jessica Sepel explains how she built her business empire and get 20 per cent off JS Health’s range of products statewide.

Start the new year by taking advantage of a range of government grants, funding, incentives and support services to boost your business.

Happy New Year! I hope you all had a fantastic Christmas and New Year’s with your families and friends and that at least some of you got to enjoy a break. We know this is a busy time for many businesses and we are grateful for your ongoing hard work during the holiday period.

In 2007 Starward Whisky founder David Vitale started with a vision to create modern Australian whisky, growing something with a Melbourne influence and taking it to the world.