The Victorian Chamber welcomes today’s announcement of a landmark collaboration between State Governments to decarbonise logistics along the eastern seaboard.

Attendance records are set to tumble and Victoria’s economy given a huge shot in the arm when the Formula 1 Grand Prix returns to Albert Park next month after a two-year absence.

Analysis by major road operator Transurban has found commuters are choosing private vehicles over public transport as our habits and routines evolve as a result of the pandemic.

The 2022-23 State Budget must enable business to play a leading role in Victoria’s economic recovery according to the Victorian Chamber.

Pat McCluskey and Pat Boland founded ANCA (formerly Australian Numerical Control and Automation) in 1974. Today it is a thriving business headquartered in Melbourne with more than 1,000 employees and a world-leading manufacturer of computer numerical control (CNC) grinding machines, motion controls, sheet metal solutions and component design and manufacturing.

The Victorian Chamber encourages members to explore SME Connect, an initiative from national science agency CSIRO, which connects local small-to-medium businesses with Australia's research sector and facilitates innovation-driven partnerships through funding, support and resources.

The Australian Government’s lead cyber security agency, the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC), has encouraged organisations to urgently review their systems in light of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Most large Financial Services Industry (FSI) organisations have technology landscapes that have developed organically through multiple waves of architectural influence and as a result, significant technical debt. In this context, technical debt is the aggregate cost to resolve end-of-life/support risks, security vulnerabilities, exponentially increasing cost-of-ownership and an inability to service contemporary market demands.

Providing exceptional food services and retail management at many large-scale venues and attractions across the globe, it’s likely Delaware North has been behind the scenes of a recent event you have attended or a tourist destination you have visited.

The Victorian Government is committed to transitioning towards a circular economy. 'Recycling Victoria: A new economy' is the Victorian Government’s 10-year circular economy policy and action plan to fundamentally transform the state’s recycling sector, reduce waste, create thousands of jobs and set Victoria up for a more sustainable future.

The State Government is dropping the ‘strong recommendation’ that Victorians work from home, while masks will no longer be needed in offices and most other indoor settings, following the latest update to Pandemic Orders.

The State Government is encouraging Victorians to experience the state’s renowned hospitality, tourism and creative industries with more than $100 million in rebates and vouchers, while businesses are also in line for $100 million in stimulus programs.

The State Government has eased several restrictions around density limits, QR check-ins and surveillance testing, with changes to office settings flagged, but yet to be formalised.

The Victorian Chamber has vast expertise in business development for Australian entities seeking to expand into Asia and vice-versa, conducting market research and feasibility studies, developing market entry strategies, implementing business plans and much more.

Throughout early 2022, the Victorian Chamber has been encouraging businesses to review their employment contracts, practices and alerting them to the support available.

Each year, around this time, I enjoy taking a few moments to reflect on what transpired in social media marketing over the last 12 months — and how businesses would need to adapt to keep growing through social media.