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05/10/2026

Calling local business owners! The Small Business Bus 🚌 is coming to Port Fairy! Book in now for free tailored business advice!

FREE TAILORED BUSINESS ADVICE
Whether you're planning, starting or growing your business, the Victorian Government's Small Business Bus can help you to develop your business ideas and capabilities.

The Small Business Bus comes fully equipped with expert advisers to provide general business assistance via free 45-minute 1:1 sessions.

Your business adviser can help you to identify a clear direction for your business, discuss key issues and priorities, and develop a business action plan to achieve your goals.

When: 10am to 4pm, Wednesday 14 October 2026
Where: Fiddlers Green, Port Fairy

Bookings are essential, at:
https://calendly.com/businessvicsbb1/business-advice-moyne-shire-14-oct-2026?month=2026-10

21/08/2026

Does your business want to improve cyber security? Harness AI? Upgrade your systems? Understand the latest aps🧑‍💻🤯 ? Take advantage of these free drop-in sessions with our local tech guru Justin from iXplainIT! (Bookings essential)

BUSINESS MENTORING FOR IT
Looking for practical advice to help your business work smarter?

Book a FREE one-on-one mentoring session with technology and business specialist Justin Williams from iXplainIT. These confidential 45-minute appointments are tailored to your individual business needs and provide an opportunity to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing your business.

Whether you're looking to improve productivity, streamline processes, make better use of technology, explore automation, strengthen your online presence, or simply get a second opinion on a business challenge, Justin can help you identify practical solutions and next steps.

Sessions are suitable for businesses at any stage, from start-ups and sole traders through to established enterprises looking to improve efficiency and growth.

PORT FAIRY
When: 10am to 3pm, Monday 7 September 2026
Where: Moyne Shire Office, Princes Street
Book at: https://makeit.moyne.vic.gov.au/news-events/1on1pf

KOROIT
When: 10am to 3pm, Tuesday 8 September 2026
Where: The Koroit Stables, 124 High Street
Book at: https://makeit.moyne.vic.gov.au/news-events/1on1k

04/08/2026

This month we're shining a spotlight on Spud & Kinn, Mortlake. ☕
Owners Christine and Dan traded Melbourne for a slower pace of life and spent 13 years restoring a historic building before opening the café's doors earlier this year.
Read their story now 👇
https://makeit.moyne.vic.gov.au/case-studies/spud-kinn

15/07/2026

⏰ Last Chance to Get Your Tickets for tomorrow!!

⏰ Last Chance to Get Your Tickets!

Join renowned futurist Simon Waller tomorrow morning for an inspiring Business Breakfast exploring the trends shaping the future of business.

From AI and workforce challenges to changing customer expectations, Simon will share practical tools to help you anticipate change, identify opportunities and make confident decisions for the future.

Whether you're a small business owner, entrepreneur or community leader, you'll leave with fresh ideas and a new perspective on what's ahead.

📅 Thursday 16 July
🕢 7:30am
📍 Charlie's on East Beach

Don't miss this opportunity to hear from one of Australia's leading futurists.

Book now: https://makeit.moyne.vic.gov.au/news-events/business-breakfast-simon-waller

11/07/2026

Apply before 5 August for your chance to receive up to $5,000 of matched funding to freshen up your business facade!

www.moyne.vic.gov.au/facade

BUSINESS FACADE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM NOW OPEN
Up to $5,000 available to give your business a facelift!

The Moyne Business Facade Improvement Program is now open, helping local businesses improve their shopfronts and contribute to vibrant, attractive town centres.

Eligible projects may include:
- Fresh paint
- New or upgraded signage
- Lighting improvements
- Verandah repairs
- Facade restoration and clean-up

Grants of up to $5,000 are available on a matched funding basis. Start getting your quotes now and bring your ideas to life.

Applications close 5 August 2026.

Contact the Economic Development team today to discuss your project and eligibility. See link in our bio.

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1300 656 564

07/07/2026

BUSINESS VICTORIA WORKSHOP and TOURISM PRODUCT SHOWCASE
Join us on Wednesday 23 July 2026 at The Victoria Hotel, Port Fairy for a FREE evening of connection, collaboration, and local discovery.

Delivered in partnership with Make It Moyne and the Port Fairy & Region Visitor Information Centre, this event brings together two great opportunities in one location:

- Business Victoria workshop: Taking your business online (4:30pm–6:30pm)
- Tourism product showcase (6:30pm–7:30pm)

The workshop is designed to help local businesses strengthen their online presence and digital capabilities.

The showcase will feature 12 tourism operators from across Moyne Shire, offering a chance to connect, learn more about local experiences, and strengthen how we promote our region to visitors.

- Meet local operators
- Discover what’s on offer across the region
- Explore opportunities for collaboration, packages, and winter deals

Whether you’re a tourism business, accommodation provider, or frontline staff member, this is a great way to build connections and support the growth of our local visitor economy.

Two events, one location. Join us for one or both!

Book here: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1602669

06/07/2026

Is your business facade or commercially zoned building facade in need of some love? Get your applications in before 5 August for your chance to receive matched funding up to $5K!

Talk to Beth on 03 5568 0573 to find out more or view the grant guidelines at https://www.moyne.vic.gov.au/Our-services/Business-and-economic-development/Supporting-your-business/Business-Incentives/Moyne-Business-Facade-Improvement-program

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18/06/2026

Business Breakfast with Futurist Simon Waller
In a world of rapid change and increasing uncertainty, how do businesses stay ahead rather than simply react?

Join renowned futurist Simon Waller for a powerful Business Breakfast exploring how strategic foresight can be used as one of the strongest tools for navigating the future.

Simon will share the mindsets, tools and techniques futurists use to think beyond the present — and how these approaches can help businesses tackle today’s biggest challenges with clarity and confidence.

📅 Wednesday 16 July
🕢 7:30am
📍 Charlies on East Beach
🎟️ Tickets $20 | Early bird offer $10 (available now)
https://makeit.moyne.vic.gov.au/news-events/business-breakfast-simon-waller

28/05/2026

Book Now - upcoming Cashflow Workshops!

Koroit: https://tinyurl.com/mrmtx22k
Mortlake: https://tinyurl.com/4cnf5rat

28/05/2026

Huge congratulations to the team at Midfield on this incredible recognition 👏

A fantastic achievement and so well deserved.

Well done to everyone involved!