We invite you to join us for our next community meeting, which is scheduled for:

Date: Tuesday, 24 June

Location: Online

Time: 6pm - 7pm

During this meeting, we'll delve into the following exciting topics:

• Wrap up of theBoronia revitalisation program 
• Opportunities for Boronia moving forward
• Your feedback: What worked, what didn't, and anything you'd like to see moving forward.

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Join us for our new series of monthly networking sessions in Boronia! Hosted by the incredible business coach and facilitator, Emma McQueen, these gatherings promise to be a game-changer for local entrepreneurs.

Emma is not just an amazing facilitator but a master at bringing people together. She'll guide you to step out of your comfort zone, fostering connections with like-minded businesses facing similar challenges, pain points, and triumphs. 

Expect more than just casual networking – Emma is here to delve into specific challenges. She'll skillfully group participants based on interests, creating an environment for collaborative problem-solving. Save and register for the dates below.

• June 11 at 6pm
• July 16 at 6pm

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A 10-year strategy to improve our cycling network. The plan is now open for public exhibition and we are seeking feedback on the proposed routes and actions that are indicated in the plan. The link below has an online version of the proposed route network, the Draft document of the Knox Cycling Action Plan and the background document for your perusal and comment.

Have your say

The Knox Business Network, supported by the Rotary Club of Rowville-Lysterfield, welcomes you to our first-ever Knox Business Awards.This is an opportunity for those businesses in Knox to be recognised for their efforts in the revival.

Entries are free and are open for all those businesses in the Knox district until the close of business on Sunday 30th June 2024. The finalists for the awards will be judged in the following months by independent judges with the winners announced upon completion of the judging. Final dates will be announced when known, closer to the event.

Nominate a business

Nominate YOUR business

Tickets are now on sale for BizMonth24 ‘Building on Success’ in partnership with Swinburne University of Technology. Discover your perfect fit from a selection of 25 online and in-person events which aim to address specific needs and challenges faced by businesses.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to build on your success and connect locally at BizMonth24.

Book your ticket today!

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From 1 May to 31 May 2024, Victoria Police is inviting Victorians to complete a short survey to tell them:

• their key safety concerns
• how they would like to interact with police
• where we can focus our efforts to prevent and deter crime.

These responses will help inform and improve the initiatives Victoria Police delivers to keep you and our communities safer.

Access the survey

Come see the new Monash Innovation Labs to experience cutting edge laboratories; Smart Manufacturing lab - automation and continuous improvement using robotics and digital twin technology, Smart Processing lab - pilot plant chemical filtration and processing using digital twin technology, Smart infrastructure and analytical facilities, plus the Student Makerspace workshop.

Learn about the Industry Innovation Program and other industry talent programs that connect industry with STEM talent, advanced technology and research experts to achieve innovative commercial solutions for your business.

The event will highlight

• Guided tour of the new Monash Innovation Labs and the opportunity to engage with Monash Talent
• Director of the Monash Innovation Labs Prof. Adrian Neild will present on industry partnership opportunities
• Hear from Industry partners reshaping the future across a range of sectors
• Q & A
• Morning tea and networking
• Meet the new AMTIL CEO, Lorraine Maxwell

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Grants for business chambers and trader groups to provide locally led initiatives or programs to support multicultural businesses in Victoria. The Multicultural Business Chambers and Trader Groups program offers grants to business organisations in Victoria to deliver locally led projects that support the growth and success of multicultural businesses.

The program aims to:

• make it easier for businesses to collaborate and connect
• help multicultural businesses build knowledge and skills
• boost local economic activity.

The program reflects the Victorian Government's commitment to supporting multicultural business chambers and trader groups to ensure their members have access to the services they need.

Applications for the Multicultural Business Chambers and Trader Groups Program close at 5pm on 17 July 2024.

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Supporting large businesses looking to electrify key technologies and processes. Victoria’s large energy users will have further support to help them to transition their operations to all-electric, thanks to funding delivered by Sustainability Victoria on behalf of the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action.

Businesses that use between 10 and 100 terajoules of gas per year are invited to apply for up to $60,000 ($66,000 if regional) for an electrification feasibility study through the Large Energy User Electrification Support program.

Approved energy-efficiency and electrification specialists will work with funded businesses in the industrial and commercial space to develop a detailed evidence-based business case on the benefits of electrifying their operational equipment, including:

• heating
• ventilation and air-conditioning systems
• low or medium heat boilers
• furnaces, ovens, dryers, reactors and similar gas-fired appliances.

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