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Local entrepreneur named winner for 2024 woman manufacturer of the year

victorian manufacturing awards 2024

Catten Industries co-owner Latinka Cubbitt won the Woman Manufacturer of the Year award for her significant contributions to the precision sheet metal fabrication industry. With over 30 years of leadership experience and a deep commintment to to gender diversity, menotring, and open career paths in manufacturing. Located in Knox's Bayswater business precicnt, La Tink manufactures bespoke and Australian-Made homewares and products. 

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Free hand sanitizer

handsanitizer

Knox Biz is offering free hand sanitizer to local businesses. Supplies are limited, so act quickly—once they're gone, they're gone!

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Business Breakfast Meeting with Carolyn Creswell

carolyn Creswell

Event Details

Date: 20th November 2024

Time: 6:30am - 8:30am 

Location: Churchill-Waverley Golf Club, 82 Bergins Road, Rowville

Cost: $65.00

The Rowville-Lysterfield Rotary Club is thrilled to announce that Carolyn Creswell will be the guest speaker for Business Breakfast #22! Carolyn is an inspiring Australian entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of Carman’s Fine Foods, a brand now enjoyed in 35 countries worldwide. Known for her success in business and her role as a television host, Carolyn will share insights into her entrepreneurial journey, discuss innovative approaches to work, and offer her top business tips.

Join us for an inspiring morning filled with insights, learning, and networking opportunities!

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Free one-on-one marketing mentoring session with Kirrily Romero

kirrily romero

We've received an overwhelmingly positive response to our digital marketing course. We're now offering a complimentary one-hour, one-on-one marketing mentoring session with Kirrily for local businesses. This personalised session will delve into the specifics of creating a tailor-made marketing strategy for your business. Limited amount of spots book in fast!

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Free advertising opportunity for businesses in Boronia and The Basin

Boronia library

The library is compiling a print directory of services in Boronia and The Basin. Named The Helpful Community Directory, it is aimed at people who are not online and don't know what is on offer in their community. 

Does your business offer something more than your name suggests? If you have something extra to offer local residents, you can ask to be included.

Please send the below to to sarah.hopkins@yourlibrary.vic.gov.au.

  • name
  • phone
  • business name
  • hours
  • brief description of the helpful service you offer

 

Unlocking innovation in the agrifood sector - partner with Monash University

monash food innovation

Discover the power of collaboration between academia and the domestic and global Agrifood sectors, driving end-to-end food innovation that is both demand-led and market-ready.

Monash University co-create solutions with industry partners to enhance the competitiveness of Agrifood businesses through cutting-edge innovation, research, and education. Building a better tomorrow by applying value-adding insights today.

Industry Partnerships
Tap into Monash's world-class expertise and facilities to support the entire R&D process—from product and packaging development to consumer insights, market validation, and strategic implementation.

Get involved and unlock the future of Agrifood innovation with Monash!

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How secure is your business against online threats?

cyber wardens

The Cyber Wardens program is a national initiative to help small businesses across the country protect themselves against online threats.

The Cyber Wardens Health Check is a new free tool that will assess your business's current cyber security. It’s quick and easy to use and will provide you with a personalised score highlighting areas for improvement.

Use the tool now to assess your cyber security.

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For further assistance, please contact Economic Development via email: business@knox.vic.gov.au or call 9298 8000.