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Welcome to the City of Greater Geelong Economic Development page. We use our page to let you know about business news, resources, events and opportunities, and to celebrate achievements in our business community. We look forward to answering your questions and providing you with the latest business news. To make sure everyone in our Facebook community feels safe and welcome, we a

sk that you observe the following terms and conditions for our page. Importantly: The City of Greater Geelong reserves the right to permanently ban access to anyone who violates the terms and conditions for use of the page. Be tolerant: Please respect the opinions of others and don't take disagreements personally. Don’t harass, abuse, troll or threaten on our page. We reserve the right to delete comments if we consider them unsuitable, and could also ban you from future access. Keep it clean: Please don’t post sexually explicit material or obscene language. We will remove any such comments as soon as we detect them, and could also ban you from future access. Be respectful: We will not tolerate any comments that denigrate a person or group on the basis of their ethnicity, religion, gender, age or sexuality. Make it legal: We regularly monitor this page and will immediately remove any comments we believe could be defamatory, or breach other laws (such as the Copyright Act). Spam ban: We will ban spammers immediately. Competitions: From time to time we may run a Facebook timeline competition to give away tickets to local conferences or events that are designed to foster or develop economic growth in our region. When we do this, we acknowledge that the competition is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook and that Facebook has no responsibility to entrants or participants, and we release Facebook from any such responsibility.

We’re in Grovedale on 17 June!  Thinking of starting a business or ready to grow an existing one? Come and chat with our...
08/06/2026

We’re in Grovedale on 17 June!
Thinking of starting a business or ready to grow an existing one?

Come and chat with our Business Support team at the Grovedale Community Hub.

🕙 10:00am – 3:00pm
📍 45 Heyers Road, Grovedale

Drop in anytime or book a free one-on-one session for tailored support.

We can help with:
• Permits, regulations and compliance
• Business programs, services and resources
• Ideas and opportunities to help your business thrive

👉 Whether it’s your first step or your next big move, pop in and say hello, we’d love to see you there!

Booking link: https://www.geelongcity.vic.gov.au/whats-happening/events/business-support-drop-ins-grovedale

We had a fantastic turnout of business owners and professionals to our LinkedIn for Business workshop 🙌A big thank you t...
07/06/2026

We had a fantastic turnout of business owners and professionals to our LinkedIn for Business workshop 🙌

A big thank you to everyone who attended and to Karen Hollenbach (Think Bespoke) for delivering such an engaging and practical workshop, helping participants build clarity and confidence in how they use LinkedIn.

Here’s what attendees had to say:

“Excellent initiative and informative session”
“Outstanding workshop, I learnt so much and came away feeling confident using LinkedIn, not daunted”
“Great information and presenter”
“It has helped me on my journey to find a new voice”

If you missed this session, you can stay up to date with all business support opportunities on the City of Greater Geelong dedicated business and investment website: https://www.geelongcity.vic.gov.au/business

📸 Wes Cusworth - Corporate Communications Officer - Digital Content

05/06/2026
A fantastic day of learnings and discussions at last week’s Industrial AI enabled Digital Manufacturing for Leaders work...
04/06/2026

A fantastic day of learnings and discussions at last week’s Industrial AI enabled Digital Manufacturing for Leaders workshop delivered by the Victorian Government and hosted at City of Greater Geelong Wurriki Nyal Civic Precinct.

The Digital Jobs program is a Victorian Government initiative that provides Victorian businesses in the construction and advanced manufacturing sectors with access to free training to upskill leaders and workers with digital skills that are critical for innovation and technology adoption.

For more information and to apply visit: https://business.vic.gov.au/grants-and-programs/digital-jobs-program

Dream Big - Casting Dreams Benefit Evening!Join us for a vibrant night of local talent, featuring dancers, vocalists and...
03/06/2026

Dream Big - Casting Dreams Benefit Evening!

Join us for a vibrant night of local talent, featuring dancers, vocalists and creatives from across Geelong, all coming together for a great cause.

💛 This inspiring event created by 14‑year‑old Daniel Lim from Casting Dreams, will help young people access performing arts opportunities they might otherwise miss.

📅 10 July | 6:30–9:00pm
📍 Kardinia International College
🎟 Tickets from $30

Every ticket helps fund scholarships for local young people.

👉 Secure your spot and be part of something special - https://www.geelongcity.vic.gov.au/whats-happening/events/dream-big-casting-dreams-benefit-evening

https://casting-dreams.square.site/

📣 We’d love your input - City of Greater Geelong Business SurveyThe City of Greater Geelong’s Investment and Economy tea...
03/06/2026

📣 We’d love your input - City of Greater Geelong Business Survey

The City of Greater Geelong’s Investment and Economy team is dedicated to supporting local businesses and increasing investment opportunities across our region.

Whether you’re starting a new venture, running an established business, looking to grow, or exploring investment opportunities, we’re here to help. Our services include business concierge support, mentoring, networking, training, grants, and investment assistance designed to help local businesses thrive.

We’re currently seeking your feedback to better understand what matters most to your business and how we can improve our support.

📝 Take our quick survey: https://yoursay.geelongaustralia.com.au/geelong-business-survey-2025

Your input helps shape future programs, services, and decisions that support local business success.



📸 Confetti Gelato, Barwon Heads

Join our free Circular Economy Workshop panel discussion for practical insights and real-world examples relevant across ...
02/06/2026

Join our free Circular Economy Workshop panel discussion for practical insights and real-world examples relevant across all businesses and industries.

Our expert panel includes Adam Slater, founder of Zero Plastics Australia, who has created a successful business that turns single-use plastic into a range of practical products that are stocked around Australia, from the Melbourne Zoo to the Sydney Opera House.

Hear directly from Adam and the rest of the panel about:
• What they implemented
• Challenges they faced
• What delivered real value
• Lessons learned along the way

📍 Wurriki Nyal Civic Precinct – 137-149 Mercer Street, Geelong
📅 Session 2, Part 2 - Panel Discussion: Wednesday June 10th
⏱ 12:30pm-2pm
💲Tickets are free for businesses in the City of Greater Geelong region.

Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/circular-economy-workshop-series-city-of-greater-geelong/tickets

01/06/2026

Deadly in Geelong showcases Aboriginal businesses, connecting them with corporate and government partners to build relationships and opportunities

28/05/2026
We're at Geelong West Library today, come say hi and learn about the types of business support services offered by the C...
27/05/2026

We're at Geelong West Library today, come say hi and learn about the types of business support services offered by the City of Greater Geelong's Investment and Economy team.

We can help you with:

✔ Understanding permits, regulations, and what you actually need to do first
✔ Finding the right programs, services, and support available to new businesses

If you’ve been sitting on a business idea, this is your sign to take the next step.

📍 Geelong West Library, 153a Pakington Street, Geelong West
🗓 Wednesday 27 May 2026
⏰ 10:00am – 3:00pm

📸 Matt Stojanovic (Sector Development & Investment Officer) and Ange Rayson (Business Growth & Support Officer)

Address

Greater Geelong, VIC

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+61352724888

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