Business associations and community development groups in East Gippsland are:

• ‍Bairnsdale Chamber of Commerce and Industry‍
• Bemm River Progress and Improvement Association ‍
• Buchan Business and Tourism Association‍
• Lakes Entrance Action and Development Association‍
• Mallacoota and District Business and Tourism Association‍
• Marlo Ratepayers and Residents Association‍
• Metung Business and Tourism Association‍
• Omeo Region Business and Tourism Association‍
• Orbost Chamber of Commerce and Industry‍
• Paynesville Business and Tourism Association‍
• Twin Rivers Business and Tourism Association

The Business and Industry Engagement Framework sets out our structured and strategic approach to working with East Gippsland’s diverse business community.

It provides a clear, consistent model for how we build relationships, supports local business needs, and engages in two-way communication that is purposeful, coordinated and responsive to our region’s economic conditions.

The framework ensures businesses of all sizes have accessible pathways to connect with Council, contribute insights, and help shape initiatives that strengthen economic resilience, foster collaboration and maximise positive outcomes for our region.

These websites will have useful information on setting up and running your business, including your rights and obligations.

• ‍Business Victoria - a comprehensive online resource designed to help you start, run and grow your business.‍
• Business Victoria – licences and registrations - here you can learn which licences and registrations you need for your situation and apply for them.‍
• Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions - the home of Small Business Victoria, creative industries, agriculture, trade and investment, and more. ‍
• Consumer Affairs Victoria - the state's consumer regulator. Learn about consumer rights and your rights and responsibilities as a business. You'll also find information on licences and registrations here.‍
• Regional Development Victoria - the Victorian Government’s lead agency responsible for rural and regional economic development. Their work includes enabling businesses to invest to consolidate and grow jobs.

• ‍ASIC - Australian Securities and Investments Commission is Australia’s corporate, markets and financial services regulator.‍
• Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) - the competition regulator and national consumer law champion.‍
• Australian Domain Name Administrator - is the policy authority for the .au domain space.‍
• AusTender - this is where you’ll find information on public business opportunities advertised by Federal Government departments.‍
• Business Portal - this website offers simple and convenient access to all of the government information, forms and services you need. You can also find out about Federal Government grants programs here.‍
• Fair Work Ombudsman - the Fair Work Ombudsman is an independent statutory office. They promote productive and cooperative workplace relations and ensure compliance with workplace laws.