Whether you're just starting out or growing an established business, we're here to help.
This page brings together everything you need to stay informed and connected from our regular business newsletter and upcoming training opportunities, to the latest reports and grant funding available to local businesses.
Have a look through what's below, and get in touch with our business support team if you have any question by calling or emailing us.
Subscribe to the Business Matters newsletter to receive our free business e-newsletter, designed to keep local businesses, industry representatives, entrepreneurs and community organisations informed, connected and supported.
Delivered regularly to subscribers, Business Matters shares the latest information on grants and funding opportunities, business support programs, workshops and events, economic development initiatives, industry news, and projects that may impact or benefit local businesses.
The newsletter also highlights success stories, emerging opportunities, and practical resources to help businesses start, grow and thrive.
Business Matters also features Council’s half yearly Economic Insights Report, providing readers with access to local economic data, trends and analysis to support informed business and investment decisions.
Whether you are a small business owner, primary producer, tourism operator, manufacturer, social enterprise or community organisation, Business Matters provides timely and relevant information to help you stay informed about opportunities across the region.
Why subscribe?
Join our growing business network and receive the latest updates direct to your inbox or read past editions of Business Matters.
Visit Grant Guru to search funding opportunities, save favourites, and register for grant alerts.
Visit Business Victoria to find upcoming workshops, online sessions, mentoring and visiting business services.
View current information about the region’s economy, population, workforce, housing and business activity in the Economic Insights Report.
Free, self-paced training covering customer culture, customer journeys, communication and difficult interactions.
Module 1. Customer Experience Program Introduction
Module 2. Creating a customer first culture
Module 3. Unpacking your customer’s journey
Module 4. Communication skills for customer service champions
Module 5. Managing difficult customer interactions
Enter your email address in the field below to receive access to the East Gippsland Shire Council Business Training Portal.
East Gippsland Jobs Expo – Thursday 8 October
Job hunting? Curious what's out there? The East Gippsland Jobs Expo may be able to help.
Local employers, training providers and employment services will be at St Mary's Parish Hall, ready to chat about jobs, career pathways and training opportunities across East Gippsland. It's a great chance to speak directly with people who know these industries best, while employers share what they've got coming up.
The Lindenow Lions Club will be firing up the barbecue for lunch, and local schools will be bringing senior students along too, so if you're finishing school and not sure what's next, this is for you.
When: Thursday 8 October, 9.30am – 1pm
Where: St Mary's Parish Hall (enter via the McDonald's carpark)
Delivered in conjunction with Workforce Australia and the Skills and Jobs Centres.
Email us to find out about any other upcoming opportunities.