Welcome to the Hobsons Bay Business e-Works update.

The 2023 Hobsons Bay Business Excellence Awards are coming!

The Business Excellence Awards are created to celebrate the efforts and achievements of our local business sector and to recognise their contribution to the community and the economy in Hobsons Bay.

Nominations open Monday 3 July to Sunday 27 August 2023.  Start preparing your entries today! 



Come together for our Business Networking series to promote your business and share ideas, while meeting business professionals from a range of different industries.  

Next event: 
Tuesday 4 July 2023 | 7.30am - 9am

Tick Tok Cafe
181 Nelson Place, Williamstown 3016


Hobsons Bay City Council invites businesses in the tourism and hospitality industry to come together as we shine a light on Hobsons Bay's visitor economy.

Western Melbourne Tourism will be offering an update on collaborations in the west, Visit Victoria will be sharing how you can extend your reach using the Australian Tourism Data Warehouse, and Tourism Tribe will be facilitating a workshop on building a customer centric visitor economy.  

Monday 17 July 2023 from 9am to 1pm 

Pelicans Landing
1 Syme Street, Williamstown


Round 4 of the Victorian Circular Economy Recycling Modernisation Fund is now open.  Grants between $50,000 and $1 million are available for projects that will improve recycling in Victoria by:
  • upgrading infrastructure
  • upgrading technology
  • increasing processing capacity
  • increasing the amount of recycled materials being made into new products.


The Australian Furniture Association has launched a 12-week manufacturing skills training program called "Take a Seat with Us".  The program targets workers/students who may want to obtain a Certificate III in Upholstery, Automotive and Marine Trimming Technology or Manufactured Textile Products.  

The first intake started on 5 June 2023 with 5 further intakes upcoming.  Contact apply@micg.com.au to express interest in participating in the program or connecting with students who have completed the program.


The Advance Program provides the opportunity for Australian businesses to access financial support and Tourism Australia’s expertise to deliver industry-led marketing or distribution projects, which either increase consideration of Australia for new international business events, or increase international delegate attendance at events already secured for Australia. Applications close 31 July.


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The Partners in Wellbeing Helpline is a free, confidential service offering small business owners and their employees one-on-one access to trained wellbeing coaches, financial counsellors and business advisors. Call the Partners in Wellbeing Helpline on 1300 375 330 for assistance between 9am to 10pm on weekdays and 9am to 5pm on weekends. A live chat function is also available on the website. 

For a list of other resources available visit the Mental Health in Business webpage.