Welcome to the Hobsons Bay Business e-Works update.

Thank you to everyone who attended the Hobsons Bay Business Breakfast on Friday 9 September 2022.  It was amazing to see the business community come together and connect and network, while learning from guest speaker Matt Jones, co-founder of Four Pillars Gin and one of Australia's leading strategists and storytellers.  We hope everyone came away inspired and thinking about how you can work differently and incorporate storytelling into your business. 

If you missed the Business Breakfast, we have more exciting ways to connect and engage coming up in October!  Join us, and other business professionals, for a pop-up Business Open Day at the Civic Centre featuring co-working, a lunch and learn session, networking opportunities and more! 
 
For more information, and to book into specific activities, visit hobsonsbaybusiness.com.au/OpenDay. 

To view the full program including family and kids activities, tree giveaways, art exhibits and workshops, visit www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/showcase



As we continue to move forward post COVID, we are excited to see an increase of events coming back to Hobsons Bay.  We encourage businesses to be aware of upcoming events and plan accordingly to cater to and take advantage of the increased visitation.  

For an up to date events schedule visit the Experience Hobsons Bay events listing. 

Two upcoming events that are expected to bring external visitation include: 

  • 9 October 2022 | HMAS Castlemaine 80th Anniversary - Event to include live music and RAAF Aircraft and RAN helicopter displays at Gem Pier/Commonwealth Reserve
  • 19 December 2022 to 2 January 2023 | International Cadet Class 2022 World Championship hosted by Royal Yacht Club of Victoria - 700 participants aged 7 -17 are expected to attend this international event and stay for an extended period offering businesses across Hobsons Bay opportunity to attract and entertain these visiting families. 

The Victorian Dining and Entertainment Program is back! 

Your customers can claim 25 per cent cash back when they spend a minimum of $40 (including GST) in one transaction.  They can dine any day of the week and at any restaurant, cafe or bar (food must be purchased) across Victoria.  The program runs until all the funds are gone or until 11.59pm Friday 16 December 2022. 

Download the business pack for support on how to promote the program to your customers by visiting Business Victoria.
Council invites business professionals from across Hobsons Bay to come together for the Coffee Connect business networking series. This is a great opportunity to enjoy a coffee, promote your business and share ideas while meeting business owners from a range of different industries.  

Tuesday 4 October 2022 from 10am to 11am

Duchess of Spotswood
87 Hudsons Road, Spotswood

To register and view future events visit Hobsons Bay Business.
Come together for a Coffee Connect networking morning at the Altona Civic Centre.  This special edition event is a great opportunity to enjoy a coffee, promote your business and share ideas, while meeting business people from a range of different industries.

Thursday, 13 October 2022 | 7.30am to 8.30am

Altona Civic Centre
115 Civic Parade, Altona

To register visit Hobsons Bay Business.
Want to know how to up your social media marketing and how to cut through all the social platforms?  Join us in this special 'Lunch and Learn' workshop, delivered by Maree from The Social Secret. 

Thursday, 13 October 2022 | 12pm to 1pm

Altona Civic Centre
115 Civic Parade, Altona

To register visit Hobsons Bay Business.
Sick of working from home all day and want to do business away from your kitchen bench? Co-work with other like-minded business professionals at the newly furnished Altona Civic Centre. Limited co-working passes area available for the day. Please get in quick to avoid disappointment.

Thursday, 13 October 2022 | 9am to 12pm and 1pm to 5pm

Altona Civic Centre
115 Civic Parade, Altona

To register visit Hobsons Bay Business.
Book in to have a LinkedIn headshot taken by a professional photographer.

Thursday, 13 October 2022 | 9am to 12pm

Altona Civic Centre
115 Civic Parade, Altona

Book an appointment using Calendly.
Join Jake Boyle from Jake Boyle Consulting as he walks you through the basics of Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) for small and medium businesses and shows you how to make simple, yet effective, changes that will improve your website's ranking on Google.  

Thursday, 27 October 2022 | 10am - 12pm

Altona Civic Centre
115 Civic Parade, Altona

To register visit Hobsons Bay Business. 

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.