Banyule City Council’s Economic Development team is committed to helping businesses to innovate, adapt and grow.
Why Banyule?
Banyule has well-developed transport links, parklands, vibrant retail centres and dining experiences, heritage and cultural attractions, world class health and educational facilities, and diverse recreational and sporting facilities. All of these factors, coupled with Council’s pro-business focus, make Banyule a great place to do business.
Home to
131,000
residents
11,400
businesses
50,000
local jobs
A growing economy at
6
GDP
11
retail precincts
3
industrial parks
We’re here for you
Banyule City Council’s Economic Development team is your dedicated team of local business advocates, committed to supporting you in the establishment and growth of your business.
We are your point of contact for business enquiries, we connect you with local people and organisation’s through events and networking, we’re committed to supporting our ecosystem of retailRetail precincts and industrial precincts and we can provide economic information to help you make better decisions about doing business in Banyule.
Tell us about you?
Your questions, answered
What Business Grants are available?
Banyule Business supports business through a variety of grants available throughout the year.
We offer grants to support new businesses and assist you in discovering opportunities in Banyule. We help existing owners to invest in their business, helping them to stay relevant in the ever changing landscape.
To find out more about what Grants are available, please visit our Grants page.
Small Business Permit Assist - tell me more!
Whether you’re just starting out, looking to relocate or change existing operations, Council’s Economic Development team can support you and your business. Our team can help with:
- The types of permits and registrations you may need
- What documentation and supporting information is needed to lodge permit and registration applications
- An indication of the aspects of your business idea that generally align with policy or could introduce complexity if you do apply for permits and registration
- Business planning or support services
Business events, upskilling, workshops and training
Each year we provide a range of business development and networking events to help businesses thrive in our municipality.
From sessions on how to start your business through to networking, how to improve your online presence and more.
With topics and content regularly updated in accordance with the evolving business landscape, we have our finger on the pulse of Banyule Business needs.