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DISTILLERY SUPPORT – HAZARDOUS AREAS
AND DANGEROUS GOODS REBATE

The $20 million Distillery Door Program will focus on developing skills, increasing tourism opportunities, expanding businesses through infrastructure and safety investment and develop and grow exports, supporting employment and economic opportunities across Victoria.

The Distillery Support – Safety – Hazardous Areas and Dangerous Goods Rebate is part of the Distillery Door Program.

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DIGITAL JOBS FOR MANUFACTURING

The Digital Jobs for Manufacturing program will shortly be adding new courses to upskill senior managers and decision makers in the manufacturing sector. These courses will develop a strategic level understanding of emerging technologies and their application in a manufacturing business context.

Key concepts that may be covered include: Industry 4.0, data analytics, process optimisation, simulation (digital twinning), artificial intelligence (AI), machine vision, and cybersecurity (from a business planning perspective).

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 READY FOR GROWTH 

Ready for Growth is supporting Victorian businesses with high growth potential to access new markets and expand their business.

The program is being delivered by Business Victoria with partner and world-leading financial services organisation, BDO Australia. The program will support 1000 businesses and is available until 1 June 2024. 

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 VICTORIAN BUSINESS GROWTH FUND

The $250 million Victorian Business Growth Fund (VBGF) is now open to support long‑term growth opportunities for businesses and boost employment and economic development across the State.

Established by the Victorian Government and First State Super, the Fund will operate for 10 years and will help to address barriers faced by successful small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that are ready to grow their business but can’t access the funds or find the right partner they need to take the next step.

Providing support to businesses with strong long-term growth prospects that are having difficulty accessing capital is even more critical as a measure to help drive economic recovery and growth in the wake of the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic

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 INDUSTRY GROWTH PROGRAM 

The Industry Growth Program will support innovative small and medium enterprises undertaking commercialisation and/or growth projects within the National Reconstruction Fund (NRF) priority areas. Participating businesses will have access to Advisory Services to help them overcome significant challenges that may be associated with their projects.The $250 million Victorian Business Growth Fund (VBGF) is now open to support long‑term growth opportunities for businesses and boost employment and economic development across the State.

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 COMMUNITY IMPACT GROWTH PROGRAM 

The Community Impact Grant Program (CIGP) builds community capacity and strengthens links between community members and groups by funding programs that advance priority areas for both the City of Ballarat and the community. Round 1 had unprecedented levels of interest and success, with $241,549 of the $300,000 budget allocated. Interested applicants are encouraged to keep in mind the limited remaining budget ($58,451) when applying. 

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