Commerce Ballarat delivers targeted programs and campaigns that support local business growth, encourage regional spending, and strengthen key industries — all with a focus on building a thriving and inclusive business community.
Biznet Breakfasts, Ballarat’s longest-running networking forum, offers a monthly platform for professionals to connect and gain insights from industry leaders and experts.
The aim of the 2026 Federation University Commerce Ballarat Business Excellence Awards is to showcase, celebrate and support our local businesses in all that they have achieved, and contribute to our city.
Uncover Central Highlands aims to reveal the rich tapestry of life in Victoria's Central Highlands, highlighting the people, places, and products that make this region unique.
A Taste of Summer in the Central Highlands.
With its wide range of unique experiences and exclusive events, Forage & Feast offers you a peek behind the curtain, to see, learn, & taste all that the Central Highlands has to offer. Spend your summer with our passionate growers, artisan producers, and culinary talents.
From beekeeping classes to curated degustations to farm tours, the calendar offers a plethora of opportunities to explore & experience, rejuvenate & indulge.
Meet the artisan makers, growers, and producers in the Central Highlands of Victoria. If it can be grown from our soil or produced locally, you’ll find it on the Hub!
NextGen Collective is the place to be for emerging talent in Ballarat. The Collective is dedicated to our city's young people and works to help them network, push their limits, and grow as individuals in their lives and careers. It’s business made casual, and the benefits extend far beyond the workplace. Opportunities abound, and there is a lot of fun to be had along the way.
b2b - Business to Ballarat is Commerce Ballarat’s local media campaign aimed at encouraging local spending and has a strong focus on the business to business dollar.
After consultation with the Trade Sector it was clear that many would value the opportunity to network and be kept up to date with relevant information.
Join us for a program featuring a variety of keynote speakers and the opportunity to network with like-minded individuals from across regional Victoria throughout the afternoon.
Commerce Ballarat is thrilled to present the B31 August Business Festival, a month-long celebration of business development, networking, and growth.
Multiple Chambers across Regional Victoria have collaborated to establish the Victorian Regional Chamber Alliance to support and be the voice of regional business.
Join us as a sponsor and grow your business impact!
