Business Assistance and Advice
The Council's Economic Development Department is always looking for new opportunities to assist business through training and advice.
The Business Centre regularly hosts training and networking events, while the Council is also able to provide information on grants and funding available through State and Federal Government, as well as other information that might assist you if you are considering starting or expanding your business.Table of Contents
- Business Centre
- Drought Assistance Fact Sheets
- Drought Support for Your Business
- Government Programs and Services Guide
- Investment Information
- Training Opportunities and Upcoming Events
- Useful Contacts
Business Centre
Visit the Greater Shepparton Business Centre's website to find out information about the services provided and the latest news and events.Related Links
Drought Assistance Fact Sheets
Provided by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and ForestryRelated Links
On 25 September 2007 the Australian
Government announced additional drought assistance measures for
irrigators, dry land farmers and small businesses severely affected
by the drought.
How has access to EC assistance
improved? How as the off-farm income exemption changed? How has the
off-farm assets test changed? How has the EC interest rate subsidy
arrangements changed?
Are you now eligible to receive a
Professional Advice and Planning grant?
Are you now eligible for small
business drought support?
What exit assistance is
available?
What are the additional
measures?
What are the new measures for
irrigators?
Drought Support for Your Business
Information from the Drought Support Team at the Council.
Related Links
Changes to legislation now recognise
that small businesses in rural communities with a population fewer
than 10,000 people, have been affected by drought. These businesses
are now eligible to apply for financial assistance.
Government Programs and Services Guide
This is a comprehensive listing of information services and support programs offered to businesses by the Victorian and Australian Government.
Related Links
Investment Information
For information on investing in Greater Shepparton click on the link below.Related Links
Training Opportunities and Upcoming Events
For information on upcoming training opportunities and events click on the link below.Related Links
Useful Contacts
Use the collection of useful links below to help you to manage and develop your business.Related Links
Contact: Economic
Development Department on (03) 5832 9847 for more
information.







