Please note: this is an archived news article release
This article was published on Thursday, 5 July, 2018. The information contained within may be out of date or inaccurate. News articles and media releases older than 60 days are archived for future reference.
Posted on Thursday 5th of July, 2018,
The Greater Shepparton Business Centre is proud to be a regional partner in this year’s Victorian Small Business Festival.
Greater Shepparton will host several Small Business Festival events throughout August that have been developed in partnership with a number of organisations from across the region.
The festival features an extensive program of business events providing inspiration, ideas and information for anyone starting or building a business.
The annual festival comprises more than 400 individual events held in venues throughout metropolitan, regional and rural Victoria.
Greater Shepparton City Council Director Sustainable Development Geraldine Christou said the Shepparton Small Business Festival aims to promote networking opportunities and improve the overall productivity and growth of small businesses in our region.
“I encourage all small business owners to participate in the festival and take the opportunity to hear from experts in their fields or even just network with other small business owners. These types of events can be a valuable source of ideas to enhance and grow businesses” Ms Christou said.
Events include:
Digital Marketing for Regional Businesses
6.00pm – 7.30pm Tuesday 2 August
Greater Shepparton Business Centre
Shepparton Food and Wine Expo
Saturday and Sunday 11- 12 August
Shepparton Harness Racing Complex
Starting your Business; How to Turn an Idea into a Business
5.30pm – 9.00pm Thursday 16 August
Greater Shepparton Business Centre
Get Rid of Your Financial Problems Once and For All
5.30pm – 8.00pm Wednesday 22 August
Parklake Hotel
Government Grants Briefing
8.30am – 10.30am Thursday 23 August
Quest
Where Are All My Customers?
6.30pm – 8.00pm Wednesday 29 August
Goulburn Valley Media Centre
For a full list of events happening in Greater Shepparton and surrounding areas visit www.sheppartonbusiness.com.au or contact the Business Centre on 03 5832 1100.
The Greater Shepparton Business Centre is proudly supported by Greater Shepparton City Council.
More News from Greater Shepparton
Friday 10th of April,
Our plan, our future: Greater Shepparton’s Council Plan 2025-2029
Greater Shepparton’s direction for the next four years is shaped by the Council Plan 2025-2029, and work is already underway to progress the actions Council has committed to deliver during this time. Read more
Tuesday 7th of April,
Protecting paddock trees when burning stubble
Greater Shepparton City Council is reminding farmers planning to burn stubble this season, to take proactive steps to safeguard paddock trees and surrounding native vegetation. Read more
Thursday 2nd of April,
A massive March puts Greater Shepparton in the spotlight
Greater Shepparton has wrapped up an exceptional March, with a packed calendar of major sporting, cultural and community events drawing around 38,500 attendees and delivering a $4.2 million boost to the region’s economy. Read more
Thursday 2nd of April,
Home for the Holidays brings an egg-citing hunt to Greater Shepparton these school holidays
Greater Shepparton City Council, through its destination brand Shepparton & Goulburn Valley, invites locals and visitors to take part in an egg-citing Holiday Hunt as part of the Home for the Holidays campaign. Read more
Thursday 2nd of April,
Bat Night returns to Tatura in 2026
Greater Shepparton City Council is pleased to announce the return of the popular Bat Night event, with RiverConnect, the Cussen Park User Group and expert guest speakers hosting an interactive evening on Friday 17 April from 5pm to 8pm, at Cussen Park,… Read more
Thursday 2nd of April,
Final reminder to register your pet before 10 April
Greater Shepparton City Council is reminding residents there is one week left to register their cats and dogs, with registrations due by Friday 10 April 2026. Read more
See All News
Want to get the latest news and events in your Facebook feed?
Just go to our Facebook page and click the Like button.
More Events in Greater Shepparton
Sunday 12th of April,
CANCELLED: Douglas Fabian Productions presents SABRINA LIVE -- (not for real…but pretty close)
Due to an unforeseen change in scheduling, we have unfortunately had to cancel the upcoming performance at Eastbank Riverlinks Shepparton on April 12. We were very much looking forward to visiting Shepparton… View on Riverlinks
Wednesday 8th of April, – to Sunday 31st of May,
Through the Lens - Photography & Film Exhibition
Step into a captivating journey with the Greater Shepparton Through the Lens exhibition, celebrating the region's rich visual history. Read more
Monday 13th of April,
School Holiday Movie Afternoon at Shepparton Library - The Bad Guys 2 (PG)
School Holiday movies at the library! Read more
Monday 13th of April,
Mighty Movers
Little ones love to move. Read more
Tuesday 14th of April,
Basketball - Come and Try
Ready to give basketball a go? Read more
Friday 10th of April, – to Sunday 12th of April,
Australian Ultimate Championships Division II 2026
The 2026 National Championships event will take place at Shepparton Sports City in Shepparton from 10 to 12 April. All games will be played at one location. The three day event will host 600 plus participants,… Read more
See All Events