Business support and programs

Business Grants

Merri-bek City Council aims to support businesses and reinvigorate shopping strips through its Vacant Shop Grant Program.

Trader and retail support

Retail plays a key role in local employment and economic development in Merri-bek. The below programs aim to provide support to retailers and shopping strips across Merri-bek.

Love Merri-bek Buy Local

Discover local businesses near you.

Making your business sustainable

A guide to making your business more sustainable.

Develop your business skills

Most business owners will benefit professionally and personally from having a trusted business mentor.

Recruiting staff

Resources and tools

Events and networking

Learn more about events and networking opportunities for businesses.

Parklets

Parklets are re-purposed parking bays that are used as spaces for pedestrian activity. Parklet setups can contain things like seating, tables, greenery, and bike parking facilities.

Outdoor dining

With the introduction of COVID-19 in 2020, outdoor dining became even more popular and critical to the survival of many of our cafes and restaurants.

Waste for businesses

We have two types of commercial waste services available to businesses in Merri-bek.

Business Merri-bek eNewsletter

We will keep you up-to-date with information, programs, grants, and news through our regular Business Merri-bek eNewsletter.