Business support and programs
Business support and programs
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Business Grants
Merri-bek City Council aims to support businesses and reinvigorate shopping strips through its Vacant Shop Grant Program.
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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.
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Love Merri-bek Buy Local
Discover local businesses near you.
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Making your business sustainable
A guide to making your business more sustainable.
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Develop your business skills
Most business owners will benefit professionally and personally from having a trusted business mentor.
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Recruiting staff
Recruiting staff
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Resources and tools
Resources and tools
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Events and networking
Learn more about events and networking opportunities for businesses.
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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.
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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.
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Waste for businesses
We have two types of commercial waste services available to businesses in Merri-bek.
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Business Merri-bek eNewsletter
We will keep you up-to-date with information, programs, grants, and news through our regular Business Merri-bek eNewsletter.