Economic Development

Council actively promotes business and industry development in the Shire, with ongoing marketing and promotional campaigns aimed at attracting new investment.

If you would like to have input into our next Economic Development Strategy and go into the draw to win a $200 Golden Plains Farmers' Market voucher please click here.

We encourage you to take a look at our Economic Profile for the latest growth trends and industry data.

Business Victoria is a comprehensive online resource designed to help you start, run and grow your own business. http://www.business.vic.gov.au

For further information contact our Senior Economic Development Officer, Tony White, on (03) 5220 7102 or 0427 600 889.

The G21 Agribusiness Forum is a coordinated voice for the entire agribusiness sector of the G21 region, undertaking targeted activities and projects that increase the prosperity and satisfaction of the sector and its participants.

The G21 Agribusiness Forum provides a coordinated voice capable of maximising resourcing opportunities for the sector and harnessing those resources to undertake activities and projects that include, but are not limited to:

• Advocacy for the sector within the community and at all levels of Government;
• The encouragement of innovation
• Increased sustainability
• Support and encouragement for improved infrastructure and logistics
• More effective marketing
• People development

For further information go to http://www.g21agforum.com.au/

This dynamic chamber has produced, in partnership with the Bannockburn and District Newsletter, a local telephone book for residents including a business and trades directory. The Chamber is proactive in supporting the local business community with programs to assist their business operations and future growth.

The Chamber provides input into Council's future planning for commercial growth and supporting business.

For more information contact:

Bannockburn Chamber of Commerce
Kerrie Kruger, President
Phone: 0409 027 359
Address: PO Box 340, Bannockburn VIC 3331
Email: info@bannockburnchamber.org.au
Website: http://www.bannockburnchamber.org.au/

The Bannockburn Business Estate, located on the Shelford-Bannockburn Road provides a home for business with a variety of businesses including trades, services and agribusiness located with the estate.

The Bannockburn Business Estate has easy access to the Midland and Hamilton Highways.

The following towns have classified Business Zones:

• Bannockburn
• Smythesdale
• Linton

There is an Industrial Zone located at the Bannockburn Business Estate.