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Grant Opportunity: Venue Upgrade Grants - Program 2

Grants are available for dedicated live music venues to support venue upgrades that enhance audience and visitor experience. Funding will support the purchase of equipment, and a range of infrastructure development works up to $250,000 (ex GST) per grant application.

This funding aims to:

  • Build capability of dedicated live music venues to deliver world class audience and visitor experiences
  • Increase the number of fit-for-purpose live music venues in NSW
  • Increase sector knowledge and expertise in best practice sound management and sustainable live music programming
  • Reduce sound impact on neighbours, leading to less complaints and increased business viability
  • Increase diversity of live music offerings

This grant is funded and administered by Sound NSW.

Empowering Local Manufacturing Forum

Join Local Manufacturing Leaders

Come along and talk to us, hear from neighbouring manufacturers about their challenges, and from all levels of government, education providers, industry groups, and others, how they can help with issues such as: skills and talent, supply chain, transport, modern manufacturing technology and expertise, training, access to capital, and creating a pipeline workforce for future growth and productivity lift.


Event Details:
Thursday, 8 May 2025
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM, followed by lunch & networking
Smithfield RSL, 88 Smithfield Road, Smithfield


Limited tickets – register now!
For manufacturing business leaders only.

A Night of Connections: Business Networking Event Recap

On April 1st, over 70 local businesses gathered at the Fairfield City HQ Business Hub for a dynamic evening of networking and collaboration. The event was buzzing with energy as business owners connected, shared ideas, and explored new partnerships.


From great food and wine to meaningful conversations, the night was a fantastic showcase of our local business community’s strength and spirit. We’re already hearing about exciting new collaborations — exactly what we hoped for. Keeping it local!


Huge thanks to everyone who joined us, and special thanks to Allison Copland from NSW Small Business Commission and Lou Matthews from Service NSW Business Concierge, Mayor Frank Carbone, Deputy Mayor Dai Le, Councillor Kevin Lam and Councillor Kate Hoang for attending also.


Want to attend the next local business network event?

Email your details to join the waitlist — we’d love to see you there!


Training: Supercharge your business growth with CRM systems

In today's competitive business environment, maintaining strong customer relationships is key to long-term success. Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems are designed to streamline communication, manage interactions, and drive sales growth. This webinar will show how CRM systems can help businesses track customer data, personalise marketing efforts, and automate sales processes, all while improving customer satisfaction.


Learning Outcomes

- Understand the role of CRM systems in managing customer interactions.
- Learn how CRM tools can automate and optimise sales processes.
- Explore strategies for using CRM data to enhance customer service and marketing efforts.                      

When: Tuesday, 22 April 2025 | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Where: Online

Cost: Free


This event will be delivered by Business Connect

Congratulations to Barbara Easton Dance Studios 

on receiving the Lifetime Business Award.

This award celebrates long-standing businesses in our LGA, like Barbara Easton Dance Studio, proudly serving the community since 1986.


Founded by Barbara Easton, the studio began in community halls before settling at Stockland Wetherill Park, where it has thrived for nearly 40 years. In 2024, her youngest daughter Bronte took the lead, continuing the family legacy, with her father David still managing the studio’s operations.


The studio is a vibrant, inclusive space welcoming students from diverse backgrounds to build confidence, and forge lifelong friendships.


Congratulation to your team once again and wishing you many years of success.


Know a local business trading for over 25 years? Nominate them now using the form below.


   

Fairfield City Council

86 Avoca Road, Wakeley NSW 2176

growingbusiness@fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au

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