Business
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BapistCare slashes its carbon footprint by 70% with one dealLearn about the aged care provider’s 100% renewable electricity power purchase agreement.12 May 2024News
Sustainability Leadership Event 2024Celebrating the collective results of key partnerships and programs in Sydney’s office and apartment sectors3 May 2024News
Small business webinars: From e-commerce to harnessing AI for productivity and supercharging your social media Learn in your lunch hour with our free Reboot series. Join a stellar line-up of experts and business leaders from some of Australia’s most successful companies.24 April 2024News
Business Awards 2024: from innovative products, to excellence in sustainability and customer serviceCelebrating the best in our area.27 March 2024News
The not-for-profit closing the digital divide and fighting e-wasteHow a City of Sydney grant helps one social enterprise get devices to people in need.30 January 2024News
Get your business involved in Vivid SydneyLearn how you can be part of the world's largest festival of light, music, food and ideas30 January 2024News
Canvassing success: How an award-winning artist took her gallery to the next level Overcoming cashflow hurdles, connecting with a network of entrepreneurs and diversifying to reach new heights.19 December 2023News
How your business can get involved in Sydney StreetsThe popular outdoor street events are back this summer.8 December 2023News
Sydney’s tourism renaissanceInternational visits soar to 82% of pre-pandemic levels, led by student surge4 December 2023
Upcoming business-related events
What’s On
What if we EV retrofit half the Australian vehicle fleet?And make $181 billion in lithium batteries to do it?ChippendaleWhat’s On
Business Roadshow: Preparing your for businessLooking at starting a business this immersive 4 hour workshop, prepares you as you start your entrepreneurial lifeWaterlooWhat’s On
Community workspaces at Juanita Nielsen Community CentreJoin our vibrant community work spaces at Juanita Nielsen Community CentreJuanita Nielsen Community CentreWhat’s On
Impact Investing for the Rest of UsPanel discussion about investments that seek positive social and environmental impactsChippendaleWhat’s On
Starting an Indigenous business workshopFree training for First Nations people to learn the fundamentals of starting and managing your own small business.Redfern Community CentreWhat’s On
Retail in the age of the empowered customer [webinar]Nancy Georges, Retail strategistOnlineWhat’s On
Sydney co-op incubatorBuild your own co-operative enterprise in the heart of SydneySydneyWhat’s On
Sustainability in Business - Breakfast and NetworkingDiscover practical tips, strategies, and success stories from industry experts.BarangarooWhat’s On
Diversity dream: creating inclusive workplaces [webinar]Claudia Barriga-Larriviere, People & Culture DirectorOnlineWhat’s On
Find new customers through inclusive growth strategiesActionable strategies to attract a wider audience and drive sustainable growth.OnlineWhat’s On
Customer connection: gain loyalty and drive growth [webinar]Merlin Luck, Regional VP SalesforceOnlineWhat’s On
Cybersecurity serenity: calming online threats [webinar] Cole Cornford, CEO Galah CyberOnlineWhat’s On
China Clothing Textile Accessories ExpoA must-attend event for all manufacturers, suppliers, and designers who want to scale in the fashion industry.ICC SydneyWhat’s On
Unbreakable business: building resilience [webinar]James MacDonald, MD Newy Tech PeopleOnlineWhat’s On
Authentic Sustainability AcceleratorAccelerating climate action through the 3 Cs of authentic sustainability.UltimoWhat’s On
Sydney's Annual Wedding Expo 2024Our Sydney Annual Wedding Expo is our largest wedding expo in Australia.Sydney ShowgroundWhat’s On
Sunrise Australia 2024Immerse yourself in Australia's startup community, become a part of it, help to shape it.CarriageworksWhat’s On
Sydney Build 2023Sydney Build is Australia's largest construction, architecture and infrastructure showInternational Convention Centre Sydney
Business support and funding
We’re committed to providing support to our business and startup communities.
Business support & funding
Business sector support grantBusiness support & funding
Business innovation programCultural support & funding
Festivals and events sponsorshipCultural support & funding
Live music and performance grantsBusiness support & funding
Join us for Sydney StreetsBusiness permits, approvals & tenders
Apply for outdoor dining approvalBusiness support & funding
Supporting entrepreneurs
Business seminars and programs
Our free business seminars and programs are designed to meet the needs of our small business and startup communities to ensure they continually innovate and grow.
Business support & funding
Business innovation programTalks, courses & workshops
Reboot webinar seriesTalks, courses & workshops
Visiting entrepreneur programEnvironmental support & funding
Love Food SydneyCommunity support & funding
Welcoming international students to Sydney
Business resources
Food and drink businesses
Markets, stalls and events
Other permits and applications
Parking and getting around the local area.
Business management
Development applications, permits and approvals.