We support local business and promote investment opportunities to drive economic growth in Greater Geelong.

We have a range of business resources to assist your business establish or grow.

Browse our business-related publications to learn more about investing in Greater Geelong, current local projects and regional programs.

Overview of the City of Greater Geelong's economy

Apprenticeships and traineeships are a great recruitment option.

This guide outlines the requirements that must be met in order for a business to be run from home without the need for a planning permit.

We can help your business by providing industry, demographic and forecast data.

The City of Greater Geelong recognises the importance of increasing its global visibility for economic gain.

Geelong is one of Australia's largest and most capable regional centres. The City has much to offer any business looking to establish, grow or invest.

The Regional Industry Sector Employment program (RISE) is a collaborative program that connects job seekers with construction industry employment opportunities through training, recruitment, mentoring and support.

For additional data resources and information on business support services, visit the following websites.

Whilst all sectors of business and investment are crucial to the growth of Geelong, Economic Development have targeted projects in the following areas.

Economic Development provides expert intelligence on the Geelong regional economy.

Data on building activity within our municipality is broken down into three categories: total domestic building activity; new dwelling approvals; and total non-domestic building activity.

Resident, online and visitor spend in the City of Greater Geelong.

Job advertisement data is used as a measure of demand for labour.

Median house prices are reported quarterly and sourced from the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV).

Unemployment rate data is released monthly by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) for the Geelong SA4 geographic level and quarterly by Jobs and Skills Australia for the smaller SA2 geographic level.

The Sustainable Agribusiness Strategy for the G21 Region which will support growth and development of the region's agribusiness sector.

There can be several advantages if you're considering running your business from home.