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As the largest city in Western Victoria and one of the fastest growing in Victoria, Ballarat is a city that has so much to offer business and industry.
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Ballarat's economic snapshot
The City of Ballarat has engaged the services of Economy.id to present our municipalities economic profile so you can view the economic information that enables you to describe the area's role within the broader economy, explore options for economic development and promote the area's strengths.
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The City of Ballarat’s Economic Development Team is dedicated to supporting businesses, small, large, or just starting. By providing us with the information about your business at the start, we can direct you to the right people in the City of Ballarat to progress your vision.
The team is available to assist you to:
- Conduct initial research to identify commercial or industrial sites
- Guide you through council's regulatory processes
- Connect you with regional markets, key influencers, and business associations
- Connect you with other council services
Phone: 5320 5500
Email: economicdevelopment@ballarat.vic.gov.au
Online application form: Small Business Application
The team will then be in contact with you to discuss your business over the phone or to arrange an in person meeting.