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Outdoor dining fees forever waivedWe’ve permanently waived all footpath and on-road outdoor dining fees across the City of Sydney1 July 2025News
City of Sydney named one of Australia’s best places to workThe Australian Financial Review has recognised our commitment to flexibility, inclusion and meaningful careers.30 April 2025News
Business Awards 2025: from innovative products, to excellence in sustainable tourism and customer serviceCelebrating the best in our area.17 April 2025News
From surviving to thriving: the business fundamentals small business owners need to know Our Reboot series returns with more invaluable advice to help you drive growth15 April 2025News
Why good access for people with disability is good for businessLearn how to boost your business by creating an inclusive customer experience.13 November 2024News
Grow your business and create an inclusive customer experienceMaking small changes to include people with disability is easy and boosts profitability. It shows you care and is also the law.26 November 2024News
Sydney cracks world’s top 10 sustainable citiesWe jumped 19 places in the last year29 October 2024News
How to get involved in Sydney StreetsMake the most of our popular street events this summer - bring your trading or dining outdoors, apply for event space, host a pop-up stall and more.16 January 2025News
New Dixon Street improvement grants now openLandowners and businesses can apply to receive funding to improve shop or building frontages.5 August 2024News
Get your business involved in Pride MonthLearn how you can be part of festivities dedicated to commemorating, remembering and celebrating diversity this June.27 May 2024
Upcoming business-related events
- Wed9Jul
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Building your business narrativeLearn to craft compelling messages that resonate, empower your leaders, and communicate with impact to the mediaSydney - Wed9Jul
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Merchant Workshops - Financial Literacy & Digital Literacy If you would like to improve your financial and digital skills in order to grow your business, these workshops are free!Online - Wed9Jul
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AI Leadership in CommunicationsLearn how to lead AI implementation with confidence, clarity and impact in the modern communications landscape.Sydney - Fri11Jul
- Tue29Jul
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Acting classes, corporate training and vocal trainingBuild skill, confidence and presence with The Actors Co.Sydney - Thu31Jul
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Decision Thinking AcceleratorThe perfect event for anyone making a decision – from buying a house to trying a new food.Sydney - Tue5Aug
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Free online workshop: Creative's guide to marketingLearn a simple six-step marketing approach designed by creatives for creatives to take the pain out of promotionOnline - Sun10Aug
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Sydney's Annual Wedding Expo 2025Our Sydney Annual Wedding Expo is our largest wedding expo in AustraliaSydney Showground - Wed13Aug
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Protecting your brand with IP AustraliaLearn how to protect your brand in our free in-person event with IP Australia.Surry Hills - Fri15Aug
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Women in Media National Conference 2025Where women in media lead, learn, and ignite changeICC Sydney - Tue19Aug
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Free online workshop: Creative's Guide to Social MediaA beginner’s guide for creatives who want to engage an audience and master the social platforms they chooseOnline - Tue26Aug
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Diversify your creative income: free online workshopSurviving and thriving financially as a creative practitioner usually means doing more than one thing to make a living.Online - Tue4Nov
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The Jackson Melbourne CupCelebrate the Melbourne Cup in unmatched style on Sydney HarbourSydney - Wed5Nov
Business support and funding
We’re committed to providing support to our business and startup communities.
Business support & funding
Business sector support grantCultural support & funding
Festivals and events sponsorshipBusiness support & funding
Sydney Streets neighbourhood eventsBusiness permits, approvals & tenders
Apply for outdoor dining approvalBusiness support & funding
Supporting entrepreneurs
Business events and programs
Our free business events and programs help our small business and startup communities learn, innovate and grow.
Talks, courses & workshops
Reboot webinar seriesBusiness support & funding
Creating an inclusive customer experience for everyoneCommunity support & funding
Welcoming international students to SydneyEnvironmental support & funding
CitySwitch
Opportunities
Apply for our environmental, business, cultural and community support programs.
Business resources
Resources and tools to help operate your business in the local area.
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.
