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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.31 May 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 2023News
Oxford Street Pride Business Charter: Strengthening local character and connections Retailers, venues and community groups set the stage and celebrate the precinct’s rich history and queer culture.29 November 2023News
Get free expert help to reduce your office emissionsJoin CitySwitch, Australia’s flagship decarbonisation program for businesses, and receive practical guides and business connections.16 November 2023
Upcoming business-related events
- Mon29Apr
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Sydney co-op incubatorBuild your own co-operative enterprise in the heart of SydneySydney - Tue30Apr
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Free Online Workshop: Creative's guide to websitesCreatives, arts organisations and small businesses all need a website, but where to begin?Online - Tue30Apr
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Social media smarts: elevate your online presence [webinar]Emma LoRusso, CEO DigivizerOnline - Wed1May
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Sunrise Australia 2024Immerse yourself in Australia's startup community, become a part of it, help to shape it.Carriageworks - Wed1May
- Fri3May
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CBD Women in Business Network: From IWD to BeyondWhere to next following this year's International Women's Day?Millers Point - Tue7May
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Bricks to clicks: build an online business empire [webinar]Kelly Slessor, Ecommerce expertOnline - Wed8May
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Demystifying Startup Funding: Strategies for GrowthHelp your startup grow by understanding your capital-raising optionsSurry Hills - Fri10May
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Odyssey Business Women's Lunch 2024Presented by Odyssey House NSW. Inspiring business leaders share their journeys of success and resilienceSydney - Mon13May
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Impact Investing for the Rest of UsPanel discussion about investments that seek positive social and environmental impactsChippendale - Mon13May
- Mon13May
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Marketing Climate Tech: Keys To Effective Growth StrategyIn this session, we will walk climate founders through the essential ingredients to a powerful marketing strategyChippendale - Tue14May
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CitySwitch Champions BreakfastCalling out to all office-based businesses willing to reduce carbon emissions and achieve net zero!North Sydney - Tue14May
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Lunch 'n' Learn: Reprogramming your brain to succeed A small group format to encourage interaction and relationship development.Sydney - Tue14May
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Power of AI to enhance productivity and profit [webinar]Izzy Whitelock, CEO Ma'at CollectiveOnline - Wed15May
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Authentic Sustainability AcceleratorAccelerating climate action through the 3 Cs of authentic sustainability.Ultimo - Wed15May
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MECLA Radical CollaborationMECLA brings together stakeholders to better understand challenges/opportunities in embodied carbon for the industry180 George Street - Thu16May
- Thu16May
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Climate Tech Co-Founder Speed NetworkingCalling all early-stage climate tech founders and enthusiasts!Surry Hills - Thu16May
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Marketers driving sustainable change without greenwashingImpact and integrity: how marketers can drive sustainable change without greenwashingOnline - Sat18May
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2024 Outstanding Leadership Awards Connect and network with the most extraordinary leaders across AustraliaDoltone House - Hyde Park - Mon20May
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Starting an Indigenous business workshopFree training for First Nations people to learn the fundamentals of setting up and managing your own successful small business.Redfern Community Centre - Tue21May
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Retail in the age of the empowered customer [webinar]Nancy Georges, Retail strategistOnline - Tue28May
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Diversity dream: creating inclusive workplaces [webinar]Claudia Barriga-Larriviere, People & Culture DirectorOnline - Tue4Jun
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Customer connection: gain loyalty and drive growth [webinar]Merlin Luck, Regional VP SalesforceOnline - Tue11Jun
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Cybersecurity serenity: calming online threats [webinar] Cole Cornford, CEO Galah CyberOnline - Wed12Jun
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China Clothing Textile Accessories ExpoA must-attend event for all manufacturers, suppliers, and designers who want to scale in the fashion industry.ICC Sydney - Tue18Jun
- Tue25Jun
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Unbreakable business: building resilience [webinar]James MacDonald, MD Newy Tech PeopleOnline - Sun18Aug
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Sydney's Annual Wedding Expo 2024Our Sydney Annual Wedding Expo is our largest wedding expo in Australia.Sydney Showground - Mon1Jan
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Optus FutureFit Workshop - NSWFree workshop launches to support New South Wales small businessesOnline - Mon1Jan
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Managing Psychosocial Hazards in the WorkplaceTake control of your workplaces' psychological health and safety & put your people at the heart of what you do.Online - Mon1Jan
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Future of Leadership Sydney: BUILDAustralia’s premier leadership conferenceInternational Convention Centre Sydney - Mon1Jan
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General Assembly Presents: Diversifying a Man's WorldJoin our superstar female panel for a morning of empowering womxn in the industryOnline - Mon1Jan
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Coffee mornings at VibewireShare a coffee & hang out with other young entrepreneursUltimo - Mon1Jan
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The promotion of cities and regions as study destinationsThe future of education in a post pandemic worldOnline
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
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Open tenders and expressions of interest
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.