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Supporting Victoria's Growth

Government Supporting Victoria's Growth

The Department of Innovation, Industry and Regional Development (DIIRD), the business development agency of the State Government, is proud to maintain its long association with the Governor of Victoria Export Awards.

Committed to securing economic growth for the State through increased private sector investment, business growth and export, DIIRD aims to further build and consolidate Victoria’s competitive advantage.  DIIRD provides a wide range of services designed to promote Victoria and create an environment for business growth and job generation across regional and metropolitan areas.

Opening Doors to Export

In today’s globalised world, export is the only way for Victoria to achieve high long term economic growth.

The Opening Doors to Export Plan aims to assist Victorian businesses by increasing awareness of the benefits of export, encouraging information sharing through networking events, providing grants for companies to market their products and services internationally and offering on the ground assistance in overseas markets to new exporters and current exporters wishing to expand their business.

The new Export Connections initiative further encourages collaboration between Victorian business and offers online customised information on events, trade information and export opportunities.

DIIRD provides a Whole-of-Victorian-Government gateway to the range of export programs and initiatives available though the Opening Doors to Export Plan and Export Connections.

For further information call the Export Hotline on 13 22 15 or visit www.export.vic.gov.au

Invest Victoria

Invest Victoria is the Government's lead agency responsible for attracting and facilitating foreign direct investment to the State.  Invest Victoria provides innovative business solutions to its corporate clients and provides a high level of service to those companies looking to invest or re-invest in Victoria.

In 2008-2009, the Victorian Government facilitated over $3 billion of investment in the State, expected to result in the creation of 3,808 new full time jobs for Victorians.  Major investments included a new gas fired power station by Origin Energy and the Nagambie Lakes Resort by the Lockland Group.

For further information call the Invest Victoria Hotline on (03) 9651 8100 or visit www.investvictoria.com

Who Can Help? - Victorian Business Line on 13 22 15 (local call cost, within Australia)
or + 61 3 9651 8100 (International)
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