New Business Support

Council is committed to helping new businesses thrive in Hume. Our Economic Development team can help you plan your new venture and access the support you need.

For more information about support for your business, please contact our Economic Development team via business@hume.vic.gov.au or by calling 9205 2200


Commercial Real Estate Site Selection

Hume is a vast municipality with extensive commercial real estate opportunities.

We can help you find the perfect location for your new business – considering your industry, business needs and growth plans.

If you would like to discuss your options for assistance with site selection, please email invest@hume.vic.gov.au or

Commercial Real Estate Site Selection

StartNorth – Affordable Office Space for Small Businesses 

Council’s StartNorth coworking space in Broadmeadows provides low-cost office space to small businesses and sole traders.

StartNorth can offer your business access to flexible workspaces with 24 hour access, state of the art technology, online bookings for meeting spaces and a community of like-minded, passsionate peop.e

With plans starting at just $50 per month, StartNorth provides a modern and affordable 24-hour workspace tailored to suit your individual needs.

Visit StartNorth

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Planning and Building Application Help 

Navigating the permit process for new businesses can be intimidating. Our Economic Development specialists can also arrange a pre-application meeting with planning and building officers to give you the best possible start to the planning application process.

To make an enquiry, please email business@hume.vic.gov.au or call 9205 2200

Business Planning Meeting

Grants Concierge Program 

Your business may be eligible for funding under state and federal government grants. Our team can help you navigate the grants application process to maximise your chance of success.

If you run a retail business, you may also be eligible for our shopfront improvement grants of up to $5000 to improve the presentation of your shopfront. 

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