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Invest Victoria, Melbourne Australia: Victorian Government Investment Promotion Agency IPA

Latest News

> March 2010 eNewsletter: Possibilities

2 March 2010
> Victorian retail sector ideal for investment

1 March 2010
> New minerals investment potential uncovered in Victoria

25 February 2010
> Record investment in Victoria defies national trend

24 February 2010
> Most affordable office space in Australia? Melbourne.

24 February 2010
> Construction boom: Victoria triples national average

22 February 2010
> Melbourne puts right foot forward, securing DanceSport Championships

22 February 2010
> Survey reveals excellent carbon storage potential in Victoria

22 February 2010
> International retail giants fast-tracking to Melbourne

Upcoming Events

Until 11 March 2010
> New Zealand-Australia Investment Forum

Until 23 March 2010
> Melbourne Food & Wine Festival

14 - 21 March 2010
> L’Oréal Melbourne Fashion Festival

24 March 2010 - 18 April 2010
> Melbourne International Comedy Festival

Location

Current Date and Time
03:32 AM EST, Saturday 13 March, 2010

Welcome to Invest Victoria

- creating opportunity for your business

Invest Victoria is a world-class investment promotion agency (IPA) providing free confidential services and professional advice to connect investors with our extensive network of contacts, creating opportunities and ensuring business success.

Victoria (capital city, Melbourne) has one of the strongest economies and most enviable lifestyles in the developed world.

The diverse pool of a highly skilled workforce offers industry a mix of energy, creativity and ability. This collective capability has driven a decade and a half of record growth and prosperity and making Melbourne and Victoria the ideal investment opportunity.

The state of Victoria offers a convergence of business sectors in a dynamic and stable business, political and economic environment. If you are looking for a foreign direct investment (FDI) opportunity, starting a new business in Victoria is easy. Business procedures are simple and Australia has a transparent regulatory system.

Victoria's industry capabilities are built on a sound advanced manufacturing base, a world-class health sector and vibrant service industry. Innovative and creative talent are the common thread that spans Victoria's industry base providing a constant supply of new business potential.

Invest Victoria can help you by providing free professional advice to identify and explore business opportunities in Victoria in full confidentiality.

Invest Victoria's services include:

1. Arranging programs:

for you to gather market information and make contacts in Melbourne and Victoria.

2. Providing information on your market potential:

existing companies, research and development capabilities, available skills and costs.

3. Your site selection property requirements:

Identifying a range of available sites and assisting with infrastructure and approvals.

4. Your partners:

Putting you in touch with suitable local suppliers, service providers and partners.

5. Linking you to government services:

including grants and support programs.

6. Support in your home market:

A client manager in one of our international business offices will work with you in your market to tailor a service package that suits your needs.

7. Ongoing support for your business:

Providing ongoing support both in Australia and in your home market to assist your business to maximise its potential.

>> Contact an Invest Victoria office near you or phone us on +61 3 9651 8100.

Experience Melbourne, Victoria

Victoria is home to five million people with 3.6 million of them living in the capital city of Melbourne. The city is multicultural, welcoming residents from more than 235 countries and regions. Melburnians or Melbournites are well educated and multilingual with 28% speaking another language other than English.

Melbourne is one of the world's most liveable cities . Its comparably low population density contributes to many lifestyle advantages such as affordable housing and accommodation and the great outdoors.

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