Funding applications for business events in regional areas have just opened.
Business Events Victoria is encouraging conference and event organisers to apply and make the most of all regional Victoria has to offer.
The funding is part of the Regional Business Events Program, which is being delivered by Business Events Victoria in partnership with Melbourne Convention Bureau.
The program supports national and international businesses to host events in regional Victoria – from conferences and trade exhibitions to seminars and corporate meetings.
Funding is being made available by the Victorian Government, and there are two streams available: the National Business Events Program and the International Incentives Event Program.
“Business Events Victoria’s focus is on attracting national conferences to regional destinations across the state that align with key regional industries,” Business Events Victoria executive officer Adeline Keh said.
“This funding will go a long way to further encourage and support these important events for Victoria, strengthening business prospects across communities throughout the state.
“Through the NBEP’s previous rounds of support, 55 business events received funding to be held in regional Victoria, delivering $13.23m to date to local communities.” she said.
The National Business Events Program offers grants of up to $80 per delegate (up to a maximum of $40,000) for eligible event organisers to host new business events yet to be booked in regional Victoria.
