The FRRR's Small Grants for Rural Communities is now open. Your project or activity could benefit from up to $5,000 in funding. Get your application in by 27 September! #goodluck

Grow your business with our "Introduction to email marketing for small business" workshop, 9am-12pm Thursday, part of the Small Business Festival Victoria! Early birds - register and pay online by 6pm Tuesday and save 20% using promo code SBFV20EMAIL. http://www.digital54.com.au/register-for-digital-workshop/

This Wednesday, come and listen to guest speaker Kerry Anderson share her insights on how regional communities can foster a collaborative culture that celebrates and encourages entrepreneurship. Only 20 spaces available. Tickets $15 include supper and are available at www.malleerising.com.au/events-workshops-talks

Finishing touches done to new meeting room. A good use of the last of Nina's chalk paint for additional messages and daily room booking schedule. Just waiting for the whiteboard and one day a smart TV on the wall. Room's available at the micro/small business friendly rate of $20/hour. Come and get it!

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Got a problem with your internet today? Thankfully there's no such problem at Mallee Rising and our NBN speeds with Optus are through the roof! Bring your laptop and rent a desk here from $15 +GST and get stuff done! We've also got a printer/copier, meeting room and great coffee. — Products shown: Half-day pass.

Mallee Rising: a social enterprise providing affordable workspace for professionals (home-based, travelling etc) by day and a meeting space for groups and businesses by night and weekends. Why not hold your next meeting or event here? https://malleerising.com.au/#pricing-section

Mallee Rising is a versatile work and meeting space. Nick and Suzie from School Sports Victoria facilitated a workshop with Loddon Mallee region teachers and found it an ideal place to prepare. If you know of businesses or government visiting Swan Hill why not suggest they take advantage of our facilities?

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So what kind of person "co-works" at Mallee Rising? People like George from Piangil-based Andrew Peace Wines who had time to kill while his car was being serviced. George took the opportunity to get some work done! Whether you work in Swan Hill or around it, Mallee Rising is your office away from the office. Come for a tour! — Products shown: Day pass (casual drop in) and Half-day pass.

What a great feeling to have a big crowd (17) for the government support for small business event. Wonderful to have Jodie Hay (Cohuna and District Progress Association), Councillor Sonia Wright (Gannawarra Shire Council) and Lara English (Shukura Park - Hunter & Gatherer - Made Local​) travel from Cohuna for the talk.

This week's free 30 minute Lunch & Learn interactive demo will demystify the analytics behind email marketing tool MailChimp including how you can see WHO clicked on WHICH links in your newsletters. RSVP via the Eventbrite link! There'll be time for questions and networking with other businesses and professionals. Bring your lunch if you like. All welcome.