Bass Coast is a vibrant community within easy commuting distance from Melbourne. Its main sectors include agriculture and tourism. The municipality is experiencing rapid growth in its economic base and this section provides an overview of some of the major industries, projects and demographic information.

Bass Coast boasts successful agribusiness and service industries and welcomes over 4.6 million visitors per year. As Victoria's fastest-growing rural municipality, Bass Coast requires skilled trades people and service industry workers.

In this section you'll find a local business directory and useful information for those interested in starting or growing a business in the area. For more information visit the Business in Bass Coast website.

Are you about to start a small business or want to grow an existing business?

The Business in Bass Coast website aims to encourage new businesses to the region and to support and help towards the growth of existing businesses.
The website also has useful information like:

• statistics
• business, marketing, promotion and agribusiness fact sheets
• contact details for business information services and local trader groups
• accommodation, attractions and activity information.
• local events and market calendar

Council staff are also available to discuss new business development and investment opportunities.
To stay up to date with the latest Economic Development news subscribe to the e-newsletter by contacting the Economic Development team on 1300 BCOAST (226 278).

Free Information Services

The easy to use, free information services can put you on the right path. Save time and money by using these services to access small business resources, ask questions, find contacts and use these Step by Step guides to develop personalised checklists.
This comprehensive online resource has been developed by Business Victoria and provides practical information on how to:

• register your business,
• setting up business premises
• tax and financial management.

Want to find out more?

Visit the Business in Bass Coast website or contact our Economic Development team on 1300 BCOAST (226 278) for more information.