Key Industry Sectors
Is your business built on the traditions of a well-established industry? Or are you exploring the opportunities of a new market?
Whatever you do, you're welcome in Whittlesea. We'll make your business feel right at home.
Some of the key industry sectors already represented include:
- Call Centres
- Retail
- Manufacturing, including Food, Automotive, Metal & Stainless Steel, Textile Clothing and Footwear
- Health Services
- Construction
And major growth and niche opportunities are emerging for new industries too.
If you are in manufacturing, you'll fit right in. The northern suburbs are the heart of Melbourne's manufacturing industry. Around 17 percent of all Whittlesea businesses are classified as manufacturers and they provide about 26 percent of local jobs.
This established manufacturing hub comes with a ready made supply chain of local suppliers, distributors and markets, along with a skilled local workforce. Mix this with Melbourne's best freeway access and close proximity to the airport, rail and ports, and the seeds are sown for business growth.
As a Council, we are innovative in our use of new technologies. From our day-to-day business to residential and commercial development, we have created an expansive and reliable infrastructure. So your business can expect the best connections, now and in the future.
A vast and detailed knowledge bank is accessible through RMIT, La Trobe University and NMIT. Learn from their leading research and development or get your business involved through a partnership.
Imagine your business in Whittlesea. With so many opportunities to explore, you'll know you made the right decision.
