The south east region of Melbourne provides more than 40% of Victoria's total manufacturing output. As such the manufacturing sector is a vital component of the Greater Dandenong business community.
The South East Melbourne Manufacturers Alliance (SEMMA) was borne out of a need for an industry body to represent the specific needs of local manufacturers.
SEMMA is a membership based, independent association representing the interests of manufacturers within the region by:
- lobbying State and Federal governments on all issues directly relating to manufacturing
- promoting the manufacturing capability of the region
- facilitating collaboration both within and outside the region
- identifying local and international business opportunities for members both individually and collectively
- providing operational support for members to grow and develop their businesses.
For further details visit www.semma.com.au
Located 25 kilometres from Melbourne’s central business district, SEMIP comprises the local government areas of Greater Dandenong, Kingston, Knox and Monash municipalities, and is home to major research facilities and services including The Australian Synchrotron, the main campus of Australia’s largest university, Monash University, the Australian Government’s premier research organisation, CSIRO, the Melbourne Centre for Nanotechnology (MCN), and the Small Technologies Cluster (STC).
The Precinct is home to 40% of Victoria’s manufacturing activities and over 56,000 registered businesses. Industry sectors encompass manufacturing, retail, property and business services (including scientific and engineering services). The region is focussed on the high end and growth sectors, such as chemicals, polymers, machinery and equipment, applications in transport, health, construction and the environment.
Partners from State and Local Government, along with research organisations have developed the SEMIP Strategic Plan, which aims to expand the innovation capabilities of the region by the implementation of a range of initiatives that improve connections and interactions between businesses and between businesses and researchers; provide more streamlined access to business innovation services; and build a sense of place attracting people to invest, work and live in the South East region.
For further details visit www.semip.org.au
The Melbourne South East (MSE) Region includes the municipalities of Greater Dandenong, Cardinia, Casey, Kingston, Frankston, Knox, Maroondah, Monash, Mornington Peninsula and Whitehorse .
The municipalities of this region plus representatives from utility companies UED/Multinet, South East Water and Connect East, as well as both the Victorian and Australian governments have aligned themselves and formed a regional group titled ‘Melbourne's South East’ (MSE).
The group has developed a long term strategy focusing on the delivery of projects of regional significance to enhance sound economic development of the region. The City of Greater Dandenong plays an active role in this regional group, and currently holds the position of Deputy Chair.
The Melbourne South East (MSE) Region includes the municipalities of Greater Dandenong, Cardinia, Casey, Kingston, Frankston, Knox, Maroondah, Monash, Mornington Peninsula and Whitehorse .
View the Economic Strategy for Melbourne's South East
View for 2012 MSE Awards and Winners
The Monash Enterprise Centre is a purpose built facility to encourage small businesses and create job opportunities in the South East Region of Melbourne. It provides modern office space and support services to new and start up businesses at competitive rates on a month to month lease.
Home based businesses may join as Associate (Virtual) Members to take full advantage of the Business Incubator facilities and resources designed for professional and technical services.
For more information, please contact the Centre Manager, John Muscat on (03) 8562 2222 or by email: info@monashincubator.com.au or visit the website, www.monashincubator.com.au.
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