Invest Frankston grants a boost for economy

A Skye business is one of 16 in Frankston City that will share $180,000 to help grow their enterprises and enhance the city’s economy.

On a Mission Services owner Kate O’Sullivan said she was “extremely excited” when she got the news she was being awarded a 2023 Invest Frankston Business Grant. On a Mission Services provides biohazard cleaning services, including washing, detailing and decontaminating Victoria Police vehicles. It was awarded the grant to buy a vehicle and generator to operate and transport environmentally friendly pressure washer equipment.

“I started the business in July 2021 with myself and two other staff in our first year,” Ms O’Sullivan said. “We are now coming to the end of our second year and currently have 11 staff plus myself. With such growth and starting with only enough money to purchase some equipment and no capital, a friend suggested applying for the grant. Now we can match the growth of the business with the equipment and vehicles needed to service the police stations and community. I am extremely excited in the success of our application and can’t wait for the purchase. I am also excited for the future of On a Mission Services.”

The other successful applicants this year were Peninsula Speech Plus, Coffee for the People Roasting Co., Health and Wellbeing Education, Day One Advisory, Cosy & Tasty Dumplings, Messin with Jim, That Spirited Lot Distillers, Stephanie & Co. Pty Ltd, Mr Banks Brewing Co, The Hop Shop, Red Gum BBQ at Home, Excape, Mentor System Pty Ltd, Frankie’s Coffee, and Eats and Arch Creative.

The businesses were chosen by an independent panel and were assessed on criteria that included a new or increase in product/service offering to Frankston City, an increase in employment opportunities, and the ability to demonstrate industry-relevant environmentally friendly business practices.

The Frankston City Council grants program has helped 75 business ideas come to life, delivering about 650 jobs and contributing more than $200 million to the economy since 2012. This year it was offered to help businesses in manufacturing, retail, health, professional services, and hospitality.