Microenterprise Development | Community Economic Development

We journey with clients and communities providing business support and economic development

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We journey with clients and communities providing business support and economic development

Is Many Rivers right for me?

Many Rivers helps people to start and grow their own small business. There’s no cost to get our support thanks to our generous partners, and we need to make sure we’re supporting people that need our help the most.

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Our Impact

14,505

clients have engaged with Many Rivers

$543M

revenue generated by Many Rivers supported businesses since FY14

52

communities worked with since 2015

Client Stories

Jenny-Lyn Rowe, Orchardlea Flowers, Tasmania

Meet Jenny-Lyn Rowe, the owner of "Orchardlea Flowers" a family-owned small business in Huon Valley, Tasmania. This business has been running since 1990 and it specializes in creating and delivering beautiful, custom floral arrangements for all occasions, including weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, and special events.

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Jessica Stennings, Jessilu, Hobart, Tasmania

Meet Jessica Stennings, an illustrative designer who runs her own small business called Jessilu in Hobart, Tasmania. Jess is a Tassie girl born and bred with a deep love and appreciation of this amazing island which she feels she is blessed to call home. She has always loved art and design since a very young age and she has been doing freelance art commissions since June 2024, creating custom designs for clients across Australia.

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Gillian Southwell, Tasmanian Occasion Hampers, Hobart, TAS

Meet Gillian Southwell, the small business owner of "Tasmanian Occasion Hampers" a gift hamper business based in Hobart, Tasmania. As a proud Tasmanian, Gillian takes inspiration from the island’s pristine environment and talented product makers. She ensures that each of her hamper showcases the finest gourmet treats and artisanal crafts, celebrating the best of Tasmania.

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News

Many Rivers Appoints New Chief Executive Officer

Many Rivers is thrilled to announce the appointment of Nathan Hawkins as its new Chief Executive Officer.

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Empowering Indigenous Businesses in Collaboration with Origin Energy

Many Rivers is committed to empowering Indigenous enterprises across Australia, exemplified through our pioneering program with Origin Energy and the Origin Energy Foundation. Together, we’ve launched…

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Everything You Need to Know About Cashflow

We have put together a list of resources about everything you need to know to get started with cashflow.  Cashflow management is key to every…

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