Since the 1980s, VECCI has serviced the needs of local businesses in the Gippsland area covering Warragul, Traralgon, Sale and the broader region. One of Australia's most progressive business organisations, VECCI has more than 150 years experience and vast professional resources.

Gippsland has a diverse industry base, and given the relatively close proximity to Melbourne of coastal areas, such as parts of the Bass Coast Shire, the region is expected to experience higher population growth than the rest of Victoria.

Employment is largely concentrated in the following sectors: retail trade, agriculture, forestry, fishing, manufacturing, and health and community services.  More people than the State average are employed in the electricity, gas and water industry sectors.