Welcome to the July Business Bulletin. In this edition we have information on our Small Business Festival events, and how to join the Enterprise Maribyrnong committee.
Look for our next Business Bulletin in August 2015.
The Economic Development Team Maribyrnong City Council
Events for Business in and around Maribyrnong in 2015.
Stay up to date with all our events for 2015,
AUGUST - SMALL BUSINESS FESTIVAL
4 Aug - 7:00am Business Networking Breakfast Be part of the recognition and acknowledgement of the business diversity of the City of Maribyrnong. Our guest speaker is Claude Lombard from Lombard The Paper People, who will share how he migrated to Australia and started a small home based business that has grown to become one of the biggest party and paper suppliers in Australia. BOOK HERE
5 Aug - 6:30 pm How To Start An Online Business Thinking of starting an online business? Want to know more about the options? Learn about strategies for success, traps for the new and easy steps for getting online. BOOK HERE
11 Aug - 7:30 am Business Insights Breakfast - The Year Ahead Ready your business for the impact of economic conditions in the year ahead and hear practical strategies from a panel of experts that will transform the way you do business. BOOK HERE
13 Aug - 7:30 am Business Insights Breakfast - Innovation Hear how your business can boost innovation, competitive advantage and opportunities for future growth from the significant facilities, expertise and resources available at Victoria University.BOOK HERE
13 Aug - 6:45 pm Branding For Business Thinking of starting an online business? Want to know more about the options? Learn about strategies for success, traps for the new and easy steps for getting online to make sure you make the most of your business.. BOOK HERE
14 Aug - 4:30 pm Starting A Business For Under 30's Learn tried, tested and effective ways to start or grow your business, get the guidance you need to address some of the issues and challenges you might encounter as a person under 30 and find out where to locate support, advice and workshops that will help you along the way.. BOOK HERE
18 Aug - 4:30 pm Making Social Enterprise A Success Ever wondered what makes a successful social enterprise, venture or cooperative? Come along to this session to find out where to gain support, find partners, secure investment and discover how it's possible to make money, and make a difference.BOOK HERE
19 Aug - 6:30 pm What I wish I knew before I started ... Whether you're an old hand or new to business, pick up tips and learn from the successes of our panel of small business owners and what they wish they knew before they started. Includes a question and answer session and the opportunity to bring along issues you would like our experienced panel members to address.BOOK HERE
21 Aug - 10:00 am Business Expo & Marketing Incubator Connect with local people, like-minded entrepreneurs and business owners. Discover new businesses you didn't know existed and get one-on-one support and suggestions from a panel of experts at the marketing incubator.BOOK HERE
25 Aug - 6:30 pm Speed Networking Overwhelmed and under connected? Make more contacts in less time in this fast-paced exciting event that gives you an amazing opportunity to network efficiently. Tickets have been deliberately limited to provide the greatest opportunity to get the most out of this compact and well-rounded structure. BOOK HERE
Maribyrnong City Council is establishing the Enterprise Maribyrnong Special Committee to guide Economic Development. The committee will assist Council to achieve its vision of Maribyrnong as a leader in urban economic transition and renewal, and to create vibrant and successful urban places with excellent business opportunities and meaningful employment.
Council is seeking nominations from business leaders with vision, drive and business experience.
Members will bring business experience and skills, industry connections, innovative thinking, enthusiasm and passion for the City’s future prosperity.
Nominations are being called for:
One Independent Chair from highly motivated and experienced people who are knowledgeable about the economic strengths and challenges of the region.
Five representatives from the manufacturing, retail, transport and logistics, creative industries and finance sectors who have experience and local knowledge in their respective fields.
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