First keynote speaker for BDO 2018 announced...
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We have announced our first keynote speaker for Business Day Out 2018 - Craig Hutchison CEO of Crocmedia, save the date 30 May 2018 more, speakers to be annouced in the coming weeks. 

Join us tomorrow morning for our Young Professionals Network Coffee Catch Up at Webster's Market & Cafe, drop in for a coffee on your way to work. 

We can also confirm that we'll be hearing from Darren Weir and Damian Lane at next week's BisNet 'Breakfast with the Stars' register your place below. 

Enjoy your Grand Final celebrations over the weekend! 


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TOMORROW: The Young Professionals Network Coffee Catch Up allows you to pop in for a quick chat and coffee before work or to stay longer. Take a break from your usual routine to catch up with like-minded young professionals in a relaxed setting. The event will be held on Thursday, September 28 between 7.30am and 8.45am at Webster's Market and Cafe. No RSVP  required for this event. For more information click here
Ballarat's very own 'Breakfast with the Stars' will give you the chance to listen to high profile Jockeys and Trainers. Watch some horses gallop up the home straight whilst enjoying a jam packed morning lead by Lachlan McKenzie Chief Executive Ballarat Turf Club. The event will be held on Tuesday, October 3 from 7am - 8.45am at the Ballarat Turf Club. For more infomation and to register click here
The “After Five” is your chance to network, foster relationships with other like-minded people and build your profile in a casual setting. The host is given the opportunity to showcase their business to attendees and will provide drinks and savories for your enjoyment. We encourage attendees to bring along staff, colleagues or a guest. Formation Hairstylists invites you to visit their creative space & build your network. This event will be held on Wednesday, October 25 from 5.30pm - 7.30pm at Formation Hairstylists. For more information and to register click here
The Young Professionals Network Coffee Catch Up allows you to pop in for a quick chat and coffee before work or to stay longer. Take a break from your usual routine to catch up with like-minded young professionals in a relaxed setting. The event will be held on Thursday, October 26 between 7.30am and 8.45am at TBC. No RSVP  required for this event. For more information click here
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Announcing our first keynote speaker for Business Day Out 2018 - Craig Hutchison CEO Crocmedia.
Save the date Wednesday 30 May 2018. See what Craig will be speaking about on the day here...
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