Including some great images from Business Day Out 2017
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The Weekly is a day late because yesterday we were enjoying a day out of the office to hear some amazing inspirational speakers and to chat with 200 regional business people. If you couldn't join us this year for Business Day Out we hope you will place May 30 2018 in your diary now.

A couple of important dates to note for next week:

BisNet Breakfast is on Wednesday next week and we will be celebrating two of our local business success stories.

Also on Wednesday members have the opportunity join us for a panel presentation and discussion with representatives from large industry such as the City of Ballarat, C.E. Bartlett, Ballarat Health Services, Federation University Australia and Mars Chocolate Australia. Learn how to tender and understand their processes to give your company the best opportunity to win business.

You can register for both events below in the Business Weekly.


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Jodie Gillett
Chief Executive Officer 
Commerce Ballarat
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Upcoming Events 
BisNet Breakfast
Tall Poppies Breakfast Co-Hosted by Australia Post
Date: Wednesday 07 June
Time: 7.00am - 8.45am
Venue: 
Craig's Royal Hotel, 10 Lydiard St South
Members: $10
Non Members: $20

*All proceeds going to UnitingCare Ballarat
 
Technology today means anyone, anywhere with a great idea can take their creativity and passion and sell it to the world. The Tall Poppies Breakfast celebrates the success stories of regional business women with an engaging panel discussion with locals Kate Robinson, Sweet Fern, Assoc Prof Helen Thompson, Centre Director CeRDI, Georgia Beattie CEO of Startup Victoria and Rebecca Burrows, GM, Small Business at Australia Post. Co-hosted by Commerce Ballarat and Australia Post, the Tall Poppies Breakfast will deliver some great business success stories, networking opportunities and practical tips and insights to help drive business growth.

Download Event Flyer HERE
REGISTER HERE
Winning & Sourcing Business - Information Session
Date: Wednesday 7 June
Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm
Venue: Seminar Theatre, Ballarat Technology Park – Central, 106-110 Lydiard Street South
Members Only: Free

Join us for a panel presentation and discussion with representatives from large industry such as the City of Ballarat, C.E. Bartlett, Ballarat Health Services, Federation University Australia and Mars Chocolate Australia. Learn how to tender and understand their processes to give your company the best opportunity to win business.
After Five
Hosted by: BreezeWay Meals Program
Date: Thursday 22 June
Time: 5.30pm - 7.30pm
Venue: UnitingCare Ballarat
Members: Free
Non Members: $16.50

The “After Five” is an evening of networking and fostering relationships where the host is given the opportunity to showcase their business. Members are encouraged to bring along their staff, colleagues or a guest for them to experience the benefits of the After Five. Drinks and savouries are provided for your enjoyment.

REGISTER HERE
Featured News 
Wrap-Up from Business Day Out 2017
It was great to see so many businesses take a day out  to work on their business yesterday at the fifth annual Business Day Out. Lock in May 30th 2018 for the next one! See below images from yesterday plus more here... 
       
What's your a2z of Ballarat Business Competition - Winner Announced! 
For the 26 days in May we asked you and the public to tell us your favourite Ballarat businesses. For the chance to go in the draw to win a $500 voucher from a Commerce Ballarat member of  choice. And the winner was... Penthea Marshall-Radcliffe! Thank you to our Gold b2b sponsor RU Advertising for helping us put this competition together. 
Work Friends Make Us More Productive (Except When They Stress Us Out)
Source: Harvard Business Review May 26 2017
Since almost the beginning of management research, we’ve known that social dynamics affect workplace performance. Indeed, one of the pivotal questions of Gallup’s famous employee engagement survey asks whether respondents “have a best friend at work.” But while friendship at work always being a good thing is a strong assumption, recent research suggests that having a close friend in the workplace might be more nuanced than we  Read article...
Here’s what Warren Buffett thinks about everything from broccoli to self-driving cars
Source: Smart Company May 31 2017
Each year, Berkshire Hathaway shareholders, and by extension, the general public, are treated to famous investor Warren Buffett’s thoughts on a range of topics during the fund’s annual general meeting. For entrepreneurs, it’s always worth dipping back into these speeches and reviewing advice from the Oracle of Omaha and his long-time business partner Charlie Munger. Read article...
Members News 
BGT Non Executive Director Positions available
BGT has been delivering employment, training and youth services in Ballarat for over 30 years and we are now seeking to appoint 3 new Directors to contribute to the governance and leadership of our organisation during this new stage of development and growth. An Information Memorandum including application process is available by contacting Mark Schultz, Chair on 0419 392 829 or email mark@governancetoday.com or Mandy Macdonald, CEO on 0419 115 331 or email mandy@bgt.org.au. Closing date: Tuesday 13th June 2017. Download info flyer here...
BallaRatCat Comedy 
The big names just keep rolling in! Soak it up, Ballarat! Come along and enjoy the comedy stylings of Mr McGregor, everyone’s favourite awkward red-headed comedian. Showcasing Australia’s finest comedians, and delivering consistently great entertainment, BallaRatCat Comedy is the best comedy room in regional Victoria. Classic stand-up, great atmosphere. Arrive early for the best seats – doors open at 7.00pm, (the laughs start at 8pm) and food is available in the venue throughout the night. Dinner is also available at The Lane restaurant from 5pm. Buy tickets here
Exciting changes for ADVANCED Nutrition
ADVANCED Nutrition has undergone some exciting changes. They're thrilled to announce their now working in partnership with Spectrum Active Health. Spectrum Active Health is a fun and progressive new health clinic, located at 18 Ripon St Sth. Spectrum's mission is achieveing together a healthy and active life. Whitney Atkinson is now taking appointments from here. You can call 5303 0288 to make an appointment.  
Items of Interest
Career highlights and insights with one of AFR’s 10 most influential women in the boardroom - read article...
Rich List: Meet 14 entrepreneurs who have climbed into the ranks of Australia’s wealthiest people - read article...
Video of the Week

Garry Kasparov: Don't fear intelligent machines. Work with them - Watch video...

Australia Bureau of Statistics

3412.0 Migration, Australia, 2015-16 
8155.0 Australian Industry, 2015-16
6291.0.55.001 Labour Force, Australia, Detailed - Electronic Delivery, Apr 2017
8731.0 Building Approvals, Australia, Apr 2017

 

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