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Good Afternoon <<First Name>>,
Hello from the craziest office in town today, every year our wonderful award applicants leave submitting until the last possible day!! At close of business yesterday we had 22 applications, currently at 68, last year we received around 130. Busy time!!!
I want to send a big thank you to the presenters of the Winning & Sourcing Business session held last week, City of Ballarat, C.E. Bartlett, Mars Chocolate Ballarat, BHS and Federation University. We have received great feedback about how much members took away from the session.
Also a sincere thank you to Assoc Prof Helen Thompson, CeRDI and Kate Robinson from Sweet Fern who spoke at the BisNet Breakfast last Tuesday.
Plenty more to come for 2017, hope to see you soon. How about the After Five next week?
Cheers 
Jodie Gillett
Chief Executive Officer
Commerce Ballarat
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After Five
Hosted by: UnitingCare Ballarat
Date: Thursday 22 June
Time: 5.30pm - 7.30pm
Venue: UnitingCare Ballarat, Light Lounge Op Shop, 105 Dana St, Ballarat Central
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 an After Five. Drinks and savouries are provided for your enjoyment.
REGISTER HERE
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Young Professionals Network - Coffee Catch Up
@ The Local Cafe, 313 Lydiard St Nth
Date: Thursday 29 June
Time: 7.30am - 9.00am
Venue: The Local Cafe, 313 Lydiard St Nth
Free for Commerce Ballarat Members
Come along for a chat and a coffee before work. Feel free to quickly pop in or stay longer. A great way to network in a relaxed setting.
*No RSVP required for this event
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BisNet Breakfast
Guest Speaker: Paul Chapman
Date: Tuesday 4 July
Time: 7.00am - 8.45am
Venue: The George Hotel, 27 Lydiard St Nth
Members: $25.00
Non Members: $35.00
Paul Chapman is the Founder and Executive Chairman of Australian Turntable Company. Prior to setting up ATC in 1987 Paul and wife Annette were hoteliers. Australian Turntable Company (ATC) is an innovative Australian-owned family business that provides specialist engineering solutions in rotational movement, across a range of industries. These industries include mining, construction, residential, transport, exhibition, automotive, theatre, shipping, and aviation. Since 1987 the Bendigo based business has grown to be recognised as a world leader in the design and build of mechanical revolving equipment and enabling a smarter use of space for its clients.
REGISTER HERE
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Commerce Ballarat Business Achievement Award – It’s time to nominate! 
This award aims to recognise either an individual or a business who has contributed over many years to both business and the community as a whole. Previous winners Bruce E. Bartrop, Joe Ballinger, Allan (Doug) Douglas Sarah OAM, Barbara Hughes, Bill Flynn OAM and Geoff Torney have set a very high standard but we know that there are many unsung heroes in our city. Nominations will be open until 5pm July 14, members can email jodie@commerceballarat.com.au stating in 50 words or less why they believe their nominee should be considered. Click here to view the criteria for the award.
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Transforming Today’s Bad Jobs into Tomorrow’s Good Jobs 
Source: HBR Monday 12 June
All eyes are on the future of work and the impact that automation and machine learning will have on U.S. jobs. The blizzard of conferences, initiatives, articles, and reports on how to prepare for the changes technology will bring to our economy is important. But so is today — and it feels read more...
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 7 Practical Ways to Reduce Bias in Your Hiring Process
Source: HBR Monday 12 June
A vast body of research shows that the hiring process is biased and unfair. Unconscious racism, ageism, and sexism play a big role in whom we hire. But there are steps you can take to recognize and reduce these biases. So where should you start? And how can you help others on your team do the same? Read more...
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 GovHack Sponsorship Opportunity
GovHack is Australasia’s largest open data hackathon. People of all ages and backgrounds bounce ideas and create amazing new solutions based on open (government) data. In 2016 there were over 3000 participants across 40 events. Ballarat will be hosting their 4th GovHack on 28th-30th July. Please contact Ballarat Event Host Matt Swards – mswards@gmail.com or 0422 472 572 for information or sponsoring. More details here
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 Premier's Sustainability Awards - Entries Close 21 June
The Chief Executive of Sustainability Victoria is urging individuals, community groups, businesses and government to now enter the Victorian Premier’s Sustainability Awards. The awards are the most prestigious, yet most accessible of their kind in the state and are open in 10 categories. Entries close at 5pm on Wednesday 21 June - still time to get a great entry submitted.
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Ballarat Lifestyle Magazine - Edition 27 - Warm winter read..OUT NOW!
Embrace the drizzle, fleeting sunshine and open fire with the latest edition of the Ballarat Lifestyle Magazine. You'll find features galore, a renovation that has encapsulated the history of our city perfectly and the most perfect layered fashion for winter.
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Ballarat Trade Show
PFD Food Services Ballarat will be hosting their second ever ‘Industry Only’ trade show on 22nd June 2017 at Mercure Ballarat Hotel & Convention Centre. They'll have over 70 suppliers & manufacturers attending, showcasing in excess of 500 products and foodservice trends. They're proud to be bringing the food show to their key regional centre again, after the success of the last event in 2015. Please take some time from your busy schedule to attend, and they assure you that it will be incredibly valuable for your business or your career.
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Ballarat Hopes for Busiest July Yet
Ballarat Winter Festival is set to rival the state’s ski slopes as a winter must-see, organisers say. The festival – which builds on last year’s Winterlude – was launched on Tuesday. Organisers will keep Sovereign Hill’s Christmas in July: Winter Wonderlights display and ice-skating rink on Armstrong Street South. Visit Ballarat’s Louise Lang said organisers hoped to see the city’s busiest July yet. “Our aim is to be the number one destination outside of the snowfields in Victoria,” “It’s a bold aim but we think we’re setting ourselves up to do just that.” The festival will also feature a giant inflatable slide, igloo haven and frozen forest and Ballarat’s first ever Potato Festival, the Ballarat Brew Festival and The Red Series Wine Festival. Read full article from The Courier here...
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ACCI: Finkel Review set to press reset button on power read more...
VCCI: Have your say on Labour Hire Licensing read more...
Responsible Cafes - Choose to reuse - Read more...
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