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Good Afternoon <<First Name>>,
We are so pleased to see the fabulous attendance at the B31 events, only wish I was a little younger and could head to the YPN Trivia Night tonight! Tried to suggest that I am young at heart but sadly that didn't cut it here in the office.
Couple of things coming up next week with the Mindshop Program kicking off on Monday, we love this initiative which sees business welcome Year 10 students into their premises to help them find solutions to real problems. We thank Simplex Insurance, Munash Natural Fertilisers, City of Ballarat, Federation Business School and Ballarat Tech School who will be hosting students from Ballarat Grammar, St Pats, Mt Clear College and Ballarat High School.
Also coming up next week are the daily pages in the Courier featuring our wonderful 2017 Federation Business School Commerce Ballarat Business Excellence Award Finalists. keep an eye out for these in print and online.
Got your tickets for the Foto Bienalle yet?? Starts August 19!!
Cheers
Jodie
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Let us not take Ballarat’s beauty for granted! We are indeed privileged to have some of the grandness architecture and heritage buildings in Australia however, don’t forget our fabulous green spaces. Take time out and appreciate our tree lined streets, gardens & parks, playgrounds and private gardens. We delight in our seasons from our sensuous springs, clear hot summers, breathtaking autumns and our embracing winters ! Our green corridors and street plantings are why our air is clean and our skies so clear. The primary reason why people decided thousands of years ago to grow plants was to sustain their bodies. This is still a very valid reason today, but there are many other reasons why gardening is beneficial to our physical health. Some of these include stress relief, exercise, brain health, nutrition, healing and immunity. Make time in your day and get into nature - plant a tree this winter for future generations to appreciate and admire! |
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Tonight: Young Professionals Network - Trivia Night
As part of B31 Ballarat Business Month
Proudly Supported by: Harwood Andrews
Date: Wednesday 9 August
Doors Open: 5.30pm Trivia Starts: 6.30pm
Venue: Mitchell Harris Wines, 38 Doveton Street North
Members: $15.00
Non Members: $25.00
This event provides young professionals the opportunity to network and build relationships with other like-minded individuals. The night will include Trivia run by Trivia with a Twist which is sure to be a fun night for all. One complimentary drink on arrival will be provided along with finger food on the night. So put your thinking caps on and book your spot! Giveaways & prizes to be won!!
Download flyer HERE or REGISTER HERE
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2017 Federation Business School Commerce Ballarat Business Excellence Awards - Gala Night
Date: Thursday 24 August
Time: 6pm - 11pm
Venue: Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre, 613 Main Rd
Cost: $148.00
Join us for an evening of celebration of Ballarat business with the announcement of the winners in the 2017 Federation Business School Commerce Ballarat Business Excellence Awards. Guests will be treated to an evening full of surprises with entertainment from Gentlemen of Deceit. The Gala Night is the most anticipated business event on the Ballarat calendar.
Tickets on sale now, only 17 - left email Jodie@commerceballarat.com.au
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Young Professionals Network - Coffee Catch Up
@ Eclectic Tastes, 2 Burnbank St
Date: Thursday 31 August
Time: 7.30am - 9.00am
Free for Commerce Ballarat Members
Pop in for quick chat and coffee before work, or feel free to stay longer. Take a break from your usual routine to catch up with like-minded young professionals in a relaxed setting.
*No RSVP required for this event
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BisNet Breakfast
Guest Speaker: Peter Hudson AM
Date: Tuesday 5 September
Time: 7.00am - 8.45am
Venue: Oscar's Hotel, 18 Doveton St Sth
Members: $25.00
Non Members: $35.00
Peter John Hudson is originally from Tasmania and considered one of the greatest full-forwards in the game's history. He played 129 games with the Hawthorn Football Club in the Victorian Football League (now the Australian Football League). During this time he kicked 727 goals. Peter is a Premiership Player, All Australian, Coleman Medalist and an AFL Legend of the Game. Post football Peter has had a vibrant and active career as the CEO of the Hawthorn Football Club, a small business owner for many years and is currently the Head of Market development at Bupa Australia.
REGISTER HERE
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Business Day Out 2018 Session Sponsorship Now Available
Three amazing key-note speakers have already been locked in for 2018 and we are excited! Only 2 opportunities remain to align your business and promote your brand right across Regional Victoria! For more information contact Jodie@commerceballarat.com.au
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B31 is a month long program offering businesses the opportunity to attend a wide range of events including networking, lunches, seminars and much more.
"We encourage you to give your business a little TLC in August"
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 Inadequate sleep costs employers $7 billion a year: How to look after your employees’ wellbeing
Source: Smart Company 8 Aug 2017
Sleep deprivation among Australian workers is costing the nation’s economy more than $26.2 billion per year, with employers wearing nearly $7 billion in direct costs each year, according to research published this week by Deloitte Access Economics and the Sleep read more...
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The Personality Traits of Good Negotiators
Source: HBR 7 Aug 2017
Although there are hundreds of books about how to negotiate more effectively, the advice they offer is often difficult to apply, for three reasons. First, there are just too many contextual specificities underpinning each negotiation, such that one size does not fit all. Second, the effectiveness of each strategy is partly dependent on the personal read more...
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 The death of the discount: have sales lost their value in the eye of the consumer?
Source: Marketing 8 Aug 2017
At a recent breakfast panel hosted by Marketing, four industry leaders discussed retail discount sales and debated whether or not they’ve lost all meaning and effectiveness when engaging consumers. Earlier this year, Marketing and event partner AdRoll hosted the ‘Retail Rising’ breakfast Q and A panel, made up of Alexa Lundin, read more..
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 City of Ballarat - Sports Night
Share an entertaining evening with Craig Hutchison and special guests Liam Pickering, Adam Cooney, Darryl Wakelin, Doug Hawkins and rising star of the AFLW Ellie Blackburn - Friday, 18 August at the North Ballarat Sports Club. Tickets are $80per person and include a locally inspired 3-course meal and first drinks – as well as your chance to WIN tickets to the Western Bulldogs v Port Adelaide game the following day at Mars Stadium. The City of Ballarat Sports Night presented by Toward Zero TAC is part of the City’s ‘Celebration of Football’ which features a range of football inspired events. For tickets and more information click here |
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Are Staff Giving you a Headache?
Hear from a variety of members; Proven Resume & Recruitment Results, Frank Ford Travel, Simplex Insurance Solutions, Brown Ink Design, Profit Edge speak at an engaging workshop to help your business and team thrive. September 15th at the Golf House Hotel, 10am-12pm. Nibbles will be provided, $10per person. Download brochure here. To register simply email events@tinworth.com.au
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Sophisticated Jazz at Craigs Royal Hotel
 A Black Tie event, includes a 3 course meal in the Grand Dining Room of Craigs Royal Hotel. Sarah MacLaine - Sophisticated Jazz At Craigs. Australian Singer/songwriter Sarah Maclaine constantly delights audiences with her rich, velvety voice, its beautiful tone and fantastic vocal range. If you happen upon one of her performances you feel drawn in. She moves with ease from pop to jazz, blues to r&b. You name it, she does it! Sarah has a vast and ecletic repertoire. This engaging and versatile artist performs at private/corporate functions and weddings with some of Australia's best musicians. She is also an emcee, voice-over artist, backing vocalist and session singer. This event is run by BALLARAT EVENTS, more details CLICK HERE |
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Success with the Internet of Things Requires More Than Chasing the Cool Factor read more...
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A manifest from Generation Z - Watch video here...
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