Good Afternoon <<First Name>>,
A great start to our year of events yesterday with the first BisNet breakfast listening to Jarrod Milani speak about how he Co-Founded his business Forbidden Foods.
The breakfast was followed by an information session provided by VicRoads, it was fantastic to see so many people engaging and talking. As expressed last week we have a big year coming up in Ballarat and we all need to work together to achieve the best outcomes.
This year we'll be celebrating 30 years of the business excellence awards. The process will commence March 22 with a fabulous Launch Party. Pop the date in your diary now and think about involving your business in 2018.
Cheers,
Jodie Gillett
Chief Executive Officer
Commerce Ballarat
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BUSINESS DAY OUT 2018
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN
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 WEDNESDAY 30 MAY
Mercure Ballarat Hetel & Convention Centre
Fully catered all day conference
Early Bird Registrations Close: 2 March 2018
Early Bird Ticket Prices
Commerce Ballarat Members: $190 - Non Members: $230
Regular Ticket Prices
Commerce Ballarat Members: $220 - Non Members: $260
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 Craig Hutchison - Redefining Sports Broadcasting
Topics covered in his talk:
- The journey of Crocmedia
- How to overcome the challenges of making a business
- Discussing the problems and solutions of running a business
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 Dr Amantha Imber - Innovation Survivor
Attendees will leave with:
- A set of practical tools to drive breakthrough thinking
- The skills to literally outthink, outsmart and outlast competitors
- Tools to help spread the innovation virus quickly and effectively
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Georgia Beattie -  The Future of Work
Attendees will leave with:
- How the architecture of work is changing dramatically
- Why is everyone working in co-working spaces
- Deep diving into why the future of innovation is collaboration
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Secrets of Our Success with...
Miyo Fallshaw, Owner Oishi-m
Sam Haans, Partner Boost Juice Ballarat
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Their 2018 Course Guide is now available. The popular business MYOB and computer courses are back. The Work and Learning Centre provides one-on-one assistance to the long term unemployed, helping over 500 people to find employment, many with Commerce Ballarat members.
This year their Enterprising Communities Kitchen will train and provide work experience to another 45 people. The team at the Ballarat Neighbourhood Centre look forward to offering their services to and partnering with Commerce Ballarat members in 2018. |
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The free Masterclass provides practical and cost effective ideas on how manufacturing businesses can cut energy costs with the help of energy efficiency. Who should attend? Operation managers and engineers working in manufacturing business who use gas for process heat and steam will benefit by attending the Masterclass. What will be covered in the Masterclass? Gas and electricity tariffs, system maintenance for quick savings, fine tuning systems to improve gas efficiency, equipment upgrades, renewable energy options, government grants and other support and financing your project. This masterclass will be held on Friday, 16 February from 8am - 11.30am at Ballarat Golf Club. For more information and to register click here
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An opportunity for those in the hospitality Industry to come together and learn and discuss relevant issues.
This industry Chat will be held on Monday, 19 February from 10.30am at Red Lion Hotel. For more information and to register click here
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The “After Five” is your chance to network, foster relationships and build your profile in a casual setting. We encourage attendees to bring along staff, colleagues or a guest for them to experience the benefits of socialising with other likeminded people. The host is given the opportunity to showcase their business to attendees and will provide drinks and savouries for your enjoyment.
Sleeps Plumbing invites you to the Old Colonists' Club on Thursday, 22 February from 5.30pm - 7.30pm. For more information and to register click here
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Psychological Safety & Creating Thriving Teams What is a psychologically safe workplace? How do you create one? What does Google know about creating thriving teams? And what is your role as a leader in creating a psychological safe workplace and getting the most from your team? In this session you will discover: - What a psychologically safe workplace is. - Why psychological safety is important to getting the most from your people. - The role you play as a leader or manager in creating a thriving, motivated team, and
The simple steps you can take to make your workplace psychologically safe and happy. This breakfast will be held on Tuesday, 6 March from 7am - 8.45am, the venue is to be confirmed. For more information and to register click here
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This members only event gives you the chance to enjoy a twilight meeting, build networks and strengthen relationships with other like-minded people. The evening will include fingerfood, tipping competition, punters club, lucky door prizes & racing celebrity guest interviews!
This race day will be held on Wednesday 7 March from 4pm - 8pm at Ballarat Turf Club . For more information and to register click here |
This members only Business Essentials Workshop will give you the opportunity to hear from business professionals and ask questions on the following topics; business law, accounting and social media marketing - the essentials you need to run a business. Paul Stephens (Nevett Ford Lawyers), Damien Butler (Butler Charetered Accountants) & Jordan McPhan (JRM Social). This workshop will be held on Tuesday 20 March from 9am - 12pm at Oscars Hotel. For more information and to register click here |
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EXCITING ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITY
In 2018 we are celebrating 30 years of the Business Excellence Awards and are putting together a publication to help celebrate! It will feature past finalists & winners, images form the archives, stories and interviews. It will be a celebration of the Ballartat business community. It will also feature the 2018 Federation Business School Commerce Ballarat Business Excellence Awards Finalist and their stories. The publication will be distributed late July to 5000 Ballarat business and will also be available at all Commerce Ballarat events. Download information here |
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  SPONORSHIP OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE
Partner with us to celebrate our Amazing Business Community. Innovation Award
Health and Wellbeing Business Award
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 LAST CHANCE TO APPLY FOR MENTORING PROGRAM
This is an exciting opportunity for Ballarat businesses, suitable for new enterprises or those that require assistance to grow or develop their business further and for Commerce Ballarat Members the program is free of charge! Mentees will be matched with experienced local business people for one on one monthly sessions. Participants will also be required to commit two full day and one half day throughout the year. More information here: www.commerceballarat.com.au
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INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY EVENT
 Commerce Ballarat is proud to partner with the Fiona Elsey Cancer Research Institute to bring you this exciting event - celebrating women & life! The evening will be held at Mitchell Harris Wines on Thursday the 8th of March from 6pm-8pm. Hear from Yuge Bromley, Louise Milligan, Alba Wolf-Tasker & Professor Nuzat Ahmed. Tickets are just $65 and include a glass of bubbles on arrival and canapes. Visit www.ferci.org.au to purchase your tickets alternatively email events@fecri.org.au Proceeds benefit the Fiona Elsey Institute.
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 BALLARAT BEAT ROCKABILLY FESTIVAL
Ballarat Beat Rockabilly Festival 2018 – to be held in the heart of Ballarat starting this Thursday the 8th through to Sunday 11th February. The festival will take over the streets of the Ballarat CBD and celebrate all things rockabilly: the music, the fashion, the tiki vibe, the cars, the dancing, the fabulousness! They strongly encourage men, women and children to dress up! They want to see your Rockabilly fashions on Lydiard Street! Visit their website for everything you need to know here |
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WHAT'S IN THE BOX? RETURNS TO BALLARAT
What's in the BOX? BOAA's travelling preview exhibition, returns to Ballarat to showcase a selection of the 150 artists chosen for BOAA 2018. Held at The Galley Bar - Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre. Join them for the opening night on the 9th of February from 6pm-9pm. Exhibition open daily and continues until the 19th of March. BOAA - Biennale of Australian Art - will be the largest visual arts festival showcasing living Australian artists. More information here |
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 2018 JOBS EXPO
PeoplePlus Australia proudly presents the 2018 Jobs Expo on Wednesday the 28th of February from 11am-2pm at St Patricks's Cathedral Community Hall. Exhibition stands are free for all employers, recruitment agencies and training providers with light refreshments, coffee and free BBQ lunch also provided, For more information or to RSVP your spot bu February 15 please contact Brad Hogg on 0437 505 364 or email brad.hogg@peopleplusaustralia.com.au |
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VCCI: 2018 Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Awards - Nominations open read more...
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Want to change the world? Start by being brave enough to care - watch video... |
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AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF STATISTICS
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5368.0 International Trade in Goods and Services, Australia, Dec 2017
8501.0 Retail Trade, Australia, Dec 2017
4221.0 Schools, Australia, 2017
6427.0 Producer Price Indexes, Australia, Dec 2017
6457.0 International Trade Price Indexes, Australia, Dec 2017
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