Business Calendar

Industry Chat - Hospitality & Tourism ,Growers and Producers The Western Hotel

Date: Tuesday 23rd
Time: 9:00am - 10:30am

An opportunity for people from the Hospitality, Growers & Producers and Tourism businesses to come together and share knowledge or concerns.

Industry leaders Sovereign Hill CEO, Sara Quon and President AHA (Vic) David Canny will lead the discussion, Martha Haylett MP, State and Local Government representatives will be attending to listen to your business concerns.

Additionally, Andrew Walsh and Mitzi Zaphir from White Night will be present to discuss potential opportunities.

Register here

ManuFutures Ignite - FREE 12-week manufacturing mentoring and coaching program Federation University (SMB Campus, Building A)

Date: Tuesday 23rd
Time: 9:00am - 3:00pm

Cost: FREE

Federation University in partnership with Deakin University’s ManuFutures is scouting for entrepreneurs, innovators, and product-based start-ups to take part in a FREE 12-week manufacturing mentoring and coaching program from 23 April 2024 (Tuesday).

The program is delivered by university, business and industry experts and you will also receive up to $10k in vouchers to use on product ideation and prototyping.

Ignite supports hand-picked entrepreneurs, innovators and early-stage start-ups who have great ideas and limited manufacturing experience on a journey to become ready for market.

Participants will be taken through a tailored mentoring and coaching program, giving them access to university wide resources, skills, equipment, and research outcomes.

This free 12-week program is right for you if you:
- Have a product-based idea that you want to grow
- Need the support to build an entrepreneurial venture
- Want to take your manufacturing, engineering, product-based design
ideas down a commercial pathway
- Can commit to one day a week (Tuesday) for 12 face-to-face sessions,
as well as pre-reading, preparation and ad-hoc mentoring sessions.

Register here

Contact: manufutures@deakin.edu.au | Phone: 03 5227 2209

Mental Health First Aid® Training – Course 1 Commerce Ballarat, 119 Lydiard St Nth

Date: Friday 26th
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm

Learn how to provide initial support to someone experiencing a mental health crisis at our Mental Health First Aid Course, over four sessions. Gain a Mental Health First Aid qualification and arm yourself with the skills to comply with legislation changes. This course is presented by experienced psychologist and licenced MHFA trainer, Clarie Vrieze.

• Session # 1, Friday 26th April (9am-12pm)

• Session # 2, Friday 3rd May (9am-12pm)

• Session # 3, Friday 10th May (9am-12pm)

• Session # 4, Friday 17th May (9am-12pm)

  Please note:- participants must attend all sessions to receive the qualification.

   

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Tourism Midwest Victoria Winter Industry Briefing The Goods Shed Ballarat

Date: Tuesday 30th
Time: 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Cost: FREE

Tourism Midwest Victoria are delighted to invite you to their Winter Industry Briefing at The Goods Shed Ballarat.

This is your opportunity to hear more about the forthcoming winter tourism season, including an events update from Sovereign Hill, the Art Gallery of Ballarat and White Night.

The briefing agenda will include:

- Welcome from Tourism Midwest Victoria Chair, The Honourable John Pandazopoulos.

- Update from Tourism Midwest Victoria Executive Manager, Sarah Pilgrim.

- Overview of events and programming taking place across the region this winter.

- Destination marketing update and a forward look at winter campaign activity.

- Sustainable Destination Development industry programs and opportunities

- Opportunity for networking with refreshments.

The team from Tourism Midwest Victoria look forward to seeing you there.

RSVP by Friday 26 April 2024

For questions about this event, please reach out to development@tourismmidwestvic.com.au

Register here

Contact: development@tourismmidwestvic.com.au | Phone: +61417079626