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SUMMARY:July Biznet Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Biznet Breakfasts are held on the first Tuesday of every month and provide attendees with the opportunity to hear from a diverse range of speakers. These events are attended by industry across all sectors and is a great opportunity to network.
URL:https://www.commerceballarat.com.au/event/july-biznet-breakfast/
LOCATION:Sovereign Hill\, Bradshaw St\, Golden Point\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Past
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SUMMARY:April Biznet Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:bjhiWe are going to be talking about local spend! \nAnd when we say local\, we don’t mean Australia and New Zealand. \nThe panel led by Michael Poulton will talk about local content and how we make the most of every opportunity. \nBill will be joined by: \nLisa Maro – Renewable Energy Industry Adviser\, Industry Capability Network\, \nJeff Wanliss – Engineering\, Estimating and Business Development Manager\, Keppel Prince Engineering \nGeoff Crittenden – Chief Executive & Executive Director\, Weld Australia
URL:https://www.commerceballarat.com.au/event/april-biznet-breakfast/
LOCATION:Craig’s Royal Hotel\, 10 Lydiard Street South\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Past
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SUMMARY:Boosting Your Security Posture with the Essential Eight
DESCRIPTION:Cost: Free \nAre you a business in Ballarat looking to enhance your cyber security? Join the Lateral Plains Nerd Herd for our next Drinks & Discover instalment\, where we’ll be breaking down the Essential Eight. \nYou’ll hear from our team of experts and guest speakers\, who’ll cover: \n\nWhat these mitigation strategies are and how they can improve your security posture.\nCompliance\, and how the Essential Eight fits into this journey.\nThe importance of identity and access management (IAM) to safeguard data.\n\nAlongside these cyber security insights\, there’ll be drinks\, delicious food\, and time to network with the Ballarat business community.  Everyone’s welcome\, and you don’t have to be a Lateral Plains client to join us\, learn\, and have a great evening. \nWe’re looking forward to seeing you there and helping local businesses to strengthen their cyber defences. Registrations are essential\, so lock in your spot today! \nOh\, and we should probably mention that there’ll be door prizes up for grabs too…
URL:https://www.commerceballarat.com.au/event/boosting-your-security-posture-with-the-essential-eight/
CATEGORIES:Past
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SUMMARY:How to create inclusive guest experiences that drive bookings (Online webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Cost: Free \nJoin Tourism Midwest Victoria for a free online webinar designed to help your businesses create more inclusive\, welcoming experiences for LGBTIQ+ guests. \nLed by Charlie Douty\, Founder of Welcome With Pride\, this session will explore how LGBTIQ+ inclusive tourism is not only the right thing to do\, but a smart business decision. You’ll hear inspiring success stories from operators who are leading the way in inclusive practice\, and discover simple steps your business can take to foster a safe\, respectful\, and welcoming environment for every guest. \nYou’ll also learn how to access free\, TMV-supported staff training\, created to support businesses of all sizes in their journey toward genuine inclusion. \nWhat you’ll gain:\n• Practical tools for creating inclusive experiences driving guest satisfaction and loyalty\n• Insights into how inclusive practice enhances staff culture and guest satisfaction\n• Real-world examples from tourism businesses across Australia\n• Access to free training for your team to deliver stand-out inclusive experiences\, driving repeat and referral bookings\, delivered by Welcome with Pride supported by Tourism Midwest Victoria. \nWho should attend: \n\nTourism and hospitality operators\, managers\, business owners\, and front-line staff across the Midwest Victoria region.\nTime-poor businesses looking for easy\, high-impact ways to improve guest experience and tap into the high-value LGBTIQ+ travel market.\n\nIf you have any questions or require further information\, please reach out to Tourism Midwest Victoria at hello@tourismmidwest.com.au
URL:https://www.commerceballarat.com.au/event/how-to-create-inclusive-guest-experiences-that-drive-bookings-online-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Past
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250703T170000
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SUMMARY:gforce Career Gateways
DESCRIPTION:Cost: FREE \ngforce is proudly delivering the Career Gateways project – matching employers with candidates living with disability through apprenticeship and traineeship pathways. We are seeking interest from local employers interested in building inclusive workplaces. \nJoin us for an lunch and learn session featuring special guest speaker\, Christopher Strickland from the Australian Disability Network and find out how you can create a dynamic and inclusive workplace. \nLunch to follow.
URL:https://www.commerceballarat.com.au/event/gforce-career-gateways/
CATEGORIES:Past
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250710T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250710T170000
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UID:7540-1752134400-1752166800@www.commerceballarat.com.au
SUMMARY:Leadership Training and Network Event
DESCRIPTION:Cost: Free \nOn behalf of the Collaborative Evaluation and Research Centre (CERC)\, Federation TAFE\, Federation University and the Department of Jobs\, Skills\, Industry and Regions (DJSIR)\, we are pleased to invite you to a free one-day leadership training specifically tailored for the construction and manufacturing sectors. \nThis fully catered event offers practical training in inclusive leadership and management\, along with valuable networking opportunities.\nYou will gain insights and strategies to lead with inclusivity in mind\, foster a positive workplace culture\, and connect with peers across the industry to share experiences and build lasting professional relationships. \nThe objectives of the training:\n•    To develop an understanding of inclusive work environments\n•    Share experiences from senior leaders of inclusive practices\n•    To develop a network of emerging leaders \nBenefits:\n•    Practical\, hands-on learning with actionable takeaways\n•    Expert facilitators with industry experience\n•    Small-group coaching for deeper understanding of concepts\n•    Proven track record of successful leadership programs\n•    Opportunities for networking and creating professional relationships. \nPlease click on the registration link to secure your place. \nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://www.commerceballarat.com.au/event/leadership-training-and-network-event/
CATEGORIES:Past
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SUMMARY:All Booked Out Fest
DESCRIPTION:Cost: Free \nCoven Press is excited to be hosting our first event – the first of many! \nWhen:\nSaturday 12th and Sunday 13th July 2025\n9:00am – 4:00pm \nWhere:\nInter Club Drop-in Centre\, 320 Pleasant St S\, Ballarat VIC 3350 \nTheme:\nThemes We Orbit\nAn exploration of the ideas\, thoughts\,\ndreams and fantasies we can’t ignore. \nCost:\nFree (after hours events may be ticketed) \nAll Booked Out is a book fest for readers\, writers\, authors and those interested in the indie publishing industry. With an author market\, kids’ corner\, panels\, readings and a book swap on offer\, All Booked Out is your haven for all things books. \nTaking place in the heart of winter\, All Booked Out celebrates the stories and local authors that keep our hearts warm. With the theme of ‘Themes We Orbit’ threaded through the event\, authors and attendees are invited to explore the ideas\, thoughts\, dreams and fantasies they just can’t ignore. \nCoven Press invites writers and readers alike to join them on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th July 2025 from 9am-4pm at the Inter Club Drop In Centre to delight in all things local and literary.
URL:https://www.commerceballarat.com.au/event/all-booked-out-fest/
CATEGORIES:Past
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SUMMARY:The Executive Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Discover a unique opportunity to connect\, learn\, and grow with like-minded executive leaders in your community of executives who share insights\, strategies and experiences to grow together \nNo networking\, just real conversations. We are not a network group – we a re a community \nPeer learning. Learn from the challenges and triumphs of other senior leaders\, gaining actionable insights that you can apply directly to your business \nWe are not a network group – we are a community of executives who share insights\, strategies\, and experiences to grow together
URL:https://www.commerceballarat.com.au/event/the-executive-roundtable-3/
CATEGORIES:Past
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SUMMARY:#BallBEA2025 Finalist Announcement
DESCRIPTION:Come and be a part of the 2025 Finalist Announcement celebrating the businesses selected as  finalist  for the 2025 Federation University Commerce Ballarat Business Excellence Awards.
URL:https://www.commerceballarat.com.au/event/ballbea2025-finalist-announcement/
CATEGORIES:Past
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SUMMARY:Youth Mental Health First Aid - 2 Day Course
DESCRIPTION:Cost: 2 Day Course\, $200 per person \nThe Youth Mental Health First Aid course trains participants to provide initial support to a young person (aged 12-18) who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis\, until professional help is received\, or the crisis resolves. \nCourse participants learn about the signs and symptoms of common mental health problems in adolescents\, how to recognise and respond to an emerging or worsening mental health problem\, and the treatments and supports available. \n\nIntervene early\nOffer support\nRespond in a crisis\nReduce stigma\n\nHeld over 2 Days on Friday 18th July & Friday 25th July. \nReady to enrol or like to know more? Contact our team on training@bgt.org.au \nWe are also able to offer group bookings. Contact us to find out more.
URL:https://www.commerceballarat.com.au/event/youth-mental-health-first-aid-2-day-course/
CATEGORIES:Past
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250725T080000
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SUMMARY:Ballarat Jobs & Training Expo
DESCRIPTION:Cost: FREE \nThe 2025 Ballarat Jobs & Training Expo will be on Friday 25th July\, at the Goods Shed. 10:00am – 4:30pm \nThe Ballarat Jobs & Training Expo is a careers\, training and skills Expo that hosts over 100 organisations and employers. \nIndustries represented include training and employment pathway opportunities within Ballarat and surrounding areas. All designed to support and engage our community. \nThe Expo is a great chance for attendees to talk to professionals in industries of interest\, attend interactive workshops\, team building\, networking activities\, forums and seminars.
URL:https://www.commerceballarat.com.au/event/ballarat-jobs-training-expo/
CATEGORIES:Past
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UID:8905-1753862400-1758128400@www.commerceballarat.com.au
SUMMARY:Next Level Growth Program - Presented by City of Ballarat (Applications CLOSED)
DESCRIPTION:APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED \nIn 8-weeks of targeted business education\, coaching and mentoring you will develop the most effective growth plan to help you take your business to the next level. \nThis impactful program is being delivered by the award nominated team at 25eight with ten years experience in getting economic results for the small and medium business they work with. With a unique approach and proven methodology\, you’ll develop an effective growth plan and gain the knowledge\, skills and confidence to action it. \nFor more details about the program including the format\, eligibility\, selection criteria and terms and conditions\, please download the Program Brochure \nWhilst the program is flexible and delivered mostly online\, by applying you agree to attend commit 2 hours per week to working on the program and to attend each of the Group Sessions scheduled at: \n\n\nWelcome session (in-person in City of Ballarat\, location TBC) -July 30th 12pm – 2pm \n\n\nSession 2 – August 13th 12pm – 1pm \n\n\nSession 3 – August 27th 12pm – 1pm \n\n\nSession 4 – September 17th 12pm – 1pm \n\n\nYou get out\, what you put in\, as the saying goes and so those committed to being supported to grow their business and completing all aspects of the program will benefit the most.
URL:https://www.commerceballarat.com.au/event/city-of-ballarat-next-level-growth-program/
CATEGORIES:Past
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