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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/
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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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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/
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