Past

Join us on 5th August to launch the B31 August Business Festival Program and hear from David Jochinke, affectionately known as ‘DJ’ who is a third-generation dryland mixed farmer based in Murra Warra, in Victoria’s Wimmera region. DJ is the President of the National Farmers’ Federation and on the board of Grampians Wimmera Mallee Water […]

Join us for an insightful gathering featuring Biznet speaker David Jochinke, tailored specifically to growers, producers, and anyone involved in agribusiness in our region. Limited places, so don’t miss out on this exclusive opportunity.

Cash flow is a key concern for small business owners. Join this webinar to hear practical guidance on how you can give yourself the best chance possible of being paid on time for your goods and services. Victorian Small Business Commissioner Lynda McAlary-Smith will provide tips on everything from setting up contracts and invoices to […]

Join us for the latest edition of NextGen Collective Development: Leadership, The Mindset. In this session, we’ll explore how understanding your unique leadership style through the DiSC framework can unlock more effective, confident, and empathetic leadership. In this fun and interactive session, you’ll gain insight into how you naturally lead, communicate, and collaborate — and how to flex your […]

Simple tools to reduce admin, improve planning, and support decisions Discover how Gen AI can save you time, cut admin and support smarter decisions on the farm. In this hands-on one-hour workshop, the Australian Regional AI Network (ARAIN) will demonstrate real AI tools tailored for agriculture, helping with tasks like planning, reporting, and communications. You […]

Presented by Commerce Ballarat in partnership with Mindshop Excellence as part of B31 Ballarat Business Festival Local industry, teachers, parents, friends and family are invited to witness the amazing solutions designed by the participating secondary school students.