Upcoming

From 3pm, join judges and pie connoisseurs Tim Bone (MasterChef Australia contestant), Alejandro Saravia (acclaimed Melbourne chef) Kara Monssen (Herald Sun food and wine editor) and Richard Cornish (food writer) for a slice of the fun and witness the winners being crowned.  And throughout August, cast your vote for the People's Choice Pie to be in the running to win a […]

This August, the Western Renewables Link (WRL) project will host a series of free Meet the Builder Events in Melton, Creswick, Stawell and Lexton. WRL is committed to creating opportunities for local businesses across the seven local government areas along the project route to participate in project delivery. Regional suppliers, Traditional Owner and First Nations […]

Join Asuria for their Employer Round Table, a collaborative forum bringing together local businesses to discuss workforce needs, skill shortages, and opportunities to strengthen the local talent pipeline. With over 2,500 participants across Workforce Australia and Transition to Work, Asuria will showcase the supports available to employers while inviting open conversation about challenges and future workforce demands. This event […]

Learn how Organisational Psychology can help you build a workplace culture you’re proud of. This practical workshop equips small business leaders to strengthen culture through authentic leadership—aligning values, behaviours and day-to-day decisions. You'll walk away with a simple, tailored approach you can implement immediately to create a more deliberate and high performing culture that's unique to your business.   Presented by Ascent People Insights  

The date for this event has been changed to a Wednesday only for the month of August.  Join Ballarat Business Women on the first Thursday* each month at Aunty Jacks for a relaxed evening of networking and connection. Meet like-minded women, share ideas, and grow your professional circle in a supportive environment. Whether you're established or just starting out, […]

Challenging customer interactions are part of frontline work, but with the right tools they can be handled calmly and confidently. This practical workshop equips participants with techniques to manage difficult conversations using positive language, clear boundaries and de-escalation strategies. Participants will learn how to reduce customer frustration, respond professionally to anger, regulate their emotions under pressure, and protect their wellbeing and […]

Challenging customer interactions are part of frontline work, but with the right tools they can be handled calmly and confidently. This practical workshop equips participants with techniques to manage difficult conversations using positive language, clear boundaries and de-escalation strategies. Participants will learn how to reduce customer frustration, respond professionally to anger, regulate their emotions under pressure, and […]