Commerce Ballarat

Connect over Coffee
2026-08-26 09:15 - 11:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Victoria
Enjoy a relaxed morning coffee or tea designed to spark conversation, build confidence, and strengthen connections among Ballarat’s business women. Whether you’re running your own venture, leading a team, working for a local business or exploring new opportunities, this is your chance to swap insights, share experiences, and expand your network in a warm, welcoming space.
Grab a cuppa, meet like‑minded women, and leave feeling inspired, supported, and more connected to our vibrant local business community
Presented by Ballarat Business Women

Building Better Businesses
2026-08-26 12:00 - 13:30 | Victoria
Learn how to make informed decisions to protect your business and personal assets in this practical session, with lunch provided, led by Worrells insolvency experts. Explore real case studies to understand how business structures impact liability, identify financial risks, and recognise early warning signs. Ideal for business owners and advisors at any stage, this session offers valuable insights to strengthen your foundations and includes a one-hour CPD certificate.
Presented by Worrells

2026 FEDERATION UNIVERSITY COMMERCE BALLARAT BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS GALA DINNER
2026-08-27 18:00 - 22:30 | Mercure Ballarat, 613 Main Road, Golden Point, Victoria, 3350, Australia
Join us for a night celebrating Ballarat business as we announce the winners of the 2026 Federation University Commerce Ballarat Business Excellence Awards. Enjoy world-class entertainment, plenty of surprises, and finish with the famous after-party.

September Biznet Breakfast
2026-09-01 07:00 - 08:45 | Victoria
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October Biznet Breakfast
2026-10-06 07:00 - 08:45 | Victoria

CyberBasics
2026-10-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Commerce Ballarat, 119 Lydiard Street North, Ballarat Central, Victoria, 3350, Australia
Small and medium-sized businesses face increasing risks from sophisticated cyber attacks as digital threats evolve. Join Luke, CEO at Lateral Plains, as he shares 8 simple steps that you can take to proctect your small/ meduim business from cyber threats.
You’ll walk away with practical steps that could be the make-or-break between a threat remaining as just a threat, or a threat that turns into a big, expensive problem.
Invest an hour and get prepared, ask questions and add some simple but effective proection to your business.

This session is free for Commerce Ballarat members.

December Biznet Breakfast
2026-12-01 07:00 - 08:45 | Victoria
