BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Commerce Ballarat - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Commerce Ballarat
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.commerceballarat.com.au
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Commerce Ballarat
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:Australia/Melbourne
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+1100
TZOFFSETTO:+1000
TZNAME:AEST
DTSTART:20240406T160000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+1000
TZOFFSETTO:+1100
TZNAME:AEDT
DTSTART:20241005T160000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+1100
TZOFFSETTO:+1000
TZNAME:AEST
DTSTART:20250405T160000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+1000
TZOFFSETTO:+1100
TZNAME:AEDT
DTSTART:20251004T160000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+1100
TZOFFSETTO:+1000
TZNAME:AEST
DTSTART:20260404T160000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+1000
TZOFFSETTO:+1100
TZNAME:AEDT
DTSTART:20261003T160000
END:DAYLIGHT
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251109T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251109T200000
DTSTAMP:20260512T180445
CREATED:20250930T003234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T003638Z
UID:19266-1762707600-1762718400@www.commerceballarat.com.au
SUMMARY:Guided Date Night
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a date night with a difference? Join Kelly and Kim from Fairground Psychology & Wellbeing at SIP Champagne Bar for a special evening created just for couples. Set in an intimate and welcoming space\, you’ll enjoy delicious food and drinks while being guided through fun\, practical tips and valuable insights — backed by evidence-based research — that are designed to bring you closer together. \nTickets are priced per couple and include a two-course meal and drink on arrival.
URL:https://www.commerceballarat.com.au/event/guided-date-night/
LOCATION:SIP Champagne Bar\, 428A Sturt St\, Ballarat\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.commerceballarat.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Dav-Loz-Caviar.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="Fairground Psychology and Wellbeing":MAILTO:enquiries@fairgroundwellbeing.com.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251111T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251111T160000
DTSTAMP:20260512T180445
CREATED:20251017T043404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T044138Z
UID:21432-1762869600-1762876800@www.commerceballarat.com.au
SUMMARY:Meet the Makers
DESCRIPTION:Feel the flavour\, Meet the Maker at an Industry-Only Session with Forage & Feast. \nOn November 11th\, the festival program will officially launch. Beforehand\, we are offering an exclusive NEW industry-only session to connect chefs\, venue owners\, and sommeliers with more than 30 of our region’s finest artisan producers. \nThis trade fair is a one-of-a-kind chance to set the tone for what regional sourcing can look like – authentic\, exciting\, and commercially powerful. Hosted by acclaimed food writer Richard Cornish\, this event offers menu inspiration\, strategic networking\, and a special preview of brand-new\, unreleased\, high-end product.
URL:https://www.commerceballarat.com.au/event/meet-the-makers/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.commerceballarat.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/8-e1760675813128.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251111T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251111T193000
DTSTAMP:20260512T180445
CREATED:20250914T235658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T024630Z
UID:17782-1762880400-1762889400@www.commerceballarat.com.au
SUMMARY:Forage & Feast Launch
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Forage & Feast Launch Event November 11th! \nThis evening event marks the official unveiling of the 2026 Forage & Feast Festival Program—a curated celebration of regional dining\, storytelling\, and seasonal experiences across the Central Highlands running from Jan 12 – Feb 15. You’ll get a first look at the venues\, producers\, and events featured in the campaign\, alongside a showcase of food and drink from across the region and members of the Central Highlands Growers & Producers Hub. We look forward to welcoming you both to our event and to new discoveries.
URL:https://www.commerceballarat.com.au/event/forage-feast-launch/
LOCATION:Ballarat Goods Shed\, 200 Lydiard Street North\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Past
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.commerceballarat.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Digital-FF-Launch-Invite-2.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251113T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251113T170000
DTSTAMP:20260512T180445
CREATED:20250919T053213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T053213Z
UID:18506-1763049600-1763053200@www.commerceballarat.com.au
SUMMARY:Cyber Warden Training
DESCRIPTION:The Cyber Wardens Foundations webinar is an interactive way to learn the cyber security essentials you need to help protect your small business. \nThis format is designed for small business owners and employees who prefer learning through live engagement with a Cyber Wardens educator. \nCyber Wardens Foundations is a short introduction to cyber security that helps you identify the seven cyber security red flags that pose a risk or threat to your small business. \nIn this free webinar\, you will learn: \n\n\n\n\n\nThe biggest cyber security risks targeting small businesses \nRed flags and warning signs your business is at risk \nEveryday habits that make you more vulnerable to cyber crime\nHow to identify cyber security red flags​
URL:https://www.commerceballarat.com.au/event/cyber-warden-training/
LOCATION:Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.commerceballarat.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Untitled-design-3-1024x683-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251114T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251114T153000
DTSTAMP:20260512T180445
CREATED:20250912T070145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T010810Z
UID:17589-1763121600-1763134200@www.commerceballarat.com.au
SUMMARY:Western Bulldogs Women in Business Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:You Belong Here!\nRecognising and Overcoming Self-Doubt \nJoin us for an empowering event focused on building confidence and embracing your place in every space. Through honest conversation and inspiring stories\, we’ll explore how to recognise self-doubt and overcome the barriers it creates. \nOur two inspiring speakers — Preet Bains\, who led the charge for over a decade at Aesop\, one of Australia’s leading luxury brands\, and Carol Fox\, a Confident Communication Expert and former President of Women Sport Australia—will not only share their personal stories but also equip you with practical strategies and tools to overcome self-doubt and build lasting self-confidence. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to connect\, reflect\, and grow in a supportive community. \nYour experience includes:\n• Inspiring one-on-one conversation with Preet Bains\n• Interactive workshop led by communications expert Carol Fox\n• Welcome canapés followed by a gourmet two-course meal\n• Premium beverages served throughout the event\n• Professional LinkedIn profile photo opportunity
URL:https://www.commerceballarat.com.au/event/western-bulldogs-women-in-business-luncheon/
LOCATION:Ballarat Goods Shed\, 200 Lydiard Street North\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.commerceballarat.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/EVE0362-Women-in-Business-Lunch-300x250-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251118T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251118T203000
DTSTAMP:20260512T180445
CREATED:20250919T014401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T014401Z
UID:18464-1763487000-1763497800@www.commerceballarat.com.au
SUMMARY:Starting Your Small Business - Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Have a great business idea\, but not sure where to start?\nTurn your entrepreneurial dream into a reality at this free beginner-level\nworkshop. Learn how to:\nDefine your product or service\nPlan your launch step-by-step\nChoose and register a business name\nPick the right location or platform\nProtect your business with insurance\nWalk away with practical tools\, confidence\, and resources to start building the business you’ve been dreaming of.
URL:https://www.commerceballarat.com.au/event/starting-your-small-business-workshop/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.commerceballarat.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/AlfredtonCommunityCentre-04734.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251119T171500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251119T193000
DTSTAMP:20260512T180445
CREATED:20251031T031509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T005344Z
UID:23384-1763572500-1763580600@www.commerceballarat.com.au
SUMMARY:NextGen? Next Bar
DESCRIPTION:To round out a year of learning\, hard work\, and growth\, NextGen Collective is hosting an end-of-year bar crawl! The journey will feature Hop Temple\, Aunty Jacks\, and Grainery Lane with a free drink at each venue included in your ticket.
URL:https://www.commerceballarat.com.au/event/nextgen-next-bar/
CATEGORIES:Past
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.commerceballarat.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/10a9f0184aea1c1c019f2a35ce05939c_1600X1200.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251121T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251121T150000
DTSTAMP:20260512T180445
CREATED:20251031T033648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T033648Z
UID:23391-1763719200-1763737200@www.commerceballarat.com.au
SUMMARY:Driving Productivity: Kickstarting AI in Business and Industry
DESCRIPTION:Regional Development Australia (RDA) Grampians\, in partnership with Delos Delta\, the National AI Centre\, Australian Regional AI Network (ARAIN)\, and the Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Hub\, invite you to an upcoming forum exploring opportunities and practical applications for AI in the region. \nDriving Productivity: Kickstarting AI in Business and Industry\nFriday 21 November 2025\nThe Goods Shed\, Ballarat\nFree event but registration essential \nThis forum is designed for the AI-curious and offers a hands on opportunity to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming business\, and how regional SMEs can safely and effectively harness emerging technologies to drive productivity and growth. \nThe Forum will connect SMEs with free\, specialist one-on-one support to deploy and manage AI systems via the AI Adopt Centres\, ARM Hub\, and ARAIN so businesses can access tailored guidance\, practical tools\, and expert advice to support their AI journey. \nLed by industry experts\, the event will deliver practical insights. Hear from leading voices across industry and academia\, including the National AI Centre\, ARAIN\, and ARM Hub\, alongside regional businesses showcasing how they are using AI and automation to innovate and enhance operations. \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to connect with experts\, explore practical AI tools and resources\, and discover what’s possible for your business and for the future of our region. \nTickets are free but limited so register now to secure your place.
URL:https://www.commerceballarat.com.au/event/driving-productivity-kickstarting-ai-in-business-and-industry/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.commerceballarat.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/1.0_Ticketing-banners_16.10.25-1.webp
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR