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SUMMARY:June Biznet Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our June Biznet BINGO! Not your usual Biznet Breakfast\, expect plenty of conversations and opportunities to connect with other business people. \nIf you find networking hard this is for you and if you love networking this is for you too! \nWe’ve got some incredible advertising packages up for grabs in including a $2000 3BA & Power FM advertising package\, 3 x Half Pages Ballarat Times News Group and $1\,000 WIN TV Advertising voucher.
URL:https://www.commerceballarat.com.au/event/june-biznet-breakfast-2/
LOCATION:Victoria
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SUMMARY:Business Success Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Business Essentials – Small business planning with a focus on managing in volatile environments and effective taxation strategies. \nThe workshop will provide practical and sustainable approaches for use in a dynamic environment. \nThe workshop will be delivered by Federation University academics:- \n\nDr Christine Peacock – Senior Lecturer\, Law\nDr Helen Song-Turner – Senior Lecturer\, Marketing
URL:https://www.commerceballarat.com.au/event/business-success-seminar/
LOCATION:Victoria
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SUMMARY:Business Connection & Community Awareness Lunch
DESCRIPTION:This collaborative event brings together Ballarat Business Women and WRISC – Family Violence Support to deepen awareness\, connection\, and engagement across the regional business community. It will provide practical insight into how workplaces can contribute to safer\, more inclusive environments while highlighting the role employers play in supporting employee wellbeing. Attendees will gain valuable knowledge\, strengthen cross-sector relationships\, and explore how business can drive positive social impact and support respectful\, safe communities.
URL:https://www.commerceballarat.com.au/event/business-connection-community-awareness-lunch/
LOCATION:Victoria
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SUMMARY:Tourism Midwest Victoria Industry Briefing
DESCRIPTION:Join your fellow tourism Industry Partners to develop new connections and a clearer sense of how to act collectively in the months ahead. \nOur June briefing brings industry together to understand where we are right now and to actively shape where we go next. \nThis session is designed to move beyond updates and into action. \nWe’ll start with a concise state of play briefing outlining what’s been delivered on behalf of the sector\, what it means in practical terms for businesses\, and what opportunities lie ahead for winter and beyond. \nFrom there\, the briefing shifts into an interactive\, table-based collaboration session\, creating space for conversations\, shared solutions and new partnerships to emerge. \nWhy attend:\n– Gain a clear understanding of the current tourism landscape across the region\n– Build new connections and explore collaboration opportunities ahead of winter\n– Contribute to shaping how we work together as a region. \nPlaces are limited. Book your tickets now.
URL:https://www.commerceballarat.com.au/event/tourism-midwest-victoria-industry-briefing/
LOCATION:RACV Goldfields\, 1500 Midland Hwy\, Creswick\, Victoria\, 3363\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Excellence Under Pressure: Hospitality Industry Chat
DESCRIPTION:In challenging times\, the hospitality industry is defined not only by resilience\, but by the ability to deliver exceptional service and uncompromising quality when it matters most. This event brings together industry leaders\, innovators\, and hospitality professionals for an insightful panel discussion focused on navigating uncertainty\, elevating guest experiences\, and maintaining high standards under pressure. Through shared experiences and practical strategies\, the conversation will explore how outstanding service\, strong leadership\, and a commitment to quality can help businesses adapt\, grow\, and create lasting customer trust even in the most demanding environments. \n\nPanel will be facilitated by:  \nRichard Cornish\, an award-winning food writer whose work explores where food comes from\, how it gets to us and why some foods taste better than others. Richard is passionate about local produce and telling the stories of the growers and makers who bring food to our tables. \nPanellists: \nDan Cronin – The Western Hotel\, Councillor Western Victoria Division AHA \nAlicia Linley – formerly Mitchell Harris Wine\, Chair BIFB \nIrene Begini – Carbonis Restaurant\, Catering and Next Door \nSimon Coghlan – The Buninyong Hotel
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LOCATION:Victoria
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SUMMARY:Practical Workplace Training: Investigations\, Psychosocial Risk & Compliance
DESCRIPTION:Join HR Legal Partner\, Dan Feldman and Yarra Risk Management Director\, Terry Solier\, for an informative in-person session. \nThis practical in-person workshop is designed to help employers navigate two of the most complex and high-risk areas of workplace compliance: workplace investigations and psychosocial risk. \nParticipants will gain practical guidance on managing investigations\, understanding psychosocial safety obligations\, and reducing legal\, regulatory\, and WorkCover risk in real workplace scenarios. \nFREE! Morning Tea Included
URL:https://www.commerceballarat.com.au/event/practical-workplace-training-investigations-psychosocial-risk-compliance/
LOCATION:Ballarat Town Hall\, 225 Sturt St\, Ballarat\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
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SUMMARY:EOFY Drinks x NextGen event
DESCRIPTION:Round up your colleagues\, mates and fellow business people and join NextGen as we head along to the Itinerant Spirits EOFY Drinks! \nNextGen is designed for people in their 20s and 30s across all industries\, connecting Ballarat’s emerging business community. \nWhether you are flying solo\, building a business\, climbing the career ladder or just keen to meet new people in the local business scene\, this is the perfect relaxed networking opportunity to wrap up the financial year. \n  \nWhat you can expect: \n– A welcome drink on arrival\n– $8 drink specials all night\n– Grazing by Itinerant Spirits\n– Entry into the prize draw \nPlus\, $5 from every ticket sold will be donated to the Fiona Elsey Cancer Research Institute
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LOCATION:Itinerant Spirits\, 200 Lydiard Street North\, Soldiers Hill VIC 3350\, Ballarat\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Ballarat AI Exchange: General AI questions\, advice and assistance
DESCRIPTION:ChatGPT\, Claude\, Gemini and other tools explained in plain English \nWant to learn more about AI\, but do not know where to start? Want to use AI in your business\, work or community group\, but feel unsure which tools are worth your time? Curious about how to use AI safely and practically in everyday life? \nJoin us for a relaxed\, guided AI conversation designed for non-technical people who want practical answers\, useful examples and a chance to ask questions in a friendly local setting. \nEach session starts with one practical focus topic\, then opens up for discussion\, examples and questions from the room. You do not need to be an AI expert. You do not need to know the right question before you arrive. The aim is to help you leave clearer\, more confident and with one or two practical things you can try. \nThis month\, we will look at a common question: which AI tool should I use? We will compare tools like ChatGPT\, Claude and Gemini in plain English\, looking at what each one is useful for\, where the differences matter and how to choose the right tool for your work\, business or everyday tasks. \nWhat we can help with:\nBring your questions\, comments or examples. We can help you think through: \nhow to use AI better in your business\, work or community group \nwhich tools may give you the best value for your needs \nwhen a free tool is enough\, and when a paid version may be worth considering \nhow to use AI safely\, responsibly and productively \nwhere AI can save time\, and where it may not be the right fit \npractical next steps if you are just getting started \nIf you do not have a specific question\, you are still very welcome. You can listen\, join the discussion and hear what other local people are trying. \nHosted By: \nAdrian Holtham from Plainlight\, an AI training and consultancy firm based here in Ballarat. Adrian works with local businesses to help them understand AI in plain English and integrate useful tools into their everyday workflows. \nRob Layton from BRAIN\, the Ballarat Regional Artificial Intelligence Network. Rob has more than 15 years of experience working with AI\, leads the Ballarat AI Meetup and is a highly experienced technology trainer. \nThis is a collaboration between BRAIN (www.brain.net.au)\, Plainlight (https://plainlight.com.au/) and the Ballarat Hackerspace.
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