BUSINESS FEST Celebrating, supporting and inspiring regional business PROGRAM 28 June 31 July 2013 live play invest work www.frasercoastopportunities.com.au
What to expect... Join in a month long program of networking and business events to connect you with the smartest entrepreneurial minds and best business opportunities. Speaker Sessions Keynote presentations with Australia s leading innovators and industry luminaries Executive Breakfast and Chamber meetings Allow food for thought with the region s business community Workshops Discover opportunities for small-group learning with thought-leaders and creative professionals Jobs Expo Promoting careers and employment opportunities Workplace Tours Behind the scenes tour of innovative regional business Business on the Couch Proven effective business leaders share their business secrets Gala Business Awards Celebrate the region s success stories See program pages 6 11 2 FRASER COAST BUSINESS FESTIVAL
Business Festival Highlights LAUNCH: Celebrating Women in Business Lunch with guest speaker Jane Bennett Friday 28 June 11.30am 2pm Fraser Room, Hervey Bay Boat Club Hervey Bay Chamber of Commerce and the Fraser Coast Regional Council present this exciting launch event with Jane Bennett, chairperson of the Food Industry Advisory Council in Tasmania and board member of the Brand Tasmania Council. Jane s directorship includes ABC, CSIRO, Australian Farm Institute, Tasmanian Ports Corporation and two of Tasmania s Regional Water and Sewerage corporations. She has been awarded several honours, including Tasmanian Telstra Business Woman of the Year in 2010. Please note: this is not a women s only event! Cost: Members $45.00 pp Non Members $55.00 pp 2013 Sprake Real Estate Fraser Coast Business Awards Gala Dinner Thursday 11 July 6.00pm Brolga Theatre, This annual event unites the Fraser Coast business community and celebrates local businesses, local achievements and local people across the Fraser Coast. The gala evening features a three-course dinner, entertainment and the awards ceremony. Cost $105.00 pp FRASER COAST BUSINESS FESTIVAL 3
Tiaro Farming and Lifestyle Field Day: Sustainable Agriculture featuring Hugh Lovell Saturday 13 July 9.00am Tiaro Recreation Grounds, Inman Street, Tiaro The theme of the field day is Sustainable Agriculture supporting Disaster Recovery and will consist of a range of experts conducting practical workshops and demonstrations. Keynote speaker is Hugh Lovell, the highly regarded farmer, scientist, author and international teacher of biodynamics. Throughout the day there will also be a Led Steer competition and a large variety of community and business stalls and trades sites. Presented by Tiaro & District Landcare and Tiaro & District Chamber of Commerce. Cost: Adults $5.00 15 years and under free Young Professionals Breakfast featuring Peter Irvine Thursday 18 July 6.30am 8.00am Brolga Theatre, To see business people come alive to their full purpose and incredible potential in life. This special event features Peter Irvine, co-founder of Gloria Jeans and part of the team that launched McDonald s in Australia. Peter is passionate about seeing business people rise to their full potential and gives out a wealth of ideas to implement, balanced with down to earth wisdom. Peter has a positive and practical keynote speaking style and he speaks from experience using real life examples. Hosted by the Young Professionals in partnership with Chamber of Commerce. Proudly sponsored by Telstra Business Centre, Mantra Hervey Bay, and Peppers Pier Resort & Spa. Cost: $20 pp Fraser Coast Opportunities Launch Friday 19 July 5.30pm 7.30pm University of Southern Queensland Campus, Hervey Bay The region s new economic development, marketing, events and tourism body will be officially launched at this Business Hervey Bay event. Fraser Coast Opportunities General Manager David Spear will outline his track record of creating jobs and economic development outcomes in the public and private sector in Victoria and share his vision for the Fraser Coast. Cost: Gold coin donation 4 FRASER COAST BUSINESS FESTIVAL
Business on the Couch Business on the Couch Wednesday 24 July 6.00pm 8.00pm University of Southern Queensland Campus, Hervey Bay The methodology behind Business on the Couch is very simple a panel of proven successful business owners sitting down and sharing their business secrets. Established and new business, as well as those planning to start a business will hear practical advice from owners who have been there and done that. Small business can be lonely affair and at times, operators may not know who to turn to for advice or help with the required outcome. Business on the Couch provides a solution. Facilitated by Cr. Darren Everard. Fraser Coast Jobs & Careers Expo Thursday 25 July 9.00am 4.00pm Brolga Theatre, This annual Jobs & Careers Expo which attracts over 1,700 participants each year. The expo is a fantastic opportunity for businesses to get involved in the community, raise awareness of their business and promote the careers and employment opportunities. To register interest and to receive updated information on this event, please email frasercoastjobsandcareers@gmail.com Hervey Bay Chamber of Commerce Breakfast with Shams Dean Wednesday 31 July 6.45am 8.00am Hervey Bay Boat Club Shams Dean shares his insight on pursing goals to achieve success for making a difference for the better in society. After joining McDonalds in Canada, Shams worked as a franchise consultant in Sydney and Brisbane until 1991 when he opened the first McDonalds outlet in the Fraser Coast at Hervey Bay. This was followed by another in. Both outlets won several accolades and awards from McDonalds for operational excellence. Presented by the Hervey Bay Chamber of Commerce Cost: Members $20 pp / Non Members $30 pp FRASER COAST BUSINESS FESTIVAL 5
Business Fest Calendar A month long program of networking and business development events Fri 28 June Mon 1 July Tue 2 July 11.30am 2pm Hervey Bay Boat Club 7pm 8pm Burrum District Respite Centre 6.30am 8am Carriers Arms Hotel, 9am 10am City Hall 4pm 4.30pm City Hall Business Fest Launch Celebrating Women in Business Lunch with guest speaker Jane Bennett. Presented by Hervey Bay Chamber of Commerce. Chamber Meeting Meet and greet with Fraser Coast Opportunities Ltd General Manager, David Spear and Fraser Coast Regional Council Mayor Cr Gerard O Connell. Presented by Burrum Chamber of Commerce. Chamber Breakfast Meet and greet with Fraser Coast Opportunities Ltd General Manager, David Spear and Fraser Coast Regional Council Mayor Cr Gerard O Connell. Presentation by St Stephen s Hospital on opportunities for the building. Presented by Chamber of Commerce. Fundamentals of Business Leases and Insurance Workshop Gain an understanding of leases and insurances, and make sure insurance covers all that you expect in times of natural disasters Presented by the Bundaberg Enterprise Centre. Energy Management Planning Strategies Workshop Learn how to deliver high performance while slashing up to 20 65% off your power bills. Presented by Get Green. 6 FRASER COAST BUSINESS FESTIVAL
For bookings and full program details visit: www.frasercoastopportunities.com.au Networking Tour Workshop / Presentation Keynote speaker Event Wed 3 July Fri 5 July Tue 9 July 6.45am 8am Hervey Bay Boat Club 10am 11am Aalborg Road, Nikenbah 3.30pm 4.30 pm Hervey Bay Visitor Information Centre 9.30am 10am Don Adams Drive, Hervey Bay 9am 12pm Room C205, USQ, Hervey Bay 1pm 4pm City Hall 9am 12pm City Hall Hervey Bay Chamber Breakfast Hear an update on Stockland s Hervey Bay development by Paul Kelsey and meet Fraser Coast Opportunities General Manager, David Spear. Presented by Hervey Bay Chamber of Commerce Hervey Bay Recycling Centre Tour A guided tour of Q Mulching recycling operations. Australian Consumer Law Workshop: Your business, your protection Learn your business rights and responsibilities with consumer guarantees, warranties and refunds. Presented by the Office of Fair Trading. Seabird Aviation Tour A guided tour of Seabird Aviation s purpose built factory for a behind the scenes look at the manufacture of specialised aircraft. What are the Numbers telling you Workshop Examining financial statements to boost your skills in their analysis. Valuable lessons for all business owners (small and large). Presented by University of Southern Queensland. Digital Economy for Small to Medium Enterprises Workshop How to maximise regional business opportunities. Presented by the Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning. Transport & Logistics Workshop: including Port of Bundaberg Learn more about the region s transport and logistics sector and gain an insight into regional opportunities. Presented by the Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning. FRASER COAST BUSINESS FESTIVAL 7
Business Fest Calendar Wed 10 July Thu 11 July Fri 12 July Sat 13 July Tue 16 July 7.30am 8.30am City Hall 9am 10am Conference Room, Brolga Theatre from 6pm Brolga Theatre, 10am 11am Hervey Bay Visitor Information Centre from 9am Tiaro Recreation Ground Inman Street, Tiaro 10am 11am Brolga Theatre, 5.30pm 8pm Federation Room, Brolga Theatre, 7pm 9pm Landcare Rooms, Mayne Street, Tiaro Business in Digital World Workshop Presenting the latest phone systems and technology for businesses. Presented by Telstra Business Centre. Consumer Law Workshop: Your business, your protection Learn your business rights and responsibilities with consumer guarantees, warranties and refunds. Presented by the Office of Fair Trading. 2013 Sprake Real Estate Fraser Coast Business Awards Recognising local businesses, local achievements and local people across the Fraser Coast. Presented by Fraser Coast Chronicle. Life Coaching for Business Women Workshop Finding the balance between the workplace, relationships and personal lifestyle. Presented by Nanette Irvine Life Coaching Tiaro Farming & Lifestyle Field Day Sustainable Agriculture featuring Hugh Lovell Demonstrations, gardening and wildlife, community stalls and more. Presented by Tiaro & District Landcare and Tiaro & District Chamber of Commerce. Life Coaching for Business Women Workshop Finding the balance between the workplace, relationships and personal lifestyle. Presented by Nanette Irvine Life Coaching. Get Up to Speed Workshop Considering registering or are registering for the Get Up to Speed program come along and meet key personnel and find out more. Presented by Creative Collective. Tiaro Chamber Meeting Meet and Greet with Fraser Coast Opportunities Ltd General Manager, David Spear and Fraser Coast Mayor Cr Gerard O Connell. Presented by Tiaro & District Chamber of Commerce. 8 FRASER COAST BUSINESS FESTIVAL
For bookings and full program details visit: www.frasercoastopportunities.com.au Networking Tour Workshop / Presentation Keynote speaker Event Wed 17 July Thu 18 July Fri 19 July Tue 23 July Wed 24 July 10am 11am Lot 1 Aalborg Road, Nikenbah 1pm 4pm City Hall 6.30am 8.00am Brolga Theatre, 9am 9.20am 87 Beach Road, Pialba 5.30pm 7.30pm USQ Campus, Hervey Bay 9.30am 10.30am Hervey Bay Visitor Information Centre 1.30pm 2.30pm Hervey Bay Visitor Information Centre 6pm 8pm USQ, Hervey Bay Hervey Bay Recycling Centre A guided tour of Q Mulching recycling operations. Tourism/RV/Commonwealth Games Information Session An overview of what the State Government is doing in the Fraser Coast for tourism, promotion and product development. Presented by Department of State Development, Planning and Infrastructure. Young Professionals Breakfast Featuring special guest speaker Peter Irvine co-founder of Gloria Jeans. Presented by Young Professionals and Chamber of Commerce. Consolidated Linen Service Tour A guided tour of CLS operations. Business Hervey Bay Launch of the new Fraser Coast Opportunities Ltd with General Manager David Spear and Mayor Gerard O Connell. Presented by Business Hervey Bay. Using Social Media for Business Workshop Gain an insight into popular online social networks enabling businesses to setup the right accounts, communicate with their target market and increase business. Presented by Pixel Perfection. First Impressions: lasting results What are we saying to our customers before we open our mouth? Presented by Target Training. Business on the Couch A panel of business owners sharing their business secrets.presented by Fraser Coast Regional Council Business on the Couch FRASER COAST BUSINESS FESTIVAL 9
Business Fest Calendar Thu 25 July Fri 26 July Tue 30 July 9am 4pm Brolga Theatre, 2pm 3.30pm Hervey Bay Visitor Information Centre 2pm 2.45pm & 3pm 3.45pm, 78-80 North Street, 5.15pm Ulton, 20 Main Street, Hervey Bay 5.30pm 8pm Carriers Arms Hotel, 9am 12pm City Hall 10am 4pm Committee Room, City Hall 10.30am 11am & 1.30pm 2pm 92 Kent Street, Fraser Coast Jobs & Careers Expo: Are you ready.? A major annual event bringing employers and job seekers together. Presented by Fraser Coast Jobs & Careers Expo Committee. Cashflow Managing and Financial Acumen Workshop How to manage your business cash flow and how your business can have accurate reports that your bank will love. Presented by National Australia Bank and Ulton. Olds Engineering Tour A guided tour of Olds Engineering design and manufacturing operations. Be Competitive and Connected Workshop Learn how your business can implement digital technologies to help streamline your business processes and ensure your business is competitive and connected. Presented by Ulton. Business Meet and Greet with Fraser Coast Opportunities Ltd General Manager, David Spear and Fraser Coast Mayor Cr Gerard O Connell Presented by Business. Developing your Capability Statement Workshop Learn the secrets of developing effective capability statements that will help you win jobs and tenders. Presented by Department of State Development, Planning & Infrastructure Business Mentoring for Recovery Workshop A program run by Queensland Government to assist businesses impacted by flooding. Presented by Department of State Development, Planning & Infrastructure. Global Manufacturing Group Tour A guided tour of GMG s turnkey operation. 10 FRASER COAST BUSINESS FESTIVAL
For bookings and full program details visit: www.frasercoastopportunities.com.au Networking Tour Workshop / Presentation Keynote speaker Event Wed 31 July ALL MONTH 6.45am 8am Hervey Bay Boat Club 4pm 4.30pm Conference Room, Brolga Theatre 4pm 4.30pm Hervey Bay Visitor Information Centre Various locations & Hervey Bay Library Online at ATO www.ato.gov.au Hervey Bay Chamber Breakfast Featuring special guest speaker Shams Dean, a successful business person who opened the first McDonalds in Fraser Coast. Presented by Hervey Bay Chamber of Commerce Creating Social Entrepreneurship Workshop Use entrepreneurial principles to organise, create and manage a solution to achieve social change. Presented by Brian Arnold, CEO of AIEMnet. Energy Management Planning Strategies Learn how your organisation can deliver high performance while using less energy. Presented by Get Green. Workplace Tours A number of workplace tours will be conducted during July. Go to www.frasercoastopportunities.com.au/fest for the latest participating businesses. Business Resources Display Includes start-up and home businesses, tips, online businesses, business writing and advertising and networking skills. Hervey Bay library will also have information on business courses offered by USQ. Small business resource kits: The kits have links to business & marketing plan templates, starting & growing a business checklist, videos, online resources, legal issues guides, and disaster preparedness. Provided by AusIndustry. Australian Taxation Office Webinars Are you new to business or just want to update your taxation knowledge? Register for one of the many webinars on offer online at ATO: Suite of 13 small business webinars Rental property owner webinars Self-managed super fund trustees webinars FRASER COAST BUSINESS FESTIVAL 11
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