March 2024 – Greater Shepparton Business Network Newsletter
Welcome to our March 2024 GSBN members newsletter. As summer draws to a close and the Autumn weather kicks in it’s the perfect time to launch some new business development initiatives. We are very excited to coordinate the launch of the Greater Shepparton Business Big Ideas Festival and a series of interactive workshops to be held across Greater Shepparton in the month of May. We also encourage GSBN Members to register for our April 19th full day training programme Mental Health in the Workplace Training, presented by Victorian Chamber of Commerce right here in Shepparton. Places are limited so register today and take advantage of your exclusive Member Discounts. GSBN is a member-based organisation, and the newsletter is an important way we can share information about upcoming events and important business updates. We also want to hear from you our members across the Greater Shepparton Business community. To find out more about how you can share and celebrate your business success with fellow GSBN members, email: members@gsbn.net.au
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GSBN Launch Event in conjunction with Greater Shepparton Business Big Ideas festival
April 17 2024
Terminus Hotel, 212-226 High Street Shepparton
Victorian Chamber of Commerce Industry Managing Mental Health in the Workplace Masterclass
April 18 2024
Greater Shepparton Business Centre, 70 New Dookie Rd Shepparton
May 14 2024
GSBN After 5 Networking Event hosted by Hill Top Golf & Country Club
May 15 2024
GSBN After 5 Networking Event hosted by Southern Cross Austereo
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After 5 Networking Event hosted by Mooroopna Golf
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| The Greater Shepparton Business Network expresses its gratitude to Mooroopna Golf Club President Paul Prosser, General Manager Craig Prothero, Tony Decicco, and their outstanding team for hosting the February After 5 Networking event. Despite facing a thunderstorm and rainfall the night before, the sun emerged by mid-afternoon, creating an ideal atmosphere for socializing, networking, hitting golf balls down the range, and learning about the Club’s history and future plans and vision.
GSBN President Stephen Schneider stepped up and introduced a challenge where the person landing a ball closest to the pin would win a watch generously donated by Stephen’s Jewellers, adding an exciting element to the evening under the shade of the majestic River Redgums. Congratulations to Henry for hitting a hole in one!
Once again, it was a flawless after 5 networking event, and the Greater Shepparton Business Network extends its thanks to all attendees. New members from the Greater Shepparton area are always welcome. |
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After 5 Networking Event Hosted by Watters Electrical
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Congratulations to Matt Hanlon and the entire Watters team for hosting a fantastic networking event.
The effort you went to in preparing the big plant and equipment shed and setting up 4 very impressive technology displays was greatly appreciated by the 100 strong Audience.
Whilst we enjoyed the woodfired Pizza and a cool drink on what was a very hot evening,
Matt, Reg, Cameron, and Michael blew us away with an insight into the diverse operations that few of us knew went on inside the big Watters Shed.
“WOW I didn’t know Watters did all that!” was a very common comment from the Members and Guests in attendance.
The GSBN networking events are facilitated within Members businesses for this very reason so as we can better understand the services we can deliver right here in Greater Shepparton.
To learn more about becoming a GSBN Member and attending future events, please contact us via email: admin@gsbn.net.au or phone us on 0407 503 886 |
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Michael Hendrickson – Automation department Watters Electrical and Cameron Shields – Data Department Watters Electrical
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Business Big Ideas Festival 2024
We’re thrilled to announce the Business Big Ideas Festival 2024!
The Business Big Ideas Festival, scheduled for 13 May to 24 May 2024 aims to empower new and existing local businesses, sole traders and entrepreneurs. Through workshops, presentations and networking opportunities we aim to inspire innovation and drive growth throughout our local business community.
With over 16 FREE workshops across 12 venues, the festival provides the perfect platform to learn, connect and grow your business.
We encourage businesses to engage and discover the wealth of opportunities at this year’s Business Big Ideas Festival. Whether it’s gaining insights from industry experts, learning valuable tips and tricks, or connecting with fellow professionals, there’s something for everyone.
With a focus on reconnecting businesses post-COVID and providing essential tools for success in today’s ever-changing business environment. The festival promises to be a beacon of support for those striving to stay ahead of the curve.
The Business Big Ideas Festival is brought to you by Greater Shepparton City Council, in partnership with the Greater Shepparton Business Network and Council’s Resilience in Recovery program.
Register your interest today and keep up to date, by subscribing to our email list.
Subscribe for updates here! For more information visit the website here.
The 2024 Business Big Ideas Festival is supported by the Victorian and Australian Governments.
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Optus unveils ‘FutureFit’ workshops to help small businesses enhance their digital journey
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- Optus will be hosting ‘FutureFit’, a series of interactive workshops for Australian small businesses.
- Workshops will focus on the critical role of going digital, with case studies and tangible tips on planning and implementing digital strategies to be more resilient.
- Expert business coaches will host workshops online and in-person across six locations.
- Participants will leave the workshop with a personalised digital strategy for their business.
Click the link to read more
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VCCI Training Announcement
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Managing Mental Health in the workplace Masterclass
We are looking forward to working collaboratively with the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry to provide the Greater Shepparton Business Community members with access to VCCI’s highly regarded training courses.
Dates:
April 18 2024, 9:30am – 4pm
July 17 2024, 9:30am – 4pmVenue:
Greater Shepparton Business Centre 70 New Dookie Road Shepparton, VIC 3630 Australia
Gold, Platinum and Awards Sponsors can use there training credits to access this training program, click the link below to register.
https://www.victorianchamber.com.au/training-course/managing-mental-health-in-the-workplace-masterclass
Below is the Managing Mental Health in the workplace Masterclass course outline. |
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Managing Mental Health in the Workplace MasterclassSession overview
Mental Health problems can be hard to talk about, especially in the workplace. This session has been designed to raise awareness of common mental health conditions, reduce stigma and empower managers to have a supportive conversation with someone they may be concerned about.
Additionally, the session covers workplace obligations under privacy, disability discrimination, workplace relations and safety laws. Participants learn how to support and manage employees with mental health conditions and build a mentally healthy and productive workplace.Duration
One-day sessionParticipants
This course is suited to business owners, HR and OHS professionals, Return to Work Coordinators and people managers.
Learning Outcomes
During this program you will increase your knowledge of the following:
- Knowledge of facts about mental health in Australia
- Understanding why health is a workplace issue
- Recognising early warning signs of poor mental health
- How to have a supportive conversation
- Dealing with a mental health crisis
- Knowing the importance of engaging with doctors
- Managing team impact
- Making reasonable adjustments
- Understanding performance management in relation to mental health
- Mental health and workers’ compensation
- Creating a mentally healthy workplace
By completing this course, you will achieve a digital credential:
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Business grants for energy-efficient upgrades
A new round of the Energy Efficiency Grants (EEG) program will provide eligible small and medium businesses up to $25,000 to purchase energy efficient equipment.
Energy upgrade grants for business: https://www.victorianchamber.com.au/news/business-grants-for-energy-efficient-upgrades
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Best Training Courses to upskill in 2024
The Victorian Chamber is committed to providing excellence in our learning and development services, delivering hundreds of short courses, diplomas, certificates, briefings, and webinars to businesses of all sectors across the state each year.
Best training courses to upskill in 2024 | Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
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VCCI Round Table – Shepparton
What’s covered
The start of 2024 has seen sweeping changes to our workplace and industrial relations laws with the passing of the Closing the Loopholes Bills.
These workshops will provide key insights into the major elements of the “Closing Loopholes” changes which are likely to have far reaching consequences for employers, employees, independent contractors, principals and gig workers across both Victoria and Australia.
Our Victorian Chamber Experts will dissect what these changes actually mean for business and employers, including:
- the introduction of the new right to disconnect
- engaging casual workers and the new rules about who can be a casual and new obligations to covert casual employees to permanent employment
- the new definition of who is an ‘employee’ (as opposed to a contractor) and the new ability for independent contractors to dispute unfair contract terms in the Fair Work Commission
- changes to union right of entry rules and the granting of new right to workplace delegates
- the new ‘same job same pay’ labour hire regulation
- small business redundancy exemption changes
- significant changes to the Fair Work Act’s compliance and enforcement framework, including the introduction of a new criminal offence for ‘wage and superannuation theft’
- new standards for road transport and gig workers
- enterprise bargaining changes and more.
Click the link to read more.
https://www.victorianchamber.com.au/event/fair-work-act-closing-the-loopholes-bills-shepparton |
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