October has been a huge month for GSBN, and the momentum is only building as we move closer to one of the most anticipated nights on our calendar – the 2025 Greater Shepparton SPC Business Excellence Awards Gala Dinner!
In this edition of our newsletter, you’ll find everything you need to know to stay connected and informed – from key information about the Greater Shepparton SPC Business Excellence Awards and our finalists, to updates on grants and upcoming events. Don’t forget to mark your calendars for our November Business Breakfast Networking Event with Headspace Shepparton and our November After 5 Networking Event with Shepparton Cleaning Service.
As we head into the final stretch of 2025, we are proud to reflect on a year of growth, resilience, and community spirit. Thank you for being part of GSBN – we look forward to celebrating with many of you at the Gala Dinner next week, and at our remaining 2025 events!
We are thrilled to share that tickets to the 2025 Greater Shepparton SPC Business Excellence Awards Gala Dinner are now officially sold out – and we’ve broken yet another record with 500 tickets secured for the big night! This incredible response reflects just how much our business community values the chance to come together to celebrate the outstanding achievements, excellence, innovation, and resilience of local businesses and individuals across Greater Shepparton.
With less than two weeks to go, the anticipation is building for what promises to be a spectacular evening. Guests will enjoy a night of celebration, connection, and inspiration as we recognise the hard work and excellence of our finalists and reveal this year’s winners. The Gala Dinner has become a true highlight on the Greater Shepparton business calendar, and 2025 is set to be our biggest and best celebration yet.
We’d like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has secured their tickets, and to our valued Awards Naming Rights Sponsor SPC, Media Sponsors, and Business Award Sponsors for making this event possible. Your support ensures we can continue to showcase the strength, diversity, and innovation of our business community on such a prestigious stage.
The countdown is well and truly on – we can’t wait to celebrate with you all on Gala night!
With the Gala Dinner just around the corner, we are delighted to introduce this year’s outstanding finalists for the 2025 Greater Shepparton SPC Business Excellence Awards. These incredible businesses and individuals represent some of the very best of our region – showcasing innovation, resilience, excellence, customer service, and community spirit across a wide range of industries.
From long-standing local businesses to fresh new businesses making their mark, the finalists reflect the diversity, strength, and talent with Greater Shepparton’s business community. Each nomination told a story of dedication, hard work, and a commitment to excellence – and we are so proud to shine a spotlight on their achievements.
Take a moment to get to know the finalists across all award categories by visiting our website below.
We can’t wait to celebrate their success at the Gala Dinner next week!
Applications are open for the highly anticipated WorkSafe Innovations ‘Recovery Through Work’ Grant. This round will fund new initiatives that support people in Victoria with work-related physical injury to keep connected with work during recovery and return to modified, meaningful work when safe to do so.
This grant targets construction, manufacturing, transport, postal, and warehousing industries.
Applications Opened: October 6 2025
Applications Close: 2pm, November 14 2025
Greater Shepparton City Council offer a range of Grants and Funding opportunities each year to local residents, businesses, and community groups.
To view available funding, click here.
We would like to take this opportunity to extend a warm welcome to the following new local businesses to join the Greater Shepparton Business Network this last month.
Additionally, we would like to extend our gratitude to the many businesses that have renewed their memberships with us.
General Members
Advance Personnel Management Employment Services
Bala Trading Company
Elsewhere at SAM
GAME Traffic & Contracting
Goulburn Murray Water
GV Vets
JFK Garden Designs
Pestology Pest Control
Quest Shepparton
Shepparton Access
Standby Security Services
Total Plaster Supplies
Viatek
Please visit our website at www.gsbn.net.au to learn more about: Membership, Events, Training and the 2025 Greater Shepparton SPC Business Excellence Awards.
We have a range of membership options to suit your business, and our events provide networking opportunities for you and your business.
A membership can be obtained for as little as $363.00 per year, join us today!
