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Business Events

Welcome to the Business Events page. Here you will find all you need to know about upcoming Darebin business related events, which are great opportunities to keep your business growing!


Upcoming Business Events:

Darebin Green Business Network - 22 May

Our next gathering of the Darebin Green Business Network will happen over early evening drinks at a local Darebin venue. Come along and share news with like-minded folks, and hear what other inspiring businesses are doing to reduce their resource consumption and environmental impact:

Date: Wednesday 22 May, 2013
Time: 5.30pm - 7.00pm
Location: To be confirmed
RSVP: 8470 8550 Email: amadis.lacheta@darebin.vic.gov.au

Reconciliation Week Business Lunch - 30 May

Getting on with Business - Employing Indigenous people

The Northern Indigenous Employment (NIE) working group invites business, government, community and service stakeholders to join a productive conversation about the benefits of employing Indigenous Australians.

Hear from business leaders who have been recognised for developing successful Indigenous Employment Strategies.
Learn how to increase Aboriginal participation and employment in your workplace and engage with your local Aboriginal community.

Take part in employer panel discussions about:
- Employing Aboriginal people – what employers want and expectations
- Finding the right candidates – community engagement, support and the importance of Aboriginal Employment Officers
- Sharing success stories - Indigenous recruitment and retention strategies

Enjoy delicious Indigenous cultural food prepared by community elder, Uncle Phil Ahwang.
Date: Thursday 30 May
Venue: VACSAL, 496 High St, Northcote (entrance at rear of building)
Time: 12.00 pm - 2.00pm
Cost: Free

Seats are limited and bookings are essential.
To RSVP contact Tanya Douglas on (03) 9279 2256 or email tdouglas@kangan.edu.au by Monday 20th May. Please specify dietary requirements.

This luncheon is an initiative of the NIE working group and is proudly supported by City of Darebin, Department of Transport, Infrastructure and Local Planning and funding provided by the Australian Government Department of Education Employment and Workplace Relations through the Local Employment Coordinator Flexible Funding Pool.

Darebin Gala Business Lunch - 21 June

We invite you to join us for our Gala Business Lunch to celebrate business in Darebin.
The luncheon will provide an opportunity to acknowledge the contribution business and industry bring to the City of Darebin.

Special guest speaker: Phil Ruthven (Chairman and founder of IBIS World)
Master of Ceremonies: Melina Schamroth

Date: Friday 21 June
Venue: Rydges Bell City - Ballroom
Time: 12.00pm - 2.30pm
Cost: $55
RSVP: Friday 14 June 2013

Register online at:
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For group bookings please call 8470 8344

We look forward to seeing you there!

Christmas in July for Darebin Home Based Businesses - 23 July

Promoting home-based businesses - Christmas in July

Do you run one of Darebin’s 5000 home-based businesses? We know it can be a lonely way to work, so Council decided to hold a Christmas in July event just for you.

This event will be a great opportunity to network, share ideas and promote your business, while enjoying a Christmas-themed lunch.

When: Tuesday, 23 July, 12pm—2pm
Where: Chill Bar, Rydges Bell City, 215 Bell Street, Preston
Cost: $35 per person, includes a two-course meal
RSVP: 19 July

Register online at:
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For further information call 8470 8344

Northern Business Achievement Awards - dates for 2013

The Northern Business Achievement Awards (NBAA) acknowledge and celebrate the successes and achievements of SMEs in Melbourne’s north and encourage all businesses in the region to achieve business excellence, innovation and international competitiveness.

The NBAA Breakfast dates for 2013 will be as follows:

7th March
6th June
5th September
5th December

For more information visit www.nbaa.com.au


Further Information

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Business Development Unit
Ph: 8470 8344
Email: business@darebin.vic.gov.au