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Accelerate@Upstairs Welcome Event
2024-02-15 17:30 - 19:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Upstairs Startup and Co-Working Hub, 203 - 209 Russell Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
Join the Upstairs Co-Working Hub for an exciting in-person event! This is your chance to connect with fellow entrepreneurs, innovators, and industry experts.

Hear from keynote speaker Nicholas Flood, Vice President IBM Technology and Country Leader of IBM Australia. Since joining IBM as a graduate, Nick has held a range of strategic client leadership roles across Federal Government and Financial Services. He has played a key role in establishing IBM’s Whole of Government Agreement, and led the innovation agenda underpinning this agreement.

Chat with alumni of the Accelerate@Upstairs program modules which were run in 2023 and learn about the exciting activities still to come. Get ready to be inspired, learn from experienced professionals, and accelerate your startup journey.

WHEN: Thursday 15 February 2024
TIME: 5.30pm-7.30pm

WHERE: Upstairs Startup Hub, 203-209 Russell Street

To register click here

Business After Hours
2024-03-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Bathurst Thoroughbred Racing, 55 Eleven Mile Drive, Bathurst, NSW, 2795
Business After Hours Hosted by Bathurst Thoroughbred Racing
Join the Bathurst Business Chamber and Bathurst Thoroughbred Racing for the March Business After Hours Event to be held at 55 Eleven Mile Drive from 6pm Tuesday 19th March 2024.
RSVP here
For more information and to explore other Bathurst Business Chamber events visit the Chamber website

Welcome to Bathurst Lunch March 2024
2024-03-24 11:30 - 13:30 | Bathurst Visitor Information Centre, 1 Kendall Ave, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
Welcome to Bathurst Lunch March 2024
New resident to Bathurst? Come along to our Welcome to Bathurst Lunch!
To help you settle in we’d love to shout you lunch and introduce ourselves.
Anyone new to Bathurst over the past two years is welcome to join us.
There is a free gift provided to each new household attending.
WHEN: Sunday 24th March 2024
TIME: 11:30am – 1:30pm
WHERE: Morse Park, near the Bathurst Visitor Information Centre
Want to attend? Fill out the form below by 17th March 2024
Can’t make it? Let us know and we will invite you to the next one! Email us live@bathurst.nsw.gov.au

Business After Hours
2024-04-09 18:00 - 20:00 | NSW
Business After Hours Hosted by Zenspa
Join the Bathurst Business Chamber and Zenspa Bathurst for the April Business After Hours Event to be held at 2/91 Rankin Street, Bathurst from 6pm Tuesday 9th April 2024.
RSVP here
For more information and to explore other Bathurst Business Chamber events visit the Chamber website

Grant Writing Workshop
2024-04-17 15:00 - 17:00 | Bathurst Panthers
Join us for a free grant writing workshop
The Economic Development team at Bathurst Regional Council is pleased to present a FREE grant writing workshop.
The workshop is open to local businesses and community groups interested in learning more about the grant writing process.
The workshop will cover the key tips on how to prepare and submit funding applications, including:

assessing if you are grant ready;
how to search for the right grant;
ensuring you meet the criteria; and
where to find support for your application
navigating the new Bathurst Grants Hub

Time: 3.00pm-5.00pm
Date: Wednesday 17 April 2024
Where: Bathurst Panthers, 132 Piper Street Bathurst
Cost: FREE

Business After Hours
2024-05-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Dogwood Bathurst, 87 Keppel St, Bathurst, NSW, 2795
Business After Hours Hosted by Colton Computer Technologies
Join the Bathurst Business Chamber and Colton Computer Technologies for the May Business After Hours Event to be held at Dogwood, 87 Keppel Street Bathurst from 6pm Tuesday 14th May 2024.
RSVP here
For more information and to explore other Bathurst Business Chamber events visit the Chamber website

Business After Hours
2024-06-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Upstairs Startup and Co-Working Hub, 203 - 209 Russell Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
Business After Hours Hosted by nbn and Peak Connect
Join the Bathurst Business Chamber, nbn and Peak Connect for the June Business After Hours Event to be held at The Upstairs 203-209 Russell Street Bathurst from 6pm Tuesday 18th June 2024.
nbn’s Matt Armstrong, Regional Development and Engagement Manager for Central NSW, will provide an update on the continued roll-out of optic fibre in Bathurst and the opportunity this creates for businesses to upgrade to Business and Enterprise offerings on fibre. Matt will also provide an overview of the completed upgrades to nbn’s Fixed Wireless network which will allow the introduction of two new high-speed tiers on that technology.

Jeff Peak from locally owned and operated Peak Connect, will share his experiences around cyber security for businesses and individuals and will suggest some important steps that we should all be considering to protect ourselves, clients and other stakeholders in a professional and personal capacity.

Register here

Central West Inspired Women - Speed Networking
2024-06-27 18:00 - 19:30 | Bathurst Rail Museum, 126 Havannah Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
Join Bathurst Regional Council in collaboration with Accelerate Upstairs Co-Working and Central West Inspired Women for speed networking on Thursday 27 June!

If you love meeting new connections and learning from others, this event is for you! If you find networking daunting, this is the perfect way to do it, as we move around long tables in a private room at Bathurst Rail Museum and prompt you with a series of fun and interesting questions to talk about with your networking partners for 5 minutes.

This event is inclusive of business owners and employees from a diverse range of businesses and organisations.

Tickets are FREE for our first event and include a drinks and finger food.

Secure your ticket here

Business After Hours
2024-07-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Upstairs Startup and Co-Working Hub, 203 - 209 Russell Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
How to write a compelling awards submission

Are you a business owner thinking of entering the Carillon Business Awards Electrified by Kelso Electrical Pty Ltd. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to write compelling awards submissions!

Date: 2nd July
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: The Upstairs, 203-209 Russell Street, Bathurst

The Bathurst Business Chamber are hosting Vicki Seccombe from Business NSW – Western NSW, an industry expert who will share invaluable insights on writing award-winning submissions. You’ll also have the chance to hear from previous winners and expert grant writers who will be joining the session.

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Smartphone Photography and Reels with Sophie Hansen
2024-07-25 11:00 - 13:00 | Upstairs Startup and Co-Working Hub, 203 - 209 Russell Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
Join Bathurst Regional Council, Regional Development Australia Central West and Upstairs Co-Working for Smartphone Photography and Reels with Sophie Hansen – tips, hacks and ideas to get the most out of your smartphone camera

You will learn:
– Composition and lighting basics.
– Photo and video editing basics.
– Reels editing.
– Instagram story tips and hacks.

This workshop is for anyone looking to explore how to get the most out of their smartphone camera to take stunning images, and to start producing brilliant reels for their social media accounts.
The ticket includes 2 x 1-hour sessions (including question time) and a light lunch.

Secure your tickets here

2024 Bathurst Careers Expo
2024-07-31 09:00 - 15:00 | Charles Sturt University Gymnasium Bathurst, Village Drive, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
Proudly sponsored by Charles Sturt University, Ayme Group, Joblink Plus & University of Wollongong
Come and have a chat about your career opportunities at the Bathurst Careers Expo!
Don’t miss this chance to explore your career prospects with over 90 exhibitors in attendance, ranging from educational institutions to large and small businesses based in the Central West.
DATE: Wednesday, 31 July 2024
TIME: 9am – 3pm
PLACE: Charles Sturt University Gymnasium
Interested in being an exhibitor at the Bathurst Careers Expo?
The Bathurst Careers Expo attracts over 1000 job-seekers and school-leavers. It is an excellent opportunity to showcase career opportunities to a vast audience free of charge.
Download our 2024 Bathurst Careers Expo Exhibitor Info Pack
Click here to register for the July 2024 Careers Expo.
Interested in advertising a vacant position at the Bathurst Careers Expo?
Businesses from Bathurst and throughout the Central West will have the opportunity to advertise vacant positions at the Bathurst Careers Expo. We will send out details closer to the event.
Contact us for more information
For further information on the Bathurst Careers Expo please email David Flude or phone 02 6333 6182.
The Bathurst Careers Expo is proudly sponsored by Charles Sturt University, Joblink Plus, Ayme Group, Loveridge Digital and University of Wollongong. Interested in sponsorship opportunities? Download our 2024 Careers Expo Sponsorship Opportunities
Major Sponsor

Support Sponsors

Satchel Sponsor

2024 Carillon Business Awards
2024-09-07 18:00 - 23:30 | Bathurst Goldfields, 428 Conrod Straight, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
2024 Carillon Business Awards Electrified by Kelso Electrical
The Carillon Business Awards are regarded as the premier business event in the Bathurst Region and are set to inspire a new generation of business leaders and entrepreneurs.
Across all categories, the Business Awards recognise excellence in business leadership, entrepreneurship, social enterprise, innovation, business growth, and employment practices.
The Awards celebrate business in Bathurst and publicly promote and reward business excellence. The Award categories offer opportunities for each and every one of the over 3000 registered businesses in the Bathurst region.
Tickets to the Gala Dinner are on sale now.

Time: 6pm – 11.55pm
Date: Saturday 7th September 2024
Where: Bathurst Goldfields, Mount Panorama
Cost: $125 per person or $1,100 for a table of 10 – Chamber Member $110 per person
To purchase tickets click here

Grant Writing Workshop
2024-09-11 15:00 - 17:00 | Bathurst Panthers
Join us for a free grant writing workshop
The Economic Development team at Bathurst Regional Council is pleased to present a FREE grant writing workshop.
The workshop is open to local businesses and community groups interested in learning more about the grant writing process.
The workshop will cover the key tips on how to prepare and submit funding applications, including:

assessing if you are grant ready;
how to search for the right grant;
ensuring you meet the criteria; and
where to find support for your application
navigating the new Bathurst Grants Hub

Time: 3.00pm-5.00pm
Date: Wednesday 11 September 2024
Where: Bathurst Panthers, 132 Piper Street Bathurst
Cost: FREE

2024 BizMonth Business Lunch
2024-09-24 11:45 - 14:30 | Bathurst Goldfields, 428 Conrod Straight, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
TICKETS ON SALE NOW | BIZMONTH BUSINESS LUNCH

Our speaker for the 2024 BizMonth Business Lunch proudly sponsored by ATCO Australia is Mark Wales.

Mark is a CEO, entrepreneur and a military veteran and has seen the best and worst humanity has to offer. As a former special operations commander, Mark is used to operating in dynamic, high stress situations where personal and team performance means the difference between life and death.

This not to be missed event will be held on Tuesday 24th September 2024 at Bathurst Goldfields, Mount Panorama.
The lunch is a great opportunity for business professionals to network with each other in a relaxing atmosphere. The 2024 lunch will be held at the beautiful Bathurst Goldfields on Mount Panorama.
Time: 11.45am to 2.30pm
Date: Tuesday 24th September 2024
Where: Bathurst Goldfields, Mount Panorama
Cost: Earlybird $60 per ticket

Major Sponsor – ATCO

Support Sponsor – Commonwealth Bank

Business After Hours
2024-10-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Bathurst Rail Museum, 126 Havannah Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
Business After Hours Hosted By Bathurst Regional Council
Join the Bathurst Business Chamber and Bathurst Regional Council for the next business after hours at the Bathurst Rail Museum on the 8th October from 6pm. The evening will feature a presentation from id. Informed Decisions.
.id (Informed Decisions) have recently release their State of the Region’s economic dataset. This national dataset, released annually, provides economic and employment data for every Local Government Authority (LGA) in Australia, including Bathurst Regional Council.
Katrina Houghton, will be joining us from .id to provide an overview of the economic changes which have occurred within the Bathurst Region in the last year. This will include changes to local jobs, gross regional product as well as a breakdown of industry changes. This release will be the allow us to review our local economic conditions and answer the question – Where are we now?
The .id websites are an excellent resource to support grant applications, business cases or to simply understand the overall economic health of our community. .id is a reference source publicly available on Councils website or by clicking the following link https://profile.id.com.au/bathurst and is proudly 100% funded by the Economic Development team.
Register here
For more information and to explore other Bathurst Business Chamber events visit the Chamber website

Welcome to Bathurst Lunch November 2024
2024-11-03 11:30 - 13:30 | Bathurst Visitor Information Centre, 1 Kendall Ave, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
Welcome to Bathurst Lunch November 2024
New resident to Bathurst? Come along to our Welcome to Bathurst Lunch!
To help you settle in we’d love to shout you lunch and introduce ourselves.
Anyone new to Bathurst over the past two years is welcome to join us.
There is a free gift provided to each new household attending.
WHEN: Sunday 3rd November 2024
TIME: 11:30am – 1:30pm
WHERE: Morse Park, near the Bathurst Visitor Information Centre
Want to attend? Fill out the form below by 27th October 2024
Can’t make it? Let us know and we will invite you to the next one! Email us live@bathurst.nsw.gov.au

Business After Hours - Postponed
2024-11-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Bathurst Broadcasters, 109 George Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
Due to unforeseen circumstances Business After Hours hosted by Bathurst Broadcasters has been postponed.

For more information and to explore other Bathurst Business Chamber events visit the Chamber website

Business After Hours Christmas Party
2024-12-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Central Tablelands Collection Facility, 20 Leena Street, Bathurst, Australia
Join Bathurst Regional Council, Bathurst Business Chamber, and Bathurst Young Professionals for an end of year celebration at the Central Tablelands Collection Facility.
Enjoy an evening of networking and light refreshments as you explore the impressive Central Tablelands Collection Facility.
Time: 6pm – 8pm
Date: Tuesday 3 December 2024
Where: Central Tablelands Collection Facility, 20 Leena Street, Bathurst
We look forward to seeing you there!
RSVP here

2025 Bathurst Winter Festival Business Information Session
2025-02-19 18:00 - 19:30 | Bathurst Rail Museum, 126 Havannah Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
Bathurst Regional Council’s Economic Development, Events and Tourism teams invite you to an information session tailored specifically for local businesses ahead of the 2025 Bathurst Winter Festival.
This is your chance to acquire details regarding the 2025 Winter Festival, see how your business can be involved and network with other businesses.
Time: 6pm
Date: Wednesday 19 February 2025
Where: Bathurst Rail Museum, 126 Havannah Street
Light refreshments will be provided.

Welcome to Bathurst Lunch March 2025
2025-03-23 11:30 - 13:30 | Bathurst Visitor Information Centre, 1 Kendall Ave, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
Welcome to Bathurst Lunch March 2025
New resident to Bathurst? Come along to our Welcome to Bathurst Lunch!
To help you settle in we’d love to shout you lunch and introduce ourselves.
Anyone new to Bathurst over the past two years is welcome to join us.
There is a free gift provided to each new household attending.
WHEN: Sunday 23rd March 2025
TIME: 11:30am – 1:30pm
WHERE: Morse Park, near the Bathurst Visitor Information Centre
Want to attend? Fill out the form below by Sunday 16th March 2025
Can’t make it? Let us know and we will invite you to the next one! Email us live@bathurst.nsw.gov.au

FREE CyberWardens Webinar
2025-04-03 11:00 | Online
Did you know that 43% of cyber crime targets small businesses? And that a single attack can cost you an average of $50,000?
Bathurst businesses are invited to join the free CyberWardens Foundations webinar on Thursday 3rd of April at 11am (NSW time).
The Cyber Wardens webinar is an interactive way to learn the cyber security essentials you need to help protect your small business.
The session is designed for small business owners and employees who prefer learning through live engagement with a Cyber Wardens educator. The webinar is your chance to complete your training through interactive learning and ask questions during the Q&A session.
Once you complete the Cyber Wardens Foundations webinar, you will receive your certificate as a new Cyber Wardens graduate.
Register here

Business After Hours
2025-04-08 17:30 - 19:30 | Upstairs Startup and Co-Working Hub, 203 - 209 Russell Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
Join the Bathurst Business Chamber, Bathurst Regional Council and the Cirencester Chamber of Commerce for an evening of exploring potential partnership opportunities between our two cities to benefit local businesses and the regional economies of both areas.

WHEN: Tuesday 8th April 2025
TIME: 5-7pm
WHERE: Upstairs Co-Working, 203-209 Russell Street Bathurst

Register here

Grant Writing Workshop
2025-04-09 15:00 - 17:00 | Bathurst Panthers
Join us for a free grant writing workshop
The Economic Development team at Bathurst Regional Council is pleased to present a FREE grant writing workshop.
The workshop is open to local businesses and community groups interested in learning more about the grant writing process.
The workshop will cover the key tips on how to prepare and submit funding applications, including:

assessing if you are grant ready;
how to search for the right grant;
ensuring you meet the criteria; and
where to find support for your application
navigating the new Bathurst Grants Hub

Time: 3.00pm-5.00pm
Date: Wednesday 9 April 2025
Where: Bathurst Panthers, 132 Piper Street Bathurst
Cost: FREE

The LinkedIn Masterclass
2025-05-08 17:30 - 20:00 | Upstairs Startup and Co-Working Hub, 203 - 209 Russell Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
The Upstairs Startup Hub are excited to be teaming up with Danica Bunch, award-winning strategic PR expert, for a practical, no-fluff LinkedIn Masterclass right here at Upstairs! Thursday 8th May from 5.30pm at the Upstairs Level 1, 203-209 Russell Street Bathurst.
This one’s for all the regional professionals, small biz owners, creatives, and go-getters who want to show up with more impact online. Whether you’re keen to raise your profile, attract dream clients, or just feel more confident showing up on LinkedIn – this session is for YOU.
What you’ll learn:

How to optimise your profile to reflect your value
Craft content that positions you as a thought leader
Build connections (without the awkward DMs!)
Boost visibility and engagement using LinkedIn tools
Create a personal brand that opens doors

Your ticket includes:

90-minute masterclass
Handy take-home resources
Light refreshments
Access to bonus tools & post-event goodies

Purchase your ticket here

Bathurst Women's Network Launch
2025-06-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Keystone 1889, 99 Keppel Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
You’re invited to the official launch of the Bathurst Women’s Network (BWN)!
Join us on Thursday, 19th June 2025, from 6:00–8:00pm at Keystone 1889, 99 Keppel Street, Bathurst.
Our theme for the evening is “Women Supporting Women”, featuring an inspiring panel of guest speakers: Narelle Stocks, Isabel Fox, and Izzy Smith, with Sandra Sharpman as moderator.
Enjoy a glass of bubbles and delicious finger food on arrival.
Tickets are limited, so be sure to secure yours!
Click here for tickets

Frosty Finds Window Hunt
2025-07-04 08:00 - 2025-07-20 17:00 | NSW
Join the Frosty Finds Window Hunt!
We’re inviting local businesses to join our Frosty Finds Window Hunt—a winter inspired activity designed to bring fun, excitement, and increased foot traffic to our Bathurst businesses! Running over the school holidays from 4-20 July 2025.
Here’s how it works:
✅ Dress your window in a winter-themed display
✅Hide one unusual or silly object in your display (e.g. a beach ball in a blizzard!)
✅ We’ll add your business to our official Frosty Finds Window Hunt map & checklist
Families and visitors will hunt for the odd object in each window for their chance to win a buy local gift card– it’s a fun way to increase foot traffic, visibility, and community involvement in town!
To get involved please complete the form below.

Frosty Finds Business Window Competition

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Frosty Finds Window Hunt
2025-07-04 08:00 - 2025-07-20 17:00 | NSW
Join the Frosty Finds Window Hunt & WIN!
These school holidays, take part in the Frosty Finds Window Hunt – a fun, winter-inspired activity for all ages!
Look closely at the window displays of participating businesses and see if you can spot the item that doesn’t belong. It’s a great way to explore local shops and go in the draw to win 1 of 6 x $100 Buy Local Gift Cards!
Check out the list of participating businesses below and start your frosty adventure today!

Gorgeousness
Gorgeousness Home
Greater Bank
Family First Bank
Books Plus
Moodie’s Pharmacy
Lavish Nutrition
Frank Smith Work Clothing
Dejorja Boutique
Forbutt’s Pharmacy
Kelso Children’s Centre
Goodstart Early Learning
MBA Wealth Solutions
Bathurst Chocolate Boutique
Enid’s Emporium
Harvest Cafe & Store
SOS Phone Repairs
Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre
The Barn Bathurst

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2025 Bathurst Careers Expo
2025-07-30 09:00 - 15:00 | Charles Sturt University Gymnasium Bathurst, Village Drive, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
Proudly sponsored by Charles Sturt University
Come and have a chat about your career opportunities at the Bathurst Careers Expo!
Don’t miss this chance to explore your career prospects with over 80 exhibitors in attendance, ranging from educational institutions to large and small businesses based in the Central West.
DATE: Wednesday, 30 July 2025
TIME: 9am – 3pm
PLACE: Charles Sturt University Gymnasium
Interested in being an exhibitor at the Bathurst Careers Expo?
The Bathurst Careers Expo attracts over 1000 job-seekers and school-leavers. It is an excellent opportunity to showcase career opportunities to a vast audience free of charge.
Download our 2025 Bathurst Careers Expo Exhibitor Info Pack
Click here to register for the July 2025 Careers Expo.
Sponsorship opportunities
We are offering a range of sponsorship levels to suit different budgets and objectives, allowing you to maximise your exposure at the expo.
Download our 2025 Sponsorship Prospectus
Interested in advertising a vacant position at the Bathurst Careers Expo?
Businesses from Bathurst and throughout the Central West will have the opportunity to advertise vacant positions at the Bathurst Careers Expo. We will send out details closer to the event.
Contact us for more information
For further information on the Bathurst Careers Expo please email Dymity Wheatley or phone 0447 489 163.
The Bathurst Careers Expo is proudly sponsored by Charles Sturt University, Ayme Group, Loveridge Digital, University of Wollongong, NSW Mining & ADF Careers.
Major Sponsor

Support Sponsors

Satchel Sponsors

How Agritourism can support farm resilience and diversification
2025-08-19 17:00 - 19:30 | Bathurst Rail Museum, 126 Havannah Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
Have you ever considered tourism as a diversification opportunity for your farm?
Farmers across the region are invited to attend an evening of networking and conversations to learn how tourism can support a farms profitability, resilience, and succession.
Hear from local farmers who are successfully operating tourism ventures on farm, service providers on how to navigate insurance and risk and agritourism experts on how you can get started.
Come along to learn, explore and ask your questions!!
WHEN: Tuesday 19th August 2025
TIME: 5pm – 7:30pm
WHERE: Bathurst Rail Museum 126 Havannah Street, Bathurst.
Bonus mentoring opportunity with an agritourism specialist from Tilma Group also available – attend and express your interest on the night for the chance to participate and gain valuable support for your agritourism business.
Catering supplied.

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2025 Carillon Business Awards
2025-09-13 18:00 | Bathurst Goldfields, 428 Conrod Straight, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
Tickets On Sale Now!
Join the Bathurst Business Chamber for the Gala Night of the 2025 Carillon Business Awards, proudly Electrified by Kelso Electrical!
This unforgettable evening celebrates the incredible contribution of local businesses to the Bathurst community!

Date: Saturday 13th September 2025
Time: 6:00pm – Midnight (Awards commence from 6:30pm)
Dress Code: Formal

Tickets Include:

Canapés on arrival
2-course alternate drop meal
Live music until late

Don’t miss your chance to be part of Bathurst’s most prestigious business celebration!

Purchase tickets here
