2019 Peak Connect Carillon Business Awards
2019-10-18 17:30 - 23:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Bathurst Goldfields, 428 Conrod Straight, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
2019 Peak Connect Carillon Business Awards
The Peak Connect Carillon Business Awards 2019 Gala Presentation Night celebrates the vital contribution that local businesses make in the Bathurst community through providing essential goods and services, entertainment, hospitality and employment.
Join us at the 2019 Gala Presentation Night where we honour the winners of each of the Bathurst Business Chamber awards categories and the popular voting categories – Bathurst’s Favourite Business and Bathurst’s Favourite Employee. Of all the winners, one lucky business will receive the title of Peak Connect Carillon Business of the Year for 2019!
Proudly brought to you by the Bathurst Business Chamber.
Event details:
Time: 5.30pm to Midnight
Date: Friday, 18 October 2019
Location: Goldfields, Mount Panorama Bathurst
Cost: $110.00 for Chamber Members, $120 for non-members
For tickets: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/92859

Jo Palmer & Rural Entrepreneurship
2019-11-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Upstairs Startup and Co-Working Hub, 203 - 209 Russell Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
Remote Working Forum

Pointer Remote Roles (Pointer) is a job matching online platform that connects businesses with talented professionals, to fill positions within their organisation that can be worked remotely, from anywhere in Australia, be it from home or a co-working space.
The Forums include practical resources and demonstrations of technologies currently available to businesses/workers that enable remote work. They also include a panel discussion with speakers from both sides of remote work and a specialist in the field. Businesses and professionals can gain an understanding of potential benefits to their business and/or careers.
About the speaker. Pointer’s Founder, Jo Palmer, runs the company from her farm in southern NSW and has a fully distributed team across three states. Jo is the winner of the 2019 NSW-ACT AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award for her work in facilitating access to meaningful employment for people in the regions as well as giving businesses in regional, rural and remote (RRR) areas access to the skills they need in their organisation.
Proudly sponsored by Bathurst Regional Council.
Event details:
Time: 1.00pm to 3.00m
Date: Wednesday, 06 November 2019
Location: Upstairs, Lvl 1, 203-209 Russell Street, Bathurst
Cost: Upstairs Members Free, Non-members $7.00
To register: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/pointer-remote-working-forum-tickets-75089140641
For more information visit: https://www.pointerremoteroles.com.au/

Bathurst Business Chamber After 5 @ BRAG
2019-12-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Bathurst Regional Art Gallery, 70-78 Keppel Street, BAthurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
The Bathurst Business Chamber in conjunction with Bathurst Regional Council will hold their annual Christmas Party at the Bathurst Regional Art Gallery on Tuesday, 10 December 2019 commencing at 6.00pm.
Join local businesses in celebrating 2019 and enjoy a fantastic new exhibition, Void, which brings together contemporary Aboriginal artistic practice from across the country.
Event details:
Time: 6.00pm to 8.00pm
Date: Tuesday, 10 December 2019
Location: Bathurst Regional Art Gallery, 70-78 Keppel Street, Bathurst NSW 2795
Cost: Free!
To register for this event please click here

Elton John - Bathurst
2020-01-22 16:00 - 23:00 | Carrington Park, Bathurst, 48 Durham Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
Start the new decade with a bang and enjoy the Elton John farewell world tour here in Bathurst on Wednesday 22 January 2020.
Limited standing tickets and VIP Diamond Experience tickets are still available.

Event details:
Time: Gates open 4.00pm
Date: Wednesday, 22 December 2019
Location: Carrington Park, 48 Durham Street, Bathurst NSW 2795
Cost: From $119.00
To purchase tickets for this event click here

AusKey Transformation Workshop
2020-03-03 08:00 - 09:30 | Upstairs Startup and Co-Working Hub, 203 - 209 Russell Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
AUSkey has been in use since 2010 however on the 27th of March it is being replaced with MyGovID and RAM for businesses. Are you ready?
Central NSW Business HQ is working with the ATO to conduct a Free 1 hour workshop in Bathurst to assist business with this Digital transition.
This will affect small business in the following ways;
• Submit BAS statement,
• using the Small Business Superannuation Clearing House,
• paying Withholding tax and
• update their ABN details.
MyGovID will be the primary way for Australians and Australian Business to securely login to transact with the Australian Government services.
Relationship Authorisation Manager (RAM)will allow individuals to manage secure accesses to services on behalf of a business.
It affects everyday people as well as Businesses so take the stress out of this change and attend the Bathurst workshop. For a copy of the event flyer please click here
Event Details:
Time: 8.00am to 9.30am
Date: Tuesday, 03 March 2020
Location: Upstairs Hub, Level 1, 203-209 Russell Street, Bathurst
Cost: Free

Bookings are essential https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/90566375467
If you have any questions please call 02 6362 0448 or email reception@bizhq.com.au

Bathurst Town Centre Master Plan
2020-03-10 11:30 | NSW
Bathurst Regional Council, with the support of Charles Sturt University, has engaged Allen Jack+Cottier Architects Pty Ltd to prepare the Bathurst Town Centre Master Plan.
The key aims of the Bathurst Town Centre Master Plan are to provide a strategy to:

Strengthen the Bathurst Town Centre as a regional business and cultural hub.
Strengthen Bathurst’s position as a regional education hub, including through a potential Charles Sturt University presence in the CBD.
Consider adaptive reuse options for the former TAFE site.
Identify and improve key linkages and thoroughfares within the Bathurst Town Centre.
Complement the heritage character of the Bathurst Town Centre.

Seven blocks within the centre of Bathurst form a part of the Master Plan being developed. For a copy of the map click .
A community engagement sessions is being conducted on Tuesday, 10 March 2020, regarding the Bathurst Town Centre Master Plan.
Seven blocks within the centre of Bathurst form a part of the Master Plan being developed. For a copy of the map click here
At the beginning of each session a brief presentation will be made by the consultants followed by individual and group discussions with members of the public. Please feel free to drop-in to any session at a time that suits you.
For a copy of the event flyer please click here
Event Details:
Time and Location: The drop-in engagement sessions are as follows:
11.30am -1.30pm: Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre (BMEC) William Street
2.30pm – 4pm: Charles Sturt University Library, Room 322, Building 1412, Panorama Avenue
5.30pm – 7pm: Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre (BMEC), William Street
Date: Tuesday, 10 March 2020
Cost: Free!
For further information please contact Council’s Manager Strategic Planner, Janet Bingham on 63336211 for the BMEC sessions; or Charles Sturt University’s Project Manager Mary-Ann Keith on 63386264 for the Charles Sturt University session.
If community members cannot attend one of the drop-in engagement sessions, there is an opportunity to provide a written comment through the weblink: https://yoursay.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/bathursttowncentre

Bathurst Cycle Classic
2020-03-14 - 2020-03-15 | Bathurst Business Centre, 103 Piper Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
The Bathurst Cycling Classic, to be held on 14 & 15 March 2020 will feature a new course, with the feature event, the B2B now starting and finishing in the Bathurst CBD.
Mayor of Bathurst Cr Graeme Hanger OAM said the Bathurst Cycling Classic includes two days of cycling action, with the criterium and hill climb events on Saturday 14 March both being held at Mount Panorama; while the B2B (or Bathurst 2 Bathurst) on Sunday 15 March features an exciting and challenging new course with fully closed road conditions.
“The B2B remains a UCI accredited event and both the short (50km) and long (100km) course events will start in William Street in the CBD. Long course participants will complete a lap of Mount Panorama before heading to Rockley via Lagoon. Cyclists will then cross to Trunkey Creek Road and return to Bathurst via Georges Plains and Perthville.
“The short course participants will head up William Street and then onto Lloyds Road and out to Lagoon before heading back into Bathurst via Ryans Road, Cow Flat Road, Georges Plains and Perthville.”
“Cyclists will be taking on the challenge of riding a Mark Renshaw designed course in the first major change to the B2B course in 15 years.
“The B2B is a popular attraction on the cycling calendar and we are confident the changes being introduced for 2020 will encourage both returning and new cyclists to sign up for next year’s event.
“The 100km long course will also be a UCI qualifier for the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships to be held in Whistler, Canada in September 2020,” Cr Hanger said.
An event village will be set up in the CBD featuring food and beverages for cyclist and supporters to enjoy on Sunday.

CSU Master Class Series
2020-03-16 10:00 - 15:00 | Upstairs Startup and Co-Working Hub, 203 - 209 Russell Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
Charles Sturt University Innovation Hubs is excited to be kicking off the 2020 pop-up regional tour: Smash the startup journey: A free Masterclass Series for COEs (Chiefs of Everything)!
If you’re an entrepreneur, launching a startup or run your own business, these workshops will take you and your business to the next level.
The first of four workshops will be hosted by Founder of ClassCover app, Ben Grozier, in Bathurst. ClassCover is used by 2,500 schools and 50,000 teachers across four countries.
Masterclass #1: ‘Set for success – Develop your mindset to get where you want to go’ will be held on Monday March 16th 2020. In this workshop you’ll hear about what those regarded as the best in the business believe it takes to have an entrepreneurial mindset. We’ll go through some of the mandatory hard skills a young business needs to optimise every dollar to extend that precious runway and get you headed to exactly where you want to go.
Event details:
Time: 10.00am to 3.00pm
Date: Monday, 16 March 2020
Location: Upstairs Startup Hub, Level 1, 203-209 Russell Street, Bathurst
Cost: Free
For more information and to register click here

FREE Skilled Visa Information Sessions for Employers
2020-03-17 16:30 - 18:30 | Charles Sturt University, Panorama Ave, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
The Australian Government is committed to boosting skills in regional Australia and there are new incentives for overseas skilled workers to live and work in regional Australia. RDA Central West is working with the Department of Home Affairs to provide more information about how these new regional migration options will benefit local employers and business throughout the Central West.
The skilled migration program is making an important contribution to the Central West NSW region’s economy and, for employers who need a position filled and can’t do so with local labour, skilled migrant labour could be the answer. For skilled workers from overseas, these pathways to permanent residency provide an opportunity for a good lifestyle in a regional Australian community.

The Department of Home Affairs will be providing information about visa options to address skills shortages where positions cannot be filled by Australian workers in two FREE information sessions, Bathurst on 17 March and Orange on 18 March. Employers and interested community members are invited to attend and find out more about regional migration options and the potential benefits to your business.

For more information refer to the RDA website
Event details:
Time: 4.30pm to 6.30pm
Date: Tuesday, 17 March 2020
Location: James Hardie Room, CSU, Panorama Avenue, Bathurst (car park P7)
Cost: Free
Bookings are essential: http://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/91725378075
Event details:
Time: 4.30pm to 6.30pm
Date: Wednesday, 18 March 2020
Location: CWA Hall, Robertson Park, Cnr Lords Pl and Summer St, Orange
Cost: Free
Bookings are essential: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/91727612759

Welcome Wagon
2020-04-30 17:30 - 18:30 | Bathurst Visitor Information Centre, 1 Kendall Ave, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
WELCOME WAGON RECEPTION
Unfortunately the Welcome Wagon has been postponed indefinitely. New residents wishing to attend please continue to complete the nomination form and you will be notified once a new date has been fixed.

Bathurst Regional Council, in partnership with Bathurst Business Chamber, invites you to attend the next Welcome Wagon Reception.
The Welcome Wagon Reception is a biannual event that welcomes new residents to our prosperous and vibrant regional city. It is an opportunity to network with other new residents, visit Council, meet the Mayor and hear from your local Business Chamber.
The next reception will be held at the Bathurst Visitors Information Centre on TBA.
You will be presented with a welcome pack including an assortment of ‘goodies’ to help you settle into your new life in Bathurst.
If you have been in Bathurst no longer than 12 months, please fill in a form at you local real estate agent or the Bathurst Visitors Centre.
Alternatively email live@bathurst.nsw.gov.au or call 6333 6182.

Bathurst Town Centre Master Plan
2020-07-02 18:00 - 2020-09-11 19:00 | On line
Submissions have reopened to allow further consultation

Community vision for the future of Bathurst’s town centre

A draft master plan for Bathurst’s town centre is being currently being developed by consultants Allen Jack + Cottier Architects based on feedback gained from the community.
The next stage of engagement for the Bathurst Town Centre Master Plan is underway. Given the circumstances surrounding the COVID crisis and ongoing social distancing measures this engagement will be undertaken on line.
Council’s consultants Allen Jack + Cottier Architects have prepared a webinar to talk through the current concept design work for the Bathurst Town Centre Master Plan.
Mayor Bobby Bourke said at this time the draft master plan for the Bathurst Town Centre has not been completed and has not yet been presented to Council for consideration.
“The community can still lodge feedback on the concepts at any time through the YourSay Bathurst website which includes a range of information on the master plan process.”
“When the draft master plan is received in coming months, Council will consider the matter and the draft master plan will be placed on public exhibition for feedback and consultation will be undertaken with businesses and the community.”
The Bathurst Town Centre Master plan encompasses seven blocks and aims to strengthen the town centre as a regional business and cultural hub, improve linkages and thoroughfares and complement the heritage character of the town centre in addition to reuse options for the former TAFE site.
Click here to view: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edWCjQ42DR0

To have your say on the concepts outlined in the webinar click here: https://bathurst.typeform.com/to/KmZLeyqi.

BizMonth 2020
2020-09-01 08:00 - 2020-09-30 17:00 | NSW
Bathurst Regional Council proudly presents BizMonth 2020, to be held during the month of September.
The BizMonth vision is to attract and promote events specifically for businesses and members of the Bathurst business community to gain new insights, ideas and connections. We encourage all business owners to embrace the activities and events being conducted.
All seminars being conducted are face to face and virtual. Seating is limited due to COVID-19 restrictions so book early if you wish to attend the seminar in person. Most seminars will be filmed to allow viewing at a later time.
The 2020 calendar is as follows. Click on the link to learn more about each event including registration details.
08 Sep 20, 5.00pm: Bathurst Business Chamber – Wine and Webinar. To find out more business-after-5-wine-and-webinar/
10 Sep 20, 10.15am: Upstairs Startup Hub – Industry Expert Panel Session on Innovation. To find out more panel-session-innovation/
10 Sep 20. 1.15pm: Upstairs Startup Hub – Industry Expert Panel on Managing People and Capital. To find out more industry-expert-panel-on-managing-people-and-capital/
13 Sep 20, 1.00pm: Bathurst Rotary – The Great Corporate Duck Race. To find out more the-great-corporate-duck-race/
15 Sep 20, 9.30am: Bathurst Regional Council – Getting the Most Out of Facebook and Socials. To find out more getting-the-most-out-of-facebook-and-socials/
16 Sep 20, 6.00pm: Freemotional – COVID Coping Strategies for Business Owners. To find out more covid-coping-strategies-for-business-owners/
17 Sep, 10.15am: Upstairs Startup Hub – Industry Expert Panel on IT and Digital Adoption. To find out more industry-expert-panel-on-it-and-digital-adoption/
17 Sep, 1.15pm: Upstairs Startup Hub – Industry Expert Panel on Energy. To find out more event/industry-expert-panel-on-energy/
22 Sep, 9.30am: Bathurst Regional Council – Importance of Setting Up a Online Store. To find out more importance-of-setting-up-a-online-store/
22 Sep, 9.30: Upstairs Start Up Hub – Art & Science of Communication (1 day workshop). To find out more art and science-of-communication/
22 Sep, 5.30pm: Bathurst Business Chamber – Peoples Choice Awards 2020. To find out more Business-chamber-peoples-choice-awards-2020/
24 Sep, All day: Western Advocate – Crazy Day. To find out more crazy-day
24 Sep, 9.00am: Upstairs Startup Hub – Upstairs Open Day. To find out more upstairs-start-up-hub-open-day/
29 Sep, 12.00pm: Bathurst Regional Council – BizMonth Business Lunch with Gus Balbontin (Biography). To find out more bizmonth-business-lunch/
01 Oct, 9.30am: Bathurst Regional Council – The Importance of Content. To find out more the-importance-of-content/

BizMonth 2020 launch
2020-09-01 14:30 - 15:00 | On line
Join us online for the launch of BizMonth 2020.
Bathurst Regional Council proudly presents BizMonth 2020, to be held during the month of September.
The BizMonth vision is to attract and promote events specifically for businesses and members of the Bathurst business community to gain new insights, ideas and connections. We encourage all business owners to embrace the activities and events being conducted.
Due to space limitations this is an invitation event only. The launch will be live streamed on the Bathurst Business Hub Facebook page.
Event details:
Time: 2.30pm to 3.00pm
Date: Tuesday, 01 September 2020
Location: The Hub
For details of events being conducted go to https://bathurstliveinvest.com.au/events/

Business After 5 - Wine and Webinar
2020-09-08 17:00 - 18:00 | On line
At these events, we will have a different presenter discussing relevant topics for your business. We encourage all participants to enjoy a local wine or beverage to #KeepitlocalBX during the event. These meetings are held via Zoom video conferencing.
Join us for our next Wine and a Webinar on Tuesday 8th September at 5:00pm! Guest speaker David Cumming from We Resolve will be speaking on Bathurst Workplace Wellbeing – Supporting better mental health at work.
To register click here
https://www.bathurstbusiness.com.au/

Industry Expert Panel Session on Innovation
2020-09-10 10:15 - 11:15 | Upstairs Startup and Co-Working Hub, 203 - 209 Russell Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
The Upstairs Startup Hub boasts an expansive network of local experts, mentors, and startups in business, industry and entrepreneurship. This creates a wonderful community of shared knowledge and experience. During these panel sessions, you will have the opportunity to hear from and ask questions of some of our best from industries including finance, legal, IT, education, innovation and more!
Join this session to hear from leading local experts in innovation and entrepreneurship in the region.
Event details:
Time: 10.15am to 11.15am (10.30am for virtual attendees)
Date: Thursday, 10 September 2020
Location: Upstairs Startup Hub and Virtual
Cost: $7.00 in person | Free for virtual attendance
Limited in-person seats so registration is essential.
Coffee/Tea, light snacks and networking for in-person attendance
For more information and registration https://www.upstairs.org.au/events

Industry Expert Panel on Managing People and Capital
2020-09-10 13:15 - 14:15 | Upstairs Startup and Co-Working Hub, 203 - 209 Russell Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
The Upstairs Startup Hub boasts an expansive network of local experts, mentors, and startups in business, industry and entrepreneurship. This creates a wonderful community of shared knowledge and experience. During these panel sessions, you will have the opportunity to hear from and ask questions of some of our best from industries including finance, legal, IT, education, innovation and more!
Join this session to hear from leading local experts in Managing People and Capital in the region.
Event details:
Time: 1.15pm to 2.15pm (1.30pm for virtual attendees)
Date: Thursday, 10 September 2020
Location: Upstairs Startup Hub and Virtual
Cost: $7.00 in person | Free for virtual attendance
Limited in-person seats so registration is essential.
Coffee/Tea, light snacks and networking for in-person attendance
For more information and registration https://www.upstairs.org.au/events

Rotary Club of Bathurst - The Great Corporate Duck Race
2020-09-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Macquarie River
Our major cause this year is the 2BS Bathurst Lions Club Christmas Miracle.
The winning Corporate Top Duck will receive $1000 advertising in Bathurst City Life, $1000 radio advertising on 2BS Gold, $1600 worth of coaching from The Persuader, and an awesome trophy.
Event details:
Time: 1.00pm to 2.00pm
Date: Sunday, 13 September 2020
Location: Macquarie River
Cost: $300 per duck
For more information please phone Steve Semmens on 0412 522 771 or go to their Facebook page

Getting the Most Out of Facebook and Socials
2020-09-15 09:30 - 11:00 | Charles Sturt University Gymnasium Bathurst, Village Drive, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
Brought to you by Economic Development, this presentation will delve into which social media platforms you should be focusing on that will most benefit your business and how to get the best results out of them. Covering off on targeting your market and understanding the analytics of what you are posting, why you are posting and how to evaluate the results.
Event details:
Time: 09.30am to 11.00am
Date: Tuesday, 15 September 2020
Location: BMEC
Cost: Free
Limited seats so registrations are essential. To register click here

Art & Science of Communication (1 day workshop)
2020-09-16 08:00 - 17:00 | NSW
Join us for a one day communication workshop specifically designed for entrepreneurs and small business owners! Learn the art & science of communication and gain tips and tricks to engage more successfully with potential customers/investors and improve your ability to pitch and sell.
How many customers are you potentially missing out on by not knowing these useful tools? Learn them early in your journey to set you on a trajectory for success!
Facilitators:
Suzy Berry: has trained thousands of people across all differing businesses. Recent clients include Qantas, Toyota, and ARN.
Andrew Wood: Director for Opera Australia
Strictly limited numbers so grab your ticket at the link here
Event details:
Time: 9:30am to 3:00pm
Date: Tuesday, 22 September 2020
Location: Upstairs Startup Hub, Level 1, 203-209 Russell Street, Bathurst
Price: $65 (includes coffee//tea and lunch)
Want to know more about Upstairs, then visit our website https://www.upstairs.org.au/

COVID Coping Strategies for Business Owners
2020-09-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Upstairs Startup and Co-Working Hub, 203 - 209 Russell Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
Did you know anxiety pollutes all our thoughts? Learn how to stop anxiety affecting your business decisions, relationships and outcomes.
About this Event
Lachlan Mitchell has worked with thousands of anxious and stressed people for more than 50 years in the State’s Mental Health Service and as a Parole Officer in the Prison system.
Lachlan found that while the tradition approaches provided support and temporary relief, they rarely provided a way for people to manage their own emotions when support was withdrawn or not available.
After discovering that controlling our biology is the key and can be easily learned by the average person, I have drawn on my 50 years of experience to create a unique 9-session self-help program. The Freemotional program teaches you how to regain control of your emotions in less than an hour, regardless of what is happening now, or what’s happened in the past.
On 16 September, Lachlan will explain how and why they work and will also teach you the simple technique he taught prison inmates as they were preparing to return to the community.
As business owners and managers are faced with increasing stress, learning how to manage our anxiety is vital to making good business and personal decisions to help our businesses survive the COVID crisis.
Tickets are available for limited in-person attendance and virtual attendance, so registration is essential! To register click here
https://freemotional.com/

Industry Expert Panel on IT and Digital Adoption
2020-09-17 10:15 - 11:15 | Upstairs Startup and Co-Working Hub, 203 - 209 Russell Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
The Upstairs Startup Hub boasts an expansive network of local experts, mentors, and startups in business, industry and entrepreneurship. This creates a wonderful community of shared knowledge and experience. During these panel sessions, you will have the opportunity to hear from and ask questions of some of our best from industries including finance, legal, IT, education, innovation and more!
Join this session to hear from leading local experts in digital technology and the digital economy in the region.
Event details:
Time: 10.15am to 11.15am (10.30am for virtual attendees)
Date: Thursday, 17 September 2020 (booking TBA by Upstairs)
Location: Upstairs Startup Hub and Virtual
Cost: $7.00 in person | Free for virtual attendance
Limited in-person seats so registration is essential.
Coffee/Tea, light snacks and networking for in-person attendance
For more information and registration https://www.upstairs.org.au/events

Industry Expert Panel on Energy
2020-09-17 13:15 - 14:15 | Upstairs Startup and Co-Working Hub, 203 - 209 Russell Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
The Upstairs Startup Hub boasts an expansive network of local experts, mentors, and startups in business, industry and entrepreneurship. This creates a wonderful community of shared knowledge and experience. During these panel sessions, you will have the opportunity to hear from and ask questions of some of our best from industries including finance, legal, IT, education, innovation and more!
Join this session to hear from leading local experts in energy in the region.
Event details:
Time: 1.15pm to 2.15pm (1.30pm for virtual attendees)
Date: Thursday, 17 September 2020 (booking TBA by Upstairs)
Location: Upstairs Startup Hub and Virtual
Cost: $7.00 in person | Free for virtual attendance
Limited in-person seats so registration is essential.
Coffee/Tea, light snacks and networking for in-person attendance
For more information and registration https://www.upstairs.org.au/events

Importance of Setting Up a Online Store
2020-09-22 09:30 - 11:00 | Charles Sturt University Gymnasium Bathurst, Village Drive, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
Brought to you by Economic Development, this masterclass will outline the benefits of having a digital store to complement your business, as well as some of the responsibilities of managing the store long term. Covering off on the basics of setup, inventory management, e-commerce plugins and costs.
Event details:
Time: 09.30am to 11.00am
Date: Tuesday, 22 September 2020
Location: BMEC
Cost: Free
Limited seats so registrations are essential. To book click here

Bathurst Business Chamber People's Choice Awards 2020
2020-09-22 17:30 - 19:00 | On line
Bathurst Business Chamber together with the Western Advocate are searching for businesses to be a part of the People Choice Awards 2020!

How To Enter:
Simply upload a video of up to 2 minutes describing your achievements over the past 12 months to your social platform and complete the online entry form.
Key Dates:

Entries open now!
Entries close – Wednesday, September 9.
Public voting opens – Friday, September 11.
Voting closes at midday on Friday 18th of September
Winners announced on a virtual event at 5:30pm on Tuesday 22nd of September.

Award Event Details:
Get your colleagues, friends, and family together for a COVID Safe People’s Choice Awards night party! Watch the live stream where we will announce the winners virtually!
Time: 5.30pm to 7.00pm
Date: Tuesday, 22 September 2020
Location: Online
Enter now via bathurstbusiness.com.au/peopleschoiceawards

Crazy Day
2020-09-24 | Bathurst CBD
Crazy Day is a joint promotion between the Western Advocate, Prime 7 and Bathurst Regional Council and promotes the importance of shopping locally.
Businesses are encouraged to register for Crazy Day to allow their customers a chance to win some fantastic prizes, including 10 x $1,000 Visa cards.
Event details:
Time: All day event
Date: Thursday, 24 September 2020
Location: Participating retailers throughout the CBD
To register as a participating business contact Nils Gustafson on 0448 252 806.

Upstairs Start Up Hub Open Day
2020-09-24 09:00 - 14:00 | Upstairs Startup and Co-Working Hub, 203 - 209 Russell Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
Welcome to Upstairs, a space to step up your Startup. A community of like-minded entrepreneurs working across a huge variety of innovative and forward-thinking startups. Whether it is AgriTech, Manufacturing, Software Development, Engineering or any other number of ideas – we would love to welcome you Upstairs.
We’d love to show you Upstairs and give you a tour of our legendary space. Located on Level 1 of the Reliance Centre, at 203-209 Russell St, Bathurst opposite Aldi. If it’s your first time to the space, make sure to stop by Gunthers Lane on the lower level of the Reliance Centre to grab a coffee first!
Want to know more then visit our website https://www.upstairs.org.au/
If you have any questions please contact Gerarda Mader on 0412 028 717.
Event details:
Time: 9.00am to 2.00pm
Date: Thursday, 24 September 2020
Location: Upstairs, Level 1, 203-209 Russell Street, Bathurst

BizMonth Business Lunch
2020-09-29 12:00 - 14:00 | Charles Sturt University Gymnasium Bathurst, Village Drive, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
BizMonth Business Lunch

Bathurst Regional Council is pleased to announce that Gus Balbontin will be the guest speaker at the 2020 BizMonth Business Lunch.
Gus is a former Executive Director of Lonely Planet and a current board member of Start Up Victoria. To read more about Gus click here

To watch an interview with our media team click here

Gus has spent two decades helping businesses adjust strategies, products, services, culture and individuals to better deal with rapid and regular changing markets.
Thank you to our major sponsor, The Commonwealth Bank of Australia.
Event details:
Time: 12.00pm to 2.00pm
Date: Tuesday, 29 September 2020
Location: Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre
Cost: $35.00. Tickets go on sale 11 September 2020.
Tickets are limited due to COVID-19 restrictions. To book a ticket please click here

The Importance of Content
2020-10-01 09:30 - 11:00 | Charles Sturt University Gymnasium Bathurst, Village Drive, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
Brought to you by Economic Development, this presentation looks into the importance of content creation for your business in the current business climate. Learn how to identify your market and tailor content for them, as well as how to generate and schedule relevant and consistent content to help gain customers.
Event details:
Time: 09.30am to 11.00am
Date: Thursday, 01 October 2020
Location: BMEC City Hall
Cost: Free
Limited seats so registrations are essential. To register click here

NSWICC Aboriginal Business Development Workshops
2020-12-08 13:00 - 17:00 | NSW
The NSW Indigenous Chamber of Commerce (NSWICC) and Aboriginal Affairs NSW are pleased to announce the launch of our Aboriginal Business Workshop series for December 2020. These workshops will be delivered face to face and have been designed to provide Aboriginal entrepreneurs, business owners and enterprising communities with valuable information to support business success.
We are really pleased to be offering a workshop in four regions across NSW. Click here to see the NSWICC Aboriginal Business Development workshop series 2020 flyer attached for registration purposes.
We strongly recommend these workshops to Aboriginal businesses and community organisations who want to are interested in supplying goods and services to NSW Government You will hear from NSW Government about the new Aboriginal Procurement Policy and the many opportunities to supply to Government, you will also hear from award winning marketing and advertising expert Monty Noble on how to build a successful business brand that will attract your potential customers.

Futurise Your Business
2021-02-11 16:00 - 17:30 | Online
Gain clarity on developing the right digital strategy, and give you a clear vision of the business you want to have.
Designed For Aussie Business Owners
The urgency to transition from our traditional business models to digitally successful businesses has become too important to postpone, as more and more is digitised and automated in our fast-changing world.
Now more than ever it’s crucial to leave the challenges of 2020 behind us and focus on futurising your business by developing your digital knowledge in order to add value, and stay competitive in the market.
What You Will Learn
– How to reinvent your business to achieve digital success
– Creating a strong online brand and presence
– Components of a digital strategy
– Nailing your customer strategy for online success
– Powering your business with digital automation
– Online advertising tips and tricks
– Small business success stories
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