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2025 Carillon Business Awards
2025-09-13 18:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Bathurst Goldfields, 428 Conrod Straight, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
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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

Grant Writing Workshop
2025-09-17 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
where to find support for your application
navigating the Bathurst Grants Hub

Time: 3.00pm-5.00pm
Date: Wednesday 17 September 2025
Where: Skyline Room, Bathurst Panthers, 132 Piper Street Bathurst
Cost: FREE

BizMonth Business Breakfast
2025-09-18 07:00 - 09:00 | Bathurst RSL, 114 Rankin Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795
Join us for the BizMonth Business Breakfast!
Bathurst Regional Council invites you to kickstart your morning with a delicious buffet breakfast, an inspiring guest speaker panel, and plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow local business owners and professionals at the BizMonth Business Breakfast.
When: 7:00am Thursday 18 September 2025
Where: Bathurst RSL, 114 Rankin Street Bathurst
Cost: $10 per ticket
🎟 Tickets are limited – don’t miss out!
Book your ticket here and be part of this great BizMonth celebration.

Selling Online & Offline – Bathurst Masterclass
2025-09-24 18:00 - 20:30 | Upstairs Startup and Co-Working Hub, 203 - 209 Russell Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
Selling Online & Offline – Bathurst Masterclass
Learn how to boost sales and strengthen customer relationships by blending powerful online strategies with face-to-face connection.

Presented by sales expert Kirsten Karbowiak (BDM by the Hour) and digital strategist Steve Bigg (Out West Online), this session is packed with practical tips to grow your business, attract more leads, and convert more customers.

Date: Wednesday 24 September 2025
Time: 6:00pm – 8:30pm (with a short break)
Location: Upstairs Coworking Space, Bathurst NSW
Tickets: $20 – limited spots available
Light refreshments included

Book your tickets here https://events.humanitix.com/selling-online-and-offline
Facilitated by Regional Development Australia Central West with support from Bathurst Regional Council

Shop Fest
2025-09-25 08:00 - 20:00
One Day Only – Shop Fest!
Thursday 25 September 2025
All the paperwork is done – all you need to do is register your business!
For one day only, your business will have the opportunity to trade on the footpath, showcasing your products, specials, and unique items directly to shoppers.
We’re inviting local retailers to be part of ShopFest, a vibrant shopping event designed to bring our streets alive. Take advantage of this chance to boost sales, attract new customers, and clear old stock.
✅ Hassle-free – paperwork is organised for you
✅ Simply register your business to join in
✅$20 million Public Liability Insurance is required, with a Certificate of Currency provided upon registration
Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to be part of a fun, community-focused event celebrating local business!
Register via https://forms.gle/o2K8RDGdgG2BtzvR9
Participating Businesses
Diversity Fashion
Dejorja & Co
Enid’s Emporium
Sassy My Style
Just a Girl Boutique
Macquarie Medi Spa
Frank Smith Work Clothing
The Barn Bathurst
Sportspower
E.Street Clothing
Eve Bathurst
Gorgeousness
Gorgeousness Home
Australian Fossil & Mineral Museum
Bake Table & Tea

Bathurst 1000 Window Display Competition
2025-10-01 08:00 - 2025-10-12 17:00
Turbocharge Your Business this Race Week!
Celebrate the 2025 Repco Bathurst 1000 Race Week by transforming your shopfront for the Turbocharge Your Business Window Display Competition.It’s the perfect way to attract attention from visitors, showcase your creativity, and join the excitement of one of Bathurst’s biggest events.
How It Works
Register your business, decorate your window, and pick a driver or team competing in this year’s Great Race as your display theme.
Every Registered Business Receives:

4 x 4-Day General Admission Passes to the 2025 Repco Bathurst 1000 – thanks to Repco

A decoration starter pack

On-air shoutouts on 2bs 95.1 FM and 99.3 B-Rock FM in the lead-up to Race Week

Mentions on social media via Bathurst Regional Council Events and B-Rock Facebook pages

Inclusion on the interactive Window Display map

Listing on the Bathurst Regional Council Repco Bathurst 1000 webpage

Register here

Welcome to Bathurst Lunch October 2025
2025-10-19 11:30 - 13:30 | Bathurst Visitor Information Centre, 1 Kendall Ave, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
Welcome to Bathurst Lunch October 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 19th October 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 12th October 2025

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
2025-11-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Bathurst Rail Museum, 126 Havannah Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
Place 360 Bathurst’s Economic Update
Join Bathurst Regional Council and the Bathurst Business Chamber for the annual economic and demographic update, presented by .id Community. Get the latest insights into Bathurst’s growth, trends, and opportunities.
📅 Tuesday, 11 November 2025
🕕 6:00pm
📍 Bathurst Rail Museum
A must-attend event for anyone interested in the future of our region.
Register here

Business After Hours Christmas Party
2025-12-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Mount Panorama Pit Complex
End of Year Celebration!
Join Bathurst Regional Council, Bathurst Business Chamber, and Bathurst Young Professionals for a fantastic end-of-year celebration at the Mount Panorama Pit Complex.
Enjoy an evening of networking, light refreshments, and great company as we come together to celebrate 2025 and make the most of the incredible facilities our Mount has to offer.
📅 Tuesday, 2 December 2025
🕕 From 6:00pm
📍 Mount Panorama Pit Complex
Don’t miss this great opportunity to connect and celebrate!
Register here

Bathurst Business Chamber 2026 Events Program Launch
2026-01-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Majellan Bowling Club, 136 Keppel St, Bathurst, NSW, 2795
The Bathurst Business Chamber is excited to launch their brand-new 2026 events program, starting with a special evening:
Tuesday, 20 January 2026
Majellan Bowling Club, 136 Keppel St, Bathurst NSW 2795
From 6:00 pm
Book your free ticket to this event – one ticket per attendee.
Join them for an engaging, forward-looking evening designed to connect, inform, and inspire Bathurst’s business community.
They are delighted to welcome a guest speaker from Business NSW, who will explain the Business NSW Alliance Program available to our members and outline the practical support and resources on offer for businesses in the year ahead.
What to expect:

Insightful presentation from Business NSW
Updates and highlights from the Bathurst Business Chamber
Networking with local business owners, leaders, and professionals
A first look at our new events and initiatives for 2026

This event is open to current Chamber members and prospective members, making it the perfect opportunity to reconnect after the holidays, expand your network, and discover how the Chamber can support your business in 2026 and beyond.
Whether you’re an established member or considering joining the Chamber, they would love to welcome you to their first event of the year.
Save the date and start 2026 with connections that matter!
Appetisers will be served, with drinks available to be purchases at the Majellan.
RSVP here

Business After Hours Event
2026-02-17 18:00 - 20:00 | El Guapo, 49 Keppel Street, Bathurst
February Business After Hours
The Bathurst Business Chamber invites members and prospective members to attend its first After Hours event of 2026.
The year’s opening event will be hosted by El Guapo, who will share insights into their business, the services they offer, and the ways they support the local community. This event provides an excellent opportunity to learn more about a local business while connecting with Bathurst’s vibrant business community.
What attendees can expect:

Insights from El Guapo into their business and services

Networking with local business owners, leaders, and professionals

Opportunities for collaboration and mutual support

An engaging, informative, and social start to the year

Date & Time: Tuesday, 17 February 2026, from 6:00 pmAddress: 49 Keppel Street, Bathurst NSW 2795
RSVP HERE
The event is open to all current Chamber members as well as prospective members, making it an ideal opportunity to reconnect after the holiday break, expand professional networks, and learn how the Chamber can support local businesses in 2026 and beyond.
Whether long-standing members or those considering joining, all are warmly welcomed to attend the Chamber’s first event of the year.

International Women's Day Comedy Night
2026-03-05 17:30 - 20:30 | Keystone 1889, 99 Keppel Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
Celebrate International Women’s Day with a night of laughter, connection and celebration at a special Comedy Evening, hosted by Central West Women’s Health Centre in conjunction with Central West Comedy and Bathurst Women’s Network.

Enjoy an incredible evening of comedy featuring the hilarious Mandy Nolan and Ellen Briggs, bringing sharp wit, big laughs and powerful storytelling to the stage.

Thursday 5th of March
5.30pm
Keystone, 99 Keppel Street, Bathurst
$50 per person – includes light refreshments

Gather your friends for a fantastic night out celebrating women and enjoy an uplifting evening of comedy, connection and community.

TICKETS HERE

Welcome to Bathurst Lunch March 2026
2026-03-22 11:30 - 13:30
Welcome to Bathurst Lunch March 2026
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 22nd March 2026
TIME: 11:30am – 1:30pm
WHERE: Morse Park, near the Bathurst Visitor Information Centre
Want to attend? Fill out the form below by Sunday 15th March 2026
Can’t make it? Let us know and we will invite you to the next one! Email us live@bathurst.nsw.gov.au

Grant Writing Workshop
2026-04-29 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
where to find support for your application
navigating the Bathurst Grants Hub

Time: 3.00pm-5.00pm
Date: Wednesday 29 April 2026
Where: Skyline Room, Bathurst Panthers, 132 Piper Street Bathurst
Cost: FREE

Canva Masterclass
2026-05-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Upstairs Startup and Co-Working Hub, 203 - 209 Russell Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
Join our Canva Masterclass and learn how to create polished, on-brand content (without the overwhelm).
You’ll learn:
✨ How to build your brand kit
✨ Free vs Pro – what you actually need
✨ Creating posts, reels & templates
✨ Canva AI tools to save you time
🎟 Free event (registration essential)
👉 Book here: https://events.humanitix.com/beginners-level-canva-masterclass-bathurst
☕ Light refreshments included
Perfect for small business owners, marketers, and anyone wanting to boost their online presence.
Delivered by Regional Development Australia Central West, with support from Bathurst Regional Council

2026 Bathurst Careers Expo
2026-07-29 09:00 - 15:00 | Charles Sturt University Gymnasium Bathurst, Village Drive, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
Bathurst Careers Expo
Proudly sponsored by Charles Sturt University
Explore your future at the Bathurst Careers Expo — a fantastic opportunity to connect with employers, education providers, and industry representatives to discuss career and study pathways.
With over 80 exhibitors in attendance, the Expo brings together educational institutions and small to large businesses from across the Central West, all in one place.
Date: Wednesday, 29 July 2026Time: 9.00am – 2.00pmLocation: Charles Sturt University Gymnasium

Become an Exhibitor
Interested in exhibiting at the Bathurst Careers Expo?
The Expo attracts over 1,000 job seekers and school leavers, making it an excellent opportunity to promote career pathways and employment opportunities to a wide and diverse audience — free of charge.
Download: 2026 Bathurst Careers Expo Exhibitor Information Pack
Register here: July 2026 Bathurst Careers Expo

Sponsorship Opportunities
A range of sponsorship packages are available to suit different budgets and objectives, offering valuable exposure and promotional opportunities throughout the event.
Download: 2026 Sponsorship Prospectus

Advertising Vacant Positions
Businesses from Bathurst and across the Central West will have the opportunity to advertise vacant positions at the Expo. Further details will be provided closer to the event.

Contact Us
For more information about the Bathurst Careers Expo, please contact:
Erin Peacock – 0497 843 287 – erin.peacock@bathurst.nsw.gov.au
Major Sponsor

Social Media Strategy Masterclass
2026-09-09 18:00 - 20:30
You know you should be posting. But what, when and how? And how do you make it feel less like a chore and more like something that actually brings customers through the door? This free RDACW Business Masterclass cuts through the noise and gives small business owners a practical framework for building a social media strategy that works for their business, their schedule and their audience.
Presented by Emily Mann, the brains behind the brawn at Mann Power, a communications, marketing and brand agency based in Orange NSW, this is a chance to connect with like-minded business owners, gain valuable insights, and build your social media strategy.
Who should come? Small business owners, sole traders and anyone who knows social media matters but isn’t sure where to start.
Registration is essential, and places are limited. Light refreshments provided.
Social Media Strategy: How to Build a Content Plan That Actually Works
Date: Wednesday 9 September 2026
Time: 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Location: Upstairs Co-Working and Startup Hub, Bathurst NSW
Cost: Free
Registrations Essential: https://events.humanitix.com/social-media-strategy-bathurst
This workshop is facilitated by Regional Development Australia Central West and proudly supported by Bathurst Regional Council.
Would love your help getting this in front of the right people.

Grant Writing Workshop
2026-09-16 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
where to find support for your application
Navigating the Bathurst Grants Hub

Time: 3.00pm-5.00pm
Date: Wednesday 16 September 2026
Where: Skyline Room, Bathurst Panthers, 132 Piper Street, Bathurst
Cost: FREE

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New Resident Welcome Lunch
2026-11-01 11:30 - 13:30 | Bathurst Visitor Information Centre, 1 Kendall Ave, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
New to Bathurst? Let Us Shout You Lunch!
Moving to a new city is a big step, and we’d love to help make Bathurst feel like home.
Join us for a relaxed New Resident Welcome Lunch where you can meet other newcomers, chat with Council staff, and discover the many community groups, services and opportunities that make Bathurst such a great place to live.

Event Details
Date: Sunday 1 November 2026
Time: 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Location: Morse Park, near the Bathurst Visitor Information Centre
Cost: Free —lunch is on us
Register here

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