Building Our Business Community


Mitchell Shire Council is a proud sponsor of the 2014 Building Our Business Community networking forum. Following the success of last year’s inaugural event, this year promises to be even bigger and better.

Taking place on Wednesday 21 May from 5pm to 9.30pm at Plenty Ranges Arts and Convention Centre, 35 Ferres Boulevard, South Morang, VIC 3752.This year’s event aims to:

  • Strengthen partnerships between all levels of government and industry
  • Connect businesses with the knowledge and expertise to improve productivity and competitiveness
  • Create employment opportunities

Participants and organisational representatives will have the opportunity to come together over a two course dinner to network and hear from inspirational key note speakers including: Tim Gentle, Digital Strategist and Managing Director of award winning marketing agency Design Experts and The Hon. Craig Ondarchie, Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier. More exciting speakers will be announced in the coming weeks.

Additionally, there will be exhibition space for local businesses and support agencies. This event is a great opportunity for businesses to hear from all levels of government on the array of support and services that are available across the region.

Mitchell Shire Council Mayor Cr. Rodney Parker said, “Building Our Business Community is a fantastic networking and learning opportunity for business operators, public business support organisations and entrepreneurs in the region.”

“Participants will be able to capitalise on local business opportunities and learn how to maximise support for their businesses through Local Government and existing business associations.”

Register for our Early Bird ticket of $45 per person by Thursday 24 April and receive a free one hour Business Mentoring Session. Tickets for the event can now be purchased on www.buildingourbusiness.com or by calling 0488 997 117

For more information visit Mitchell Shire Council