Bowen Basin Business Development Activities: April, May and June 2016
April 4, 2016
6 April
(12.00pm - 2.00pm)
Emerging Leaders and Beyond - Stress and Time Management with Alison Hill - MACKAY
Mackay Regional Chamber of Commerce with the support of Hail Creek Mine & AIM
Who is this recommended for:
As a Psychologist, Ali has worked with 'em all. She has co-author a the best-selling business book and is a regular on Channel 9 'Mornings' and is highly sort after to assist individuals and teams transition through change. Her focus is on improving the health of individuals, teams and organisations through supporting people to Stand Out. The key to combating the challenges of burn-out is by focusing on self, values, and progress to get stuff done. Ali’s message shifts mindsets in a relentless change environment driving real change within leaders and organisations.
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6 April
(8.00am - 12.00pm)
Reinvigorate your Business - EMERALD
Department of State Development
Who is this recommended for:
Looking to strengthen, grow or refocus in 2016? Learn how the simple and highly effective tool, the Business Model Canvas can help you to: identifying where your business is generating returns, deeply understand your customers’ needs, identify priorities for reaching your business goals, make quality decisions for managing business growth, write a business plan, describe a business model to customers, financiers and employees, drive and growing your business.
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7 April
(12.00pm - 2.30pm)
Networking Luncheon - Adani Mining - MACKAY
Bowen Basin Mining Club
Who is this recommended for:
Business and industry wishing to network and hear the key note presentation by Mr Jeyakumar Janakaraj, CEO and Country Head, Adani Mining.
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8 April
(9.00am - 4.00pm)
Getting to know your Groundwater & CSG Workshop - CLERMONT
4T Consultants & AgForce
Who is this recommended for:
Anyone who is interested in getting a better understanding of the relationship between Groundwater and CSG.
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13 April
(8.30am - 12.30pm)
Defence Business 101 Seminar - MACKAY
QMI Solutions
Who is this recommended for:
If you are curious about how the defence industry works and want to know if there are opportunities for your business in this sector then this seminar is for you. This seminar will provide businesses with an introduction to working in the defence sector. It will discuss what businesses need to know and do if they want to deal directly with defence or access prime contractor supply chains.
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15 April
(7.00am - 9.00am)
Industry Briefing - MACKAY
Resource Industry Network
Who is this recommended for:
Anyone interested in networking with local business and industry.
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20 April
(8.30am - 4.00pm)
Payroll Workshop - MACKAY
Craig Joy Workplace Consulting
Who is this recommended for:
Anyone dealing with payroll and staff. Significant changes are now afoot with the removal of “absorption” clauses for Awards requiring rewriting of many employment contracts and arrangements, plus other pending changes including payout of annual leave and sick leave.
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21 April
(5.00pm - 7.00pm)
Meet and Mingle - MACKAY
Mackay Region Chamber of Commence
Who is this recommended for:
Businesses who wish to renew contacts and make some new ones. Bring your team and your business cards and get talking!
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28 April
(8.00am - 12.00pm))
Capability Statement Workshop - MORANBAH
Department of State Development
Who is this recommended for:
This interactive workshop aims to help businesses develop and prepare effective capability statements. A capability statement is a tool that allows procurement teams to assess the expertise, achievements and potential to deliver goods and services of your business.
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4 May
(12.00pm - 2.00pm)
Emerging Leaders and Beyond - Realising your Value with Juliette Wright - MACKAY
Mackay Regional Chamber of Commerce with the support of Hail Creek Mine & AIM
Who is this recommended for:
Driven and inspired, Juliette Wright is on a mission to alleviate the effects of poverty across Australia. Juliette is changing the face of how society helps its most vulnerable and marginalised people. Founder and Chief Executive Officer of GIVIT, Juliette created the portal to ensure quality goods get to where they are most needed by safely connecting and inspiring an online network of givers.
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6 May
(12.00pm - 2.00pm)
Industry Briefing - MACKAY
Resource Industry Network
Who is this recommended for:
Anyone interested in networking with local business and industry.
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14 May
(Dinner)
MTA Business Excellence Awards - MORANBAH
Moranbah Traders Association
Who is this recommended for:
A fantastic opportunity to celebrate small business in our community and to celebrate the achievements of these businesses while engaging with local business community representatives.
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16 - 21 May
(various times and events)
Queensland Small Business Week - CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, ISAAC & MACKAY REGIONS
Queensland Government & Local Community Partners: Central Highlands Development Corporation, Isaac Regional Council, Mackay Regional Chamber of Commerce)
Who is this recommended for:
Block out some time in your calendar as there will be an array of events taking place across the regions celebrating Small Business Week and recognising this hugely important sector of the business community. More information on specific events in each region will be released soon.
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19 May
(5.00pm - 7.00pm)
Meet and Mingle - MACKAY
Mackay Region Chamber of Commence
Who is this recommended for:
Businesses who wish to renew contacts and make some new ones. Bring your team and your business cards and get talking!
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20 May
(Dinner)
2016 Chairman's Award Gala Dinner - MACKAY
Resource Industry Network
Who is this recommended for:
A great night to celebrate the success stories of the resources services business community. Since 2008, the Chairman’s Awards Night has recognised the outstanding achievements of the region’s companies over the previous twelve months. It recognises excellence in business and the significant contribution that they make to the regional economy and community. Nominations are now open for all categories.
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24 - 26 May
(3 full days)
Positioning to Win Workshop - MACKAY
Department of State Development & BHP Billiton, BMA & BMC
Who is this recommended for:
Expressions of Interest are being sought for this workshop. The workshop is an opportunity for businesses to improve and position themselves for future supply chain work associated with the resources industry. The workshop provides supply chain enterprises with direct access to a major buyer and supply chain. It also offers suppliers an opportunity to learn about: pre-qualification requirements, the steps needed to improve business capability, the knowledge and skills needed to meet and deliver contractual requirements associated with a major supply chain. Supplier development modules will include: the market environment, business positioning, management systems, the bidding process, contract management.
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1 June
(12.00pm - 2.00pm)
Emerging Leaders and Beyond - Managing People - MACKAY
Mackay Regional Chamber of Commerce with the support of Hail Creek Mine & AIM
Who is this recommended for:
Details to be confirmed
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3 June
(7.00am - 9.00am)
Industry Briefing - MACKAY
Resource Industry Network
Who is this recommended for:
Anyone interested hearing an update from Stanmore Coal and networking with local business and industry.
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9 June
(5.30pm - 7.30pm)
Building Sustainable Business Communities Networking Event - EMERALD
Local Buying Community Foundation
Who is this recommended for:
Business and Industry are invited to attend and share information while being updated by guest speakers on the latest happenings within the Central Highlands business community.
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13-17 June
(5 full days)
AICD Company Directors Course - EMERALD
Central Highlands Development Corporation
Who is this recommended for:
This course is designed to suit those who wish to further their directorship skills and knowledge. You will embark on interactive working sessions through relevant case studies brought to life with video to apply and reinforce your knowledge. After completing the course, you should not only understand your roles and responsibilities, but also improve your contributions to board performance
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16 June
(5.00pm - 7.00pm)
End of Financial Year Meet and Mingle - MACKAY
Mackay Region Chamber of Commence
Who is this recommended for:
Businesses who wish to renew contacts and make some new ones. Bring your team and your business cards and get talking!
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Of Interest:
EOI: Positioning to Win Workshop (DSD & BHP Billiton, BMA & BMC)
Nominations Open - Moranbah Traders Business Excellence Awards (MTA)
Nominations Open - 2016 Qld Mining Contractor Awards (BBMC)
Nominations Open - 2016 Chairman's Awards (RIN)
Applications Open - Bursaries (NCWQ)
Subscribe - Advertised tenders in the Fitzroy Region (CHDC)
