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Be.Bendigo Events

Discover a wide range of engaging events, opportunities for networking, learning, and collaboration. Join us in fostering a dynamic business community where you can connect, grow, and thrive!

Upcoming events in 2024

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Be.Bendigo Partner Breakfast x City of Greater Bendigo

Planning for long term population growth in Greater Bendigo

Partners only.

Be.Bendigo After 5 Event - Whitby

Join us for our next After 5 at Whitby!

Bid farewell to The Boardwalk and celebrate the launch of Whitby with their new look and identity reflecting the evolution from a humble, lakeside cafe, to the renowned dining destination and event venue it is today.

Whitby is an all-in-one dining destination and event venue, renowned for its warm welcomes, seriously good food, memorable celebrations and unmatched view of Lake Weeroona!

Hear all about Whitby’s new Dining Room and corporate event packages available for businesses.

Perhaps a team building event, a workshop, or just an excuse to take your team out for a night of incredible food and drinks, Whitby has you covered.

Members and non-members welcome!

HR Network Event

Authentic Leadership

Hear from Marg O’Rourke OAM, Head of Campus at La Trobe University Bendigo and former Mayor of COGB, as she speaks about her leadership journey and what it means to be an ‘authentic leader’.

Kate Mannix, CEO of AFS and Wendy Born, Leadership Coach and teacher, will then join Marg for a panel discussion about Authentic Leadership after sharing their own leadership stories.

This is a FREE event.

Be.Bendigo Annual General Meeting

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the members of Bendigo Business Council ACN: 004 068 553 (trading as Be Bendigo) (“Be Bendigo”) will be held at O’Farrell, Robertson, McMahon Lawyers (OFRM) Board Room. 1/35 Queen Street, Bendigo VIC 3550 on 26th November 2024 from 5:30 pm.

All welcome.

Light refreshments provided.

YPN Christmas Party

Join us on Bendigo’s iconic tram to celebrate two decades of YPN! Ride through the city, enjoy a delicious dinner, and live music from Josh DeAraugo, all while networking and reconnecting with friends.

Limited seats – book your ticket now and get ready for an evening of fun, connection, and festive cheer!

Special thanks to Be.Bendigo and Bendigo Heritage Attractions for supporting this milestone event.

Be.Bendigo After 5 - Christmas Party

Join us for our next After 5 as we celebrate another terrific year!

Be.Bendigo is partnering with the City of Greater Bendigo to bring you Jingle & Mingle at the Bendigo Airport.

This will be a great chance to come and see the new terminal upgrades and learn about what’s coming up for our airport.

Food and drink provided.

Our past events

October 2024

Coffey & Breakfast – Wednesday 23rd October at Bendigo Jockey Club – 7.45 am (Ticketed event)

Women Connect x Networking Luncheon with Lisa Gorman – Friday 11th October at Bendigo Jockey Club – 11.30 am (Ticketed event)

YPN DJAARA Cultural Competency Program – Thursday 10th October – 9 am – 12.30 pm (Ticketed event)

Be.Bendigo After 5 x myvet Strathfieldsaye – Wednesday 9th October – 5.30 pm (Ticketed event / Free for members)

Impactful Leader – October 08 & 09 at the Bendigo Tennis Centre (Leadership Program)

September 2024

Impactful Leader – September 16 & 17 at the Bendigo Tennis Centre (Leadership Program)

Be.Bendigo x Balgownie Estate – After 5 Networking Event – Wednesday 17th of September – 5.30 pm (Ticketed event / Free for members)

HR Network – Building a Skilled Workforce for the Future – Tuesday 17th September at the Capital – 2 pm (Free event)

Bendigo Bank and Be.Bendigo Business Excellence Awards Winners Event – Thursday 5th of September – 6 pm at Bendigo Bank Mitchell Street Branch (Invitation Only)

The Bendigo Jobs Expo – Wednesday 4th of September – 12 pm at Red Energy Arena

August 2024

Bendigo Bank and Be.Bendigo Business Excellence Awards Gala Event – Thursday 15th August 2024 at Red Energy Arena – 5.30 pm

Be.Bendigo Partner Breakfast x NBN Presentation – Friday 9th August 2024 at the Sky Lounge, Red Energy Arena – 7.30 am (Partners Only)

Bendigo Regional HR Network event – The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator – Thursday 8th August 2024 at The Capital Theatre – 3 pm (Free Event)

YPN presents – Finance Matters: Mastering Your Money – Wednesday 7th August 2024 at The Terrace, Red Energy Arena – 6 pm

July 2024

Be.Bendigo After 5 Event x Agnico Eagle – Wednesday 31st July 2024 at MacKenzie Quarters (Members Only)

Tendering Essentials Workshop – Wednesday 17th July 2024 at All Seasons – All Day

Bendigo Bank & Be.Bendigo Business Excellence Awards – Finalist Event – Tuesday 2nd July 2024 – 5.30 pm (Invitations Only)

June 2024

What could downtown Bendigo look like with Marcus Westbury – Tuesday 25th June at The Lakeside Hotel (Invitation only)

After 5 Series – Partners Only at The Woodhouse – Wednesday 19th June – 5.30 pm (Partners only)

May 2024

YPN Event – Career Conversations – Prioritise your wellbeing – 22nd May 2024 – 6 pm at Bendigo Tennis Centre

Partner’s Breakfast – Skilled Workforce – Friday 17th May 2024 – 7.30 am (Partners only)

HR Network – Workplace Relations Legislation Update with Mitchell Brennan – Thursday 9th May 2024 – 9 pm at The Capital Theatre

Rob Hunt Leadership Program – 7th May 2024 – All Day – Balgownie Estate (Leadership Program)

Bendigo Business Engagement Awards Nomination Celebration – Thursday 2nd May 2024 – 10.30 am (Invitation only)

2024 Bendigo Business Excellence Awards – Application period

After 5 Networking Event – Symes Motor BMW – Wednesday 1st May 2024 – 5.30 pm

April 2024

Rob Hunt Leadership Program – 16th to 18th of April 2024 – All Day – Balgownie Estate (Leadership Program)

Bendigo Business Excellence Awards Program Nomination Period – April 2024

March 2024

Closure of the Mentor Program – 4 pm at The Rifle Brigade Hotel (Invitation only)

Bendigo Bank & Be.Bendigo Bendigo Business Excellence Awards – Media Launch – Tuesday 26th March 2024

Be.Bendigo AFTER 5 – Podcast Launch Season 2 – Wednesday 20th March 2024 – 5.30 pm at The Terrace by Red Energy Arena

Building Talent for Business – Empowering the Next Generation – Tuesday 19th March 2024 – 10 am at Mackenzie Quarters

International Women’s Day – 3 major events in Bendigo – From the 5th to the 8th of March 2024

February 2024

YPN Networking Night – Thursday 29th February 2024 – 6 pm at The Urban Cellar

HR Network: Organisation Design – more than a restructure with Sue Hurly – Thursday 22th February 2024 – 3 pm at The Capital Theatre (Free event)

Be.Bendigo & Bendigo Bank State of the Economic Market Breakfast – Tuesday 20th February 2024 – 7.00 am at All Seasons

Be.Bendigo Partners Breakfast – Friday 9th February 2024 – 7.30 am at Red Energy Arena (Partners only)

Be.Bendigo | After 5 Event – Tuesday 6th February 2024 – 5.30 pm at Bendigo East Bowling Club (Members & Non-Members)

January 2024

Meet and Mingle with Shadow Cabinet Ministers – Monday 29th January – 5 pm at Bendigo Tennis Centre

december 2023

YPN Christmas Party – Thursday 7th December – 6 pm at The Rifle Brigade Hotel

Be.Bendigo After 5 – Christmas Party – Wednesday 6th December – 5.30 pm at Omari Bendigo (Partners and Members Only)

november 2023

Be.Bendigo Annual General Meeting – Tuesday 28th November – 5.30 pm – Bendigo Tennis Centre (Partners and Members Only)

Rob Hunt Leadership Program – Thursday 16th November – All Day – Balgownie Estate (Leadership Program)

Beat The Power Bills – Business Program Launch – Wednesday 15th November – 9.30 am – The Capital

Be.Bendigo Partners Breakfast – Friday 10th November – 7.30 am – Red Energy Arena (Partners Only)

Would to like to sponsor or host an event? Contact us today.