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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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The Bendigo Jobs Expo
This year, it’s bigger and better than ever!
The expo is all about connecting jobseekers with regional employment opportunities.
With up to 70 businesses exhibiting and an interactive Virtual Reality Corner by Goldfields LLEN, you’ll get to explore loads of different opportunities.
Plus, you can meet with potential employers right there and then through onsite interviews, making it easier to kickstart your next move!
- Date: 4th September 2024
- Time: 12 am to 2 pm
- Location: Red Energy Arena
HR Network - Building a Skilled Workforce for the Future
Is the skills shortage affecting your ability to grow your business?
In this session you’ll gain insights into the current skills shortage, the need to build a skilled workforce for the future and the supports available to take action now. Hear from expert advisors and meet the people supporting our future workforce into Apprenticeships, Traineeships and upskilling opportunities to meet the skills demands for the jobs of the future.
Martin Collins, Team Leader North and West Victoria, Victorian Skills Authority will explain the skills shortage, the need to lift the skill level of our workforce and projections for the future. Our expert panellists explain how we can address the skills shortage now and into the future and an innovative networking activity provides an opportunity to build relationships that will future proof your workforce.
This event is being run in collaboration with Workforce Australia Local Jobs Bendigo.
- Date: 17th September 2024
- Time: 2 pm to 5 pm
- Location: The Capital - 50 View Street, Bendigo
Be.Bendigo After 5 Event
Join us for our next After 5 event at Balgownie Estate, Bendigo’s premier winery, as they unveil their exciting new corporate packages.
Discover how you can elevate your team-building and professional development days with workshops, luxurious homestead stays, and a taste of their stunning restaurant.
This is also a great opportunity to check out their glamping accommodations!
Network with Be.Bendigo members while taking in the beautiful surrounds at Balgownie Estate.
Beverages and light refreshments provided.
FREE FOR BE.BENDIGO MEMBERS
$30 FOR NON-BE.BENDIGO MEMBERS
- Date: 18th September 2024
- Time: 5.30 pm to 7.30 pm
- Location: Balgownie Estate - 46 Hermitage Road, Bendigo
Impactful Leader
– Support participants on their leadership journey to see themselves as a leader in their business and in the business community.
– Enhance leadership mindset and self-awareness to elevate the impact leaders have on their organisation and the people around them.
- Date: September 16 & 17 and October 08 & 09
- Time: All Day
- Location: Bendigo Tennis Centre
Be.Bendigo After 5 Event
More information coming soon.
- Date: 9th October 2024
- Time: 5.30 pm to 7 pm
- Location: TBC
Young Professional Event
Proudly sponsored by Lansell Homes, the program delivers education and training to support individuals and organisations who wish to expand their knowledge of social responsibility and cultural awareness, increase cultural understanding to support project applications and planning, or are developing and implementing Reconciliation Action Plans.
- Date: 10th October 2024
- Time: 9 am to 13.20 pm
- Location: DUMAWUL
Women Connect - Networking Luncheon
We’re thrilled to invite you to the inaugural Women Connect event—a networking luncheon featuring Lisa Gorman, the visionary Founder of Gorman Clothing.
Hosted by the dynamic Bryley Savage as our MC, this event is your chance to connect with inspiring women, gain insights from a leading industry trailblazer, and enjoy a delightful two-course lunch at the Bendigo Jockey Club, Silks Functions Centre.
The event begins with a welcome glass on arrival, setting the stage for an afternoon of meaningful connections and powerful conversations. Lisa Gorman will share her journey of building one of Australia’s most iconic fashion brands, offering invaluable lessons and inspiration for professional at all stages of their careers.
This luncheon is also an opportunity to give back. We’re proud to support Annie North, with $5 from every ticket sale going to this important cause, along with proceeds from our raffle on the day.
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to network, learn, and make a difference. Secure your spot and be part of something special!
- Date: Friday 11th October 2024
- Time: 11.30 am - 2.30 pm
- Location: Bendigo Jockey Club, Silks Functions Centre
Partners Only
Be.Bendigo Partner Breakfast
- Date: 8th November 2024
Invitations only.
Our past events
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)
October 2023
The Regional Capital – A Business Dialogue on Bendigo’s Future – Wednesday 25th October – 5.30 pm
Rob Hunt Leadership Program – 24th, 25th and 26th October (Leadership Program)
Corporate Tennis Challenge – 8 Weeks Challenge
HR Network – AI in HR – Thursday 5th October – 3 pm
Be.Bendigo After 5 – Bendigo Business Stories – Podcast Launch – Wednesday 4th October – 5.30 pm (Member Only)
September 2023
YPN Friday Night Unwind – Chatterbox Lounge – Friday 15th September – 6 pm
Bendigo Bank and Be.Bendigo Business Excellence Awards Winners Event – Friday 8th of September – 6 pm (Invitation Only)
The Bendigo Jobs Expo – Wednesday 6th of September – 11 am
Be.Bendigo | Bendigo Tennis – After 5 Networking Event – Tuesday 5th of September – 5 pm (Member Only)
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