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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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Tendering Essentials Workshop
During this one-day, interactive workshop, you will learn tips and processes that will increase your win rate and save you time.
– Understand customer tender process
– Define critical steps in tender preparation
– Use Bidder Comparison Matrix for analysis
– Practical Cost solution
– Ensure proposal compliance with Compliance Checklist
– Understand persuasive proposal writing
– Use graphics effectively
– Manage time for timely submissions
Workbooks and other supporting material included.
- Date: 17th July 2024
- Time: 9 am to 5 pm
- Location: All Seasons Resort Hotel
Be.Bendigo After 5 Event
How Fosterville Gold Mine’s future will be decided
Bendigo was built on gold and in recent years, the gold rush has been revived at Fosterville Gold Mine (FGM), located 20km northeast of Bendigo, with over 4.2 million ounces of gold produced since 2005.
To continue operating and being an active part of the community, Fosterville Gold Mine has prepared the Sustained Operations Project (SOP) Environment Effects Statement (EES) to explore what the next 10 years of operation will look like.
- Date: 31st July 2024
- Time: 5.30 pm to 7 pm
- Location: MacKenzie Quarters
YPN presents - Finance Matters: Mastering Your Money
Join Bendigo YPN and their incredible panel of experts as we bring volume two of our Finance Matters series to life.
It’s a must see event talking all things financial literacy, budgeting, superannuation, emergency funds and much more. You’ll have time to ask questions and engage in a topic that is important and relevant for everyone!
- Date: 7th August 2024
- Time: 6 pm to 8 pm
- Location: The Terrace, Red Energy Arena
Bendigo Regional HR Network event
More information to come.
This is a free event.
- Date: 8th August 2024
- Time: 3 pm to 5 pm
- Location: The Capital Theatre
Partners Only
Be.Bendigo Partner Breakfast
- Date: 9th August 2024
Invitations only.
2024 Bendigo Business Excellence Awards Gala
Gather your team, dress up and be part of Bendigo’s biggest celebration of business.
The Bendigo Bank and Be.Bendigo Business Excellence Awards are a celebration of local business and the people behind them.
Guests will enjoy the opportunity to join with friends and colleagues on the red carpet, building networks, and celebrating with the winners of business excellence.
This event is for all business people, staff and individuals interested in celebrating business excellence in Greater Bendigo.
- Date: 15th August 2024
- Time: 5.30 pm
- Red Energy Arena
The Bendigo Jobs Expo
More information coming soon.
- Date: 4th September 2024
- Time: 11 am to 3 pm
- Location: Bendigo Town Hall
Be.Bendigo After 5 Event
More information coming soon.
- Date: 11th September 2024
- Time: 5.30 pm to 7 pm
- Location: TBC
Our past events
July 2024
Young Professional Network – Finance Matters – Wednesday 19th July 2023 – 6 pm
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)
August 2023
Be.Bendigo Mentor Program Catch up – Wednesday 30th of August – 4 pm (Mentorship Event)
Bendigo Digital Summit – Friday 25th of August – All Day
Be.Bendigo & The Victorian Chamber – Chamber Change – Thursday 24th of August – All Day (Women in Business)
Bendigo Bank and Be.Bendigo Business Excellence Awards Gala Event – Thursday 17th August 2023 – 5.30 pm
Be.Bendigo Partner Breakfast – Trends, Tourism and a Future Vision – Friday 11th August 2023 – 7.30 am (Partners Only)
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