Welcome to our Business Events and Training hub, where you'll find tailored professional development opportunities to enhance your skills, connect with industry experts, and stay updated on the latest trends.
Explore workshops, seminars, conferences, and specialised training sessions designed to empower professionals across sectors.
Join us and unlock your potential for success in today's competitive business environment.
Upcoming local business events
Wednesday 5 March 2025 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Business Victoria - Winning Government Grants and Tenders
Cardinia Cultural Centre
Lakeside Blvd., Pakenham
COST - FREE
Grow your business confidence in engaging with the government through practical tips and strategies for tender responses, quoting, and grant applications.
The topics covered include:
- How government purchases goods, services, and infrastructure
- How government approaches the market and evaluates suppliers
- Key government policies that suppliers need to know
- Tips for applying for a grant
- How to market your business' unique capabilities to the government
- Discovering additional resources
Tuesday 18 March 2025 10:00 am to 01:00 pm
Designing with Canva - Automate content with Canva's AI tools (Part Two)
Cardinia Cultural Centre
Lakeside Blvd, Pakenham
This workshop delivered in collaboration with Melbourne Innovation Centre, as part of the Digital Solutions Program.
The workshop is accessible to small businesses only with a registered ABN, have fewer than 20 full-time employees and is exclusively available to participants enrolled into the Digital Solutions Program, which is free to join.
More information coming soon
Wednesday 26 March 2025 10:00 am
Cardinia Jobs and Skills Showcase
The Cardinia Jobs and Skills Showcase, supported by Local Jobs - South Eastern Melbourne and Peninsula, aims to connect local jobseekers with local employers, fostering meaningful employment opportunities within the community.
This event will include free career advice and a variety of workshops designed to help jobseekers enhance their skills, improve their employability, and prepare for the job market. By bringing together jobseekers and employers, the showcase seeks to build a stronger, more resilient local workforce and support the economic growth of our community.
Booking information coming soon
Monday 28 April 2025 09:00 am to Tuesday 29 April 2025 03:30 pm
Business Plan Accelerator Workshop
Cardinia Community Centre
Lakeside Blvd, Pakenham
COST FREE
The Business Plan Accelerator Workshops is designed to accelerate the development of a Business Plan to support individual business objectives.
The 2 day workshop will help businesses to understand the critical components required for business success, and to help tailor a specific plan to each individual business’ situation.
