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
AI in Canva: How to Leverage Canva's AI Tools to Supercharge your Workflow
Cardinia Cultural Centre
Lakeside Blvd, Pakenham
Streamline your workflow with Canva’s latest AI tools so you can save time and enhance productivity in your business. Join us to discover innovative Canva workflows, accelerate your design process and stay ahead in the dynamic world of digital design.
What we will cover: the most effective way to use Canva’s latest AI tools for your business, how to design with ease using Canva’s Magic Studio suite of AI tools and How to create content and build brand touchpoints faster and with more ease.
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.
Wednesday 26 March 2025 10:00 am
Cardinia Jobs and Skills Showcase
Our Jobs and Skills Showcase is back and bigger than ever for 2025!
This year’s Jobs and Skills Showcase includes a range of exhibitors, activities and workshops for job seekers to discover future employment pathways.
Come along and connect with local employers, learn about the diverse industries in Cardinia Shire and explore current vacancies.
- When: Wednesday 26 March, 10am – 1:30pm
- Where: Cardinia Cultural Centre, Lakeside Blvd, Pakenham
- Workshops on resume writing, cover letter writing and interview skills.
Book your spot today!
Please visit https://www.trybooking.com/CVTXN
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.
