Events Calendar

Business Ipswich and our partners are delivering workshops, training and events around the Ipswich region including Fire Station 101 Business Innovation Hub, Springfield and Rosewood Libraries. Workshops are targeted at supporting and growing businesses at all stages; startup, scaling or relocating.

Are you a micro, small, medium or large business interested in attending? Register now.

Have an idea for another workshop or event topic? Send us your suggestion [email protected]

Business Planning Course

This free microcredit course will help you gain a clear understanding of the factors underpinning your business’s success and what is critical for your long term survival. Adopt strategic management principles and develop a customised business plan to help your business survive and thrive. You will receive tailored feedback from a panel of industry experts and networking opportunities.

Week 1: Overview of Small Business Planning
Week 2: Organisation and Industry Analysis
Week 3: Marketing Strategy 
Week 4: Business Structures, Operating Plan and Risk Management
Week 5: Succession Planning and Human Resource Strategy
Week 6: Financial Management
Week 7: Communications Skills and Preparing for the Presentation

    Tuesday 23 April to Tuesday 4 June 2024 (7 weeks)
    9.00 -11.00 am (2 hour sessions per week)
    1 Nicholas Street, Ipswich QLD or Online

    SEQW- Projects Forum Breakfast

    Listen to and network with speakers and representatives from government and key proponents who are driving infrastructure projects and developments in the region.

    This is a paid and ticketed event.

    Wednesday 17 April 2024
    7.30 – 10.30 am
    Brookwater Golf and Country Club

    Calling all Food, Agriculture, Tourism and Hospitality business owners!

    Boost your business profile and make great connections at the inaugural “Grazing Table”, hosted by Connect and Grow SEQ.

    This event is for businesses across Ipswich, Lockyer Valley, Scenic Rim and Somerset to network, identify opportunities for collaboration and learn from the experiences of other business owners.

    This is a paid and ticketed event.

      Friday 19 April 2024
      5.00 – 7.30 pm
      Ipswich Showgrounds Event Centre

      BA5 Tour of TAE Aerospace

      See for yourself what advanced engineering looks like at our next BA5 at TAE Aerospace where we’ll take a tour of their incredible facility.

      In addition to the tour of the site, you will also enjoy drinks and canapes as you network with like-minded business people.

      RSVP 12pm Tuesday 23 April 2024 to allow for background security checks. This is a paid and ticketed event.

        Tuesday 30 April 2024
        5.00 – 7.00 pm
        TAE Aerospace – 1 Jet Place, Bundamba

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