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
2024 Business Excellence Awards Workshop
Got some questions about the 2024 Ipswich Region Business Excellence Awards?
Who can enter? Why should I enter? How do I enter? What information do I need to provide? When do entries close?
Thursday 2 May 2024
9.30 am – 10.30 am
Fire Station 101, 101 Limestone Street Ipswich
Unlock the power of social media: Transform your talent acquisition strategy
Learn about innovative strategies for leveraging social media and digital platforms to enhance your recruitment efforts.
Register now for webinar 1 of 4 in the Manufacturing Digital Connectivity Series.
Thursday 2 May 2024
11.00 am – 12.00 pm
Online
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
Manufacturing Masterclass Series: Innovation Management module – Ipswich
This module is designed for leaders who are engaged in innovation, product/service improvement, engineering or research and development activities.
Tuesday 7 May 2024
8.45 am – 3.00 pm
North Ipswich
How to use social media effectively in your business
This workshop will step through all of the available and most popular social media platforms and will cover topics including:
- how to generate compelling content,
- how to make sure that you are generating that on a regular basis, and
- how to generate interest and build your following.
Tuesday 7 May 2024
11.00 am – 1.00 pm
Fire Station 101, 101 Limestone Street Ipswich
Unlock the power of your operations and integrated systems
This webinar is for manufacturing business leaders thinking about integrating manufacturing systems or implementing a new system or technology.
Register now for webinar 2 of 4 in the Manufacturing Digital Connectivity Series.
Friday 10 May 2024
11.00 am – 12.00 pm
Online
Strategic Planning Day
Do you have big ambitions as an artist, an arts organisation or a creative business but are struggling with structure? Join Nigel Lavender and learn how to develop your strategic plan. Build your vision and mission, complete an analysis on your funding options and how best to engage with your community.
Saturday 11 May 2024
9.30 am – 3.30 pm
Fire Station 101, 101 Limestone Street, Ipswich
Workforce Scan Forum
The forum will offer a unique opportunity to discuss findings from the ongoing scan, welcome fresh contributions from new participants, and feature a panel of industry partners sharing their expertise on workforce planning. Delivered by UniSQ, Regional Development Australia Ipswich West Moreton, Springfield Regional Jobs Committee.
Thursday 30 May 2024
5.30 pm – 8.00 pm
UniSQ Springfield Campus, Building B
My Small Biz Expo
Enjoy presentations while you connect with industry experts, successful entrepreneurs and funded support services. Plus, you will be able to purchase amazing goods and services from grass-roots startups in your own community.
Tuesday 21 May 2024
11.00 am – 2.00 pm
Brother Leagues Club, 20 Wildey St, Raceview
Business After 5- Industry Shapes Education
This Business After 5 event gives you an opportunity to hear about how UniSQ is bridging skills and knowledge gaps and see firsthand how their high-tech dynamic learning environments are preparing the future workforce.
Wednesday 29 April 2024
5.00 pm – 7.00 pm
UniSQ Ipswich Campus, Library (H Block)
Workforce Scan Forum
The forum will offer a unique opportunity to discuss findings from the ongoing scan, welcome fresh contributions from new participants, and feature a panel of industry partners sharing their expertise on workforce planning. Delivered by UniSQ, Regional Development Australia Ipswich West Moreton, Springfield Regional Jobs Committee.
Tuesday 14 May 2024
5.30 pm – 8.00 pm
Ipswich City Council, 1 Nicholas Street
How to develop your own website for free
This workshop will step through all of the available free website content management systems available where you can build your own website. The facilitator will run through all of the steps from starting a website, how to navigate the range of platforms available, and how you can walk away from the workshop with some steps on how to get your business website started!
Thursday 6 June 2024
11.00 am – 1.00 pm
Springfield Central Library, Cnr Main St and Sirius Dr Springfield Central
Ipswich Region Business, Careers & Jobs Expo
The Ipswich Region Business, Careers & Jobs Expo will connect business and industry with current and future job seekers, customers, other businesses, and business and employment support services.