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The Warrnambool City Council’s first business event of the year is on Friday March 21, with the format shaped by responses to the 2024 Warrnambool Business Survey.
Over 300 businesses took part in the survey, with access to more networking events seen as a high priority.
The business lunch event will be held at the newly redeveloped Warrnambool Golf Club with panel speakers including Chris Beard from Ilma Cakes & Co, Jess O’Keefe from Go Vita Warrnambool, Steve Myers from MPAA Studio and artist Caroline Healey.
The panellists will also take questions from the floor, with Jon Vertigan to act as MC.
Warrnambool Mayor Ben Blain said that the event was a great way to connect with business owners and professionals while providing some fresh perspectives and inspiration.
“Feedback from the business survey suggested that businesses wanted more opportunities to network, and that’s what this event is all about,” he said.
“There will be a panel with local businesses sharing insights into their past successes and their hopes for the future, and it will be a really good opportunity to meet fellow members of the business community.
"It will be a cocktail-style event with canapés rather than tables and allocated seats to encourage everyone move about and chat to lots of different people.
“The business lunch will be a very relaxed, welcoming environment, so especially if you haven’t been to a lot of networking events, but you’d like to put yourself out there, this is the perfect way to start.”
Tickets are $35 and include a canapé lunch and two drinks (alcohol not provided but can be purchased at the bar).