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Posted on Wednesday 27th of July, 2016,
The Greater Shepparton Business Centre (GSBC) is proud to be a regional partner in this year’s Victorian Small Business Festival.
Greater Shepparton will host several Small Business Festival events throughout August that have been developed in partnership with a number of organisations from across the region.
The festival features an extensive program of business events providing inspiration, ideas and information for anyone starting or building a business.
The annual festival comprises more than 400 individual events held in venues throughout metropolitan, regional and rural Victoria.
Greater Shepparton Director Sustainable Development Johann Rajaratnam said the Shepparton Small Business Festival aims to improve the overall productivity and growth of small businesses in our region.
“I encourage all small business owners to get involved in the festival and take the opportunity to hear from some experts in their fields or even just network with other small business owners,” Mr Rajaratnam said.
Events include:
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5pm-8.30pm, Wednesday 3 August @ Sebastians Restaurant
Effective Business Networking 6pm-8pm, Wednesday 10 August @ Welsford St Café
Shepparton Stories of Inspiration and Innovation 6pm-8.30pm, Thursday 18 August@ Parklake Hotel
Business Grants and Assistance Explained 12noon-1pm, Tuesday 23 August @ Greater Shepparton Business Centre
See below for a full list of events happening in Greater Shepparton and surrounding areas, visit www.sheppartonbusiness.com.au or contact the Business Centre on 03 5832 1100.
The Greater Shepparton Business Centre is proudly supported by Greater Shepparton City Council.
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