We attended an informal networking event organised by TiE Melbourne. TiE is a not-for-profit organisation that seeks to bring together new business owners with experienced business professionals.
Nine out of ten StartUps do not continue operating beyond their first year, demonstrating a need to build business capacity through strategic insight and direction. Forums such as TiE provide a basis to strengthen business.
The Port Phillip Business Networks provides a range of events to cater to the diverse range of businesses south of Melbourne’s CBD.
This evening I attended Club 3004, which has a particular focus on South Melbourne and St Kilda Road. In the lead up to Melbourne Cup, the event incorporated a fashion theme, featuring designs by renowned milliner Peter Jago and also featured designs from local fashion outlets.
The PPBN offers a suite of business events for further information please visit www.portphillipbusiness.com.au
The National Foundation for Australian Women and the Significant Women’s Network share a similar ethos in strengthening leadership development for women. This evening the organisations held a dinner and discussion evening with Kelly O’Dywer, the Member for Higgins and Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer.
Kelly discussed the need to promote gender equity through addressing inequities in taxation and the Government’s role in tackling the ongoing issue of domestic violence. The discussion provided an opportunity to explore how gender inequity can be addressed through the Commonwealth Government and society.
The Significant Women’s Network hosts a series of professional development and networking events throughout the year, for further details visit www.significantwomensnetwork.com
We attended the Port Phillip Business Network after work drinks event at the Pier Hotel in Port Melbourne.
The Port Phillip Business network holds weekly networking events that seek to bring together businesses within the City of Port Phillip. A diverse range of businesses attend the events and it is a great opportunity to meet businesses within the municipality.
Details on the Port Phillip Business Network can be found at:https://www.linkedin.com/company/port-phillip-business-network
The Waterman Business Centre is located in Melbourne’s south east, providing shared business facilities within this rapidly expanding part of Melbourne. The Waterman Business Centre hosts a fortnightly business networking session, aimed at fostering collaboration and business growth. The networking event follows a unique approach, with three distinct sections. Firstly, a presenter shares a topic, followed by participants being allocated to groups to discuss the topic in further depth and concluding with everyone coming together and sharing their knowledge.
This morning’s topic was Focus, identifying the need for business owners to articulate their core value, rather than spreading themselves too thinly. The conversation enabled business owners to discuss what focus means to them and how this clarity has assisted in the development of their businesses. The format of the Waterman Business Series facilitates a sharing of knowledge, enabling participants to learn from each other.
The event series is a great example of how business networking can facilitate collaboration and greater knowledge.
Beers with Peers is the Australian Marketing Institute’s networking event series. Our inaugural networking session was held in conjunction with Emerging Marketers Victoria, bringing together both professional and emerging marketers.
There was the opportunity to network and build connections with other marketers. As a marketing agency, events such as Beers with Peers, enables us to foster relationships with collaboration partners.
Alex Makin speaking at Beers with Peers
Networking
Beers with Peers draws in a large crowd
Beers with Peers has established itself as a highlight in Victoria’s event calendar and provided a fantastic opportunity to introduce the Australian Marketing Institute’s Mentoring program. Natalia and I have been mentored emerging marketers through the program, providing an opportunity for graduates and entry-level marketers to connect with established marketing professionals.
Towards the end of the night
The Australian Marketing profession needs to strengthen and foster collaboration. Events like Beers with Peers enables marketers to connect with each other and foster further discussions. Stay tuned for the continuation of Beers with Peers throughout 2015.
