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Industry information session for regional Commonwealth Games

Regional industry and businesses are invited to attend an information session to learn what is required to submit for tenders for work on the Victoria 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Greater Shepparton City Council and the Industry Capability Network (ICN) Victoria annual Showcase with a Victoria 2026 Commonwealth Games focus will be held on Wednesday 26 July from 4.00 to 6.00pm at the Woolshed at Emerald Bank, Kialla.

The session will provide the latest updates on planning for goods and services procurement for Victoria 2026 Commonwealth Games within the Greater Shepparton and Hume regions. Learn how to apply for the work, with tips and tricks to make your Expression of Interest rise above the rest.

ICN Victoria will also host an information booth for those who want to update their Gateway profile, and those who want to know more and join up.

The focus of the information session is how best to connect to Commonwealth Games events and projects in the region and across the state; advice on how to connect to and win work on projects in Greater Shepparton and Hume and surrounding regions; and gain insights from local industry on how they win work in major government projects.

Topics and speakers include:

  • Commonwealth Games Products and Services - Jessica Lambous, Executive Director, Procurement, Commonwealth Games Organising Committee
  • Shepparton Commonwealth Games opportunities and benefit to region and Council’s capital works projects and opportunities - Anthony Nicolaci - Manager Economic Development and Kelli Halden - Manager Projects Delivery, Greater Shepparton City Council
  • How ICN Victoria can connect you with bidders and head contractors - Andrew Bradley, Senior Industry Liaison, ICN Victoria
  • Commonwealth Games venues and villages opportunities and timelines in Bendigo –Anthony Nicolaci - Manager Economic Development, Greater Shepparton City Council
    ICN Victoria networking invitation - Dianne Smith, CEO, ICN Victoria

Information Booths will be set up for the networking session hosted by key regional support agencies, to support businesses and provide information.

Information Booths will be set up for the networking session hosted by key regional support agencies, to support businesses and provide information. These include:

  • Victoria 2026 Commonwealth Games Organising Committee
  • Greater Shepparton City Council
  • Social Traders
  • EcologiQ
  • Kinaway
  • ICN Victoria

All small and medium sized businesses wanting to gain work for the 2026 Commonwealth Games are encouraged to attend the information session.

This a free event, with refreshments provided. Please register for catering purposes and event updates.

REGISTER HERE: https://events.humanitix.com/shepparton-regional-showcase-2023 

Date and time: Wednesday 26 Jul 2023, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Location: The Woolshed @ Emerald Bank, 7719 Goulburn Valley Hwy, Kialla VIC 3631, Australia - Get directions

Free parking available on site. This venue is wheel chair accessible.

Questions? Email events@icnvic.org.au

Note: Current work packages open for Expressions of Interest are available on the ICN Gateway. 

 

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