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Shepparton's Small Business Festival officially launched

Shepparton will host several Small Business Festival events 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 300 individual events held in venues throughout metropolitan, regional and rural Victoria.

Greater Shepparton Mayor Dennis Patterson said “there are a number of seminars to be hosted in Greater Shepparton including online and offline networking, how secure is your brand online and Chamber of Commerce events.

I encourage 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”.

“Formerly having owned a small business, I see the value in these types of events as a way to build and update your skills and share ideas with other like-minded people.”

“For those who are time-poor and can’t get to the events, there is also a series of webinars running throughout the festival.” Cr Patterson said.

Events include:

Build to Last: Grow your business for good

4 August, 4.00pm-6.00pm FREE

Shepparton Business Centre, New Dookie Road

Business Networking

5 August, 6.00pm-8.00pm $20

Shepparton Business Centre, New Dookie Road

Small Business Bus

12 August, 10.00am – 4.00pm FREE

Opposite Greater Shepparton City Council, Welsford Street

Starting your Business

12 August, 6.00pm-8.00pm $30

Shepparton Business Centre, New Dookie Road

Managing Your Team

13 August, 2.00pm-3.00pm $50 - $80

Sherbourne, Wyndham St, Shepparton

How Secure is Your Brand Online?

13 August 5.30pm-7.30pm FREE

Sebastian’s Restaurant, Wyndamere Hotel, Shepparton

Online & Offline Networking

18 August, 6.00pm-9.00pm, FREE

The Aussie Hotel, Fryers St, Shepparton

Importance of Health & Safety

24 August, 9.30am-11am $30

Eastbank, Welsford St, Shepparton

Chamber of Commerce Event

26 August 6.00pm-8.00pm FREE

The Aussie Hotel, Fryers St, Shepparton

Develop a Social Media Strategy

27 August, 6.00pm-8.00pm FREE

Degani’s Riverside Plaza

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.