In May 2024, get ready for an event like no other, with the inaugural Whitsunday Business Conference ready to bring small business together and promote the region’s businesses for a day of education, inspiration, celebration, and connection, hosted by the Whitsunday Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
“We are excited to bring the first annual business conference to the Whitsundays which will tick all the boxes – high quality and targeted education, inspiration and actionable takeaways, and engagement and collaboration with the local business community,” said Conference Sub-Committee Chair and Chamber Secretary, Megan Taylor.
With high quality speakers, specialist educators, professionals and business owners, the conference will be engaging and explore topics of digital technology, future workforces, and their development needs, how to drive business growth, money matters, and local area marketing options.
“The Chamber plans to deliver the Conference annually, so we are excited to have on board the inaugural major sponsors – Bendigo Community Bank Cannonvale-Proserpine, Tassal, and Shiift through their local presence with the Proserpine Prawn Farm – and support from the Whitsunday Regional Council, TAFE Queensland Whitsunday Campus, and Mackay and Whitsunday Life newspaper,” said Chamber President Allan Milostic.
While further information will be announced, the morning program will be held in Proserpine and the afternoon practical workshop will be in Cannonvale, with a cocktail networking event.
“Our Conference coincides with Queensland Small Business Month, the annual state-wide celebration of small businesses and the vital contribution they make to Queensland's economy and to our community,” Mr Milostic explained.
“With this in mind, our inaugural Conference is designed to support and empower local and regional businesses and encourage their evolution and progress.”
The Whitsunday Chamber of Commerce and Industry board. Photo supplied