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SUMMARY:Social Drinks at The Taproom
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our first social networking event of 2025 at the new Shedshaker Taproom!\nThursday 6 February @ 5pm to 7.30pm \nMembers – FREE\nNon-BMA Members – $15\nBook via: www.trybooking.com/CYOCW \nYour ticket includes a welcome drink and finger food. Find out more about what’s in store this year! \nWe are grateful to NBN Local for sponsoring this event.
URL:https://businessmountalexander.org.au/event/social-drinks-at-the-taproom-3/
CATEGORIES:Forum
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ORGANIZER;CN="Angela McLean":MAILTO:info@lifehouse.com.au
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SUMMARY:Monthly Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Business Mount Alexander holds monthly committee meetings on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. We will be holding our November meeting on Tuesday 12 November at Senior Citizens\, Castlemaine from 5.30pm to 7pm. All welcome. \nOur meetings are open to the public to attend. Bring along any issues or concerns you think we might be able to assist with. If you can kindly RSVP to gen@businessmountalexander.org.au.
URL:https://businessmountalexander.org.au/event/monthly-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Castlemaine Senior Citizens Centre\, Mechanics Lane\, Castlemaine
CATEGORIES:Forum
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241016T190000
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SUMMARY:Social Night + AGM - The Albion Hotel
DESCRIPTION:BMA’s social networking events are great for connecting with other local micro\, small and medium sized businesses from throughout our Shire. We gather at interesting venues\, meeting new operators and showcasing diverse businesses. \nOn October 16 we are heading to the Albion Hotel which has had a makeover thanks to new owners\, Iam and Marcus Bennett. In their previous life in North Fitzroy\, Iam and Marcus ran the Glitch Bar & Cinema\, a combination of art space\, alternative music venue\, cocktail lounge and cabaret space. With that pedigree\, we can’t wait to see what they plan for the Albion! \nJoin us on Wednesday 16th October from 5.30pm for drinks\, canapes and good company. Free admission for BMA members and low cost for guests. \nJoin BMA now for only $100 and you’ll get a free admission to four (4) BMA events per annum.
URL:https://businessmountalexander.org.au/event/social-night-at-the-albion-hotel/
LOCATION:The Albion\, 152 Duke Street\, Castlemaine\, Victoria\, 3450\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Forum
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ORGANIZER;CN="Angela McLean":MAILTO:info@lifehouse.com.au
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240725T200000
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SUMMARY:Ratbag at Temperance House
DESCRIPTION:Join BMA and our event partner\, Cantwell Property\, at our July social networking event. \nWe’ll be gathering at Temperance House (formerly The Empyre) to experience the hospitality of local catering legends\, Ratbag Food & Drink. \nRachael Cilauro and Sarah Curwen-Walker started Ratbag as a pop-up at Boomtown before undertaking a residency at Chewton’s Red Hill Hotel. They have now attracted a great name and a solid following at their latest incarnation at Temperance House. \nJoin us for drinks\, nibbles\, networking and guest speakers showcasing some incredible local talent. All business owners and operators welcome! \nThursday 25th July 2024\n5:30pm start – 8pm finish\nRatbag at Temperance House\, Mostyn Street\, Castlemaine\nFree for BMA members | $15 for non-BMA members\nIncludes drink on arrival & nibbles \nThis event is generously sponsored by Cantwell Property. Their team prides themselves on a taking a personal and comprehensive approach and bring a wealth of local knowledge and experience to property sales and management in this region.
URL:https://businessmountalexander.org.au/event/ratbag-at-temperance-house/
LOCATION:Temperance House\, 68 Mostyn Street\, Castlemaine\, Vic\, 3450\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Forum
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240328T193000
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SUMMARY:Social Networking at Boomtown
DESCRIPTION:What a great night at Business Mount Alexander’s first social drinks event for 2024 at Boomtown Winery\, located at The Mill\, Castlemaine. Our speakers – Sharmi Cantwell from Partners in Wellbeing & Derrin Johnson\, Business Advisor from AI Group will be following up with a workshop on 20 May. \nSee the full range of photos HERE.
URL:https://businessmountalexander.org.au/event/social-networking-at-boomtown/
LOCATION:Boomtown\, The Mill\, 9 Walker Street\, Castlemaine\, Victoria\, 3450
CATEGORIES:Forum
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240213T183000
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SUMMARY:BMA Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The next BMA meeting is scheduled for Tuesday 13th February\, 5.30pm at the Castlemaine Senior Citizens. Council’s Manager for Economy and Culture will be in attendance to provide an update on the Economic Development Strategy\, whilst representatives from the Castlemaine Institute will give a briefing on the Wellbeing Economy project also underway. All welcome to attend – BMA is committed to opening its meetings to members and the general public. If you have any specific matters you would like considered\, please advise BMA Exec Officer\, Gen Ward on gen@businessmountalexander.org.au.
URL:https://businessmountalexander.org.au/event/bma-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Castlemaine Senior Citizens Centre\, Mechanics Lane\, Castlemaine
CATEGORIES:Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231207T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231207T193000
DTSTAMP:20260605T034707
CREATED:20231201T051649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T051858Z
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SUMMARY:After Work Drinks at Workspace
DESCRIPTION:Castlemaine Fringe and Business Mount Alexander invite you to After Work drinks to celebrate the season and meet the neighbours! \nJoin us at 1 Halford Street – downstairs in the ground floor reception area – for drinks and nibbles\, with music from our good friends at MainFM. \nFor enquiries please email Azzy at castlemainefringefestival@gmail.com or Gen at gen@businessmountalexander.org.au \nAll welcome!
URL:https://businessmountalexander.org.au/event/after-work-drinks-at-workspace/
LOCATION:Workspace Australia\, 1 Halford Street\, Castlemaine\, Vic\, 3450\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231124T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231124T210000
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SUMMARY:VGR Train to Maldon Evening
DESCRIPTION:BMA Social Networking: Friday 24th November. Departing Castlemaine Railway Station at 5.30pm; returning by 9pm\nJoin us on board the Victorian Goldfields Railway heritage train as we make our way through the picturesque bush and bucolic farmlands. In Maldon we’ll bus you over to visit the new Maldon Getaways destination centre\, then another short trip out to Panacea Estate. You’ll meet winemaker Peter Christen\, while admiring the scenic views over the waters of Cairn Curran. \nDinner and drinks provided. Tickets for BMA members are free\, and only $25 for non-members. A great bargain\, and a great way to see your Shire and connect with other fellow business operators. Book your tickets now. \nNB. a shuttle bus will be available for trips to and from Maldon subject to demand and timing. Please email gen@businessmountalexander.org.au to advise if any travel assistance is required.
URL:https://businessmountalexander.org.au/event/vgr-train-to-maldon-evening/
CATEGORIES:Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231115T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231115T213000
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SUMMARY:Mount Alexander Business Awards 2023
DESCRIPTION:The Mount Alexander Business Awards recognises and celebrates the outstanding achievements of businesses whose passion and commitment make our shire such a unique place to live\, work and visit.\n\n\nEntering these awards provides you with an opportunity to step away from the day to day and look at your business strategically\, reflect on your hard work and all the amazing things you have achieved. You will also benefit from significant media coverage\, with finalists and winners being able to utilise the ongoing media opportunities provided with the awards program. \n\n\n\nSome other great reasons to enter:\n\n\n🏆Quick and easy entry – The simplified the entry form has a maximum of 6 questions (excluding business details questions)\n🏆Cash for businesses – Every category winner will receive $500 with the grand prize increased to $3\,000\n🏆Reimagined categories – These new categories focus on achievements not a type of business\n🏆New location for the awards night – The Theatre Royal will host the awards ceremony on the 15th November 2023 this year\, don’t miss out on this great night!\n\n\n\nComplete the entry form by midnight on Monday 18 September 2023.\n\n\nOne on one information sessions are available for anyone who’d like to learn more about the awards\, the process\, and get step-by-step help with their entry. To book in a time contact: business@mountalexander.vic.gov.au or call 5471 1745
URL:https://businessmountalexander.org.au/event/mount-alexander-business-awards-2023/
LOCATION:Theatre Royal\, 30 Hargreaves Street\, Castlemaine\, VIC\, 3450\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Forum
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230727T193000
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SUMMARY:Networking at Old Castlemaine Gaol
DESCRIPTION:We know that tourism attracts visitors to our region who spend money and contribute to our economic growth and the well-being of our business community. Data shows total tourism expenditure in Victoria was $35.0billion in the year ending March 2023\, an increase of 113% compared to the year ending March 2022. \nA new attraction for visitors to Castlemaine is the Bromley Art Museum at the Old Castlemaine Gaol. This is an extraordinary reimagining of a significant heritage site. \nOwners David & Yuge Bromley describe their collection as “deeply personal and diverse; the rattling minds of two people who are pure and simply consumed with art and creative output. We wanted to shift the axis of what the Gaol was known for\, a place of despair\, sadness and trauma into a place that evoked a sense of life\, joy and art.” \n  \nCome and see it for yourself and hear the latest news and developments from BMA. \nNo cost but registration is essential for catering | Thursday 27th July\, 5.30pm – 7.30pm \n\nBMA’s event at the Old Castlemaine Gaol was terrific. Such a delight to see the art collection and chat to people in the business community. Here’s a link to more photos captured on the night by Craig Gaston. \n\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n 
URL:https://businessmountalexander.org.au/event/tour-of-old-castlemaine-gaol/
CATEGORIES:Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230529T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230529T193000
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SUMMARY:Social Event at Red Hill Hotel\, Chewton
DESCRIPTION:BMA invites members\, supporters and other local businesses to join us in a social get together at The Red Hill.\nFree event | Drinks at bar prices | 6pm\, Monday 29 May\nThe Red Hill Hotel | 163 Main Street | Chewton\n\n\n\nThanks so much to the Red Hill crew for hosting a wonderful evening at our Social Drinks event. Here’s some photos that capture the night…courtesy of Craig Gaston
URL:https://businessmountalexander.org.au/event/social-event-at-red-hill-hotel-chewton/
LOCATION:Red Hill Hotel\, 163 Main Road\, Chewton\, Victoria\, 3451\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Forum
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220818T200000
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SUMMARY:Social Networking
DESCRIPTION:BMA is hosting a celebratory night to mark the achievements of the association and roll out it’s future vision by hosting the 2022 AGM. We’ll have networking drinks and canapes\, plus guest speakers to discuss how businesses are addressing mental health and wellbeing in the workplace. \nWhen | Thursday 18 Aug 2022\, 5.30 – 8pm\nWhere | Maurocco Bar\, 4 Templeton St\, Castlemaine\nCost | Free\nRegister | via Trybooking\nCatered by Alex @ Bar Midland and first drink free. \nBMA is undertaking a project with funding by Business Victoria to assess how small businesses owners support mental health and wellbeing in the workplace – both for themselves and their employees. \nWe’ve been hosting a series of conversations with local businesses around the challenges for wellbeing across small\, micro and solo businesses. We will share our findings at the Maurocco Bar event\, with key information & resources about this important topic. \n 
URL:https://businessmountalexander.org.au/event/social-networking/
CATEGORIES:Forum
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SUMMARY:Mainstreet Australia Castlemaine Conference
DESCRIPTION:Mainstreet Australia Conference 2022 is being held at Castlemaine’s Phee Broadway Theatre on Aug 4\, bringing together organisations and individuals committed to the success and survival of main streets and town centres\, for education\, inspiration & connection. \n2022’s theme is ‘From Adversity to Opportunity’\, highlighting that\, even after such a challenging time as COVID\, we are able to extract learnings and ideas and use these for the continued survival of our main streets\, and the small businesses that populate them. \nSee full schedule for both the regional (Castlemaine) conference and the metro (Melbourne) conference. Ticket price includes morning tea\, lunch\, afternoon tea and post-conference networking event\, including first drink and nibbles. \nThe Castlemaine conference also offers an option of speed networking or a walking tour of the Main Street. PLUS\, Business Mount Alexander are offering a FREE epicurean tour of Castlemaine’s Mill precinct on Fri\, Aug 5 from 8am – 11am.
URL:https://businessmountalexander.org.au/event/mainstreet-australia-castlemaine-conference/
LOCATION:Phee Broadway Castlemaine\, Mechanics Lane\, Castlemaine\, Victoria\, 3450\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220628T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220628T100000
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SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting - 20/21
DESCRIPTION:Thanks to last year’s COVID disruptions and lockdowns\, we did not host a 2020-2021 Annual General Meeting.\n\nWe’re making good on this oversight by having a very routine\, run of the mill AGM on Tuesday\, 28th June where we will accept the financial report for the 2020-2021 year. It is the intention of the current committee to renominate at this AGM. The Annual General Meeting will be held at St Florian cafe on Tuesday\, 28th June at 9am. Please RSVP to gen@businessmountalexander.org.au if you are planning to attend.\n\nWe will follow this up with a fully fledged 2021-2022 AGM and social networking event on Thursday 18th August. Join us from 5.30pm at the Maurocco Bar at the Midland Hotel\, Templeton Street\, Castlemaine. A further invitation / event notification will follow.\n\nWe apologise for the delay in hosting our 2020-2021 AGM and trust you understand that this was resultant from COVID disruptions. If any member has any concerns whatsoever\, please do not hesitate to email gen@businessmountalexander.org.au
URL:https://businessmountalexander.org.au/event/annual-general-meeting-20-21/
LOCATION:St Florians\, Templeton Street\, Castlemaine
CATEGORIES:Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220516T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220522T170000
DTSTAMP:20260605T034707
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SUMMARY:Main Streets of Australia Week | 16 - 22 May
DESCRIPTION:Even before COVID\, many main streets were struggling and\, in some cases\, dying\, for reasons beyond their control; the introduction of internet shopping and development of shopping centres both came as a huge blow. \nWith more than 2 million small businesses in Australia\, and many of these on our main streets\, they do an enormous amount for the community. We need to support them\, to ensure their survival\, so they can continue to: \n• provide a huge number of jobs to those that rely on local or flexible work\,\n• create local spending\,\n• support local causes and charities\, as well as sporting groups and schools\n• provide a place for the elderly or vulnerable to find their fit in the community\,\n• build connection and provide safe spaces\, and\n• allow a huge number of families to stay financially afloat. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn 2022\, Mainstreet Australia\, in partnership with Mainstreet SA & Town Team Movement\, and with the support of Zeller\, are launching a national campaign celebrating all that main streets and town centres provide to the community. \nThe message will be impossible to ignore as these streets\, and the businesses within them\, will all be sharing this message at the same time; from May 16 – May 22 aka Main Streets of Australia Week. \nBusiness Mount Alexander will distribute posters for displaying in your shop front and social media content to share – and help remind people the importance of supporting local businesses by shopping in your main street!
URL:https://businessmountalexander.org.au/event/main-streets-of-australia-week-16-22-may/
CATEGORIES:Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220421T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220421T190000
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SUMMARY:Workspace Australia Networking Drinks
DESCRIPTION:Meet the BMA Committee and hear the latest news impacting our local business community at Workspace Australia Networking event. An opportunity to socialise with other businesses at the Halford Street business hub over drinks and nibbles. RSVP gen@businessmountalexander.org.au
URL:https://businessmountalexander.org.au/event/workspace-australia-networking-drinks/
LOCATION:Workspace Australia\, 1 Halford Street\, Castlemaine\, Vic\, 3450\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220216T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220216T210000
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SUMMARY:Castlemaine Fringe 'Creative Connections'
DESCRIPTION:Business Mount Alexander will be launching it’s newest project showcasing the economic value of our local creative industries at this Castlemaine Fringe Creative Community Connection event!!\n\n\nFully catered with complimentary drinks on arrival and entertainment from MaCapella Singers and Milla Dance.\n\n\nHear from Merryn Tinkler\, Council’s new Manager of Culture and Economy who will be speaking about her decades of involvement in arts leadership roles.\n\n\nPlus The Fringe Thing will be conducting their AGM\, so find out how you can get involved in the 2023 Fringe Festival.
URL:https://businessmountalexander.org.au/event/castlemaine-fringe-creative-connections/
LOCATION:The Taproom\, 1-9 Walker Street\, Castlemaine\, 3450\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220202T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220202T190000
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SUMMARY:Drinks at The Guildford Hotel
DESCRIPTION:Join us for BMA Social Drinks at the Guildford Family Hotel. Meet the new owners – Megan and Tom\, and find out what’s in store for 2022\, 5.30pm to 7.30pm.\nDinner options available.\nRSVP: gen@businessmountalexander.org.au\nPlease note that this event will take place with strict COVID regulations in place.
URL:https://businessmountalexander.org.au/event/drinks-at-the-guildford-hotel/
CATEGORIES:Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211217T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211217T200000
DTSTAMP:20260605T034707
CREATED:20211125T012219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211208T014034Z
UID:2047-1639760400-1639771200@businessmountalexander.org.au
SUMMARY:Late Night Shopping
DESCRIPTION:BMA is excited to support retailers by hosting two late-night shopping events: on Friday 10th and Friday 17th December. Traders are being encouraged to remain open until 8pm on both these days to maximise the increased customers in town. \nBMA have partnered with Council to provide live entertainment and activate the streets. The Village Square in Fredrick Street will be abuzz with entertainment plus roving performers will be moving around the town\, attracting shoppers and visitors to all corners of the central business district. \nThis event is supported by the Mount Alexander Shire Council Events Grants Program.
URL:https://businessmountalexander.org.au/event/late-night-shopping-2/
LOCATION:The Village Square\, Frederick Street\, Castlemaine\, Victoria\, 3450\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211210T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211210T200000
DTSTAMP:20260605T034707
CREATED:20211122T022543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211208T014019Z
UID:2040-1639155600-1639166400@businessmountalexander.org.au
SUMMARY:Late Night Shopping
DESCRIPTION:BMA is excited to support retailers by hosting two late-night shopping events: on Friday 10th and Friday 17th December. Traders are being encouraged to remain open until 8pm on both these days to maximise the increased customers in town. \nBMA have partnered with Council to provide live entertainment and activate the streets. The Village Square in Fredrick Street will be abuzz with entertainment plus roving performers will be moving around the town\, attracting shoppers and visitors to all corners of the central business district. \nThis event is supported by the Mount Alexander Shire Council Events Grants Program.
URL:https://businessmountalexander.org.au/event/late-night-shopping/
LOCATION:The Village Square\, Frederick Street\, Castlemaine\, Victoria\, 3450\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211202T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211202T210000
DTSTAMP:20260605T034707
CREATED:20211028T063529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211028T083635Z
UID:1957-1638468000-1638478800@businessmountalexander.org.au
SUMMARY:Mount Alexander Business Awards
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for this year’s bi-annual Mount Alexander Business Awards on Thursday 2 December 2021 at the Castlemaine Town Hall. Congratulations to all nominees. Finalists will be announced soon. Come along to this wonder event to help celebrate business in the shire. \nDetails on how to book will be available soon. \n 
URL:https://businessmountalexander.org.au/event/mount-alexander-business-awards/
LOCATION:Castlemaine Town Hall\, 25 Lyttleton Street\, Castlemaine\, Vic\, 3450\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Forum
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marg Barry":MAILTO:businessawards@mountalexander.vic.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211012T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211012T190000
DTSTAMP:20260605T034707
CREATED:20211016T012036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211016T012036Z
UID:1795-1634061600-1634065200@businessmountalexander.org.au
SUMMARY:Business Mount Alexander Retailers Forum
DESCRIPTION:Join BMA for a Retailers Forums and help formulate a plan to increase economic spend in our Shire. \nWhat are your pressing concerns as a retailer in our Shire?\nHow can BMA work with you to help achieve your business goals?\nWhat messages can we convey on your behalf to council to support our local traders?\nWhat initiatives can be implemented for the Christmas / holiday season? \nThis is a free event with refreshments available at the bar.
URL:https://businessmountalexander.org.au/event/business-mount-alexander-retailers-forum/
LOCATION:The Taproom\, 1-9 Walker Street\, Castlemaine\, 3450\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Forum
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://businessmountalexander.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/retalers-forum.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210701T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210701T183000
DTSTAMP:20260605T034707
CREATED:20210622T041926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210622T042427Z
UID:1517-1625160600-1625164200@businessmountalexander.org.au
SUMMARY:Disability Access Guide Launch
DESCRIPTION:The Mount Alexander Shire Disability Advocacy Group and Business Mount Alexander invite local businesses and service providers on:\nThursday\, July 1st 2021\n5.30–6.30pm\nShedshaker Taproom @ The Mill\nto the launch of the Disability Access Guide for the Mount Alexander Shire. \nMASDAG\, with the financial support of Mount Alexander Shire\, has published an access guide that helps retailers and service providers increase their customer and client base by removing barriers that prevent them from enjoying local businesses and services. \nFor a variety of reasons\, people living with a disability can experience poor or reduced access to goods and services in our Shire. The Disability Access Guide provides a checklist for retailers and service providers as a guide to improving their business so that it includes everyone. \nPlease join us for drinks and nibbles and your copy of a document that will benefit your business. For bookings and further information\, ring MASDAG on 0439 964 179.
URL:https://businessmountalexander.org.au/event/disability-access-guide-launch/
LOCATION:The Taproom\, 1-9 Walker Street\, Castlemaine\, 3450\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210628T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210628T203000
DTSTAMP:20260605T034707
CREATED:20210518T062136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210622T042314Z
UID:912-1624903200-1624912200@businessmountalexander.org.au
SUMMARY:The Business of Climate Change
DESCRIPTION:|| Business of Climate Change Event – New Date! ||\n\n\n\n\nYou’re invited to come along to THE BUSINESS OF CLIMATE CHANGE FORUM and find out about funding\, finance and subsidies to help your business cut emissions\, save on power bills and reduce waste.\n\nWe’ll hear first hand from local businesses who have made the switch and how it helped them save money and grow their business.\n\nInformation and displays from Sustainability Victoria\, DELWP\, Cola Solar\, Sustainable Australia Fund\, Central Victorian Greenhouse Alliance\, Enviroshop Newstead\, Mt Alex Sustainability Group and others.\nThis event is fully catered thanks to Mount Alexander Shire Council.\nBook your FREE ticket now at: https://www.trybooking.com/BSGBC\n\n\n 
URL:https://businessmountalexander.org.au/event/the-business-of-climate-change/
LOCATION:The Goods Shed\, Kennedy Street\, Castlemaine\, Victoria\, 3450\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210525T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210525T193000
DTSTAMP:20260605T034707
CREATED:20210511T025708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210511T025708Z
UID:897-1621963800-1621971000@businessmountalexander.org.au
SUMMARY:Social Drinks at Love Shack Brewery
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a casual networking drinks event and meet the inspiring brewers behind Love Shack Brewery. Since launching in December 2020\, Conna and Harri have been hard at work pumping out fresh frothies from the rear of the Theatre Royal and injecting great energy into the centre of town.\n\nCome taste the fruits of their endeavours and meet up with local business folk.\n\nLove Shack Brewery – side path to Theatre Royal\nTuesday 25 May | 5.30pm to 7.30pm\nAll welcome – drinks at bar prices\, canapes provided.\nRSVP: gen@businessmountalexander.org.au
URL:https://businessmountalexander.org.au/event/social-drinks-at-love-shack-brewery/
LOCATION:Theatre Royal\, 30 Hargreaves Street\, Castlemaine\, VIC\, 3450\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210514T063000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210514T083000
DTSTAMP:20260605T034707
CREATED:20210511T093712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210511T093712Z
UID:907-1620973800-1620981000@businessmountalexander.org.au
SUMMARY:HALT Save Your Bacon Brekky
DESCRIPTION:HALT Breakfast Event this Friday \n\n\nSAVE YOUR BACON free coffee and BBQ brekky at KT’s coffee van outside The Snip\, 236 Barker Street\, Castlemaine.\n\n\nThis Friday 14 May at 6.30am to 8.30am\n\n\n A FREE event!
URL:https://businessmountalexander.org.au/event/halt-save-your-bacon-brekky/
LOCATION:KTs Coffee Van\, 326 Barker Street\, Castlemaine\, Vic\, 3450
CATEGORIES:Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210311T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210311T203000
DTSTAMP:20260605T034707
CREATED:20210217T060600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210224T032053Z
UID:874-1615485600-1615494600@businessmountalexander.org.au
SUMMARY:A Conversation on Visitation
DESCRIPTION:Business Mount Alexander plans to ride the wave of renewed energy and interest in the region by kicking off its first networking and information-sharing event of the year at the Taproom on Thursday\, 11 March from 6pm for a 6:30 start to 8:30pm (at The Mill Castlemaine). \nAs well as showcasing innovative local entrepreneurs and offering business owners the chance to meet and mingle and to sample some wonderful local produce\, the gathering will feature Anna Knight\, Creative Cities Officer for the Greater Bendigo region\, as guest speaker. Anna will talk about the myriad opportunities inherent in the City of Greater Bendigo’s recent UNESCO City of Gastronomy designation – the first ever in Australia. The prestigious title was granted in recognition and celebration of our region’s thriving food and drinks culture. \nTo register your attendance at this FREE event click on the EVENTBRITE LINK. \nA selection of food from local producers will be provided and drinks will be at venue prices. \nLook forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://businessmountalexander.org.au/event/save-the-date-bmas-first-event-for-2021/
LOCATION:The Taproom\, 1-9 Walker Street\, Castlemaine\, 3450\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Forum
ORGANIZER;CN="Ingrid Gaiotto":MAILTO:ingrid@businessmountalexander.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201008T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201008T210000
DTSTAMP:20260605T034707
CREATED:20201006T014943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201009T085226Z
UID:855-1602185400-1602190800@businessmountalexander.org.au
SUMMARY:Meet the Candidates 2020
DESCRIPTION:Business Mount Alexander\, in partnership with Shedshaker Brewing\, are pleased to host a virtual ‘Meet the Candidates Forum’ on Thursday\, 8 October at 7.30pm. \nThis is a Q&A with the Castlemaine Ward candidates in the 2020 Mount Alexander Council elections\, live-streamed from The Taproom and hosted on the Business Mount Alexander + Castlemainia Facebook platforms. \nThis event will be formally MC’d and candidates will have the opportunity to introduce themselves and respond to pre-prepared questions submitted by the Mt Alexander community. \nN.B. due to COVID restrictions\, there will not be a live audience for this meeting. Questions (video/audio/text) for one or more candidates can be sent to: \ntaproom@shedshakerbrewing.com \nDoug and Jacqueline at The (Shedshaker) Taproom have been live streaming a diverse range of events over recent months and welcome the opportunity to provide this forum. \nBMA is excited to present this opportunity for community members to hear direct from our local candidates. How do they intend to support local business? What are their ideas to stimulate economic growth? How do we balance community safety with an anticipated increase in visitation from outside the Shire? Where are the jobs of the future coming from and how can Council support innovation? \nWe hope you can join us and will consider submitting a question of your own. \nThe recording is now available via YouTube and you can also view the recording on Facebook : Shedshaker Taproom; Business Mount Alexander & Castlemania (Group).
URL:https://businessmountalexander.org.au/event/meet-the-candidates-2020/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191205T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191205T220000
DTSTAMP:20260605T034707
CREATED:20191113T090330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191113T090330Z
UID:846-1575568800-1575583200@businessmountalexander.org.au
SUMMARY:Mount Alexander Business Awards - Gala Dinner
DESCRIPTION:2017 Award winners Healing Well and We Push Buttons\nThe Mount Alexander Business Awards is a biennial program that showcases\, publicly acknowledges and celebrates the achievements of our local businesses. \nWith judging completed the countdown is on until the 2019 Awards ceremony. Finalists have been announced and the winners will be revealed at the gala event on 5 December – so book your ticket now! \nThe awards ceremony will kick off with drinks at 6.00pm on Thursday 5 December at the Castlemaine Town Hall.  John Fleming\, entertainer from Strange Weird Little Guys will be your host for the evening. \nAn independent judging panel have visited shortlisted businesses and the winners of each of the eight categories will go in the running for the coveted Business of the Year award and $2\,000 prize money. \nThe Mount Alexander Business Awards are run by Mount Alexander Shire Council in partnership with The Midland Express/Castlemaine Mail and are proudly supported by Business Mount Alexander\, Good Earth Garden Supplies\, Maldon Inc.\, Maldon & District Community Bank® \, Small Business Victoria and Workspace Australia. \nThe cost for tickets is $40 with drinks and dinner provided. Book your tickets now.
URL:https://businessmountalexander.org.au/event/mount-alexander-business-awards-gala-dinner/
LOCATION:Castlemaine Town Hall\, 25 Lyttleton Street\, Castlemaine\, Vic\, 3450\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Forum
ORGANIZER;CN="Marg Barry":MAILTO:businessawards@mountalexander.vic.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191119T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191119T210000
DTSTAMP:20260605T034707
CREATED:20191112T061206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191112T061206Z
UID:839-1574186400-1574197200@businessmountalexander.org.au
SUMMARY:Healthy Business Event
DESCRIPTION:Come along to this special event at the Bridge Hotel to hear more about looking after yourself and your employees. Jeremy Forbes from HALT and a representative from CHIRP will be guest speakers on the night. \nIf you have always wanted to hear Jeremy speak about HALT\, but never had the opportunity\, come along. It’s also a great opportunity to find out what is happening with CHIRP and what services they deliver. \nFinger food provided and drinks at bar prices.
URL:https://businessmountalexander.org.au/event/healthy-business-event/
LOCATION:The Bridge Hotel\, 21-23 Walker Street\, Castlemaine\, Vic\, 3450\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Forum
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