Business Mount Alexander

After Work Drinks at Workspace
2023-12-07 17:00 - 19:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Workspace Australia, 1 Halford Street, Castlemaine, Vic, 3450, Australia
Castlemaine Fringe and Business Mount Alexander invite you to After Work drinks to celebrate the season and meet the neighbours!
Join us at 1 Halford Street – downstairs in the ground floor reception area – for drinks and nibbles, with music from our good friends at MainFM.
For enquiries please email Azzy at castlemainefringefestival@gmail.com or Gen at gen@businessmountalexander.org.au
All welcome!

BMA Committee Meeting
2024-02-13 17:30 - 18:30 | Castlemaine Senior Citizens Centre, Mechanics Lane, Castlemaine
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.

Social Networking at Boomtown
2024-03-28 17:30 - 19:30 | Boomtown, The Mill, 9 Walker Street, Castlemaine, Victoria, 3450
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.
See the full range of photos HERE.

Ratbag at Temperance House
2024-07-25 17:30 - 20:00 | Temperance House, 68 Mostyn Street, Castlemaine, Vic, 3450, Australia
Join BMA and our event partner, Cantwell Property, at our July social networking event.
We’ll be gathering at Temperance House (formerly The Empyre) to experience the hospitality of local catering legends, Ratbag Food & Drink.
Rachael 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.
Join us for drinks, nibbles, networking and guest speakers showcasing some incredible local talent. All business owners and operators welcome!
Thursday 25th July 2024
5:30pm start – 8pm finish
Ratbag at Temperance House, Mostyn Street, Castlemaine
Free for BMA members | $15 for non-BMA members
Includes drink on arrival & nibbles
This 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.

AI + Social Media Hacks Workshop
2024-07-26 09:00 - 11:00 | The Taproom, 1-9 Walker Street, Castlemaine, 3450, Australia
We’re super excited to announce a BMA workshop next Friday 26th July at 9am with marketing guru John Hall.
John is a multifaceted entrepreneur and marketing strategist who has dramatically increased visitation to his family business, Cactus Country in Strathmerton, thanks in no small part to his effective and creative use of social media and AI.
John is also a Marketing Advisor for the Moira Shire Council and was a recent guest speaker at the Regional Tourism Conference in Macedon where he inspired attendees with his tips and pointers for using AI in their daily business operations. Simple hacks to increase efficiencies and to improve the effectiveness of your business. John’s insight into the latest trends in social media are also mind-blowing!
Did you know that ChatGPT is set to replace Google as the go to search engine to locate businesses?
And that 90% of younger demographics turn to video platforms to discover information about new products and destinations!
Come along and be inspired, take away hacks for improving your business, and open your mind to the possibilities of how AI can help your business.
Friday 26 July | 9am to 11 am
The Taproom, 9 Walker Street, Castlemaine
Workshop runs for 1 hour with 1-on-1 Q&A to follow
$10 for BMA members | $15 for non BMA members
Fresh morning tea / breakfast / brunch options

Social Night + AGM - The Albion Hotel
2024-10-16 17:30 - 19:00 | The Albion, 152 Duke Street, Castlemaine, Victoria, 3450, Australia
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.
On 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!
Join us on Wednesday 16th October from 5.30pm for drinks, canapes and good company. Free admission for BMA members and low cost for guests.
Join BMA now for only $100 and you’ll get a free admission to four (4) BMA events per annum.

Monthly Committee Meeting
2024-11-12 17:30 - 19:00 | Castlemaine Senior Citizens Centre, Mechanics Lane, Castlemaine
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.
Our 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.

Social Drinks at The Taproom
2025-02-06 17:00 - 19:30 | Victoria
Please join us for our first social networking event of 2025 at the new Shedshaker Taproom!
Thursday 6 February @ 5pm to 7.30pm
Members – FREE
Non-BMA Members – $15
Book via: www.trybooking.com/CYOCW
Your ticket includes a welcome drink and finger food. Find out more about what’s in store this year!
We are grateful to NBN Local for sponsoring this event.

Explore Etty Street Business Hub
2025-08-28 17:30 - 19:30 | Etty Street Business Hub, 35 Etty St, Castlemaine, Victoria, 3450, Australia
Join BMA for our next event at the Etty Street Business Hub.
Thursday 28th August 5.30-7.30pm
Members – FREE
Non-BMA Members – $15
Book via: www.trybooking.com/CYOCW
Your ticket includes a welcome drink and finger food. Find out more about Castlemaine’s newest business hub!

'Meet the Finalists' at Castlemaine Toyota
2025-10-29 17:30 - 19:30 | Castlemaine Toyota, 371 Barker Street, CASTLEMAINE, Victoria, 3450, Australia
As an official Silver Partner for Mount Alexander Shire’s 2025 Business Awards, Toyota Castlemaine is teaming up with Business Mount Alexander to host a special Meet the Finalists networking event.
Wednesday 29th October, 5.30–7.30pm
Members – FREE | Non-BMA Members – $15
Bookings essential : https://www.trybooking.com/DGIMW
After many months of planning and construction, Toyota Castlemaine has opened its brand-new premises on Barker Street — and they’re inviting you in!
This year, the Business Awards once again champion the businesses and organisations in our shire that have demonstrated outstanding attributes.
Come along to celebrate our incredible local businesses, connect with fellow professionals, and enjoy a relaxed evening inside Toyota’s stunning new showroom.
Complimentary drink and catering for members and guests upon arrival.
