We’re thrilled to extend a warm welcome to Business Mount Alexander's newest members:
BIG4 Castlemaine Gardens Holiday Park
AXIS Employment
Media Magnet
Kerr Capital
Footprints on the Globe
Look forward to seeing you at our next event!
Nat Dowling - Wander into Wildness Natural Resonance Wellbeing - facilitates good health and reconnection through all-natural sound work, nature connection and story practices and is excited about her upcoming workshop for small business owners.
Sound healing is ancient alchemy revered across time and cultures that helps nourish your nervous system, soothe your soul and come back to balance.
Nat’s looking forward to facilitating Treasure Map: The Seekers Guide to (Well)Being in Business, a new workshop for small business people, happening on Fri 15 November.
This collaboration with Bec Taylor – Awaken Yoga Studio brings in brain picker mentoring from Nat’s previous copywriting business and combines it with reflective activities, plus sound work and yogic practices for physical, emotional and mental wellbeing.
To book, head to: www.wanderintowildness.com.au/sound-healing-events-victoria/treasure-map-wellbeing-in-business-wo...
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Nat is awesome!
Another BMA event success last Wednesday evening at The Albion!
Thanks to Craig Gaston for capturing the night 😀
Great event and stunning pics
Great photos Craig Gaston ✅
Congratulations and best of luck to Castlemaine businesses and BMA members Castlemaine Boutique Accommodation and BIG4 Castlemaine Gardens Holiday Park for being finalists in this year's Victorian Tourism Awards.
Huge achievement making the shortlist, well done to everyone involved. Fingers crossed!!
www.vtic.com.au
The Victorian Tourism Awards are the pinnacle of excellence in our Victorian tourism industry and a premier event in the industry calendar.
Thinking about coming to The Albion tonight? You're in for a treat if you do. BMA events are pretty relaxed, despite the name tags and guest speakers. Mostly it's catching up with people you know (or don't know well) who run a business in Castlemaine and surrounds.
AND - you get to check out the new space at The Albion. Gen was there last night and was blown away. Very welcoming and gorgeous. No photos yet, come see for yourself!
Register your attendance here>> www.trybooking.com/CVMUN
Would love to see you!🍷
🈺 Castlemaine Community House business workshops 🈺
🤖AI Tools for Business - 6:30-9pm Wednesdays, 5 sessions, 23rd Oct to 20 Nov - Booking Link: cch.org.au/courses/ai-tools-for-business/
Learn how to use AI Tools for business, community organisations / NFPs to enhance operations and marketing. Practical insights for absolute beginners or more advanced users.
🎨Microbusiness for Makers - 10am-12:30pm Fridays, 6 sessions, 11th Oct to 15th Nov - booking link: cch.org.au/courses/microbusiness-for-makers/
Perfect for makers to establish their successful and resilient creative business. Includes development of plans (business, strategy, marketing), social media and website, budgeting and finances, as well as an opportunity to connect with fellow local makers.
🖼️Intro to Canva - 6-8:30pm Mondays, 5 sessions, 14th Oct to 11th Nov - booking link: cch.org.au/courses/intro-to-canva/
Discover the power of design with Canva, to create stunning fliers, social media posts, presentations and invitations effortlessly. Perfect for low (no) budget projects, to create promo material like a pro.
🌐Online Marketing - 1-3pm Tuesdays, 9 sessions, 15th Oct to 17th Dec - booking link: cch.org.au/courses/online-marketing/
For business and NFPs, learn the fundamentals of online marketing and engaging with community via social media.
❄️Business support following the hail storm of 11 September!❄️
The Small Business Bus will be in Castlemaine next Tuesday 1 October 10am - 4pm to assist with storm recovery. It will be parked outside the Market Building, 44 Mostyn St Castlemaine.
20-minute sessions are on offer with a business advisor, on a walk-in basis. Advisors will be focusing on disaster resilience and will have business toolkits available. This is a good chance to get help with any questions you might have around insurance conflict, electrical testing, or building issues like damp and mould.
Mount Alexander Shire Council have gathered some resources you can access on the Council website if you've been affected by a natural disaster, this recent storm included - advice for renters, financial assistance for those suffering personal hardship, and insurance assistance. Link in comments ⬇️
As an incorporated association, BMA is run by a Committee of Management. With a couple of folks stepping down this year, we are now looking for more people to join our Committee. Its not a hard task, and its a great opportunity to share your skills and passion and work alongside other business people to achieve meaningful change for our local community. We have regular social events and support projects which are relevant to members' interests and passions.
To find out more or to register your interest in joining the BMA Committee - or one of our various Sub-committees which include Events; Communications; Advocacy & Partnership; Fundraising; Membership and Governance, Risk & Compliance - please contact chair@businessmountalexander.org.au
Hope to see you at our next social event on Wednesday 16th October where we can answer any questions you might have about BMA and the work we do.
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Startup Central Victoria hosted a Showcase Celebration in Bendigo on 6 September to celebrate the conclusion of a highly successful Pre-Accelerator program.
30 teams comprising 39 individuals from ten local government areas participated, including three from Mount Alexander. Over 13 weeks they explored a startup idea during a program of masterclasses delivered by business professionals and supported by mentors. Funding was provided by LaunchVic with strong pro-bono support from within the region.
This is the fourth year that a program has been offered in the region. The majority of this year’s teams indicated that they had progressed their idea significantly during the program.
During the Showcase hosted by futurist Steve Sammartino, two startups were launched, eight showcased their services and products, and two pitched for investment to an appreciative audience.
Virtual CC, a Harcourt-based startup, gained its first client enquiry at the Showcase. Paul Mizzi has created a solution to make call centres more relatable to Australian customers.
“The program has been a plethora of 'eureka' moments,” said Culum Revell from Castlemaine who has founded Daedulux, a drone service.
Sam Haliday, also from Castlemaine, used the program to validate his invention of a new tool for cabinet makers. “I’ve learnt not to be afraid to ask for help,” he said, “it’s now full steam ahead.”
Program Manager, Kerry Anderson, paid tribute to the masterclass presenters, speakers and mentors who provided their time pro-bono. “There is so much business talent and experience right here in regional Victoria. Over the past four years we have built up an ecosystem that will support startups and scale ups long into the future.”
For those interested in exploring a startup idea or wanting to scale up their existing business, there are free events and online meetups held each month featuring businesspeople sharing real life experiences.
More information can be found at
Home - StartUp Central Victoria
startupcv.com.au
Inspiring and supporting startups through freeEVENTS ... PRE-ACCELERATOR PROGRAMS ... MENTORS ...Well done Paul Mizzi a great stalwart of the Harcourt community