There is just a week left to take advantage of the free and low-cost events at the 13th Geelong Small Business Festival.
The region’s largest dedicated business festival offers a range of in-person and online events aimed at inspiring and guiding community members looking to start, grow or improve their small business.
Delivered by the City of Greater Geelong in partnership with the Geelong Chamber of Commerce, the 2023 Geelong Small Business Festival covers business essentials, leadership, health & wellbeing, social media marketing, digital technology, sustainability and more.
Secure your place at workshops, presentations and networking opportunities until Thursday 31 August such as:
- Indigenous High Tea
- Leading for performance and wellbeing
- Cyber security for small business
- Leadership with EQ in a world of AI
- Westpac Economic Breakfast
Mayor Trent Sullivan
The business community has again embraced the annual festival.
It’s been an exciting three weeks so far of the Geelong Small Business Festival with many sold out events and subject matter experts sharing their insights, answering questions and guiding new or existing business owners.
This is your chance to hear new ideas, learn a new skill and network with other like-minded people, so check out the full program and book ahead at .
Deputy Mayor Anthony Aitken
I encourage community members to take advantage of the learning and growth opportunities available.
With just a week or so left of 2023 Geelong Small Business Festival, there are a range of activities and events to suit everyone.
There are HIIT exercise sessions, a big co-working day and tour, an online event about embracing the power of divergent minds and more.
Geelong Chamber of Commerce CEO, Jeremy Crawford
Small businesses make up around 97 per cent of all businesses in Greater Geelong.
We estimate that small business generates around $7 billion of the total annual revenue in our region.
The Geelong Small Business Festival celebrates the more than 21,000 small businesses in our municipality by supporting and engaging these talented traders and providing vital growth, development, and learning opportunities.
