Big day out for those in business

FACING and overcoming challenges in enterprise will be a major theme of this month’s Commerce Ballarat Business Day Out at The Goods Shed on May 29.

The program of learning and ideas is set to feature Fiori Giovanni as keynote speaker, who became a serial entrepreneur, best-selling author, and human rights activist, having started her life as a child soldier.

Ms Giovanni said she was looking forward to connecting with likeminded people at Business Day Out who play a key role in making the Ballarat business community vibrant with their entrepreneurial spirit.

Also booked to speak at Business Day Out are

co-founders of Good Citizens Eyewear, Nik and Harry Robinson, and a senior economist from National Australia Bank’s global markets research sector, Taylor Nugent.

Regional Development Victoria’s Rob Croucher will be the day’s master of ceremonies.

A statement from Commerce Ballarat said Mr Nugent has a focus on the Australian economy but gives commentary and insights on the domestic and global economies and financial markets. At the Business Day Out, Mr Nugent is set to discuss the dynamics of the Australian economy, trends, challenges, and local and international market opportunities.

A 45-minute Think Tank session is part of the program, as are end-of-day networking drinks next door at bar, Itinerant Spirits.

Visit the Commerce Ballarat website for tickets to Business Day Out which will run from 11.30am to 5pm at 200 Lydiard Street North.

Tickets for Commerce Ballarat Members are $295, and for members of business groups in other areas, such as the Bannockburn Chamber of Commerce, tickets are the same price. Tickets for non-Chamber of Commerce members are $365.