A KEY event in the Ballarat business calendar took place last Wednesday with Commerce Ballarat\u2019s annual Business Day Out.<\/p>\n
Hosted by associate deputy vice-chancellor of Federation University, Professor Gabriele Suder, the event saw panel discussions and presentations by successful businesspeople.<\/p>\n
Ms Suder said the day provided a platform for the university to collaborate with other businesses in the region.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt provides this fantastic opportunity of bringing businesses together pondering topics,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
\u201cFederation University is moving into a co-operative model which is really close to industry, so we are not only speaking of work placements, but we are also talking about co-designing offers that bring the right skills at the right time to people in business.\u201d<\/p>\n
The yearly event seeks to foster a collaborative approach between business owners and leaders in regional Victoria.<\/p>\n
Commerce Ballarat board member Serena Eldridge said it\u2019s important to have a business event like the Day Out in regional Victoria.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s the rising tide lifts all boats situation,\u201d she said. \u201cYou\u2019re not out to see each other not do well, the more that everyone does well the more it creates the great positive energy.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe event is regional, so it is great to be able to have it in your own backyard and people in others areas are able to come down and it\u2019s not as far as Melbourne.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s really important to know who\u2019s in town or who\u2019s in your region.\u201d<\/p>\n
As well as providing access to speakers with significant experience, and networking opportunities, Business Day Out allows operators to take a step back and find out about new ideas.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s such a great opportunity for businesses to come and learn,\u201d said Ms Eldridge.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s really important I think for continuous improvement for operators to come out of the business, take a day and learn some new skills here about the latest trends and what\u2019s happening in the business community.\u201d<\/p>\n
Peter Upton, General Manager of Gawk Outdoor, said he decided to come along to strengthen his business and make new connections.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou always learn one good thing out of these events every time you come,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cBut I also think it\u2019s a really good opportunity for businesses to connect with each other and share with each other and get to know one another.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe more you know one another the more likely you are to do business.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
A KEY event in the Ballarat business calendar took place last Wednesday with Commerce Ballarat\u2019s annual Business Day Out. Hosted by associate deputy vice-chancellor of Federation University, Professor Gabriele Suder, the event saw panel discussions and presentations by successful businesspeople. Ms Suder said the day provided a platform for the university to collaborate with other […]<\/p>\n