Mornington Peninsula Shire is giving small local businesses opportunities to learn, connect and network in the inaugural Mornington Peninsula Small Business Festival.
The Festival will boast inspiring presentations, engaging activities and practical workshops on topics such as staffing challenges, sustainability, marketing, financial advice and so much more. The curated program has been developed by the Shire, with events run by the Shire as well as expert agencies including Small Business Mentoring Service, FMP Jobs and Skills Working Group and Chisholm.
Small businesses are welcome to ‘pick and mix’ from the extensive menu of events to suit their business needs. The festival will help identify new ways to solve current business problems, upskill leaders and staff and provide opportunities to learn from other’s experiences.
Highlights of the program include:
- The official launch event, hosted at Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery. Enjoy breakfast, followed by an inspiring presentation from keynote speaker, Mark McCrindle. Mark is an award-winning social researcher, influential thought-leader, TEDx speaker and best-selling author.
- Various marketing workshops. Learn from Rivexe Digital about how to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) marketing tools to save time and reduce costs. Or get an introduction from Munroe Digital into using videos for social media, including reels and stories, to ensure you are staying on top of marketing trends.
- A two-day Business Accelerator workshop. For new businesses, or those who want to take their business to the next level. Participants will gain an understanding of the critical components of planning and will develop a draft business plan as a blueprint for future success.
- A Workforce Building Forum held at Chisholm’s Rosebud Campus. Join other tourism, hospitality, agriculture and horticulture businesses to hear about workforce solutions, funding and grant support available to build your workforce and employee pathways specific to your industry.
Bookings are essential for all events with tickets now available. Explore the program at mpbusiness.com.au/smallbusinessfestival .
Quotes attributable to Mayor Councillor Steve Holland:
“The Mornington Peninsula is a great place to start, run and grow a small business! Our inaugural Small Business Festival will give locals the opportunity learn, connect and network – tickets are now available.”
Quotes attributable to Council’s Small Business Champion Councillor Anthony Marsh:
“Explore the program and training sessions to improve skills and knowledge. Our experts will provide valuable business insights.”
