FRIDAY BUSINESS NETWORKING

Can you afford not to turn up? The event is designed for SMB and SME business directors, partners, and CxOs to engage in business networking, growth, and success over a coffee and great breakfast. The event aims to create a structured, professional, fun, and friendly environment that guarantees new connections with ~40% of visitors transacting with new referrals to grow businesses.

Do you want to grow your Business and network, bring business cards and be ready to present a 20-second elevator pitch. The event features a rapidly growing group of like-minded business professionals who meet weekly to pass referrals across various industries. Special events include unique presentations and guest speakers to keep things interesting and social events are regularly open for building on growing trusted professional networks.

Come along to find out more...

WHERE AND WHEN

Time: 6:45am start, finishing at 9.00am
Where: DORSETT Melbourne - 615 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000

INCLUSION

Breakfast & Barista Coffee: With this completed and paid registration it includes a HOT breakfast. Everyone will receive the same breakfast, however to keep things interesting we rotate through six of the venues breakfast options. Those with dietry requirements you will receive the 'chef's selection' which could be a hot or cold breakfast, however the venue will meet your dietry requirements. You will be provided with a barista coffee as per your option mentioned during registration.
20 Seconds: You will receive 20 seconds of fame letting everyone know your name, business and goal for attending.
Open Networking: You will get to network with all of our members who are friendly and open to discussion.
Trade Sheet: You will receive the details of all of our members which in many cases includes their personal mobile numbers.

IMPORTANT REGISTRATION CUT OFF TIMES

We have a team of our members that prepare to welcome you on the morning, and event seating & catering deadlines with our venue. Registration cut off time is 12:00 PM on the Wednesday before this event to ensure you have the best experience possible. If you miss the cutoff please register for our next event.

SPECIAL EVENTS

VIP EVENT: Business Networking with Messed up Murray Express

CLICK TO REGISTER FOR MESSED UP MURRAY

EVENT OVERVIEW

BREAKFAST

During the event you will receive breakfast and coffee to kick start the day. If you are filling in on behalf of an official member who is unable to attend, as they have paid in advance, you do not need to register here, and you will receive their breakfast at no cost. Dietary requirements are required at the time of this booking as no changes can be made on the morning of the event with the venue - those with dietry requirements will receive the "chef's selection" which may be a hot or cold breakfast option however the venue will meet your dierty requirements.

WELCOME & PRE-NETWORKING

You'll be greeted, provided info on all our members (Trade Sheet), and your name tag. Someone from our group will introduce you to people we think you'll benefit from meeting, either services you need or people that will assist you to expend your network or business.

MEETING

We then sit for breakfast as our President (Paul Kingston) drives the meeting, where you'll be introduced to the group. You’ll will be allocated 20 seconds to introduce yourself including who invited you, your name, business, what you do and what you would like to get our of the event eg. “Thanks Fred for inviting me along today, I'm Bob Smith from Smith Electrical, focused in Domestic and Commercial Electrical work. I’m looking to connect with or I’m looking to know more about professional networking to help grow my business”

Our Vice President (Jake Taylor) will introduce our Membership committee and other important information throughout the morning.

Members introduce themselves by giving a 60 second intro to let you know who they are before we pass business cards around the room for anyone you wish to connect with after the meeting.

FEATURE PRESENTATION

Each week a different member of our group will do a 10-minute presentation on their business or instead we have a scheduled group Q&A Panel Presentation showing how multiple business work together and what areas of business they seek outside our group, which opens opportunity for others to join our group.

On occasion we run meetings with VVIP speakers which replace this section and sometimes other parts of the meeting. We will occasionally run entertaining skits around how businesses in the room (and possibly visitors) can help to resolve personal and business challenges.

POST-NETWORKING

After breakfast, you will be provided with information about our Business Networking Group and how you could become a member. There is never pressure to join or to do business with anyone in the group. We believe in growing everyone’s network with good and reliable businesses. Everyone enjoys catching up, having a laugh, exchanging stories and finding ways to help others succeed. The opportunities of business naturally flow between our members and guests because of the relationships we form.

PARKING & TRANSPORT TIPS

TRAIN

Flagstaff Station, 350 meter (5 minute) walk down Little Lonsdale Street from William Street.

Southern Cross Station, Bourke Street exit, it is a 500 meter (8 minute) walk down Spencer Street Station to Little Lonsdale Street.

TRAM

From the Spencer Street | #86 Tram only
- La Trobe St & Spencer St
- 120-Lonsdale St/Spencer St
From the La Trobe Street | #30 Tram only
- Spencer St & La Trobe St

CAR

Queen Victoria Market + EV Charging (Friday Rate FREE 6am - 9am, $7 from 9am-11am) (Great Short-Term Parking)
- Free tram down La Trobe Street (Approx 15 min walk/tram/walk)

First Parking | 558 Little Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000
400 meters (5-minute walk) | ~$23.20 Pre-register Online (Flexable Parking)

Southern Cross Station (Click to pre-book) ~$22 Pre-book Online (Restrictive Early Bird Conditions)

Public Parking on the street may also be an option which can be an advantage starting early, be careful to read the signs.

** Prices are the last best known to try and help those attending the event, please check signs, costs and entry conditions before parking.