Welcome to the Blacktown Business Network (BBN) of the Local Area Marketing & Networking Group, a select business group where everyone has a voice, enhancing and nurturing strong business relationships.

Join us on 6 November for an exciting business networking event packed with valuable insights that will explore and discard, the 'noise' and hype around marketing; guide you to create a healthier 'you' and business plus Part 2 of our Video Project - Creating your Video Storyboards.

As a special highlight, one of our members, Gabrielle Riches, will host the meeting and deliver the Keynote bringing her casual and engaging persona to inform and capture your attention.

But that’s not all! We’ll reveal a surprising achievement from a member, held-over from our previous meeting and details of BBN's 25th Anniversary and Christmas celebrations.

With even more in store, this is an event you won't want to miss! Reserve your tickets today!

Check out the wrap-up from our October meeting here
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BUSINESS INSIGHT
Marketing and You - Cutting Through the Noise - What is Marketing to You?
Join us for an engaging Business INSIGHT where we dive into the essence of marketing beyond the jargon and hype. What does marketing mean to you in today’s fast-paced world?

Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, this conversation aims to cut through the noise and explore personal perspectives, experiences, and innovative ideas. Share your insights, learn from others, and discover how marketing shapes not only businesses but also individual identities. Let’s redefine marketing together and uncover its true impact on our lives!

SPEAKER
Jeffrey Fazal | Director, Business Consultant | Creativus Design | P: 02 9188 4953 | M: 0419 772 323 | E:jeffrey@creativus-design.com | creativus-design.com |

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TUTORIAL
Business Video Project Part 2 – Creating Your Storyboards
In this final tutorial, Group Organiser and LAMNG Chief Marketing Officer, Joe Kowalewski, will guide you through creating storyboards, why they are essential to making successful videos and how easy it can be to do so. We will cover getting into the right Mindspace, scripting, creating scenes, adding visuals and more. A Getting Started exercise is included for a Business Primer style video.

What is the Business Video Project?

It enables members to receive a studio filming session of up to two hours during which they can create a series of promotional videos (potentially up to five) for only $200. At the end of your session, all videos have been completed with branding, messaging and any required effects included. The Local Area Marketing & Networking Group is co-ordinating this member initiative in conjunction with its project partners, Sydney Event Technical Specialists (SETS AV) and The Good Egg Studio.

KEYNOTE & GUEST HOST
Gabrielle Riches | Founder and Director | Archangel Gabriel Consultancy® | M: 0413 409 585 | E: gabrielle@archangelgabriel.net.au | w: www.archangelgabriel.net.au

KEYNOTE - Interactive
Topic: Healthy You-Healthy Business.
In this Interactive Keynote, our Host, Gabrielle Riches, separates health facts from myths and will challenge your understanding of what truly contributes to well-being. Discover how nutrition and physical activity can enhance your decision-making and boost your energy levels, ultimately making you more effective in your work and daily life. Plus volunteers will get a 'live' personalised mini health check to help kickstart their journey towards better health. learn how investing in your health can lead to greater success for you and your business!
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THE EXTRAS
A star is born!
Film Studio tour dates & booking code
25 Anniversary / Christmas event
2025 Meeting Presentation schedule
Sponsorship opportunities
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ABOUT US
Blacktown Business Network (BBN) is part of the Local Area Marketing & Networking Group (LAMNG). The Greater Western Sydney group also operates in the Hills district, Parramatta, Penrith and the Lower Blue Mountains.

All groups meet monthly in alternating weeks. You can attend the group of your choice or move around our network to expand your business network in a familiar environment.

Each Group has its own Facebook page where you can advertise your business, keep up to date with group promotional posts and keep in contact with other members. (You must be a regular group attendee to receive access. Behavioural standards apply to all groups). Blacktown | Hills District | Parramatta | Penrith & Lower Mountains.

OUR MEETINGS

All attendees have the opportunity to introduce themselves and their business. Depending on numbers, introductions are between 30-60 seconds - so it would be a good idea to make a note of the key points you want to make!

You get to meet like-minded people, exchange ideas, learn, socialise, collaborate, gain knowledge, form new relationships, get fresh business ideas and tips and, of course, expand your introduction-based business network.

Whether your business is shop, office, industry, home-based or in a shared space, you will meet motivated owners and entrepreneurs to share your passion and grow your business with.

WHAT WE DO
Our online and face-to-face meetings are identical for all groups. They begin with:
1. Opening welcome.
2. 60-second Business Primers (all attendees).
3. Member Business INSIGHT* (up to 10 minutes when pre-booked).
4. Group photo.
5. Business Card Exchange (We do that online too!)
6. Five-minute break
7. Member Business INSIGHT* (up to 10 minutes when pre-booked).
8. Member Keynote* (up to 20 minutes when pre-booked).
9. Five-minute 1-1 Collaboration Discussion rotations. (Online – members auto rotate via private virtual meeting rooms.) Additional 1-1 meeting time is always available at the end of meetings.
10. Meeting ends.

(Nervous about presenting? Don't worry - we will coach you through it.)

MEMBERSHIP FEES
Unlike many groups, we do not charge a membership or joining fee. Instead we charge attendance fees for all online and in-person meetings to cover costs and ensure small business owners are not dissuaded away from business networking by cost.

Every meeting has an attendance fee contribution to catering costs. Group sponsorship opportunities are also open to significantly boost your business profile.

Online meeting fees are set at $7.50 per attendee (Booking fee and GST inclusive). Face-to-face meeting fees (Inclusive of breakfast, morning tea or evening snacks - depending on the Group) $30 per attendee. Blacktown Group (BBN) $20 thanks to the generous sponsorship of Workers Blacktown. (Booking fee and GST inclusive).

Email networking@localareamktg.com.au for details or call 0404 767 482.

Group inquiries to:
Joe Kowalewski
Group Facilitator, Chief Marketing Officer, Local Area Marketing & Networking Group E: networking@localareamktg.com.au Ph: 0404 767 482

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