Ballina Business Networking Lunch

Innovative Solutions for Ballina Business Growth and Profit For Purpose

We're delighted to bring our signature Business Networking Lunch and Speaker Series to the Ballina Shire for 2021. Showcasing inspiring and successful business people within our Sourdough Community.

Our first Ballina Shire lunch for 2021 is at 12 noon on Friday, June 4th at Beef and Beach in Lennox Head.

Don't miss this opportunity to connect with your fellow local business community over a beautiful lunch and contribute to the future of business in Ballina.

Guest Speakers: 

Sarah King - Ballina Environmental Society 

Sarah will lead the discussion on making environmental change not only a necessity but a business opportunity.

Sarah’s research journey has embraced indigenous thinking and knowledge and she will share how we can identify and implement ways to develop this learning into environmental and sustainable practices within our businesses in the Northern Rivers.

Sarah will be speaking to Alison Crook AO -Chair of Enova Community Energy and Eddie Brook of Cape Byron Distillery about their experiences building purposeful businesses.

We’ll also discover how we can all save money and resources and reduce waste.

Andy Vidler co founder of the Ballina Innovation and Knowledge Initiative (BIKI) will share with you the brand new 'BIKI Hosts Program', a new initiative where established local businesses host early-stage businesses in their premises and provide support to help that business grow. 

Join us for drinks on arrival and a two course meal while networking with other local businesses and hearing first hand from inspiring entrepreneurs living in our region. 

Ticket price includes a drink on arrival and a 2 course lunch.

Beef and Beach Restaurant. 12-2:30pm

17-19 Pacific Parade, Lennox Head NSW 2478, Australia

About Andy Vidler.

Andy's initial exposure to business started at the age of 23, when he started operating his own suburban newsagency. The 3am starts and the onset of a then new thing named the 'World Wide Web' made him reconsider a lifelong career as a newsagent, and sparked an ongoing interest in the contrast between 'sunset' and 'sunrise' industries. He has since gone on to gain experience in a variety of sectors, including finance, investment banking, public sector, technology firms and professional services.   

Andy has a strong interest in the transformative nature of technology on business. He currently has interests in several businesses (management consulting, advanced manufacturing, IT services and education, cryptocurrency) as well as being co-founder of the Ballina Innovation and Knowledge Initiative (BIKI) focused on economic development in the Northern Rivers. 

About Sarah King.

Sarah is a former British Army officer who spent the last decade as part of the senior leadership team of the Australian business of Global communications infrastructure provider BAI Communications, who design, build and operate communications networks including the broadcasting the ABC, SBS and SCA's terrestrial TV & radio.
With 20 years' experience building high-performing teams who deliver significant value spanning Technology, Communications and Defence.

Sarah is increasingly interested in climate justice and is the Secretary of the Ballina Environmental Society, a board member for the Ballina Shire Meals on Wheels and a volunteer for Orange Sky Laundry. 

This event is subsidised by the NSW Government as it provides training for small businesses.

Ticket Types:

Discounted Ticket - Small Business

This training is subsidised by the NSW Government.
By choosing this ticket type I confirm that all of the following apply to me:
• I am an Australian Citizen, permanent resident or humanitarian visa holder, or a New Zealand citizen; and
• I am aged 15 years or older; and
• I live or work in NSW; and
• I am no longer at school or equivalent (students enrolled in distance education are considered to be at school and are not eligible).
AND
• I confirm that I own, or am employed by, a small business.
(A small business is defined as a business with 20 employees or less OR an annual turnover of less than $2m.)

Discounted Ticket - NSW Resident

This training is subsidised by the NSW Government.
By choosing this ticket type you confirm that you are: • An Australian Citizen, permanent resident or humanitarian visa holder, or a New Zealand citizen; and
• Are aged 15 years or older; and
• Live or work in NSW; and
• Are no longer at school or equivalent (students enrolled in distance education are considered to be at school and are not eligible).

General Entry

If neither of the above 2 categories apply.