Big Business Beyond The New England + Christmas Networking Event

Big Business Beyond the New England + Christmas Networking Event

GIBC and Glenrac invite you to join us for our last event of 2025, talking big business, networking and celebrating the end of another fantastic year.

On Thursday the 27th November, we bring together a group of local entrepreneurs who are scaling their businesses and achieving success far outside of the New England region. Focusing on the strategies, challenges, and opportunities of scaling businesses internationally, this is your chance to gain insights on growth, global standards, and innovative communication from those who are actively doing it.

🎤 Featured Speakers & Panel Discussion

We are excited to host a panel of leaders who are driving their businesses onto the national and international stage.

Mark Tretheway (StarLogixs Electronics)

Mark Tretheway is the founder and leader of StarLogixs Electronics, an award winning engineering company delivering cutting edge electronic products from concept to completion. With 23 years in business, StarLogixs excels in designing and manufacturing high-precision engineered solutions, often for major industrial and resource sector clients both locally and internationally.

Todd Redwood (International Standards)

Todd Redwood is an expert in global business standards, quality assurance, and compliance. His consultancy, International Standards, works with companies of all sizes to help them navigate and implement internationally recognized certifications, such as ISO standards. Todd's expertise is crucial for regional businesses looking to streamline operations and gain the necessary certifications to effectively compete on the international stage.

Brendan Watson & Mick Van der Waal (Story Bug)

Brendan Watson and Mick Van der Waal are the forces behind Story Bug an online retailer that creates and prints personalised children's story books. With a passion for scaling businesses, experience in branding, digital marketing and IT the pair have successfully built multiple international businesses from the ground up.

Following the panel discussion, we invite you to enjoy canapés, drinks, and a relaxed environment for our annual Christmas networking event. This is a prime opportunity to connect with the region's leading entrepreneurs and our local business community.

Event Details

·       When: Thursday 27th November 6pm – 8:00pm

·       Where: Glen Innes Services Club

·       Who: Everyone on is welcome to attend

·       RSVP – Entry is FREE but registration is required for RSVP Purposes

Proudly funded by Australian Government and NSW Government through the Future Drought Fund in association with Glen Innes Severn and Tenterfield Shire Council.