BNI Business Decision Makers - Plan to Succeed

IMPORTANT CHANGE OF VENUE NOTIFICATION

EVENT on WED 20th November 2024 ONLY:

Mister Munro (part of The Victoria Hotel)
215 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000

Public Transport:

Parliament Station or Southern Cross Station
- Go to Bourke Street tram stop going into the city.
- Closest Tram Stop: Swanston/Bourke St #6

OR

Flinders Street Station
- Go to Swanston Street and catch tram to City Square/Swanston Street #11.

Car Parking:

** Register for First Parking for discount prices that we found below. Enter after 4am and leave ANY TIME until 3:59am before the following day.

$19.20 - First Parking | 34-60 Little Collins Street | Parkade Car Park, 34/60 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 450m walk to venue

$19.20 - First Parking | 59 Lonsdale Street Car Park, 59 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000
- walk to tram stop #10 Albert St/Nicholson St and get on 86/96 tram down Bourke Street to stop Swanston/Bourke St #6.

$10-24 - Crown Casino Multilevel Parking
- #12 or #109 tram to go down Collins Street or #96 Tram to go down Bourke Street. Get tram from eg. Clarendon St/Whiteman St.

WEDNESDAY BUSINESS NETWORKING

We have three professional and fun networking events with booking links below.

We start the month with 1. Virtual Networking opening up to a global stage, followed by 2. In-person networking for the rest of the month. Once every few months we hold a popular skit "3. Messed Up Murray Express", with everyone from our members to attendee's working together to solve personal and business issues, it's a SELL OUT so book in advance today!

1. VIRTUAL NETWORKING
(Global Reach)
~First Wednesday Monthly

2. IN PERSON NETWORKING
(Local Connection)
~ Weekly

3. MESSED UP MURRAY EXPRESS
(Interactive and Collaborative)
~Once every two (2) months

There is only one question for SMB and SME business directors, partners, CxO's and that is can you effort not to turn up?

Wednesday is called hump day for a reason, you're in the middle of the week and smack bang between two weekends .. Rather than feeling in limbo, we spice things up by driving business between business directors, decision makers and leaders over a great networking breakfast. Starting the day with engaging and empowering conversations to drive new opportunities will change your feeling of Wednesdays forever...

Do you want to grow your Business and network in a structured, professional and fun and friendly environment that is guaranteed to deliver referrals that grow your business?

Come along to find out more...

When and Where

Time:	7am start, finishing at 8.30am
Where:	DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Melbourne - Flinders Street, 270 Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000
What to Bring:	A stack of business cards (~30) to hand out to people you connect with on the day. Be ready to tell us about you with a ~10 second infomercial (elevator pitch) based on who you are, what you do and what you would like to get out of the morning

We have a rapidly growing group of likeminded business professionals in decision making roles that meet every week. The SBM and SME businesses in our community mainly do business with their SME and corporate network.

This is a breakfast and networking opportunity for the members and visitors of our group who meet weekly and pass referrals across many industries to assist in the growth of all.

BNI Business Decision Makers - Welcome Visitors

LEADERSHIP TEAM

President | Paul Kingston

OVERVIEW

PRE-NETWORKING	Before breakfast, you will be provided some further information about our BNI group. There is never pressure to join or to do business with anyone, it's more about growing everyone’s network for good and reliable businesses. From my personal experience, everyone enjoys catching up, having a laugh, exchanging stories. The opportunities of business naturally flow between our members and guests because of the relationships we form.
BREAKFAST	When you arrive, there will be a nice breakfast as we enter our meeting and you'll be spoilt with a coffee kick to start the day. If you are filling in on behalf of a member who was unable to attend, as they have paid in advance, so you will receive their breakfast as a thank you from them, there is no need to register here.
	You'll be greeted, provided info on all our members, and your name tag (we all have them). Either someone from our group or I will introduce you to people we think you'll benefit meeting.
MEETING	We then sit for breakfast as Paul Kingston, our President gives an intro, where you'll be welcomed to the group. You’ll have around 20 seconds to introduce yourself with name, business and what you do. eg. “Thanks 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 ” Our Vice President Jake Taylor will discuss the flow of business and the opportunities for other business decision makers to join our thriving business community. Members will introduce themselves with each member giving a ~60 seconds 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 also run "Stack Day's" where members will run a entertaining skit around how businesses in the room (and possibly include visitors) can help to resolve business challenges.
POST-NETWORKING	After breakfast, you will be provided some further information about our BNI group. There is never pressure to join or to do business with anyone, it's more about growing everyone’s network for good and reliable businesses. From my personal experience, everyone enjoys catching up, having a laugh, exchanging stories. The opportunities of business naturally flow between our members and guests because of the relationships we form.
Q&A	You don't know what you don't know, and the most powerful shift can be when you know what you don't know. Similar when one person you didn't know can change your business. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact me before, on or after the day. I hope you enjoy your time with us.

PARKING & TRANSPORT TIPS with Hyperlinks

BY TRAIN	From Southern Cross Station it is a 400 meter (6 minute) walk down Little Collins Street.
BY TRAM	From the Williams Street Tram stop on either Collins Street or Bourke Street - It is a 250 meters (3 minute) walk, walk on William Street (or Church St/Ln) to Little Collins Street which is between Collins and Bourke Street.
BY CAR	First Parking – Melbourne CBD (Click to register for a 20% discount off parking) ~$21- Entry between 4:00am and 4:00pm, exit before 4:00am the following day. 480 Collins Street (Enter off Collins Street into Church Lane) \| ~$Unknown (80 meters) walk via Church Lane to Little Collins, turn left into venue. Crown Casino Multi-Level Carpark Kings Way or Haig Street \| Wednesday 0-5hr $7.00, 5-7hr $10.00, 7-24hr $18.00 \| 1km (15min) Walk via Kings Street Queen Victoria Market + EV Charging (Wednesday Special Rate $8-18) - Free Tram corner of Franklin St x William St towards city Williams St x Collins Street (7 minutes) - It is a 250 meters (3 minute) walk, walk on William Street to Little Collins Street between Collins and Bourke Street and head towards Southern Cross. Secure Parking 522 Flinders Lane, Melbourne \| Wednesday before 7:00am exit before 10pm “Tradie Parking” $19.00 Public Parking on the street may also be an option which can be an advantage starting early, most paid street parking starts at 7:30am and ranges from 30min to 1hr.

BY TRAIN

From Southern Cross Station it is a 400 meter (6 minute) walk down Little Collins Street.

BY TRAM

From the Williams Street Tram stop on either Collins Street or Bourke Street

- It is a 250 meters (3 minute) walk, walk on William Street (or Church St/Ln) to Little Collins Street which is between Collins and Bourke Street.

BY CAR

First Parking – Melbourne CBD (Click to register for a 20% discount off parking) ~$21- Entry between 4:00am and 4:00pm, exit before 4:00am the following day.
480 Collins Street (Enter off Collins Street into Church Lane) | ~$Unknown (80 meters) walk via Church Lane to Little Collins, turn left into venue.

Crown Casino Multi-Level Carpark Kings Way or Haig Street | Wednesday 0-5hr $7.00, 5-7hr $10.00, 7-24hr $18.00 | 1km (15min) Walk via Kings Street

Queen Victoria Market + EV Charging (Wednesday Special Rate $8-18)

- Free Tram corner of Franklin St x William St towards city Williams St x Collins Street (7 minutes)

- It is a 250 meters (3 minute) walk, walk on William Street to Little Collins Street between Collins and Bourke Street and head towards Southern Cross.

Secure Parking 522 Flinders Lane, Melbourne | Wednesday before 7:00am exit before 10pm “Tradie Parking” $19.00

Public Parking on the street may also be an option which can be an advantage starting early, most paid street parking starts at 7:30am and ranges from 30min to 1hr.

** Prices are the last best known, please check before parking as car parks change their prices.

* The information in this email is based on when we looked up the details as a guide to help assist you on the morning. Any prices may change without notice. Please ensure that you check with the suppliers directly before using their services / parking.

** IMPORTANT CHANGE OF VENUE NOTIFICATION **

EVENT on WED 20th November 2024 ONLY:

Mister Munro (part of The Victoria Hotel) 215 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000