Welcome to the Blacktown business network that builds better relationships.

We have a special guest speaker this month - Blacktown businessman and father Chris Barton who, inspired by his daughter, became an overnight celebrity after completing a 24-hour non-stop walk from the Blue Mountains to Manly Beach.

Topic: “The keys of the super successful, how I have applied them in my own life and how anyone can do the same.”

Chris Barton completed the 130km walk earlier this year to raise awareness of mental health challenges faced by children.

His daughter Chelsea, has struggled for the past few years with a range of mental health challenges, including severe anxiety. The impact on her life was such that she can no longer attend mainstream schooling.

Chris spent six months training to prepare himself physically and mentally in the lead-up to the walk and used it to raise funds for Batyr – an organisation delivering mental health programs run by young people, for young people.

Resilience has become a new strength for Chris after he spent several years studying the drivers of some of the world’s most successful teams and individuals. He wanted to understand how to initiate positive change, build resilience, create connections and enhance mental health – a formula Chris applied to his own business and will share with us on Wednesday.

Watch Chris Barton’s Ch 7 coverage here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxpUqk6VA7g

SPECIAL GUEST KEYNOTE - Chris Barton - Motivational speaker - Investor & Advisor
E: chrisjbarton1975@gmail.com | M: 0432 763 241 | W: https://www.chrisbarton.com.au | https://www.linkedin.com/in/ch...

ABOUT US

Blacktown City (Blacktown Business Network) is a member of the Local Area Marketing & Networking Group (LAMNG). The Greater Western Sydney group operates in the Hills district, Parramatta, Blacktown, 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. Our Blacktown group meets on a Wednesday evening from 6.30pm; Baulkham Hills from 9.30am; Parramatta group from 9.30am and is currently online; Penrith and the Lower Blue Mountains from 9.30am.

You can see all group meeting dates, information and bookings here. (This page is under construction and will launch in a few days time).

Each Group has it's 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) $25 per attendee. Blacktown Group (BBN) $17 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