Local Networking Nights September 2026

Local Networking Nights is back at Buderim Tavern for September — and this month we're doing double duty. We've teamed up with Bx Networking (Business Networking Reimagined) to open the night with fast-paced speed networking, then we'll slow things down for a hands-on session on turning your LinkedIn profile into a genuine business-development tool.

Whether you're growing a local business, building referral relationships, or just tired of networking events where you talk to the same three people all night — this one's built to get you moving, meeting and connecting with purpose.

What to expect

5:30 PM — Bx Speed Networking Bx Networking bring their signature speed networking format to Local Networking Nights: structured, timed, one-on-one rounds designed to get you in front of more of the room, faster. No long pitches, no awkward hovering by the bar — just quick, focused conversations that actually go somewhere. Bx call it "Business Networking Reimagined," and it's the perfect warm-up for a room full of Sunshine Coast business owners.

7:00 PM — Networking with LinkedIn Once the room's warmed up, we shift from face-to-face to profile-to-profile. This session is a practical, guided activity — not a lecture — built around the idea that on LinkedIn, people don't do business with you because they like you; they do business with you because they trust you. You'll work through:

• A quick partner profile audit — what's working, what's costing you credibility

• Practising warm introductions using mutual connections in the room

7:20 PM — Wrap-up & door prizes We'll close out the night with a few quick announcements.

Who should come

Business owners, consultants, freelancers, and anyone on the Sunshine Coast who wants more than a stack of business cards from their networking — people building real relationships that convert to referrals and clients.

Sponsor

This month's event is proudly supported by Bx Networking — Business Networking Reimagined.

Bx Networking is a global business networking community built on one idea: real referrals come from real relationships, not sales pitches. Their groups bring together non-competing business owners who become each other's referral partners — collaborating instead of competing, and sending each other warm, qualified leads. It's a "no-selly" approach backed by results: Bx members report an average of $100,000–$200,000 in additional annual revenue from their network, and the group has picked up 60+ industry awards, including Business of the Year two years running. Bx runs groups across five countries, with meetings locally here on the Sunshine Coast — this month, they're bringing their signature speed networking format to Local Networking Nights so you can experience it firsthand.

The event is hosted by Buy Local Sunshine Coast.

Thanks to Buy Local Sunshine Coast for supporting this event. Local businesses can join for free to promote their services, increase visibility, and help the Sunshine Coast business community thrive.