The Northern Rivers Young Professionals Network is on!

We're on a mission to support, retain and attract the best minds in the region - our emerging and future business, industry and entrepreneurial leaders.

You are invited to be part of one of our most inspiring Business NSW initiatives, the Northern Rivers Young Professionals Network.

Launched in December 2025, the network established with over 85 young professionals from across the region aged 20 - 39 exploring the topic of Leadership.

Business NSW, along with program partners -

BNSW Regional Leaders program
Southern Cross University
TURSA
Ballina RSL
Rainbow Power Company
TAFE NSW
Northern Rivers NSW Brand

are excited to be bring these professional development and connection events across a range of topics to the group this year.

We invite you to our fourth 2026 session: Exploring Leadership and Motivation - and we encourage you to invite other young professionals in the region to come along too.

Join us for an inspiring afternoon of connection and insight.

Special Guest - The Hon. Janelle Saffin MP. Minister for Small Business, Minister for the North Coast, Minister for Recovery and Member for Lismore

Professional Development - Ideas and Challenges exchange - share with peers and get a new perspective (and identifying practical steps for a great start to 2027)

DATE: Wednesday 25 November 2026

TIME: 3.00pm – 6.15pm

LOCATION: Ballina RSL Club (Auditorium)

🎟️ We encourage young leaders (20 - 39) from across the region to secure their ticket as spaces are limited.

Connect. Learn. Be inspired. And enjoy river views, great company, and conversations that count.

The Northern Rivers Young Professionals Network is on!

Contact Isabella Dowd, isabella.dowd@businessnsw.com for further event information.

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