Welcome to the Penrith and Lower Blue Mountains District business network - building better relationships.

This month we use the power of mapping to guide your business to success. Roads maps guide you to your driving destinations, so its logical business maps can help you to reach customers, right?

Mapping is one of the most powerful tools you can use if you know how. Our meeting will help and surprise you!

KEYNOTE
How to understand your local target audience.
You will find where to find and how to use the id Community Mapping system and the difference it can make to your business.

Business INSIGHT
Culture Mapping: The key to Cross-culture business challenges?
We live in a multicultural country, but do we know how to successfully navigate cross-cultural communities? This INSIGHT introduces a new dimension to mapping your customers for business success.

SPEAKER
Charles Barnard | The Growth Engineer | E: charles@thegrowthengineer.com.au | P: 0448 939 20

Business INSIGHT
Update on NSW State Government support and changes affecting Small Business Owners
Navigating the Australian Business Register. Creating profiles. Latest educational resources. What the Business Concierge service can do for you.

The EXTRAS

Aerotropolis meeting details. Bus tour.
WEXPO Stand & information.
1-1 collaborations.
Business Primer videos.

ABOUT US

Penrith and Lower Blue Mountains District networking is part 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. 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 its 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