Celebrate a successful year of networking, innovation, and collaboration with Suburban Spark End-of-Year Networking Event!

Whether you’re a seasoned 'Sparker' or joining us for the first time, this event will be packed with opportunities to connect, learn, and be inspired by a community of like-minded entrepreneurs.

Join us for an evening of:

✨ Special Panel Talk: “Success in Suburban Entrepreneurship”

Hear from three inspiring business owners who’ll share their journeys, challenges, and insights on growth with Suburban Spark.

✨ Pitch Showcase:
Six entrepreneurs will have the floor to pitch their businesses—come discover some of our community’s brightest ideas!

✨ Structured Networking & Awards Celebration:
Enjoy a round of structured networking and celebrate our outstanding ‘Sparkers’ with awards like “Most Innovative Business,” “Community Champion,” and more.

Event timings:

🗓 Date: Wednesday, November 27th
⏰ Time: 5:30 - 7:00 pm
📍 Venue: Melbourne Polytechnic, Libray
💵 Cost: $10 + booking fee (includes non-alcoholic drinks and nibbles)

📨 RSVP: Friday 22nd at 3 pm

Event Runsheet Below:

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM:

Check-in & Relaxed Networking
Welcome & Highlights of the Year
Special Panel: “Success in Suburban Entrepreneurship” & Q.A
Open MIC - 2 Min Pitch Opportunity
Structured Networking & Awards Celebration
Closing Remarks & Upcoming Events

7:30 PM: Event Close

Open MIC Pitch

Hear from local emerging entrepreneurs as they take the stage for a 2-minute pitch of their innovations, ideas and businesses that are thriving in the burbs!

Each Month there are 6 spots to pitch on the night. If you would like the opportunity to pitch, simply register HERE.

To help you with your pitch we will share a 'pitch framework' that can help with preparing for your pitch.

Plus we will promote your business across our social channels. 🥳

Suburban Spark is the place where the connections you make today could lead you to exciting opportunities tomorrow.

🎤 What people are saying about Suburban Spark✨

Dave enjoyed the "diverse range of people and businesses that can provide insights and advice for any type of business".

Pavel says it was "Great to connect" with like-minded businesses.

Maya learned the importance of "the art of a succinct pitch / summary" of your business".

June enjoyed "networking with other entrepreneurs, sharing the knowledge and needs each of us have".

Berry "connected with several people and potential opportunities for other businesses I know".

Mark says Suburban Spark is "a great supportive group of Business Owners."

Marie says "It was great fun and really helpful. Everyone had something to share with each other."

Antoinette "connect[ed] with others, including getting a lead for a possible distributor and packing company, we also received insights from others about markets and expos to attend. We also got some great business tips & ideas. We also talked about a potential collaboration opportunity where we could serve our cacao at a Turkish culture-making event."

Ready to Ignite Your Entrepreneurial Spark?

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