Business NSW - Northern Rivers

25/05/2026

There’s still time to join us at tomorrow's Northern Rivers Young Professionals event!

Connect with peers from across the region, hear from inspiring local leaders, and spend an afternoon investing in yourself, your business or workplace and in your network.

Tomorrow’s session, Lead Well. Thrive Sustainably: Elevate yourself and those around you, features leadership and wellbeing expert Tim Jack Adams alongside Brookfarm CEO Will Brook.

Expect practical insights, honest conversations, great company, beautiful river views... and a little friendly competition with some Noah’s Mini Golf to finish the afternoon.

Tuesday 26 May | 3–6pm
Ballina RSL Club Ltd
Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/northern-rivers-young-professionals-network-may-2026

19/05/2026

Northern Rivers Young Professionals - this one is for you!

Are you 21-39 and building something in this region? Come and connect with the people who get it.

This month we are exploring Lead Well. Thrive Sustainably: Elevate yourself and those around you.

You'll hear from leadership and wellbeing expert Tim Jack Adams and local legend Will Brook, CEO of Brookfarm, one of the Northern Rivers' most iconic success stories.

Come along for the insights. Stay for the good company and river views.

Tuesday 26 May, 3 -6 pm, Ballina RSL Club. Bookings are limited, book your ticket here: https://events.humanitix.com/northern-rivers-young-professionals-network-may-2026

14/05/2026

Most business owners are busy keeping the wheels turning.

Very few get the time to step back and work on the business properly.

That’s the idea behind The Business of Doing Business.

A practical four-part workshop series built by Northern Rivers business owners and operators, for Northern Rivers business owners and operators, around the real decisions businesses are dealing with right now.

Across four sessions, we’ll work through:

• Direction → Strategy & Growth

• Financial Clarity → Money & Numbers

• Customer Clarity → Brand & Digital Content

• Ex*****on & Performance → People, Leadership & Tech

The sessions bring together experienced Northern Rivers operators, advisers and business leaders to share practical insights, lessons and approaches businesses can apply in the real world.

Starts 4 Thursday June
Southern Cross University, Lismore.

Attend one session or the full series.

Tickets:
• Individual sessions → $34 + GST & booking fees

• Full series pass → $99 + GST & booking fees

Tickets now available via Humanitix: https://bit.ly/4uRlpgS

Working closely with our members, Business NSW Northern Rivers, identifies the key issues impacting businesses across the region.

13/05/2026

Tomorrow we are hosting an online Submission Writing Workshop for the 2026 Northern Rivers Business Awards Program.

Join us for a practical, insider-led workshop designed to help you craft a standout awards submission that gives your business a competitive edge.

Whether you’re a sole trader, growing SME, creative, innovator or part of a larger organisation, this session will provide valuable tips, insights and guidance to help your business shine.

📅 Thursday 14 May 2026
🕙 10.00am – 11.30am
💻 Online

Click below to register for this free online masterclass:

Join one of our online submission writing masterclasses on how to structure, strengthen and refine your entry for the 2026 Northern Rivers Business Awards.

07/05/2026

We are currently seeking expressions of interest from experienced business and industry professionals to join the judging panel for the 2026 Northern Rivers Business Awards program.

As a judge, you will play an important role in recognising and celebrating business excellence across our region. We are looking for people with business acumen, industry knowledge, and a genuine interest in supporting and championing local business success.

Judging will take place from May through to August.

If this is something you would be interested in, or if you would like to learn more, we would love to hear from you.

Please email Jane Laverty - [email protected] to express your interest or ask any questions.

28/04/2026

Last chance to join us at tomorrow morning’s Workplace Updates event, with only a handful of tickets remaining!

Hear from Kate Thomson of Australian Business Lawyers & Advisors who will deliver practical guidance on the latest workplace obligations and key considerations for employers, equipping you with the knowledge you need for 2026.
Plus, Paul Dodd Founder of Corporate Culcha, will share valuable insights into why Reconciliation Action Plans matter for employers, and the practical steps organisations can take to begin or strengthen their reconciliation journey.

If you’re a business owner, manager or HR professional, this is your opportunity to stay informed, prepared and proactive in a changing workplace landscape.

Secure your spot now, we’d love to see you there. Tickets here - https://bit.ly/48sI6PH

17/04/2026

Great to hear from one of our Regional Leaders, Rainbow Power Company, on why they keep coming back to Primex year after year.

If you're a Northern Rivers business thinking about exhibiting have a watch and get in touch with Bruce Wright and the Primex team. Primex 2026 hits the Lismore Showgrounds 21–23 May. See you there!
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https://bit.ly/4cwH8Ts

14/04/2026

Staying on top of workplace responsibilities is becoming increasingly complex for businesses. Join us for a practical and informative session designed to help employers navigate key employment obligations while exploring meaningful opportunities for reconciliation within the workplace.

Hear from Kate Thompson, Employment & IR Lawyer ABLA and Paul Dodd, Founder of Corporate Culcha who work directly with organisations to address these challenges every day.

Whether you are a business owner, manager or HR professional, this session will provide practical knowledge to help you manage workplace responsibilities and create stronger, more inclusive organisations.

Bookings are essential, secure your ticket to this insightful session today. https://events.humanitix.com/northern-rivers-workplace-updates-2026

14/04/2026

17/03/2026

The Northern Rivers Young Professionals Network is back for 2026!

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.

If you’re between 21 – 39 and live and work in the Northern Rivers we invite you to our next session on accelerating your AI skills to boost productivity, think more strategically and work more efficiently.

Facilitated by Elizabeth Griffiths, Founder and CEO of WELLCOME AI, this session will equip attendees with practical AI techniques and professional tools they can apply immediately.

Secure your tickets today! https://events.humanitix.com/northern-rivers-young-professionals-network-march-2026

A big thank you to our program initiative partners Southern Cross University, Tursa Employment and Training and Ballina RSL Club Ltd for making these professional development and connection events possible.