Business Navigator Western Downs

09/04/2026

A great opportunity - don’t miss this one, details below 👇

25/03/2026

TODAY IN DALBY: The Western Downs Regional Council Accelerate Manufacturing Conference is happening today in Dalby!

Catch our Lead Business Coach, Amanda Maurice, at 2:30 pm as she moderates the panel session: “Fuelling Innovation – Unlocking Grants & Funding Pathways.”

Learn practical insights and real-world strategies to access grants, incentives, and funding to grow your manufacturing business. Hope to see you there!

05/03/2026

GREAT CONVERSATIONS: We're in Miles this morning at our AI Breakfast Workshop with Tracy Sheen - The Digital Guide.

Local small business owners are exploring how to use AI for marketing — starting with one key step: "getting clear on your brand voice before creating content."

A big thank you to everyone who joined us, and to the Miles & District Chamber of Commerce for partnering with us to deliver this AI workshop series for our local business community.

Have you started using AI in your business yet?

02/03/2026

⏰ LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER: We kick off the AI Ready workshops tomorrow in Miles - and there are just 2 spots left in both the Beginner and Intermediate sessions.

If you’ve been meaning to book, now’s the time!

Whether you’re just starting with AI or ready to take things further, Tracy Sheen - The Digital Guide will guide you through practical, real-world tools you can apply straight away in your business.

Can't make the workshops, join us for 👇

🍽 Small Business Dinner Thursday 5 March – now half sold. Bookings close tomorrow at 5pm and registrations will then be finalised.

☀️ Friday Morning Breakfast – spots still available and a great way to wrap up the series with practical insights and connection.

👉 Head to our website to secure your place before registrations close. We’d love to see you there. www.navigatorwesterndowns.com.au

Delivered in partnership with Miles & District Chamber of Commerce

26/02/2026

ATTENTION WESTERN DOWNS MANUFACTURERS: Our Lead Business Coach, Amanda Maurice, will be moderating a panel at the upcoming Western Downs Regional Council Accelerate Manufacturing Conference — and it’s a conversation you won’t want to miss.

🎤 Fuelling Innovation – Unlocking Grants & Funding Pathways

If you’ve ever wondered:
• What grants are actually available right now?
• Whether your business might qualify for funding?
• How to access support to invest in new equipment, technology or innovation?

This panel will break it down in practical, real-world terms.

If you’re a local manufacturer looking to expand, modernise or strengthen your capability — this session is for you.

🎟 Early Bird tickets are available until the end of February.
👉 View details and secure your ticket here:
http://wdrc.au/amc26-tix

23/02/2026

ROARSOME TARA: There’s always a fun surprise in Tara! Congrats to the Tara Futures Group for another successful Community Expo on Saturday. Along with Tara Shire State College mascot Terry the Tiger, many other business and community groups showcased their offerings.

10/02/2026

BREAKFAST LEARNING: Start your morning with some inspiration and a practical plan! In this breakfast workshop, Tracy Sheen - The Digital Guide will guide you through building an AI-powered marketing plan you can put into action.

Delivered in partnership with Miles & District Chamber of Commerce, this is a must-attend for business owners wanting smarter, more efficient marketing.

📅 Friday 6 March
🕖 7:00am
📍 Columboola Room, Miles Leichhardt Centre
👉 Spots are limited. Book now https://bit.ly/Breakfast_AI

To learn more about our AI Ready Series head to the Business Navigator website www.navigatorwesterndowns.com.au

27/01/2026

GETTING STARTED WITH AI: Ready to dip your toes into AI but not sure where to start? Join us for a practical beginner-friendly workshop with Australia’s leading AI & digital literacy expert, Tracy Sheen - The Digital Guide

Delivered in partnership with Miles & District Chamber of Commerce , this session will give you simple tools and confidence to start using AI in your business - and is free to attend.

📅 Tuesday 3 March
🕘 9am–12pm
📍 Columboola Room, Miles Leichhardt Centre

👉 Book now https://bit.ly/AI_Beginner

22/01/2026

SMALL BUSINESS WELLBEING SUPPORT: Looking after your business starts with looking after yourself. Our friends at Small Business Financial Counselling Service - Southern Queensland are delivering a series of free, bite-sized lunchtime webinars focused on wellbeing for small business owners.

📆 February webinar series
🕧 12–12:30pm
📍 Online

Grab your lunch, take a breather, and invest in your wellbeing.
👉 Register here: https://bit.ly/459RBRR

⚖️Kick the start the new year with a life balance reset to realign how you spend your time, attention and energy.

Join Business Wellness Coach Kim Walker for a free lunchtime webinar on finding balance as a small business owner. Take time to assess your habits and reconnect with your values to build sustainable routines that support your wellbeing and your business.

To register click the link below.

📆Tuesday 3 February
🕧12 – 12.30pm
💻online
🔗https://bit.ly/4oWArhX

22/12/2025

FESTIVE WISHES: From all of us at Business Navigator Western Downs, we wish our wonderful Western Downs small business community a very Merry Christmas.✨

Thank you for letting us be part of your business journey this year - celebrating wins, navigating challenges, and growing together. Here’s to a joyful festive season and a 2026 full of opportunity, connection, and success.

We’re proud to support local, and we can’t wait to continue working alongside you in the year ahead! 🎄💛