Business Singleton

20/10/2026

Infrastructure & Industry Luncheon | Meet our Speakers

Join us on 13th November for this year’s Infrastructure & Industry Luncheon, where industry leaders will provide exclusive updates on major projects shaping the future of Singleton and beyond.

You will hear from:

✅Linc Horton, CEO of Newcastle Airport has just delivered one of the most substantial years of growth in its history. Over the last year, Newcastle Airport has officially opened its new international terminal achieving record passenger numbers, launched international flights to Bali and Singapore via Bali, expanded domestic services and strengthened its position as the gateway to Australia's largest regional economy. Linc is a leader in driving international opportunities for the Hunter Region across tourism, trade, defence, aerospace and advanced manufacturing.

✅The Hon. Jenny Aitchison, MP, serves as Minister for Roads and Minister for Regional Transport in the Minns Labor Government. In these roles, her priorities include improving road safety, rebuilding regional and rural road networks, supporting freight and industry, and ensuring communities have safe and reliable access to jobs, health and education.

✅Peter Redwin, Executive Project Director for the Hunter Transmission Project at EnergyCo brings extensive experience in the delivery and operation of major infrastructure across Australia and Asia. He has worked across major transmission infrastructure, including the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone, before joining the Hunter Transmission Project.

✅Ashwin Clarke joined Commonwealth Bank as a Senior Economist in the Australian Economics team in 2025 after almost two decades in the Reserve Bank of Australia and the Commonwealth Treasury, most recently leading the RBA’s international macroeconomics team.

This event is a must for anyone invested in the future growth and development of our region! Secure your tickets now and be part of the conversation on these pivotal projects.

📆Date: Friday 13th November
🕑Time: 11am-2.30pm
📌Location: Singleton Diggers
🔗Grab your tickets on our website!

15/10/2026

This free workshop is a great opportunity for businesses looking to expand your business capabilities online.

Not only will you get practical tips, but the first 20 businesses to register will receive tailored one-on-one mentoring!

Register now!

📱 Free digital workshop for local businesses

Want to build your online presence, or make social media work harder for your business?

Join our free hands-on workshop, Social Media that Gets Engagement – Create Content People Actually Respond To, on 30 October, 10am–12.30pm at Club
Singleton and learn:

✅ Practical content ideas
✅ Tips to improve your online presence
✅ How to strengthen your Google Business Profile
✅ How customers find businesses online

Plus, the first 20 businesses to register will receive tailored one-on-one mentoring subsidised by Council.

It’s all part of the Australian Government’s Digital Solutions Local Council Partner Program, being delivered in Singleton in a partnership between Council and Business Singleton to support small businesses to strengthen their online presence post-Bypass.

In addition to the workshop, the program includes:

✅ Access for eligible businesses to five hours of private digital mentoring (free for first 20 businesses to register, and $110 per business thereafter).
✅ Access to free live webinars, flexible online learning and on-demand tutorials for all local businesses.

🔗 Register now: www.digitalsolutionsprogram.com.au/singletonworkshops

Don’t bypass the opportunity to be part of this valuable program!

15/10/2026

💼 October Business Breakfast and AGM

Two weeks to go until our October Business Breakfast! If you haven't already, don't forget to book via our events page.

🌟And, if you're interested in joining our Board of Directors, get in touch. Our AGM will be held following the breakfast at 9am.

💼October Business Breakfast

This month we will be joined by Singleton Council Acting General Manager Mel Curtis who will present on post-bypass business implications and support. We will also have our regular Member Spotlights, an opportunity to hear from some of our members about their businesses.

📅 Date: October 29th
🕖 Time: 7:00 AM
📍 Location: Singleton Diggers

Get inspired and connect with peers who are shaping Singleton’s business landscape. When you attend our breakfasts, you’ll gain first-hand knowledge and awareness of what’s happening in town.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and celebrate.

🎫 Book now and bring a colleague!
http://tix.yt/october-business-breakfast-2026

12/10/2026

🎙 Join us for Episode 5 of Let's Get Down to Business, Singleton!

In this episode, you will hear from Singleton Mayor Sue Moore. Listen along as Sue discusses Singleton's strengths, key opportunities, and hopes for the future.

Tune in on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music or watch along on YouTube and be sure to subscribe on your preferred platform to keep up to date with new episodes!

09/10/2026

Tickets Now Available for the 2026 Singleton Infrastructure & Industry Luncheon!

Join us on 13th November for this year’s Infrastructure & Industry Luncheon, where industry leaders will provide exclusive updates on major projects shaping the future of Singleton and beyond. Don’t miss your chance to hear from:

✅The Hon. Jenny Aitchison, MP, Minister of Roads and Regional Transport
✅Peter Redwin, Executive Project Director for the Hunter Transmission Project at EnergyCo
✅Ashwin Clarke, Senior Economist from Commonwealth Bank of Australia
✅Linc Horton, CEO of Newcastle Airport

This event is a must for anyone invested in the future growth and development of our region! Secure your tickets now and be part of the conversation on these pivotal projects.

📆Date: Friday 13th November
🕑Time: 11am-2.30pm
📌Location: Singleton Diggers

🔗Book Now: http://tix.yt/infrastructure-and-industry-luncheon-2026

02/10/2026

💼October Business Breakfast

This month we will be joined by Singleton Council Acting General Manager Mel Curtis who will present on post-bypass business implications and support. We will also have our regular Member Spotlights, an opportunity to hear from some of our members about their businesses.

📅 Date: October 29th
🕖 Time: 7:00 AM
📍 Location: Singleton Diggers

Get inspired and connect with peers who are shaping Singleton’s business landscape. When you attend our breakfasts, you’ll gain first-hand knowledge and awareness of what’s happening in town.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and celebrate.

🎫 Book now and bring a colleague!
http://tix.yt/october-business-breakfast-2026

30/09/2026

Tourism and Retail Activation Roundtables

These two roundtable sessions provide an opportunity for business representatives to come together to discuss the challenges and opportunities for growth within the tourism and retail sectors.

Tourism Activation Roundtable
📆Date: Thursday October 15th
🕑Time: 10.30am - 12pm
📌Location: Singleton Diggers

Retail Activation Roundtable
📆Date: Thursday October 15th
🕑Time: 5.30pm - 7pm
📌Location: Singleton Diggers

🔗Register your attendance on our events page.

29/09/2026

🎙 Join us for Episode 4 of Let's Get Down to Business, Singleton!

In this episode, you will hear from Tracy Forbes and Meagan Parish from Singleton High School

Find out a little bit about the pathways to employment and further education that are available for students and how local businesses can support students into employment.

Tune in on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music or watch along on YouTube and be sure to subscribe on your preferred platform to keep up to date with new episodes!

https://businesssingleton.com.au/lets-get-down-to-business-singleton/

https://youtu.be/hz6b6SM-Ass

Welcome to Let's Get Down to Business, Singleton! This podcast, bro...

28/09/2026

🌸Women's Health Morning Tea Wrap-Up & Thank You!

On Friday, September 25th, Business Singleton hosted our first Women's Health Morning Tea in partnership with Morgan Engineering NSW.

We were joined by the incredible Nicole and Dr. Caroline from Psychosocial Safety and Leadership Institute to discuss Psychosocial Safety. They facilitated an informative discussion on Psychosocial Safety and provided amazing resources for implementing best practice in your business.

Thank you to The Bloomfield Group for sponsoring this event alongside Morgan Engineering, and to the team at Club Dorsman for hosting us.

Thank you to all who attended, it was great to see your engagement and discussions around such an important topic!

24/09/2026

📝Grant Writing Workshop

Join Keith Whelan, The Grants Guy, as he takes you through a practical guide to grant writing for any businesses seeking to attain funding through grant applications.

This workshop will provide valuable knowledge on a range of Grants related topics:
✅Government Grants – what is out there and how to apply?
✅Visioning, Strategy, Methodology Project Planning & Project Rationale
✅Drafting Your Budget
✅Establishing Your Business Case
✅Business Capacity Building & Sustainability
✅Practical Grant Writing Tips, Budgets & Grant Jargon
✅Acquittal of Funding & Evaluation

Details:
📅 Tuesday, 20th October
🕙10:00am - 12:00pm
📌 Business Singleton

Workshops are FREE for members so why not join in on this 2-hour session with post-workshop advisory support; ask questions, connect, and leave feeling stronger about your business capabilities.

🔗Register now: http://tix.yt/grants-writing-workshop