Core Success

29/05/2026

27/05/2026

On tonight in Hornsby:

Two great local speakers, practical tips on digital marketing and AI for small business, plus time to connect with the Hornsby business community.

It’s free and open to members and non‑members – registration essential:
https://hornsbychamber.com.au/events/business-after-hours/

Curious about the Hornsby Chamber?

Come along to a free Business After Hours event this evening Wednesday 27th May at The Hornsby Inn from 6-8pm.

With our guest speakers:
Preeti (Spod Tech) and Isuru (Oz Media Digital)

Speaker 1 — Isuru de Silva, OZ Media Digital
Topic: How OZ Media Digital, able to help small and medium businesses can generate consistent leads and growth using simple, results driven digital marketing.

Speaker 2 — Preeti Dey, SPOD Tech
Topic: How SPOD Tech can help small businesses with AI understanding and implementation with free proof of concepts.

NETWORKING
Before and after you will have open networking time to meet the Hornsby business community.

Welcome drink on arrival.
Food can be purchased from the restaurant.

🗓️ Wednesday 27 May 2026
⏰ 6:00pm – 8:00pm
📍 The Hornsby Inn, Hornsby
🎟️ FREE — Chamber members and non-members welcome

Registration required via the link
https://hornsbychamber.com.au/events/business-after-hours/

01/05/2026

Not sure if Suburban Business Summit is for you?
That’s exactly why we’re running a Promo Day.

We’re inviting you to join us on 📅 5 May | 9:30am – 11:00am at 📍 Motive CoWork – Northern Beaches.
Meet the people involved and get a real feel for what the Summit is about.

A one-day event for council, business, community, and charity. All are welcome.
It’s built around real conversations, shared challenges, and practical insights that carry beyond the room.

On the day, you can:
✅Meet the people behind the event
✅See who else is showing up
✅Ask questions openly
✅Get a feel for whether this room is right for you
If you’ve been curious but unsure this is your entry point.
Come in. Have a conversation. See it for yourself.

📍 Motive CoWork, Northern Beaches, 8/92a Mona Vale Rd, Warriewood NSW 2102
📅 5 May | 9:30am – 11:00am
🎟️ Early Bird Tickets are now available at : subsummit.com.au

16/02/2026

If you’re running a business in 2026 and feeling the squeeze of higher costs and cautious customers, you’re not alone; with confidence only slowly nudging up while conditions remain mixed, every connection needs to count.

That’s exactly why our next LinkedIn Local North Shore on Tuesday 17th February at Waitara Magpies is the night to get in the room and plug into a network that helps you move forward and build relationships that lead to more of the kind of business you actually want to be doing.

Date: 17th February
Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Location: Magpies Waitara

If you want a place to test how you talk about your business, learn how others are navigating today’s conditions, and leave with at least one quality connection to follow up with this week, join us on Tuesday 17 February; doors open in only 2 days, so now’s the time to grab your spot.

You’ll find the registration link in the comments. See you soon!

12/12/2025

CSN: Acknowledgement and a look ahead -

As 2025 comes to a close, it’s a good time to slow down, take a breath and think about the year that’s been. What inspired you? What challenged you? And what have you learnt about the way you want to work, lead and live each day?

08/12/2025

Thank you to The Bush Tele for covering our first Suburban Business Summit. Your thoughtful review helps strengthen our local business community.

Read the latest edition: https://www.thebushtele.com.au/current-edition

06/11/2025

Today’s the Day. The Suburban Business Summit Has Arrived!

If you’re in Hornsby or anywhere across Sydney’s North Shore, you can still join us today at the Suburban Business Summit. It's the ultimate day for local connection, collaboration, and business growth.

Tickets only $85 including Full-day access with catering included. (Tickets at the door or through the link in the comment/or bio)
📅 Today | Friday, 7 November 2025 | 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. AEDT
📍 Storey Park Community Centre, Hornsby

Drop in anytime during the day. There’s so much value waiting for you.

This isn’t just another conference it’s where local meets opportunity.

Why come to the event?
✅ Connect Locally, Grow Nationally – Network with 50+ businesses, 28 speakers, and hundreds of professionals shaping the future of local business.
✅ Ideas That Spark Growth – From AI to apprenticeships, sustainability to social impact — walk away with insights you can act on immediately.
✅ Real Conversations – Hear from people who actually walk the talk, including leaders like Nathan Tilbury, Tim Mitchell, Ivan Ang, Alexandra Quinn, and more.
✅ Community + Commerce – See how local collaboration between business, council, and community creates real impact.
✅ Give Back While You Grow – Every ticket supports Hornsby Connect, helping families in need.
✅ Spot Prizes + Local Raffle Giveaways – From BFT Gym, Moving Bodies, Danika Wilks Floral Displays, and more.

Grab your ticket now and be part of the conversation.

06/11/2025

Meet Sean Collins – Co-founder, Encite Partners

At his core, Sean Collins believes that business success isn’t just about having a plan, it’s about building a culture that brings that plan to life.

As a coach, consultant, and facilitator, Sean works with business owners and leadership teams who want to bridge the gap between aspiration and ex*****on. Through his values-driven, people centred approach, he helps organisations align their strategy and culture in practical, sustainable ways that deliver real results.

At the Suburban Business Summit 2025, Sean will share how strong leadership, clarity, and alignment can transform not just a business but the people behind it.

Join Sean and 25+ speakers, 30+ supporting businesses, and 100+ attendees for a full day of ideas, insights, and inspiration.

Tickets $85 – full-day access with catering included.
📅 Friday, 7 November 2025 | 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. AEDT
📍 Storey Park Community Centre, Hornsby
Secure your spot now – link in first comment 👇

05/11/2025

In this short clip, Ivan Ang and Tim Mitchell from Cookie Man talk about one of the simplest yet most powerful lessons in business show up consistently. These are the kinds of valuable, down-to-earth conversations you’ll experience at the Suburban Business Summit, happening tomorrow in Hornsby.

Whether you run a coffee shop, a consultancy, or a creative studio, your customers value reliability. They notice when you turn up, deliver, and keep showing up day after day. That’s how relationships, reputation, and real growth are built.

🎟 Tickets $85 – Full-day access with catering included.
📅 Friday, 7 November 2025 | 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. AEDT
📍 Storey Park Community Centre, Hornsby
Secure your ticket today – link in the bio 👇

05/11/2025

At the Suburban Business Summit this Friday, 7 November at Storey Park Community Centre, Hornsby, we’re bringing together some of the experts in digital marketing to explore what really drives business growth in today’s online world authentic connection over vanity metrics, and community over clicks.
Hosted by Isuru de Silva, Founder of OZ Media Digital, this panel will uncover how small businesses can create genuine engagement and sustainable growth through smarter digital strategy, not just bigger numbers.

Joining Isuru are three inspiring experts:
✅Susie Basiaco, Founder of The Social Nest
✅Ina Cadorin from Pink Fig Creative
✅Limon Ghosh, Founder of MindfulClicks

🎟️Don’t miss this insightful conversation as part of the Suburban Business Summit 2025. A full day of learning, connection, and collaboration for local business owners and professionals.

🗓️ Friday, 7 November | 9 AM – 6 PM
📍 Storey Park Community Centre, Hornsby
🔗 Link in the comment