BSB March Networking Function

At last night’s networking function, BSB members enjoyed an absolutely spectacular sunset on the rooftop terrace of the new Ronald McDonald House South Brisbane!

Members heard from guest speaker Geoff Hogg, Managing Director Queensland, The Star Entertainment Group, who shared his vision for collaboration and partnership with local businesses.

Thank you to Australian Catering Services for providing drinks and delicious canapés, and to BSB sponsor Griffith University.

To view photos from the event, visit BSB's Facebook page. (Photos by BSB Member, Alisha Musil Photographer).

2017 Queensland Tourism Awards

The search is on to celebrate the State’s leading tourism operators with the launch of the 2017 Queensland Tourism Awards, proudly presented by Queensland Airport Limited.

Nominations for the awards opened just last week, and will close on Thursday, 1 June 2017. Operating for 33 years, the Queensland Tourism Awards recognise the outstanding achievements of the state’s tourism industry, including individuals, industry operators and events.

With 30 different categories, there is an array of benefits to entering your business into the Queensland Tourism Awards, so don’t miss out on the chance to profile your business as one of the best in Queensland!

Click here for more information.

Asia’s Largest Computer Graphics Conference Chooses Brisbane

Brisbane has again proven its credentials as an Asia-Pacific hub for the creative and digital industries with Asia’s largest computer graphics conference and exhibition choosing the city as its first Australian destination.

To be held in Brisbane in November 2019, SIGGRAPH Asia will attract 6000 of the world’s top technical and creative talent across four days of discussions and demonstrations on emerging computer graphics and interactive techniques.

As part of the event, SIGGRAPH Asia’s Computer Animation Festival will showcase a global collection of leading creative animation and visual effects works.

The successful bid to host SIGGRAPH Asia for the first time in Australia was a collaborative effort led by Brisbane Marketing, Tourism Events Queensland, the Brisbane SIGGRAPH chapter, and the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC).

BCEC General Manager Bob O’Keeffe said it was an exciting opportunity to be the first convention centre in Australia to host SIGGRAPH Asia in 2019.

Help bring the Hope Street Café to Hope Street

Micah Projects’ Hope Street Café has been selected as one of four organisations to participate in the 2017 Social Enterprise Design Challenge. 

Every cent raised will go towards opening the Hope Street Café at Brisbane Common Ground and will strengthen the ability to give more people access to training and employment opportunities through the Hope Street Café training program, run in partnership by Micah Projects and TAFE Queensland Brisbane.

The English Family Foundation will generously pledge the first 50% of the $30,000 tipping point goal but for Hope Street Café to receive any funding at all, the funds need to be matched by donations from the community.

The campaign will run online at www.startsomegood.com for one month, from now until 28 April 2017. Micah Projects encourages you to visit the website and make a pledge to this wonderful cause!

CPL - Live Large Festival
15 -16 April

Got plans this Easter long weekend? Eat, drink and be merry at Live Large Festival, Brisbane’s newest free festival combining amazing music, markets and food, presented by BSB member CPL (Cerebral Palsy League).

Held on two days over the Easter long weekend, South Bank Parklands will come alive with a jam-packed program of entertainment including live music and roving performers, market
stalls, interactive workshops, activities for kids and adults alike.

Find out more at www.livelarge.org.au

Directors Australia

10% discount on all services.

Click here to view more Advantage offers.

TerryWhite Chemmart South Bank

TerryWhite Chemmart South Bank has moved! Their new location is at the Flight Centre building, Southpoint, near Woolworths - Shop 5, 271 Grey Street.

With the flu season approaching, they're offering quick and convenient flu vaccinations in store for just $14.95.

• You can book online at www.terrywhitechemmart.com.au/flu
• Alternatively, phone the pharmacy 07 3846 6091
• They will also accept walk-ins

35 Bar & Bistro
10% off your next Corporate Function

Newly opened 35 Bar & Bistro offers a stunning mix of bistro, bars and function areas that cater to group bookings from 10 – 120 people. Offering a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere for guests, various catering options are available from plated hot breakfasts, canapes and cocktail dinners, full 3 course dinner options and more.

Book your next Corporate Function at 35 Bar & Bistro (ground floor of The Capitol Apartments) to receive 10% off their Half Day and Full Day Delegate Packages. Download more information about their functions here.

T&C’s: This special offer is valid from March – June 2017 and to be eligible the event must be booked for a minimum of fifteen delegates. The events must be held between March – June 2017. 35 Bar & Bistro’s corporate special only applies to our Half Day and Full Day Delegate Packages (see function packages for more information and for booking T&C’s).

Brisbane Tickets

Name and position?
Kristen Goldup, Director

Tell us about your business/organisation?
Brisbane Tickets is a locally owned and operated events ticketing company that offers online tickets, printed tickets, door tickets and venue tickets.  Our parent company Local Tickets, is now a network of 50 regional event ticketing websites like Brisbane Tickets, all over Australia.  From DarwinTickets.com.au in the north to HobartTickets.com.au in the south and everywhere in between.

What is your role at your organisation?
I’m the ideas Director who charts the path and steers the ship. 

What are your key skills and responsibilities?
Strategic development, software development, business development and marketing.

How many people work at your business?
Jan Martin, a South Bank local, is my business partner and long-time friend.  We are supported by a team of three, and a gaggle of contractors who are all Queensland small businesses.

What is your favourite place in the precinct? 
Spaghetti House for eating and the Arbour for visual beauty.

What do you want BSB members to know about you or your business?
We can provide event ticketing services for any size event, big to small, glam to budget, mainstream to grass roots.  Just call us and we can chat about how best to structure your ticketing.

What is something people wouldn’t know about your business?
We are working with nearly 500 local events simultaneously all over Australia from large to small, glam to budget, mainstream to grass roots.   We are being asked to speak at industry events on our topic ‘Why events are social currency’ as a result of seeing what makes and breaks events.

What has recently happened at your organisation?
We have moved into Queen Street Mall, above Country Road – top floor please elevator!

What have you learnt lately?
Two things – what Automated Inbound Marketing Channels are, and that more people on my bus are scrolling through Instagram than Facebook.

What do you hope to achieve in your industry?
To be known as Australia’s best mid-sized events ticketing company.

What inspires you?
Micro Financing in developing nations – seeing communities trade out of poverty as a result of start-up funding for families and groups to be able to support themselves.

What are your words of wisdom?
“Your Vibe Attracts Your Tribe”