BSB Members Unite for Brisbane Baroque Festival

Brisbane Baroque is set to debut on Friday 10 April and run until Saturday 18 April with presenting partner Queensland Performing Arts Centre and a number of supporters, including BSB Members Arts Queensland, Griffith University Queensland Conservatorium, Queensland Symphony Orchestra, and Opera Queensland!

The festival is the only dedicated baroque music festival in the southern hemisphere, and celebrates an era of unmatched creative energy. After scooping the pool at last year’s Helpmann Awards with an unprecedented five wins, the successful Brisbane Baroque has expanded the 2016 season and this year will showcase international stars - including internationally acclaimed actress Miriam Margoyles - and a host of emerging Australian musicians.

A number of events will be taking place right here in the South Bank precinct at QPAC and Griffith Conservatorium, so make sure you check out the program!

Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.

TALK TO A PLANNER - Brisbane City Plan and your property

Brisbane City Council holds free Talk to a Planner sessions to help residents, business owners, community groups and industry professionals learn more about Brisbane City Plan 2014.

During these sessions, you can speak face-to-face with a planning specialist, giving you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have about how City Plan relates to your property.

A wide range of planning specialists will be available at each session including:

- urban planners
- engineers
- architects
- ecologists
- traffic specialists
- compliance and regulatory services officers
- parks and heritage specialists.

Event details

Date: Wednesday, 20 April 2016
Time: 12 noon-2pm and 5-7pm
Venue: Brisbane City Hall, Sherwood Room
           Ground Floor, 64 Adelaide Street (entry via Ann Street), Brisbane

Please note that no formal presentation will be given. Drop in at any time during the session.

For more information and contact details, click here.

hub4101 Q & A Session - Advance Queensland Business Development Fund

What is the Business Development Fund, how do you apply and what do co-investors look for? 

hub4101 is holding another Q & A session to tackle these questions and other related topics, featuring an esteemed panel of speakers.

Panellists:

Peter Johnson, Assistant Under Treasurer, Queensland Treasury
Richard Fabb, Creative Director of LiveLab, Griffith University
Dan Gavel, Director, Black Sheep Capital.

Time: 3.50pm - 6pm
Date: Tuesday, 26 April 2016
Venue: Auditorium, Business South Bank office
             70 Merivale Street, South Brisbane
Cost: $17.50 per person

Click here for more information and to book tickets.

A Taste of Belonging - State Library of Queensland

Join host Dominique Rizzo, much loved chef and author, for a delicious three course, sit-down dinner in the beautiful setting of the Queensland Terrace at State Library of Queensland.

Individuals from the Romero Centre migrant communities have shared their recipes with Wandering Cooks and Alphabet Cafe to serve you this delicious menu celebrating Australia’s rich diversity.

Taste an eclectic mix of cuisines including Sri Lankan, Iranian, Chinese and Venezuelan. Hear first-hand how these recipes reflect the cultures, beliefs, and experiences of the individuals that
inspired each dish.

Book now to share in this meaningful culinary experience.

Date: Friday 22 April 2016
Time: 6.30pm – 9.30pm
Venue: Queensland Terrace, level 2, State Library of Queensland
Cost: $80 per person (includes drink on arrival and 3 course dinner)

Click here to book.

For more information, please contact (07) 3840 7768 or email signatureprogram@slq.qld.gov.au

Power-Up Small Business Program: Social Media Advertising Essentials

Don’t miss the second instalment in Digital Brisbane's four-part social media series, presented by Brisbane Chief Digital Officer Cat Matson and McLean Social Media Director Rachel McLean.

The two-hour workshop will show you how to increase the impact of your organic social media strategy and reach the customers you want by utilising real-life case studies and practical, strategic advice.

It will cover:

• Designing social media ads that work – image guidelines, suggested headlines and calls to action
• Facebook ads and promoted posts
• Mobile ads
• Instagram advertising
• Sponsored posts on Twitter and LinkedIn

Date: Tuesday 12 April 2016
Time: 5.45 for 6 - 8pm
Location: Indooroopilly Golf Club, Meiers Rd, Indooroopilly
Cost: $35

Click here to register.

Opera Queensland

THE ULTIMATE MADAMA BUTTERFLY EXPERIENCE

For the ultimate opera experience, celebrate the magic of this timeless classic with our corporate entertaining and team incentive packages. 

Opening Night Dinner & Performance Package
Thursday 12 May 2016 – 5.30pm | GOMA River Lounge & Lyric Theatre,
QPAC 2 course dinner & beverages plus A Reserve ticket – $245 per guest

Tuesday Twilight Special (Performance Only)
Tuesday 17 May 2016 | Lyric Theatre, QPAC
C Reserve - $65;  B Reserve - $80; A Reserve - $120;  Deluxe Reserve - $140

Cherry Blossom Garden Party & Performance Package
Thursday 19 May 2016 – 6.00pm | Rooftop Terrace & Lyric Theatre, QPAC
Cocktail-style event plus A Reserve ticket – $200 per guest

To book, call QTIX on 136 246 and quote this offer.
*$6.95 transaction fee applies

To view more BSB Member Advantage Offers, click here.

Special offer from The Old Boot Factory 

The Old Boot Factory welcomes BSB members to join their fully equipped office space for your business needs - at their beautiful South Bank location on Cordelia Street!!

With a newly renovated building, they have workstations and office suites available at a discounted rate for BSB Members.

Monthly rates are from $290+GST and they will waive 1 months’ rent if you sign a 6 month lease!

Enquire today for full details by calling Emily at 07 3214 6855 or visit the website at www.theoldbootfactory.com

SCODY

Name and position?
Bernard Schreiber CEO

Tell us about your business/organisation?
SCODY custom makes clothing to help active people look good, feel good, and perform at their best. Our main markets are schools, clubs, events, charities and employers who support their staff with clothing for physical activity. Our brand is strongest in cycling and triathlon.

We believe that clothing can help people perform better and we believe that clothing can help more people exercise more often. We invest in Research and development.

We help our customers choose and create the right garments for them and most importantly we make it in West End

What is your role at your organisation?
My main role is setting the direction of the business and providing the environment and the support for our staff to get us there.

What are your key skills and responsibilities?
Making clothing that looks good and feels good. My key responsibilities are research and development and managing the testing of our garments by professional athletes

How many people work at your business?
25

What is your favourite place in the precinct?
The river and the cafes. The river front is a truly special part of Brisbane and we use it for exercise and photo shoots. We have such choice for coffee and food. Our two favourites for coffee are next door: Ash and Monti’s and West End park Cafe

What do you want BSB members to know about you or your business?
We manufacture in West End and there is something special about hand made clothing. Manufacturing here gives us an ability to quickly research and develop new garments and designs. It is rewarding to see a concept become real so quickly.

What is something people wouldn’t know about your business?
We are flexible and can custom make one garment in your own unique personal design. You can also personalize garments online by adding text and photos to a standard design. The more you order the cheaper it is.

What has recently happened at your organisation?
We have opened a retail shop in our factory which is open Monday to Friday and Saturday morning. We stock really cool active wear and swim wear as well as our traditional cycling and triathlon.

What have you learnt lately?

Thinking of the business and the ranges like a house renovation: what are we going to keep; chuck; change or add. As a result we are constantly changing and improving the designs and ranges

What do you hope to achieve in your industry?
We want to be the first choice of professional triathletes and cyclists for competition clothing. We want to continue manufacturing and innovating high performance gaments in Australia.

What inspires you?
Exercise, Fashion, and the creation of garments that help athletes go faster and look fantastic

What are your words of wisdom?
Once is a mistake twice is on purpose.