Optimism in October
We hope those who attended the Women’s Business Network Lunch last month with Susan Alberti AC took some optimism and felt inspired after this event. Read on to see an opportunity to pitch for $10,000 worth of Beamtime research at the Australian Synchrotron.
Pitch for $10,000 worth of Research
Wednesday, 31 October
Do you have a burning problem that could be solved by a scientist? South East Melbourne Innovation Partnership (SEMIP) is proud to bring you “Pitch for Beamtime” pitch night on 31st October 6pm at the Eastern Innovation Business Centre. The winner will receive $10,000 worth of Beamtime at the Australian Synchrotron in Clayton with PR delivered by Scientell for the project.
Women's Business Network Lunch - A Triumph!
The Women's Business Network lunch with Susan Alberti AC was a huge triumph. We thank Susan for generously sharing her personal story, and how she used resilience to continue her construction business, build the AFLW, and to drive her charity for Type 1 Diabetes research. We congratulate the five (5) businesses who delivered their elevator pitches:
Art of Risk Management
Wednesday 24 October, 5pm
Attend MBA’s networking event and hear from experienced people who manage risk in their businesses. The second in MBA's Art of Business Series, this event is an opportunity to join in on a discussion that will make risk management come alive. RSVP by 22 October.
Featured Business Article
New Contract for Drone Development
Textron Systems Australia based in Notting Hill, designs and manufactures multi-mission unmanned drones and support systems. Highly involved in the aviation and defence industry they have recently won a contract with the Australian Defence Force to develop unmanned aircraft systems.
Advanced Marketing: How to Make your Strategy work Smarter
Move beyond marketing basics and position your business for the next level of growth. Build a deeper understanding of your customers and boost the effectiveness of current marketing activities at this workshop on 1 November. More info and to register.
Eastern Innovation innoNEWS
See what is happening within the EIBC. Do you want to showcase your business? Pitch your ideas or events to the EIBC.
Also, the THIRD Catalyst Group mentoring program is now open. Registrations close 31 October. For the latest in innoNews, click on this link. See EIBC calendar of events.
Small Business Mentoring Service
Running a business? A mentor can help you refine your strategy, and assist with goal setting so your business can succeed. If you think that some business mentoring would help to strengthen or grow your Monash business, contact us about vouchers for FREE assistance from the Small Business Mentoring Service.
Other Local News
- See September edition of the Monash Bulletin which is distributed monthly to all local households within the City of Monash.
- Council is seeking to reinvigorate the public transport precinct in Oakleigh and has released the Oakleigh Activity Centre Transport Interchange proposal for community feedback. Read More.
- Reconstruction works to upgrade Atherton Road between Warrigal Road and Clyde Street, Oakleigh are now underway. Read More.
- Monash has paid tribute to Jessie Tait, a local businesswoman, naming one of the buildings at the Eastern Innovation Business Centre after her. Read More.
- The Eastern Innovation Business Centre welcomed 120 Grade 1 and 2 Mulgrave Primary School students, who had a first hand look at the future industries. Read More.
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