October 12 - Faces of the Dilly, Small Business Month Events & More!

FACES OF THE DILLY
The Finance Circle

Mel and Josh are the husband-and-wife team behind The Finance Circle, a mortgage broking business based in Wilton and servicing Wollondilly and Macarthur.

Bringing backgrounds in real estate, construction and project management, they help local families navigate everything from buying their first home to building, refinancing and investing.

Learn more about their business journey and what they love about living and doing business in Wollondilly.

THRIVE EVENT
Big Ideas Start Locally

What’s the one question about your business you wish you could ask an expert? THRIVE is bringing local experts together to provide practical answers, useful connections and smarter ways to move your business forward. Hear your questions explored by an expert panel, and discover practical tools, programs and resources to help you take your next step. Wednesday 14 October | 3pm–5pm | Wollondilly Civic Centre.

FIND OUT MORE & REGISTER

SMALL BUSINESS MONTH
Workshops & Webinars

Throughout October, local businesses can take part in a range of workshops, webinars, networking events and business support sessions. Topics include preparing for the holiday season, using AI, improving cyber security, boosting SEO and more. There are practical opportunities to build skills, connect with other businesses and access support to help your business thrive.

BUSINESS EVENTS

SERVICE NSW BUS
October Schedule

Warragamba Worker's & Sporting Club - Tuesday 20 October, 9am - 3.30pm
Picton Bowling Club - Wednesday 21 October, 9am - 3.30pm
Tahmoor Inn Car Park - Thursday 22 October, 9am - 3.30pm

The Service NSW team can provide support across a range of services, including the Savings Finder program.

SUSTAINABLE TOURISM
Free Training Course

EarthCheck, in partnership with Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), has launched a new free Sustainable Tourism and Destination Management training course. Using real-world examples and practical tools, participants will learn how to reduce environmental impacts, support local communities, respect cultural values, and embed responsible practices into day-to-day operations. Anyone can register and access the course

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EVENTS IN WOLLONDILLY
Share Your Thoughts

Council is developing a new Events Strategy and is inviting local businesses, event organisers and key stakeholders to share their ideas and help shape the future of events across the region.

Date: Monday 2 November
Time: 5.30pm – 7.00pm
Location: Picton Shire Hall or online

RSVP: events@wollondilly.nsw.gov.au

JOIN ONLINE

TIMBER TRUSS BRIDGE
Help Shape the Future

Transport for NSW is reviewing the Timber Truss Bridge Strategy, which includes Victoria Bridge in Picton. The strategy guides how historic timber truss bridges are conserved, maintained and balanced with modern transport needs. Businesses and community members are invited to share feedback to help identify priorities and inform the draft revised strategy ahead of the 2027 review. Feedback closes Friday 30 October 2026.

HAVE YOUR SAY