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SUMMARY:Tendering — Top Ten Tips Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Increase your chances of tendering success \nDo you want to stand out from your competitors and improve your chances of winning tenders? \nOur tips will assist you in writing an effective tender response\, outlining your expertise\, experience and value-add activities of your business when submitting tenders to procurement managers responsible for assessing if you are the right fit for their supply chain. In the webinar\, we’ll cover: \n\nHow to develop an effective approach to tenders\nHow to prepare responses to key criteria\nUnderstanding the importance of non-price criteria vs price\nCommon pitfalls and traps\nWhere to look for current and upcoming tendering opportunities\nHow to make your business more visible to buyers.
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/tendering-top-ten-tips-webinar-8/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games,Business in the City of Logan
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260722T090000
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SUMMARY:Defence Industry Development Grant (DIDG) grant-writing workshop
DESCRIPTION:A workshop for Queensland defence SMEs and supply-chain businesses eligible or preparing to apply for a Defence Industry Development Grant. \n\n\n\n\nDelivered by Buzzworks | ODIS in attendance \nHelp your defence business strengthen its competitiveness and improve its chances of securing Commonwealth funding through the Defence Industry Development Grant (DIDG) program. \nThis interactive\, practical workshop is designed for Queensland defence SMEs and supply‑chain businesses seeking to develop strong\, compliant and compelling DIDG grant applications. Led by experienced defence and grants practitioners from Buzzworks\, the session demystifies the DIDG process and provides participants with tools\, templates and insights to lift application quality and success rates. \nThe workshop will cover: \n\nan overview of the Defence Industry Development Grant (DIDG) program and its four funding streams (Sovereign Industrial Priorities\, Skilling\, Exports and Security)\nunderstanding eligibility criteria and how applications are assessed\nhow to align your project with Sovereign Defence Industrial Priorities and DIDG objectives\npractical guidance on drafting clear\, persuasive project narratives and outcomes\nbest‑practice approaches to grant writing versus sales and capability pitching\nbudgeting\, milestones\, attachments and common compliance pitfalls to avoid\ninsights into Queensland’s DIDG performance and what successful applications do differently\naccess to sample application templates\, project budget tools and assessment checklists\n\nParticipants will also hear from ODIS (Office of Defence Industry Support)\, providing insights to the function of ODIS and the advisory\, guidance and mentoring services available to SMEs. \nMorning tea will be provided. \nPlaces are limited to ensure an interactive learning environment.
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/defence-industry-development-grant-didg-grant-writing-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Kedron-Wavell\, 21 Kittyhawk Drive\, Chermside\, Queensland\, 4032\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Industry Development,Procurement and tendering,Queensland Small Business Month
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260722T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260722T170000
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SUMMARY:UiLab's Industry AI Toolkit | AI at Work: What's Worth Your Time and Where to Begin
DESCRIPTION:You don’t need to be a tech expert to make AI work for you. You just need the right starting point\, and that’s where we come in. \nEach month\, we run a focused\, practical\, one-hour online workshop designed to help everyday people get genuinely useful things done with AI. No jargon. No overwhelm. Just real skills you can apply the next day. \n🗓️ This Month’s Topic: \nAn Introduction to the AI Landscape \nWhich tools exist\, what they do\, and which one makes sense for your job. Covers ChatGPT\, Claude\, Copilot\, and Gemini. No prior experience needed. Participants will leave with one practical task they can try straight away. \nWhat you’ll gain:  \n✅ Time-saving AI workflows for planning & admin \n✅ Confidence using AI ethically in day-to-day practice \n✅ Practical strategies you can use immediately and keep using \n✅ Hands-on in-session learning\, not a lecture! \nThis session is for:  \n\nCorporate professionals preparing reports\, proposals\, or board decks\n\n\nSole traders and small business owners trying to run their business with limited time and staff\nAnyone creating presentations for business\, community\, or personal projects — or if you’re simply tech curious!\n\nHow it works:  \nFormat: Online session — link sent after registration \nDuration: 1 hour \nPricing: FREE for Logan City residents and businesses. This series is our gift to our local community.\nFor those outside Logan\, a small fee helps us keep these sessions running. \n  \nReady to join us? Hit Register above to grab your spot. Sessions fill up — booking takes 60 seconds! \nIf you’re not sure this is for you\, ask yourself: Is there anything in your work that feels repetitive\, time-consuming\, or just harder than it needs to be?\nThere’s a good chance AI can help and we’ll show you how! \nCome back every month.  \nEvery session stands alone\, so you can dip in and out. But the people who get the most out of this series are the ones who keep showing up\, building skills month by month\, alongside a community of people on the same journey. \nJoin our growing community who are making AI work for their businesses\, not against them. \nQuestions? Contact us or visit uilab.com.au
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/uilabs-industry-ai-toolkit-ai-at-work-whats-worth-your-time-and-where-to-begin/
LOCATION:UiLab HQ\, Unit 14/1 Belvedere Drive\, Park Ridge\, Queensland\, 4125\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Business in the City of Logan,Industry Development
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260723T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260723T160000
DTSTAMP:20260701T043300Z
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SUMMARY:Mentoring for Growth sessions
DESCRIPTION:Mentoring for Growth (M4G) is a mentoring program which helps you to engage with experienced business mentors through a free mentoring session. Our experienced mentors volunteer their time to help business owners and build stronger small businesses across Queensland. \nM4G offers insights\, options and suggestions relating to challenges and opportunities that you may be facing in your business. \nEligible businesses\nTo register for an M4G session\, your business must have: \n\nan Australian business number (ABN)\nQueensland headquarters or significant Queensland operations\ncommenced business operations\na specific business opportunity or challenge to discuss.\n\nHow our mentors can assist you\nM4G business mentors can help you with a range of business challenges or issues you may be facing. Your mentors have a broad range of experience\, knowledge and expertise to offer. Some common discussion topics include these business basics: \n\ncash flow\ngrowth strategies\nmarketing and sales\nbusiness development\nfinance\nhuman resources\nworkforce management\ncybersecurity\nexport and investment.\n\nWe will use the information provided on your registration form to identify the best available mentor with the most relevant skills\, experience and knowledge for your business needs. \nDepending on the stage of your business\, we have mentors who have connections in the investment community\, however we cannot guarantee that mentors will provide this information. \nNote: Mentors cannot provide you with any kind of professional advice\, including legal\, financial or human resources (HR) assistance. \nHow M4G sessions are delivered\nM4G is available to businesses across Queensland and sessions are currently being delivered predominantly online. \nThere are 3 types of sessions: \nStart-up sessions\nStart-up sessions are available for early stage businesses and will provide guidance and insights on establishing strong business foundations and understanding the fundamentals of starting a business. \nThese sessions run for 45 minutes with one mentor. \nMentor chats\nMentor chats are available for established businesses requiring assistance to address a particular business challenge or opportunity. \nThese sessions generally run for 60 minutes with two mentors. \nMentor panels\nMentor panels are available for established businesses that are experiencing significant growth\, making a substantial financial turnover or are expanding their workforce. They may also be looking at succession planning. \nThese sessions will provide strategic insight and suggestions around navigating growth\, opportunities and challenges. \nThe sessions generally run for 90 minutes with 3–4 mentors\, including a chairperson. \nHow to register for M4G\nComplete our registration form and provide as much information as you can about the challenges you are experiencing. \nThis information will help us to select the best mentor(s) for you\, and to schedule a free session without delay. Our mentors also rely on your registration information to prepare for your mentoring session. \nIf you have a business plan\, there is an option to submit a copy with your registration. \n 
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/mentoring-for-growth-sessions/
LOCATION:Logan City Council Administration Building\, 150 Wembley Road\, Logan Central\, QLD\, 4114
CATEGORIES:Business in the City of Logan,Queensland Small Business Month
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260723T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260723T180000
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SUMMARY:UiLab's Future Tech Open House | 23 July 2026
DESCRIPTION:This Month’s Focus: Discover\, Design & Build AI Solutions Together \nAI isn’t just for writing emails\, it can actually help solve real problems in your day-to-day work. \nIn this FREE hands-on\, beginner-friendly workshop\, you’ll learn how to spot everyday tasks that AI could make easier. Instead of jumping straight into the tech\, we’ll start with the basics: how to recognise a good opportunity for AI\, when it’s actually worth using\, and the different ways it can help. \nYou’ll get the chance to share how you already use AI (if at all!)\, the tricky parts you run into\, and the repetitive tasks you’d love to hand off. As a group\, we’ll look at real examples from different jobs and everyday life\, then walk through turning one of those ideas into a working AI tool — a Microsoft 365 Declarative Agent. \nWhat you’ll walk away with: \n\nA simple framework for spotting good AI opportunities\nHands-on experience designing an AI solution from a real task\nYour own AI agent\, ready to adapt to your role or workplace\nNo coding or AI experience needed — just bring your curiosity!\n\nBy the end of the night you’ll have something genuinely useful — built by you\, ready to use! \nWhat to bring: \n\nA laptop with a web browser\nOne task or workflow you’d like to improve\nAccess to the Microsoft 365 Copilot environment (provided on the day if you don’t have an account)\nNo coding or technical background needed — just curiosity and something worth automating.\n\nWho Is This For? \n\nEducators creating lessons\, staff briefings\, developing strategic presentations or student resources\nCorporate professionals preparing reports\, proposals\, or board decks\nSole traders and small business owners trying to run their business with limited time and staff\nAnyone creating for business\, community\, or personal projects — or if you’re simply tech curious!\n\n  \nIt’s practical\, hands-on\, and open to all. \nThis space is also for Logan residents\, youth\, jobseekers\, other industry leaders\, and anyone who’s simply tech-curious. No experience needed\, just bring your questions and your curiosity. \nReady to explore the future\, right here in Logan? \nBook your spot for this month’s Future Tech Open House and be part of our growing tech-curious community.
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/uilabs-future-tech-open-house-23-july-2026/
LOCATION:UiLab HQ\, Unit 14/1 Belvedere Drive\, Park Ridge\, Queensland\, 4125\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Business in the City of Logan,Industry Development
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260724T070000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260724T090000
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SUMMARY:Beenleigh Yatala Chamber of Commerce Networking Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Protecting Your Business: The Conversations Every Business Owner Should Be Having \nHosted by the Beenleigh Yatala Chamber of Commerce \nRunning a business is exciting — but are you protecting everything you have worked so hard to build? This month’s Business Breakfast brings together three local industry experts to discuss the important conversations that many business owners put off… until they need them. From protecting your family and business assets\, to ensuring you have the right insurance and staying across workplace changes — this breakfast is designed to give business owners practical information they can take away and use. \nMeet Our Guest Speakers\nPravinita Singh-Pillay | Cornerstone Law\nWhy every business owner needs a current Will. As business owners\, we spend years building something valuable — but have we planned for what happens if life doesn’t go to plan? Pravinita will discuss why having a current and correctly structured Will is an important part of protecting your business\, your family\, and your future. \nTony Sykes | General Insurance Brokers\nBusiness Insurance: How much insurance is enough insurance? Insurance is one of those things we hope we never need — but when we do\, having the right cover matters.Tony will discuss the importance of reviewing your business insurance\, understanding your risks\, and asking the right questions to ensure your business is protected. \nDee Powis | Halcyon HR Consultancy\nJunior Rate Changes: What employers need to know. Workplace requirements continue to change\, and staying informed is essential for business owners. Dee will provide insight into upcoming changes to junior rates\, what they mean for employers\, and how businesses can navigate these changes with confidence. \nWhat to Expect\nYour ticket includes: \n\nTea and coffee\nA delicious breakfast\nA panel-style discussion with industry experts\nPlenty of networking opportunities. Our breakfasts are intentionally relaxed and welcoming\, giving you the opportunity to meet other local business owners\, professionals and community leaders in a friendly environment.\n\nMore Than Just Breakfast \nOne of the most valuable parts of attending Chamber events is the people you meet. Our breakfasts regularly bring together a diverse mix of local business owners\, industry professionals\, community organisations\, and representatives from all levels of government. You never know where one conversation may lead. \nWhy Attend?\nAttending our Business Breakfasts helps you:✅ Build genuine relationships\nConnect face-to-face with people who understand business.✅ Grow your local network\nMeet business owners\, decision-makers and potential collaborators.✅ Learn practical information\nHear from experts on topics that impact your business.✅ Increase your visibility\nThe more people get to know you\, the more opportunities are created.✅ Stay connected locally\nKeep informed about issues and opportunities across our region. \nWho Should Attend?\nThis event is perfect for: \n\nSmall business owners\nEmployers\nManagers and team leaders\nEntrepreneurs\nCorporate professionals\nCommunity organisations\nAnyone wanting to connect with local businesses. Whether you’ve been in business for decades or you’re just starting out\, you’ll leave with new connections\, new knowledge and valuable conversations.\n\nSeats are limited to ensure a comfortable and engaging environment. \nBook your ticket today and join us for a morning of connection\, learning\, and opportunity with the Beenleigh Yatala business community. \nWe look forward to welcoming you. \n 
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/beenleigh-yatala-chamber-of-commerce-networking-breakfast-3/
LOCATION:Club Beenleigh
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260728T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260728T120000
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SUMMARY:Employing Workers from the Pacific Islands and Timor-Leste
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Home Affairs\, through its Business\, Industry and Regional Outreach (BIRO) network\, would like to invite you to attend upcoming free information sessions on employing overseas working within the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) stream and the Pacific Engagement Visa (PEV). \nThese sessions are open to any business or organisation who would like information on visa options for employing an overseas workers from the Pacific Islands and Timor-Leste. \nThe PALM is a temporary residence visa available for eligible citizens of participating Pacific countries and Timor-Leste. The PALM scheme is an employer sponsored visa for unskilled\, low-skilled and semi-skilled positions. This visa allows eligible businesses to recruit workers for short-term jobs for up to 9 months or long-term roles for between one and 4 years. The PALM scheme helps to fill labour gaps in rural and regional Australia and nationally for agriculture and select agriculture-related food product manufacturing sectors. \nThe PEV is a permanent residence visa available for eligible citizens of participating Pacific countries and Timor-Leste. Within this program to 3\,000 Pacific Engagement Visas are available each year through a ballot process.\nThe PEV is not an employer sponsored visa however applicants need an offer of ongoing employment for a genuine position in Australia to be granted the visa. PEV holders can live and work anywhere in Australia in any occupation. \nThe BIRO network invites employers to attend a webinar to learn more about the PALM and PEV programs.\nThe Department of Employment and Workforce Relations (DEWR) will be in attendance to provide an overview on the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme.\nThe Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFaT) will be in attendance to provide an overview on the Pacific Engagement Visa (PEV) Support Service. \nThese webinars will provide information on visa products and there will be an opportunity for questions with subject matter experts following the presentations. \nLocation\nOnline event access details will be provided by the event organiser \n  \n\n 
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/employing-workers-from-the-pacific-islands-and-timor-leste-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Industry Development,Jobs and Employment
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260804T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260930T160000
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SUMMARY:Australian Industry Capability Practitioner Course 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Australian Industry Capability (AIC) Practitioner course aims to foster a broad understanding of AIC requirements across Defence and Defence Industry personnel. Bringing together professionals from both sectors\, the course seeks to promote knowledge exchange and collaboration\, enhancing the implementation of the AIC Program. \nParticipants will gain valuable insights into Defence Industry Policy\, including how AIC is implemented and applied through the Australian Standard for Defence Contracting (ASDEFCON) framework. The course content has been designed to provide a detailed understanding of the AIC Program and equip participants with the necessary tools and knowledge to effectively implement and manage AIC components during the procurement and contract management phases. \nThe course is delivered via a 2 day instructor led program which aims to create a balanced and collaborative environment. The course is available at various locations across Australia\, and virtual course options are also available. \nLearning outcomes\nParticipants will be able to: \n\nUnderstand the AIC framework and its role in supporting Defence capability objectives and sovereign industry priorities.\nInterpret AIC requirements across acquisition and sustainment phases\, including obligations on industry suppliers.\nNavigate Defence structures and processes\, including oversight\, assurance\, and reporting mechanisms.\nRecognise how Defence industry businesses operate\, from major primes to small to medium enterprise \, and how they contribute to Defence capability delivery.\nStrengthen stakeholder relationships across Defence\, government\, and industry through shared understanding and common language.\nApply practical tools\, templates\, and methodologies to create\, manage\, and review AIC documentation and supplier reporting.\n\nEnrolment\nEnrolment is via Learn eXcel Perform (LXP): Global. \n\nVisit  LXP: Global to create an account.\nOn the account creation page\, under ‘Enter your Sponsor details’.\n\nEnter ‘aic.training@defence.gov.au‘ for sponsor email address.\nLeave sponsor phone number and full name blank.\n\n\n\nTo enrol use your registered LXP: Global account to log in and visit AIC Practitioner Course. When prompted\, use the passcode ‘AICPract2025’. \nCourse dates\nRefer to the available course dates prior to enrolment. \n\n\n\n\nDate\nDelivery\n\n\n\n\n30 Jun – 1 July\nVirtual\n\n\n8 – 9 July\nBrisbane\n\n\n4 – 5 Aug\nVirtual\n\n\n17 – 18 Aug\nVirtual\n\n\n10 – 11 Sep\nVirtual\n\n\n23 – 24 Sep\nVirtual\n\n\n29 – 30 Sep\nVirtual
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/australian-industry-capability-practitioner-course-2026/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Industry Development,Procurement and tendering
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260804T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260930T160000
DTSTAMP:20260716T052200Z
CREATED:20260716T052200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T052200Z
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SUMMARY:Visa Options for International Graduates
DESCRIPTION:Visa Options for International Graduates: Temporary Graduate and Skilled Visas \nAre you an international student nearing graduation? Curious about visa pathway options to remain in Australia and undertake paid work? \nThe Department of Home Affairs invites you to attend our free online Temporary Graduate and Skilled Visa Information webinar\, which will cover the following topics: \n\nTemporary graduate visa – Subclass 485\nEmployer-sponsored visas\nGeneral Skilled Migration\nMigrant worker reforms\n\nThe webinar will be held on Tuesday\, 4 August 2026\, from 2PM – 3PM (AEST). Please check below for your relevant time zone for this session: \n\n2:00PM – 3:00PM (NSW\, ACT\, VIC\, TAS\, QLD)\n1:30PM – 2:30PM (SA & NT)\n12:00PM – 1:00PM (WA)\n\nThe event link will be emailed to you once you register.\nDate: Tuesday 4 August 2026 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (UTC+10)\nLocation: Online event access details will be provided by the event organiser
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/visa-options-for-international-graduates/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Export and International Relations
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260813T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260813T170000
DTSTAMP:20260607T224623Z
CREATED:20260607T224623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260607T224623Z
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SUMMARY:UiLab's Industry AI Toolkit | AI Built Into Your Tools: Copilot & Gemini at Work
DESCRIPTION:You don’t need to be a tech expert to make AI work for you. You just need the right starting point\, and that’s where we come in. \nEach month\, we run a focused\, practical\, one-hour online workshop designed to help everyday people get genuinely useful things done with AI. No jargon. No overwhelm. Just real skills you can apply the next day. \n🗓️ This Month’s Topic:\nMicrosoft 265 & Google Workspace users – the AI is already built in! \nThis session shows you how to effectivity use Copilot in Word\, Outlook and Teams\, and Gemini in Docs and Gmail. We will build on from the previous sessions prompting skills but is accessible to those who are joining for the first time. \nWhat you’ll gain:  \n✅ Time-saving AI workflows for planning & admin \n✅ Confidence using AI ethically in day-to-day practice \n✅ Practical strategies you can use immediately and keep using \n✅ Hands-on in-session learning\, not a lecture! \nThis session is for:  \n\nCorporate professionals preparing reports\, proposals\, or board decks\n\n\nSole traders and small business owners trying to run their business with limited time and staff\nAnyone creating presentations for business\, community\, or personal projects — or if you’re simply tech curious!\n\nHow it works:  \nFormat: Online session — link sent after registration \nDuration: 1 hour \nPricing: FREE for Logan City residents and businesses. This series is our gift to our local community.\nFor those outside Logan\, a small fee helps us keep these sessions running. \n  \nReady to join us? Hit Register above to grab your spot. Sessions fill up — booking takes 60 seconds! \nIf you’re not sure this is for you\, ask yourself: Is there anything in your work that feels repetitive\, time-consuming\, or just harder than it needs to be?\nThere’s a good chance AI can help and we’ll show you how! \nCome back every month.  \nEvery session stands alone\, so you can dip in and out. But the people who get the most out of this series are the ones who keep showing up\, building skills month by month\, alongside a community of people on the same journey. \nJoin our growing community who are making AI work for their businesses\, not against them. \nQuestions? Contact us or visit uilab.com.au
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/uilabs-industry-ai-toolkit-ai-built-into-your-tools-copilot-gemini-at-work/
LOCATION:UiLab HQ\, Unit 14/1 Belvedere Drive\, Park Ridge\, Queensland\, 4125\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Business in the City of Logan,Industry Development
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260818T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260818T120000
DTSTAMP:20260622T031419Z
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SUMMARY:Queensland Government Supplier Readiness and Profile Improvement Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to elevate your Gateway by ICN profile\, ensuring your business is well positioned to capture industry opportunities. \n\n\n\n\nThe Queensland Manufacturing Hubs and Industry Capability Network (ICN) Queensland invite you to a Queensland Government Supplier Readiness and Gateway by ICN Profile Improvement Workshop tailored for regional manufacturers. \nThis interactive workshop provides manufacturers with practical guidance on how to clearly present their capability\, capacity and expertise on Gateway by ICN for major project supply opportunities across both Queensland and nationally. It also addresses key buyer expectations\, including how to communicate sustainability benefits and local supply chain value within profiles and EOI responses. The session includes guided activities and live profile review\, supporting participants to refine profile content\, address common visibility issues\, and strengthen readiness for EOIs. \nOur mission is to keep the Queensland manufacturing sector well-informed and ahead of the curve. It’s crucial that our manufacturers are primed to seize every opportunity that comes their way\, especially with major projects\, infrastructure and large-scale developments being planned across Queensland and nationally. \nWhat you will learn: \n\nHow to create an effective Gateway by ICN company profile\n\n\nHow to position your business to supply into major projects\n\n\nAbout the ICN procurement phases and how to navigate these\, including EOI readiness and selection criteria alignment\n\n\nTips on navigating work packages and addressing common visibility issues\nWhat support is available to help you be best placed to win work\n\nWhat you need: \n\nA laptop or mobile device that can access Gateway by ICN\nAn active Gateway by ICN Company profile\nTo be authorised to edit the content of your existing Gateway by ICN company profile\n\nIf you don’t already have a profile\, we encourage you to sign up for free here. \nEvent Location: \nMeadowbrook Golf Club\, Golf Course Drive\, Meadowbrook QLD 4131 \nImportant Notes: \nRegistration opens at 8:00am\, session commences 08:30am sharp and concludes 12:00pm \nMorning refreshments will be provided. \nNumbers are limited\, so register your place today! \nFor further information contact: Industry Capability Network on 07 3364 0670 or email: info@icnqld.org.au
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/queensland-government-supplier-readiness-and-profile-improvement-workshop/
LOCATION:Meadowbrook Golf Club\, Golf Course Drive\, Meadowbrook\, QLD\, 4131
CATEGORIES:Business in the City of Logan,Industry Development
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UID:10001242-1788631200-1788649200@loed.com.au
SUMMARY:Mayor's Charity Gala
DESCRIPTION:Step into the City of Logan’s Most Glamorous Night of Nights. \nJoin us for a truly incredible evening\, where a great night out meets a great cause. \nStep into a glowing garden filled with colour\, light and a touch of magic. A space designed to bring people together\, spark connection and celebrate community. It’s the kind of night where you’ll want to wander\, take it all in\, and capture beautiful moments along the way. \nYou’ll enjoy a delicious three-course experience with drinks included. The perfect setting to celebrate\, connect and enjoy great company. As the evening builds\, live music will lift the energy and carry us through to a fun\, feel good finale. \nThroughout the event\, guests will have the chance to support the Logan community through exciting fundraising activities\, with many prizes to be won. All proceeds will go to the City of Logan Charitable Trust\, helping fund grassroots charities that make a real difference. \nLet yourself be enchanted and help create real impact where it matters most. \nAn unforgettable evening you simply won’t want to miss. \nEvent Details:\nMayor’s Charity Gala\nSaturday\, 5 September 2026\n6 pm till late\nBeenleigh Events Centre\, Kent St\, Beenleigh \nTickets from $275 per person
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/mayors-charity-gala/
LOCATION:Beenleigh Events Centre\, Kent St & Crete St\, Beenleigh\, Queensland\, 4207\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260908T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260908T130000
DTSTAMP:20260529T000214Z
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UID:10001229-1788858000-1788872400@loed.com.au
SUMMARY:Logan Jobs Expo for Trades\, Manufacturing\, and Construction Industries
DESCRIPTION:If you are looking for employment and paid training opportunities in the trades\, manufacturing\, and construction industries in the Logan area? This event is for you! \nHere’s what you can look forward to on the day: \n\nExplore the variety of job opportunities offered by local employers in your area.\nFind out the specific requirements for each job\, so you’re fully prepared.\nLearn about the diverse training options available to get yourself job-ready.\nLearn what steps you can take right now to start or progress your career journey.\n\nThis free community event connects local employers and training organisations\, with jobseekers and those looking to start or change their career. Opportunities are specific to individuals interested in pursuing trade\, construction\, or manufacturing jobs\, qualifications and apprenticeships. \nThis event is delivered as part of the Mayor’s Local Jobs and Skills Taskforce. Hosted by Logan Office of Economic Development / Logan City Council.
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/logan-jobs-expo-for-trades-manufacturing-and-construction-industries-4/
LOCATION:Logan Metro Sports & Events Centre\, 357 Browns Plains Rd\, Crestmead\, Queensland\, 4132\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Council Events,Jobs and Employment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Logan Office of Economic Development":MAILTO:loed@logan.qld.gov.au
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