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SUMMARY:UiLab's Future Tech Open House
DESCRIPTION:This Month’s Focus: Modernise Your Brand and Website – Walk out with a new look! \nYour logo and your website are the first thing anyone judges you on\, and for most businesses they haven’t been touched in years. \nIn this hands-on session we’ll start by rebuilding one brand together\, step by step\, so nobody gets left behind. Then you turn the same tools on your own work: your colours\, your images\, your homepage. \nIf you came along to our 18 August or 27 August Open Houses\, this is the natural next step\, now you make it look like it belongs to you. \nWe’ll look at Claude Design\, Leonardo AI and Midjourney\, and be honest about what each one costs and which is worth paying for. You’ll also leave better at briefing a designer\, because knowing what you want is half of what you’re paying them for. \nEverything you make is yours! We finish with time set aside to save and export your files\, so you walk out with the work\, not just the memory of it. \n  \nWhat you’ll walk away with: \n\nA refreshed colour palette and font pairing\nHero images and brand visuals you can use straight away\nA homepage layout template and the prompts to keep going on your own\nA better sense of what to look for – and ask for – when briefing a designer\n\n  \nWhat to bring: \n\nA laptop\nYour current website or socials\nA free Claude.ai account\, if you can set one up beforehand – it takes two minutes (claude.ai)\n\n  \nWho Is This For? \n\nBusiness owners ready to give their brand a refresh\nMarketing and comms people looking for a faster\, cheaper way to produce brand visuals\nAnyone who owns a website or a brand at work\nNo design experience needed\, no AI experience needed\n\nIt’s practical\, hands-on\, and open to all. This space is also for Logan residents\, small business owners\, and anyone who’s simply tech-curious. \nReady to explore the future\, right here in Logan? Book 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-3/
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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SUMMARY:UiLab's Industry AI Toolkit | AI for Research & Notetaking
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  \n🗓️ This Month’s Topic: AI for Research & Note-Taking\nDrowning in reports and documents you never quite get through? This session shows you how to use AI to do the heavy lifting. \nLearn how to summarise and extract key insights from long documents without reading every page using NotebookLM\, handle meeting notes quickly with Claude\, and set up Projects so your AI always has your context ready before you even start typing. \nIn this session: \n\nExtract insights from long documents in minutes\nCapture and clean up meeting notes with Claude\nSet up an AI workspace that remembers your context every time\nLeave with a workflow you can use on your next document — same day\n\n  \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! \n  \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\n\n\nAnyone: 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! \n  \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. \n  \nQuestions? Contact us or visit uilab.com.au \n  \n👉 Click on our Host profile below to see more events like this running every month!
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/uilabs-industry-ai-toolkit-ai-for-research-notetaking/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business in the City of Logan,Industry Development
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260916T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260916T120000
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SUMMARY:Tendering for Business workshop
DESCRIPTION:Increase your chances of tendering success \n\n\n\n\nIncrease your chances of tendering success\nAre you a regional Queensland business? Want to stand out from your competitors and improve your chances of winning tenders?\nThis practical and interactive workshop will help you to prepare comprehensive and conforming bids to tender for government and private sector contracts\, large and small. \nYou’ll learn how to write an effective tender response that outlines the expertise\, experience and value-add activities of your business to procurement managers who are responsible for assessing if you are the right fit for their supply chain. In the workshop\, we’ll cover: \n\nhow to interpret tender documentation\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 conduct market research to maximise your chances of success.\n\nWorkshop details\nTime: 8.30 am – 12.00pm \nVenue: Nudgee Golf Club\, 1207 Nudgee Road\, Nudgee 4014 \nCost: $50.00 (incl. GST) \nIncluded: Morning tea and refreshments \nGet a quick preview\nStart with our handy 5-minute video for a quick preview of Tendering for Business—perfect for picking up a few Top Tips. Watch the Tendering for Business video below. \nReady to take the next step? Register for this workshop for more of a deep dive and peer to peer learning experience. \nFind out more\nContact Tim McGrath from the Department of State Development\, Infrastructure and Planning on 3882 8408 or email northlakes@dsdip.qld.gov.au.
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/tendering-for-business-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Nudgee Golf Club\, 1207 Nudgee Road\, Nudgee\, Queensland\, 4014\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games,Business in the City of Logan,Procurement and tendering,Queensland Small Business Month
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260909T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260909T123000
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SUMMARY:Capability Statement Workshop
DESCRIPTION:What is a capability statement?\nA capability statement is a tool that allows procurement teams to assess your expertise and achievements\, as well as your potential to deliver goods and services. It outlines the capabilities and skills of your business. \nA capability statement is essential for applying for and securing tendering opportunities in government and private sector projects. They can also be uploaded to online databases and be used to support your finance applications. \nWhy attend a workshop?\nHelp your business stand out from the crowd and improve your chance of securing contracts by attending a Queensland Government hosted capability statement workshop. These interactive workshops help businesses develop and prepare effective capability statements. \nOur workshop will help you learn: \n\nwhy a capability statement is important\nhow to use your capability statement to market your product or service\nhow to use your capability statement to accompany contract tender submissions\nbest-practice fundamentals for developing and drafting a powerful capability statement\nhow to access the latest information on Queensland’s supply chain opportunities\n\nWorkshop details\nTime: 8.30am – 12.30pm \nVenue: Nudgee Golf Club\, 1207 Nudgee Road\, Nudgee 4014 \nCost: $50.00 (incl. GST) \nIncluded: Morning tea and refreshments \nGet a quick preview\nStart with our handy 5-minute video for a quick preview of Capability Statements—perfect for picking up a few Top Tips. Watch the Capability Statement video below. \nReady to take the next step? Register for this workshop for more of a deep dive and peer to peer learning experience. \nFind out more\nContact Sonya Wright from the Department of State Development\, Infrastructure and Planning on 3882 8408 or email northlakes@dsdip.qld.gov.au.
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/capability-statement-workshop-6/
LOCATION:Nudgee Golf Club\, 1207 Nudgee Road\, Nudgee\, Queensland\, 4014\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games,Business in the City of Logan,Procurement and tendering,Queensland Small Business Month
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260905T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260905T120000
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SUMMARY:Grant Writing - In Person Training
DESCRIPTION:This Grant Writing in-person workshop is designed for multicultural community organisations/groups/associations that would like to learn how to plan\, prepare\, and write strong grant applications. This session gives you simple steps\, clear guidance\, and practical tools that help you move forward with confidence. \nYou will learn what funders look for\, how to shape a strong project idea\, and how to present your information in a clear way. The workshop also explains common grant requirements used by government and philanthropic funders\, so you know what to expect before you apply. \nWhat makes this training valuable \n\nSimple and direct guidance for all levels\nPractical examples to help you understand key points\nTips for writing with impact and clarity\nInformation about available grants\nSupport for community leaders who want to grow their skills\nBuild confidence in planning\, writing\, and submitting grants\n\nWho should attend \n\nCommunity leaders\nNew and emerging community groups\nVolunteers involved in project planning\nAnyone who wants to learn how to apply for grants\n\nThis workshop helps your group get ready for future opportunities\, build stronger projects\, and increase your chances of success. All welcome. \nIf you have any enquiries\, please reach out to us at advocacy@eccq.com.au or 0738449166
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/grant-writing-in-person-training/
LOCATION:Gould Adams Community Centre\, 558-662 Kingston Road\, Kingston\, QLD\, 4114
CATEGORIES:Business in the City of Logan
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260902T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260902T113000
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SUMMARY:Effective Contract Delivery Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Suppliers – Want to ensure smooth contract delivery to help win ongoing business? \n\n\n\n\nDo you want to learn the Critical Contract Checks to navigate the complexities of contract delivery with confidence? \nThis one-hour Effective Contract Delivery webinar will: \n\nprovide the Critical Contract Checks that you need to make before signing\nprovide you with an overview of some process you can implement to track your contract delivery performance\nprovide examples of common mistakes to avoidWhy attend:\n\n\nfeel less overwhelmed and demystify contract delivery\nlearn key checks to keep the contract once you’ve won it\ncritical contract checks will cover all aspects of contract delivery from before you sign the contract\, through to delivery and close out\nleave with practical checks you can apply to any contract big or small\nshort but insightful introductory webinar to effectively contract delivery – NO LEGAL JARGON\n\nWorkshop details\nDate: Wednesday 7 September 2026 \nTime: 10.30am – 11.30am \nVenue: Online \nCost: $25.00(incl. GST) \nPre-payment is required. A tax invoice will be issued as confirmation of booking. \nRegistrations close: Tuesday 6 September at 2pm. \nGet a quick preview\nStart with our handy 5-minute video for a quick preview of Effective Contract Delivery—perfect for picking up a few Top Tips. Watch the Mastering Contract Delivery video below. \nReady to take the next step? Register for this workshop for more of a deep dive and peer to peer learning experience. \nFind out more\nContact Rachel Bernardo\, Senior Economic Development Officer \, Department of State Development\, Infrastructure and Planning (DSDIP) \nEmail: northlakes@dsdip.qld.gov.au \nTel: 3882 8413 \nWant to stay in touch? Follow @GrowingQld \nPre-payment is required\, and a tax invoice will be issued as confirmation of booking and payment. We collect registration information\, including personal details\, related to attendance at business seminars run by the department. The information will not be disclosed to any third parties\, unless authorised or required by law. Workshops may be cancelled if registration levels are not met. You will be notified of alternative event options. If you are unwell\, please do not attend the workshop and notify our office before the event at northlakes@dsdip.qld.gov.au to reschedule.
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/effective-contract-delivery-webinar-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games,Business in the City of Logan,Procurement and tendering
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260901T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260901T200000
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SUMMARY:Grant Writing Online Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This Grant Writing online workshop is designed for multicultural community organisations/groups/associations that would like to learn how to plan\, prepare\, and write strong grant applications. This session gives you simple steps\, clear guidance\, and practical tools that help you move forward with confidence. \n  \nTurn Great Ideas into Funded Projects! \n  \nYou will learn what funders look for\, how to shape a strong project idea\, and how to present your information in a clear way. The workshop also explains common grant requirements used by government and philanthropic funders\, so you know what to expect before you apply. \n  \nWhat makes this training valuable? \n\nSimple and direct guidance for all levels\nPractical examples to help you understand key points\nTips for writing with impact and clarity\nInformation about available grants\nSupport for community leaders who want to grow their skills\nBuild confidence in planning\, writing\, and submitting grants\n\n  \nWho should attend? \n\nCommunity leaders\nNew and emerging community groups\nVolunteers involved in project planning\nAnyone who wants to learn how to apply for grants\n\n  \nDon’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your grant writing skills and increase your chances of securing funding for the projects and causes you care about. All are welcome. \n  \nThis workshop helps your group get ready for future opportunities\, build stronger projects\, and increase your chances of success. \n  \n📅 Date: Tuesday\, 1 September 2026 \n🕐 Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM \n📍 Location: Online via Zoom \n  \nClick the Zoom link to join – https://zoom.us/j/92573997890?pwd=XmN4stww4ALQBCQHUqnO8jqP8LjcVB.1 \n  \nIf you have any enquiries\, please reach out to us at advocacy@eccq.com.au or call (07) 384 49166.
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/grant-writing-online-workshop/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business in the City of Logan
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260901T063000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260901T090000
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SUMMARY:Logan Economic Breakfast with BOQ
DESCRIPTION:Want to better understand what’s ahead for the economy and what it could mean for your business? \nJoin the Logan Office of Economic Development and BOQ for a free economic briefing featuring BOQ Chief Economist Peter Munckton\, who will share insights on the economic outlook\, market trends and key issues impacting businesses and the broader economy. \n📅 Tuesday 1 September 2026 \n⏰ 6:30 am to 9:00 am \n📍 Logan Entertainment Centre\, Logan Central \n🎟️ Free to attend \nAttendees will also have the opportunity to submit questions for Peter to address during the session.
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/logan-economic-breakfast-2/
LOCATION:Logan Entertainment Centre\, 170 Wembley Road\, Logan Central\, QLD\, 4114
CATEGORIES:Business in the City of Logan,Industry Development
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260827T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260827T210000
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SUMMARY:Revenue Generation Training
DESCRIPTION:Is your organisation looking to become more financially sustainable while continuing to deliver meaningful outcomes for your community? \nJoin ECCQ’s Revenue Generation Training\, designed to help community organisations explore practical ways to diversify income\, strengthen capacity\, and create long-term sustainability. \nWhether you are establishing a new organisation or looking to strengthen an existing one\, this session will provide useful information\, practical guidance\, and strategies to support your organisation’s growth and impact. \n  \n📝 This Workshop Will Cover: \n✅ Understanding revenue generation opportunities for community organisations \n✅ Diversifying income streams beyond grants and funding \n✅ Developing sustainable programs and services \n✅ Identifying partnerships and community-based opportunities \n✅ Practical strategies for organisational growth and resilience \n  \n👥 Who Should Attend? \n\nCommunity organisations\nEthnic and multicultural community groups\nNot-for-profit organisations\nCommittee and board members\nCommunity leaders and volunteers\n\n  \nEvent Details \n📍 Location: Online via Zoom \n📅 Date: Thursday\, 27 August 2026 \n🕐 Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm \n  \nClick the Zoom Link to Join: \nhttps://zoom.us/j/93656754132?pwd=gBQN9pFvWp9CrLc9b5BacZbzoDD7UR.1 \n  \nAccessibility \nECCQ is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible learning environment. \nIf you require any accessibility support to participate in this workshop\, please advise us during registration.
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/revenue-generation-training/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business in the City of Logan
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260827T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260827T180000
DTSTAMP:20260730T005855Z
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SUMMARY:UiLab's Future Tech Open House
DESCRIPTION:This Month’s Focus – Hands-On AI + Vibe Coding: Build Something Real \nThis session includes hands-on AI work tools and Vibe Coding! \nVibe coding is where you describe a simple website in plain English and an AI Platform called Lovable builds it right before your eyes! No coding knowledge or experience needed. You will leave this session with an actual working website you made from scratch! \nOur team will be onsite to provide guidance throughout the session! By 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 website or webapp idea you want to build (example provided if not)\nA Lovable account (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-2/
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:20260827T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260827T130000
DTSTAMP:20260813T035303Z
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SUMMARY:Concept to Commercialisation
DESCRIPTION:Join AMGC for an exclusive webinar in partnership with Design Anthology. This practical webinar will guide start-up and scale-up manufacturers through the critical stages of transforming an idea into a commercially viable product. \nThe session will be led by Josh Jeffress\, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Design Anthology. Josh will outline the practical considerations essential for developing products that are not only innovative but also commercially viable\, scalable\, and ready for market. \nKey Topics to Be Covered: \n\nDon’t lead with the solution: Problems are where the gold is\, but only if someone cares enough to pay for it.\nUnderstand the landscape: Know the rules\, the handbrakes and the pathway before you burn the budget\nAdoption: Innovation without adoption is just a good idea!\nCommercialisation starts on day one: Don’t wait until the product is ready to work out who’s going to buy it.\nBuild a system to capture learning: Capture the messy stuff.\nCreate boundaries: Flexibility is useful. Drift is expensive.\nStay focused on where the value is: Don’t reinvent the wheel\, don’t miss the spin-out\, and don’t get distracted from the bit that actually matters.\nWhat makes a successful entrepreneur: What we’ve learnt is that successful entrepreneurs aren’t necessarily the people with the best original idea.\n\nAbout Design Anthology: \nDesign Anthology is a Hunter-based design\, engineering and manufacturing consultancy helping organisations turn complex ideas into commercially ready products. We combine strategy\, industrial design\, engineering\, prototyping and production know-how into a single integrated process\, supporting clients from early concept development through to testing\, production readiness and scale-up. Our work spans mining\, defence\, health\, consumer goods and advanced manufacturing\, giving us a broad cross-industry perspective and the ability to transfer proven ideas\, materials and manufacturing methods between sectors. \nBecause we design with manufacturing in mind\, our solutions are practical\, efficient and built for real-world use. We help clients reduce risk\, improve certainty and make informed decisions at each stage of development\, whether they are creating a new product\, improving an existing one or preparing for manufacture. \nAs an ISO 9001-accredited business\, we focus on quality\, repeatability and continuous improvement. Our fixed-cost\, clearly defined project stages give clients transparency around scope\, deliverables and investment\, while our collaborative approach keeps them actively involved from concept to completion. \nWe are passionate about regional economic development\, sustainability and strengthening sovereign manufacturing capability. Through trusted industry partnerships across manufacturing\, supply\, testing and specialist technical services\, we deliver innovative\, practical and scalable products ready to succeed in market \nDon’t miss this opportunity to hear from Josh and to gain practical insights into turning innovative ideas into commercially successful products.
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/concept-to-commercialisation/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business in the City of Logan,Industry Development
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260827T130000
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SUMMARY:Thriving without perfectionism | Lunchtime webinar
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to thrive without perfectionism\, reduce business pressure and create space for creativity\, confidence and growth. \n\n\n\n\nAre you feeling the pressure to get everything ‘just right’? While high standards can help drive success\, perfectionism can also create unnecessary stress\, hold you back and make it harder to take action. When you release the need to perfect every detail\, you open the door to creativity\, momentum and genuine confidence. \nJoin Small Business Wellbeing Coach Martin McGlone from the Small Business Financial Counselling Service (SBFCS) Southern Queensland for a free webinar on thriving without perfectionism in business. \nWhat will be covered? \nThis session explores how your business can flourish\, not through perfection but through consistent\, imperfect action paired with self-compassion. \nEvent details \nWhen: 27 August at 12pm AEST \nWhere: Online via Microsoft Teams \nCost: Free \nMore information \nFor more details\, call our office on 1300 732 777 or email us at events@sbfcssq.org.au \nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/thriving-without-perfectionism-lunchtime-webinar-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business in the City of Logan
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260825T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260825T130000
DTSTAMP:20260813T034432Z
CREATED:20260813T034432Z
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UID:10001276-1787659200-1787662800@loed.com.au
SUMMARY:Motivation to manage stress
DESCRIPTION:Feeling the pressure of running a business? Learn how stress affects us and how to manage it effectively. \n\n\n\n\nMany business owners operate under constant pressure\, often accepting high stress as ‘just part of the job.’ But over time\, unmanaged stress can reduce your ability to think clearly\, make decisions and stay creative\, which are all essential for a thriving business. \nJoin Small Business Wellbeing Coach Martin McGlone from the Small Business Financial Counselling Service (SBFCS) Southern Queensland for a free webinar on how stress affects us and why we need to manage it effectively. \nWhat will be covered? \nThis session explores how prolonged or chronic stress can undermine your work performance and wellbeing. Motivation to manage stress isn’t just about forcing yourself to ‘try harder’\, it’s about learning how your brain naturally works and using that knowledge to your advantage. \nLearn the ‘how’ and ‘why’ of stress management and gain some simple and effective stress reduction and management strategies. \nEvent details \nWhen: 25 August at 12pm AEST \nWhere: Online via Microsoft Teams \nCost: Free \nMore information \nFor more details\, call our office on 1300 732 777 or email us at events@sbfcssq.org.au \nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/motivation-to-manage-stress/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business in the City of Logan
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260818T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260818T183000
DTSTAMP:20260730T005637Z
CREATED:20260730T005637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T005637Z
UID:10001261-1787068800-1787077800@loed.com.au
SUMMARY:UiLab's Future Tech Open House
DESCRIPTION:This Month’s Focus: Spot It\, Sketch It\, Build It – An Evening with Young Founders \nTwo years ago\, “I have an idea but I can’t build it” was a valid excuse. Not anymore. \nMeet a panel of young founders and builders who went from idea to real\, working product using AI tools\, with zero coding background. Just a laptop and the right prompts. \nThey’ll break down exactly how they did it: \n\nSpotting a problem actually worth solving\nSketching what “solved” looks like\nBuilding a working version in a matter of minutes\n\nYou’ll hear the real stories about the rough idea that almost got scrapped\, the moment it clicked\, the stuff that nearly made them quit. Then it’s your turn to ask them questions. \nBONUS: Everyone who shows up walks away with free Lovable credits to go build your own thing. \nIf you’ve got an idea sitting in your notes app doing nothing\, this is the room to be in! \n  \nMeet your facilitator – Mo Alizadeh \nA Logan-based entrepreneur who’s lived this process firsthand. Mo taught himself barbering from YouTube and built his own business\, Local Blendz\, before going viral cutting hair at Kingston Train Station. That same instinct for spotting a gap and just starting has since taken him from a barber’s chair to founding HalalHop and Scentomatic. He’s here to walk you through exactly how he did it. \n  \nLearn more about Mo: https://youtu.be/LLDQuC9Q8Eg?si=Zl9lbwcJ5UzOIVni \n  \nWhat you’ll walk away with: \n\nA simple framework for turning a problem into a working prototype – Spot it\, Sketch it\, Build it\nReal insight from founders who’ve built and launched products with AI\, not traditional code\nFree Lovable credits to try building your own idea after the session\nA chance to put your questions directly to the panel\nConnections with other Logan locals\, jobseekers and industry leaders who are just as tech-curious as you\n\n  \nWhat to bring: \n\nYour questions and your curiosity\n\n  \nWho Is This For? \n\nAspiring entrepreneurs curious about building their first idea\nLogan locals and jobseekers looking for inspiration and direction\nAnyone who’s ever had an idea and didn’t know where to start\nTech-curious locals wanting to connect with others building things\n\n  \nIt’s motivating\, welcoming\, and open to all. This space is also for Logan residents\, other industry leaders\, and anyone who’s simply tech-curious. No experience needed\, just bring your questions and your curiosity. \n  \nAttendees under 18 must be accompanied by a registered parent or guardian. See ticket options for details. \n  \nReady to explore the future\, right here in Logan? Book 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/
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:20260818T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260818T130000
DTSTAMP:20260813T034054Z
CREATED:20260813T034054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T034054Z
UID:10001275-1787054400-1787058000@loed.com.au
SUMMARY:How to set healthy boundaries
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to manage your time and capacity\, let go of guilt and build sustainable habits that support your business and wellbeing. \n\n\n\n\nRunning a small business often means juggling competing priorities\, managing endless tasks and feeling like there is never enough time. Understanding how to manage your time and capacity strategically can help you work more sustainably and minimise burnout. \nJoin Small Business Wellbeing Coach Sandra O’Neill from the Small Business Financial Counselling Service (SBFCS) Southern Queensland for a free webinar on setting healthy boundaries for yourself and your business. \nWhat will be covered? \nThis session explores reflecting on your self-imposed expectations\, capacity and sustainability of time to minimise burnout. Discover some tools\, skills\, habits and hacks that will not only save you time but encourage productivity and help improve your wellbeing. \nEvent details \nWhen: 18 August at 12pm AEST \nWhere: Online via Microsoft Teams \nCost: Free \nMore information \nFor more details\, call our office on 1300 732 777 or email us at events@sbfcssq.org.au \nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/how-to-set-healthy-boundaries/
LOCATION:Online
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
CREATED:20260622T031419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T031419Z
UID:10001247-1787041800-1787054400@loed.com.au
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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260813T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260813T170000
DTSTAMP:20260730T012237Z
CREATED:20260607T224623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T012237Z
UID:10001235-1786636800-1786640400@loed.com.au
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:Online
CATEGORIES:Business in the City of Logan,Industry Development
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260811T070000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260811T083000
DTSTAMP:20260730T011847Z
CREATED:20260730T011825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T011847Z
UID:10001264-1786431600-1786437000@loed.com.au
SUMMARY:2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Procurement Opportunities Logan
DESCRIPTION:2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Procurement Opportunities – Logan \nThe 2032 Games promise a golden opportunity for Queensland’s small and medium businesses\, driving jobs\, investment and powering economic growth. \nJoin us for a free informative session on Tuesday 11 August 2026 in Logan to: \n\ngain valuable insights into the procurement process for the 2032 Games\ndiscover how to maximise opportunities for your business\nlearn how the newly released Queensland Procurement Policy 2026 empowers local\, small and family businesses.\n\nSpeakers include: \n\nHon. Tim Mander MP\, Minister for the Olympic and Paralympic Games\nHon. Steve Minnikin MP\, Minister for Small and Family Business\nRob McRuvie\, Director of Procurement\, Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games\n\nLight refreshments will be available for attendees on arrival. We look forward to seeing you at the event. Doors will open from 6:30am for a 7:00am start. \nPlease note\, there may be a photographer and videographer onsite at the event. Should you wish not to be included in any imagery\, please note this on arrival to our team at registration.
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/2032-olympic-and-paralympic-games-procurement-opportunities-logan/
LOCATION:Diggers Services Club\, 42-48 Blackwood Road\, Logan Central\, QLD\, 4114
CATEGORIES:Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games,Business in the City of Logan,Industry Development
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260723T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260723T180000
DTSTAMP:20260710T005243Z
CREATED:20260710T005243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T005243Z
UID:10001256-1784822400-1784829600@loed.com.au
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:20260723T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260723T160000
DTSTAMP:20260701T043300Z
CREATED:20260601T233227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T043300Z
UID:10001232-1784797200-1784822400@loed.com.au
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:20260722T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260722T170000
DTSTAMP:20260607T224355Z
CREATED:20260607T224355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260607T224355Z
UID:10001234-1784736000-1784739600@loed.com.au
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:20260721T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260721T110000
DTSTAMP:20260622T033458Z
CREATED:20260622T033458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T033458Z
UID:10001249-1784628000-1784631600@loed.com.au
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:20260716T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260716T190000
DTSTAMP:20260701T222947Z
CREATED:20260701T222629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T222947Z
UID:10001254-1784224800-1784228400@loed.com.au
SUMMARY:Make AI Work for Your Community Organisation
DESCRIPTION:Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to save community organisations time\, reduce administrative workload\, and strengthen the quality of their work. Whether you’re preparing grant applications\, developing policies\, writing communications\, planning projects\, or simply looking for more efficient ways to get things done\, AI can become a valuable support tool. \nParticipants will learn: \n\nHow AI can support governance\, planning\, fundraising and day-to-day operations\nPractical applications for grant writing\, communications and administration\nHow to write prompts that produce better results\nThe strengths\, limitations and risks of AI\nGood practice for using AI responsibly\, ethically and transparently\n\nJoin us to discover how AI can be a valuable tool while keeping people\, culture\, and community at the centre of your work. \nFor any enquiries regarding this training\, please contact advocacy@eccq.com.au.
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/make-ai-work-for-your-community-organisation/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business in the City of Logan,Industry Development
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260630T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260630T130000
DTSTAMP:20260622T231140Z
CREATED:20260622T230031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T231140Z
UID:10001250-1782820800-1782824400@loed.com.au
SUMMARY:Tax time essentials for small businesses
DESCRIPTION:Tax time made simpler. This practical webinar will help you understand how to make the most of your small business tax deductions. \n\n\n\n\nWhen running a small business\, it’s important to know the difference between expenses you can claim immediately\, those that need to be claimed over time and expenses that are not deductible. \nTo help simplify this\, the Small Business Financial Counselling Service (SBFCS) Southern Queensland is hosting a free webinar featuring guest presenters Matthew Walsh and Liam Brennan from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). With extensive experience supporting small businesses\, they will share practical guidance to help you better understand your tax obligations. \nDuring the webinar\, you’ll also have the opportunity to ask questions about what you can claim\, when and how to claim it and the records you need to keep to support your deductions. \nThis session is ideal for sole traders\, startups and small and family businesses. \nIn this session \nExperienced ATO specialists will cover: \n\nwhat deductions may be available to your business\npractical information you can apply to your business\nimproving your understanding of tax deductions and record keeping\npreparing for tax time with confidence.\n\nEvent details \nWhen: Tuesday 30 June at 12:00pm AEST \nWhere: Online via Microsoft Teams \nCost: Free \nMore information \nFor more details\, call our office on 1300 732 777 or email us at info@sbfcssq.org.au \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/tax-time-essentials-for-small-businesses/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business in the City of Logan,New business and startups
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260624T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260624T180000
DTSTAMP:20260607T232059Z
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SUMMARY:UiLab Future Tech Open House
DESCRIPTION:Future Tech Open House is your hands-on\, welcoming space to explore emerging technology at your own pace. Each month has a new focus\, you can try out AI tools\, see automation and robotics up close\, ask questions\, and chat with experts about what it all means for you\, your work\, or your business. You’ll walk away with a stronger digital confidence (not just theory – real\, practical exposure) and a clearer sense of how AI\, automation and robotics are shaping careers\, industry and community. \nThis Month’s Focus – Build Your Own AI Agent! \nIn this session\, you’ll create your own AI agent using Microsoft 365 Copilot. \nThink of it as a smart assistant you design yourself one that knows your workflow\, asks the right questions\, and delivers consistent results every single time. You’ll go from blank page to working agent in one session. \nDesign it\, build it\, test it\, and stress-test it. \nAll guided\, all hands-on\, and all tailored to the kind of work you do. \nWhat you’ll walk away with: \n\nA fully working AI agent built by you\, for your work\nA reusable blueprint you can take back and deploy with your team or organisation\nThe confidence to design\, refine and repeat the process whenever you need to\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\nA work task or project in mind\nA ChatGPT account\n\nMicrosoft 365 Copilot access is provided on the night. No coding or technical background needed — just curiosity and something worth automating. \nWho Is This For? \nThis session is 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 presentations for business\, community\, or personal projects — or if you’re simply tech curious!\n\nIf you create slide decks in any capacity\, this session is for you. It’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? Book 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/uilab-future-tech-open-house/
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:20260623T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260623T130000
DTSTAMP:20260615T041920Z
CREATED:20260615T041920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T041920Z
UID:10001243-1782216000-1782219600@loed.com.au
SUMMARY:A Practical Guide to IP for Small Business
DESCRIPTION:You’ve worked hard to build your brand – but is it actually protected? \nIn this practical\, easy to follow online discussion\, IP Australia experts will walk you through the intellectual property (IP) basics every small business should understand\, with a strong focus on trade marks and brand protection. \nWe’ll explain why trade marks matter\, how they can help protect what makes your business unique\, and what to think about as your business grows. \nYou’ll discover the common myths and mistakes that often trip up business owners\, and how to protect your brand in a world of copycats and “dupes”. You will also learn about our free tools and resources that can support you to make informed decisions. \nThis session is designed for Australian small businesses\, founders and entrepreneurs who want straightforward information they can apply straight away. \nWhat we’ll cover: \n\nWhy trade marks matter for small businesses\nTrade marks 101\nCopycats\, “dupes” and common risks\nA quick look at design rights and copyright\nLive TM Checker demonstration\nCommon IP questions and misconceptions\nSimple trade mark strategy considerations\nLive Q&A with IP experts\n\nRegister now and reserve your spot.
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/a-practical-guide-to-ip-for-small-business/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business in the City of Logan
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260617T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260617T140000
DTSTAMP:20260609T235318Z
CREATED:20260609T235318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T235318Z
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SUMMARY:Advanced crime prevention for business
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging 45-minute webinar covering advanced crime prevention strategies that every small business should consider. \nBuilding on the Securing your business against crime webinar\, this session explores advanced crime risk profiling for small business and examines the evolving crime landscape and its implications. Drawing on real-world examples\, you’ll gain practical insights into 25 techniques to help reduce the crime risks facing your business. Leave with the knowledge and tools to strengthen protection and build greater resilience.
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/advanced-crime-prevention-for-business/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business in the City of Logan
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260617T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260617T103000
DTSTAMP:20260609T235217Z
CREATED:20260609T235217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T235217Z
UID:10001239-1781688600-1781692200@loed.com.au
SUMMARY:Securing your business against crime
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an essential 45-minute webinar covering crime prevention foundations every small business should consider. \nThis session explores crime risks facing small businesses and introduces effective prevention strategies. You’ll gain practical guidance on identifying vulnerabilities\, assessing your current risk position\, and implementing mitigation measures. Walk away with the knowledge and tools to move beyond day-to-day survival and build a more resilient business.
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/securing-your-business-against-crime/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business in the City of Logan
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260611T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260611T200000
DTSTAMP:20260508T014220Z
CREATED:20260508T014208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T014220Z
UID:10001228-1781199000-1781208000@loed.com.au
SUMMARY:UiLab The Common Ground | Emerging Technology in Education
DESCRIPTION:Join us at The Common Ground this June where we’re tackling one of education’s most pressing questions: How do we navigate emerging technology in schools responsibly? \nThis Common Ground brings educators\, government and industry together to explore how we balance innovation\, safety\, and student wellbeing as emerging technologies reshape policy\, practice\, and readiness in education.  \nWe’ll dig into: \n\nHow emerging tech is being introduced into classrooms\nThe role of government policy in shaping what’s possible\nWhat this means for teaching practice and student pathways beyond school\n\nThis session is about understanding what’s changing\, why it matters locally\, and how different parts of the community move forward together. \nWith our special guest speakers from the Department of Education\, UQ and QCAA. \nThis is your chance to be part of the conversation that’s shaping the future of education technology in Queensland.
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/uilab-the-common-ground-emerging-technology-in-education/
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:20260605T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260605T143000
DTSTAMP:20260308T230832Z
CREATED:20260308T230832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T230832Z
UID:10001184-1780653600-1780669800@loed.com.au
SUMMARY:Tendering for Business Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Are you a Queensland business? Want to stand out from your competitors and improve your chances of winning tenders? \nThis practical and interactive workshop will help you to prepare comprehensive and conforming bids to tender for government and private sector contracts\, large and small. \nYou’ll learn how to write an effective tender response that outlines the expertise\, experience and value-add activities of your business to procurement managers who are responsible for assessing if you are the right fit for their supply chain. In the workshop\, we’ll cover: \n\nhow to interpret tender documentation\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 conduct market research to maximise your chances of success\n\nA guest speaker from Logan City Council’s Procurement Team will also be in attendance to speak on how to better engage and work with council and their upcoming opportunities. \nThis workshop is proudly delivered by The Department of State Development\, Infrastructure and Planning\, SEQ South Regional Office and the Logan Office of Economic Development. \nConditions of workshop entry:\nThe Queensland Government\, represented by the Department of State Development\, Infrastructure and Planning (DSDIP) SEQ South Regional Office (SEQSRO)is the event organiser. \n\nThe event organiser reserves the right to cancel ticket orders.\nThe event organiser may engage photographers to take photos of or film people presenting at or attending the event.\nBy ordering this ticket\, you agree to the event organiser making images and recordings\, whether sound\, digital or otherwise\, of you at the event.\nYou authorise the event organiser to store and use\, publish or reproduce the images and recordings in any form and by any medium for public relations\, promotions\, commercial and advertising purposes.\nIn any form and by any medium includes newspapers\, magazines\, brochures\, television advertisements\, promotional videos\, USB\, internet websites and social media\, including X\, Facebook\, YouTube\, Instagram\, Vimeo or other multimedia.\nThe event organiser may also store the images and recordings in the Queensland Government Image Library.\nThe event organiser may use and disclose your personal information from the registration form in association with your images and recordings.\nThe event organiser will be the owner of the copyright in the images and recordings in all forms and in all mediums in perpetuity.\nYou will not be entitled to claim any payment\, royalty or other consideration from the event organiser for making\, storing\, using\, publishing or reproducing the images and recordings.\n\nIf you do not understand any terms of this consent\, please ask the event organiser before ordering this ticket. \nPrivacy Notice\nThe Department/Agency is collecting the information on this photo and film consent form in order to use images and recordings of you in promotional materials for the Queensland Government and as otherwise stated above. This information will only be accessed by authorised employees within the Department/Agency. Some of this information may be given to other departments/agencies\, contractors of this Department/Agency and other departments/agencies and authorised users of the Queensland Government Image Library for the purpose of using images and recordings of you in promotional materials. Your information will not be given to any other person or agency unless you have given us your consent or we are required or permitted by law.
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/tendering-for-business-workshop/
LOCATION:Logan City Council Administration Building\, 150 Wembley Road\, Logan Central\, QLD\, 4114
CATEGORIES:Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games,Business in the City of Logan,Procurement and tendering
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