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SUMMARY:Workforce Evolve Online Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:Build a stronger workforce with Workforce Evolve\nBuilding and sustaining the right workforce is one of the most common challenges facing businesses today. \nThe Workforce Evolve online workshop series supports Queensland businesses to take a proactive approach to workforce planning and development. Across the series\, you will strengthen the way you attract\, support and retain your people\, while aligning your workforce decisions with your business goals. \nThis FREE seven part online workshop series begins 30 April and is designed for SME’s of all sizes and across all industries. \nDelivered through weekly 90-minute interactive sessions\, your Workforce Evolve coach will guide you through practical steps to shape a workforce that supports both current needs and future growth. \nAbout the workshop series:\nThis online workshop series helps Queensland businesses tackle real-world workforce challenges. Each interactive session explores a key topic\, combining practical tools\, guided discussion\, and expert coaching to support shared learning. \nWhat you’ll gain:\n\nWorkforce planning tools aligned with your business objectives\nGuidance to improve attraction\, recruitment\, and retention\nSupport for leaders and frontline managers\nStrategies to manage change and build sustainable practices\nApproaches to diversity\, inclusion\, and accessibility\nPractical tools and resources to apply immediately\n\n  \nYour next steps:\nChoose one or all seven online workshops to suit your business needs. We also encourage you to register for the Workforce Evolve program\, which is free and flexible. \n  \nBefore your workshop:\n\nOnce registered\, save your Zoom session details by downloading and adding them to your calendar\nRegister for Workforce Evolve for free here to access additional resources\, coaching and on demand content\n\n  \nSession details:\n\n\n\n\nDate (Thursdays)\nTopic\n\n\n30 April 2026  \n1:00pm-2:30pm\nWorkshop 1: Plan your workplace\nIdentify your workforce needs\, priorities and opportunities through business planning.\n\n\n14 May 2026  \n1:00pm-2:30pm\nWorkshop 2: Secure your employer brand  \nClarify why your business is the right place for people to work and grow.\n\n\n28 May 2026  \n1:00pm-2:30pm\nWorkshop 3: Design your workplace and workforce\nAn introduction to workforce planning and inclusive workplace practices.\n\n\n4 June 2026  \n1:00pm-2:30pm\nWorkshop 4: Prepare management\nTools and resources for leaders and frontline managers to support diverse teams.\n\n\n11 June 2026 \n1:00pm-2:30pm\nWorkshop 5: Prepare your workforce\nStrategies to manage and deliver transformational change.\n\n\n18 June 2026 \n1:00pm-2:30pm\nWorkshop 6: Support your workforce\nEmployment law basics and best practice tips.\n\n\n25 June 2026  \n1:00pm-2:30pm  \nWorkshop 7: Build an inclusive workplace \nExamine the benefits of sustaining an inclusive and accessible workplace. \n\n\n\n\n  \nInterested but unable to attend on the dates listed above? \nContact our team\, workforceevolve@businesschamberqld.com.au to register your interest and be notified when the next Workforce Evolve workshop series opens. \nWorkforce Evolve is proudly funded by the Queensland Government.
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/workforce-evolve-online-workshop-series/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business in the City of Logan
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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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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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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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