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SUMMARY:Technology in Manufacturing Logan
DESCRIPTION:INVITATION \nARM Hub is hosting an advanced manufacturing technology workshop and showcase to help Queensland manufacturers grow their businesses. \nLearn from specialists in the fields of robotics\, artificial intelligence\, and additive manufacturing about how these technologies can have significant benefits when implemented in a manufacturing setting. There will be practical demonstrations of each technology. \nThe event is suited to companies wanting to scale-up\, educators\, and those interested in advanced manufacturing technology. \nTECHNOLOGIES \nThe event will focus on: \n\nrobotics\ncobots (collaborative robots)\nadditive manufacturing (3D printing)\nartificial intelligence.\n\nWHO SHOULD ATTEND \nThe event would benefit companies that: \n\nhave automated their business\nare considering automation or technology\nare a tech company.\n\nACKNOWLEDGEMENT \nThis is a collaborative event with the Queensland Government Department of Regional Development\, Manufacturing\, and Water. It forms part of the Queensland Government Advanced Manufacturing 10-Year Roadmap and Action Plan. \n 
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/technology-in-manufacturing-logan2/
LOCATION:Fitzy’s Loganholme\, Cnr Bryants Rd & Pacific Highway\, Loganholme\, QLD\, 4129
CATEGORIES:Industry Development
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20241003T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20241003T173000
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SUMMARY:Mind Over Money : Transforming Your Financial Outlook for Business Growth
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to revolutionise your relationship with money and propel your business to new heights? Join this workshop for an transformative information session where you’ll discover: \n\nThe critical role your money mindset plays in your business success\nHow to identify and overcome limiting beliefs that are holding you back\nPractical strategies to cultivate an abundance mentality\nTechniques to set and achieve ambitious financial goals\nEffective approaches to reduce and manage business debt\n\nLearn how successful entrepreneurs harness the power of positive money mindsets to drive growth\, make confident financial decisions\, and create sustainable wealth. You’ll walk away with actionable insights to: \n\nBoost your revenue potential\nMake smarter financial choices\nDevelop a healthier relationship with money\nImplement debt reduction strategies that work\nTransform financial stress into fiscal empowerment
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/mind-over-money-transforming-your-financial-outlook-for-business-growth/
LOCATION:Fitzy’s Loganholme\, Cnr Bryants Rd & Pacific Highway\, Loganholme\, QLD\, 4129
CATEGORIES:Industry Development
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20241002T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20241002T113000
DTSTAMP:20260614T142920
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SUMMARY:Managing Security Risks in Supply Chains
DESCRIPTION:Department of Home Affairs in partnership with Department of State Development and Infrastructure \nIn today’s digital landscape\, small to medium businesses are increasingly targeted by cybercriminals and adversaries. Without proper security measures\, your business could be vulnerable to data breaches\, financial loss\, and reputational damage. \nWhy attend? \n– Expert insights: Overview of the current security threat environment and government initiatives to address national security challenges \n– Identify: Risks of cyber-attacks and foreign interference activity \n– Interactive Q&A: Get your questions answered by experts in the field \n– Actionable Takeaways: Leave with advice and tools you can use to better manage security risk in supply chains \n– Access to resources: Be in the know about cyber security initiatives that will be available later this year to help your business \n  \n 
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/managing-security-risks-in-supply-chains/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Industry Development
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240919T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240919T120000
DTSTAMP:20260614T142920
CREATED:20240815T023751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T023751Z
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SUMMARY:Staff Retention\, Attraction\, and Reward Structures to Optimise Business
DESCRIPTION:Retaining key personnel is one of the most challenging aspects of effective business management. Employees often leave when they feel unsatisfied with their compensation\, work arrangements\, company culture\, or overall engagement. However\, by strategically implementing an Employee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP)\, you can not only attract and keep top talent but also motivate and reward them to consistently perform at their best. \nESOPs create a unique corporate environment where employees become deeply invested in the company’s success. This heightened commitment helps shield your business from external pressures and drives long-term sustainability by encouraging innovation and improvement\, giving you a significant competitive edge. \nDesigned as a flexible and customisable succession strategy\, ESOPs can be adapted to align with your financial situation and timeline\, ensuring a smooth integration into your overall business plan. \nIn this Webinar\, you’ll gain: \n\nA thorough understanding of Employee Share Ownership Plans and how they work.\n\n\nInsight into how to effectively implement an ESOP tailored to your business needs.\n\n\nStrategies to engage your employees in driving collective success.\n\n\nAnswers to all your questions about ESOPs.\n\n 
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/staff-retention-attraction-and-reward-structures-to-optimise-business/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Industry Development
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240829T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240829T120000
DTSTAMP:20260614T142920
CREATED:20240806T003401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T013953Z
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SUMMARY:ESG in Action: An impactful communication and compliance masterclass
DESCRIPTION:Do you have an Environmental\, Social and Governance (ESG) Strategy but don’t know how to leverage it to win new business\, build your brand or attract new customers and employees? \nCommunicating your businesses ESG performance can be challenging. But done right\, your ESG communications will give you the ability to build strong customer loyalty\, increase trust from supply chain partners and make your business more attractive to potential employees\, especially the younger generation. \nJoin this interactive and practical workshop that will assist manufacturing leaders to: \n\nunderstand the strategic advantages of integrating ESG practices in your business and how this can elevate your reputation\, increase your chances of winning new business and foster customer loyalty\ncreate a compelling ESG statement and communication strategy to clearly communicate your businesses ESG efforts to your customers\, supply chain partners\, stakeholders and employees\nnavigate compliance to ensure your ESG claims align with key regulatory requirements and help you avoid greenwashing\nreceive individual feedback on your ESG communication strategy and gain access to a suite of tools to support you to improve your ESG communications.\n\n 
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/esg-in-action-an-impactful-communication-and-compliance-masterclass/
LOCATION:Logan East Community Neighbourhood Centre\, 55 Cinderella Drive\, Springwood\, QLD\, 4127\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Industry Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Regional Development%2C Manufacturing and Water":MAILTO:info@rdmw.qld.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240716T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240716T120000
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SUMMARY:Pathway to Net Zero Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Please note this workshop will be delivered over 2 sessions online. \nAre you ready to meet the demands from customers\, potential employees and supply chain partners to implement sustainable manufacturing practices and reduce your carbon footprint? Are you looking to enter new markets that have requirements around Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions? Do you understand the impact on your bottom line? \n  \nIn this workshop\, spread over two sessions\, sustainability experts Jane Gaffel and Penny Prasad from The Ecoefficiency Group\, will assist you as a manufacturing leader to: \n\nunderstand the importance of sustainable manufacturing and how decarbonisation applies to your business\ndevelop a list of GHG emission sources within your own site (Scope 1\, 2 and 3)\nlearn how to calculate your GHG emissions and ways to reduce them\nstart a high-level Action Plan that sets out goals and a strategy to reduce emissions on your journey to Net Zero.\n\nWho should attend? \nAny manufacturer or business owner who wants to understand their carbon footprint and take action to reduce it. \nSession 1 of 2\, 16 July 2024 (10am-12pm) and Session 2 of 2\, 23 July 2024 (10am-12pm). \nCost\nTickets are $25 \n 
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/pathway-to-net-zero-workshop/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Circular Economy,Industry Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Regional Development%2C Manufacturing and Water":MAILTO:info@rdmw.qld.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240618T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240618T113000
DTSTAMP:20260614T142920
CREATED:20240612T004341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T004341Z
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SUMMARY:Expert Industrial Relations Guidance - Workplace law training for business
DESCRIPTION:Register for the Expert Industrial Relations Guidance: Workplace Law Training for Business webinar\, in partnership with Australian Business Lawyers & Advisors. Learn invaluable insights into the recent changes in workplace and industrial relations laws following the passing of the Closing Loopholes Bills. \n 
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/expert-industrial-relations-guidance-workplace-law-training-for-business/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Industry Development
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240613T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240614T160000
DTSTAMP:20260614T142920
CREATED:20240519T231739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240519T231739Z
UID:10000798-1718267400-1718380800@loed.com.au
SUMMARY:Lean Manufacturing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Over a period of two days\, this workshop highlights lean manufacturing and other related productivity improvement concepts\, reinforced by the simulation of a series of manual processes (typically representing production or office processes) by using hands-on and ‘learning by doing’ principles. \nSeveral ‘Runs’ will be conducted in the workshop\, with participants progressively improving each run by changing the simulation process according to the Lean principles introduced between each run. Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) will be measured for each run\, revealing quantitative improvements during the course of the Workshop. \nThe 2-Day Workshop will cover the following topics:\n· Waste reduction\n· Value stream mapping (VSM)\n· 5S workplace housekeeping and organisation\n· Teamwork\n· Set up reduction\n· Pull systems (kanbans)\n· Visual Performance Measurement (VPM)\n· Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)\n· Standard work\n· Focused Improvement \nThese leanings can then be implemented within individual businesses to improve and streamline output. \nThis event is designed for 2-3 key personnel from each business\, including the business owner\, GM\, CFO and/or managers to attend the two-day workshop. \nThis event is free of charge. \n 
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/lean-manufacturing-workshop/
LOCATION:Logan City Council Administration Building\, 150 Wembley Road\, Logan Central\, QLD\, 4114
CATEGORIES:Business in the City of Logan,Industry Development
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240605T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240605T130000
DTSTAMP:20260614T142920
CREATED:20240520T000618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T000618Z
UID:10000687-1717578000-1717592400@loed.com.au
SUMMARY:First Nations Business AI Tools Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will: \n• Provide First Nations businesses with foundational knowledge in artificial intelligence (AI) tools and programs.\n• Demonstrate how AI-generated content can enhance your marketing effectiveness.\n• Walk through how to use AI generated content to develop business plans\, capability statements and websites.\n• Guide you through the steps to implement AI tools.\n• A must attend if you are a First Nations business owner looking to drive productivity and growth in your business! \nTickets are free.
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/first-nations-business-ai-tools-workshop/
LOCATION:Underwood Innovation Lab\, 2904 Logan Road\, Logan\, QLD\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Industry Development,Small Business
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240514T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240514T130000
DTSTAMP:20260614T142920
CREATED:20240430T235837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T235837Z
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SUMMARY:Using AI for Event Success
DESCRIPTION:Have you been exploring AI and how you can use it for your events?  Maybe you’re not sure which tools to use or how to use them.  With so many options from Microsoft to Meta to ChatGPT\, it can be overwhelming\, not to mention feel a little bit like cheating. \nIn this webinar you will learn how to use AI to\, \n\nImprove copy so it’s more succinct and relevant.\nTurn long form videos into snippets of gold.\nTake audio content and make it into compelling videos.\nAnd even plan a whole event for!\n\nPresented by Sally Porteous.
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/using-ai-for-event-success/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Industry Development,Small Business
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240227T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240227T130000
DTSTAMP:20260614T142920
CREATED:20240131T010536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T010536Z
UID:10000741-1709028000-1709038800@loed.com.au
SUMMARY:eCommerce 101 Workshop
DESCRIPTION:When considering an eCommerce strategy\, businesses need to nail everything in their offering – communication\, promotion\, delivery and engagement. Our workshop aims to provide a holistic overview of how businesses can ensure their eCommerce strategy is developed to compete with advanced global offerings. It encompasses the questions and value propositions that businesses must answer in order to deliver in a highly competitive marketplace. \nOur workshop will utilise broad industry examples and case studies in developing a digital strategy\, while also allowing businesses to take the lessons and apply them to their own unique product and service.
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/ecommerce-101-workshop/
LOCATION:Logan Entertainment Centre\, 170 Wembley Road\, Logan Central\, QLD\, 4114
CATEGORIES:Business Development,Business in the City of Logan,Industry Development
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240213T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240213T120000
DTSTAMP:20260614T142920
CREATED:20240131T005827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T005827Z
UID:10000740-1707818400-1707825600@loed.com.au
SUMMARY:eCommerce 101 Virtual Workshop
DESCRIPTION:When considering an eCommerce strategy\, businesses need to nail everything in their offering – communication\, promotion\, delivery and engagement. Our workshop aims to provide a holistic overview of how businesses can ensure their eCommerce strategy is developed to compete with advanced global offerings. It encompasses the questions and value propositions that businesses must answer in order to deliver in a highly competitive marketplace. \nOur workshop will utilise broad industry examples and case studies in developing a digital strategy\, while also allowing businesses to take the lessons and apply them to their own unique product and service.
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/ecommerce-101-virtual-workshop/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business Development,Business in the City of Logan,Industry Development
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240206T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240206T130000
DTSTAMP:20260614T142920
CREATED:20240131T005500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T005848Z
UID:10000739-1707213600-1707224400@loed.com.au
SUMMARY:Export 101 Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This Path to Market workshop walks businesses through their export roadmap. It encompasses the stages\, questions\, and challenges that all businesses must overcome as they navigate international trade. \nOur training focuses on the lens of building your capabilities and capacities that will serve you in all international marketplaces\, as well as your domestic approach. \nWe know that each business will have a unique path to exporting. Therefore\, our workshops provide guiding strategic reflections and export theory in order to ensure your business understands all the steps to exporting\, as well as reflection on how your own business\, market strengths and offering will compete.
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/export-101-workshop/
LOCATION:Logan Entertainment Centre\, 170 Wembley Road\, Logan Central\, QLD\, 4114
CATEGORIES:Business Development,Business in the City of Logan,Export and International Relations,Industry Development
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230705T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230705T120000
DTSTAMP:20260614T142920
CREATED:20230612T065916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T065916Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Defence and Defence Industry
DESCRIPTION:About this Webinar\nOn behalf of the Queensland Government through Defence Jobs Queensland and the Defence Industry Hubs\, Michael Fairweather and Associates is the proud delivery partner of the Defence and Aerospace Capability Workshop Series. \nAbout this event\nWith Defence spending $270 billion over the course of this decade\, it’s important to find out how you can position your business to be a part of this essential industry. There is plenty of opportunity for your business if you know where to look\, who to talk to and how to present your business value.\nThe Department of Defence is a highly unique organisation and the process to participate in their supply chains can seem complex and overwhelming. \nThis webinar will help you to demystify the complexities around defence and defence opportunities\, and will cover the following topics: \n\nIntroduction to a Defence Prime\nThe Defence Environment\nCapability Procurement\nNon-Materiel Procurement\nMaritime Snapshot in Cairns\nDealing with Prime Contractors
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/introduction-to-defence-and-defence-industry/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Industry Development,Procurement and tendering
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230513T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230513T110000
DTSTAMP:20260614T142920
CREATED:20260421T050623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T050623Z
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SUMMARY:Winning Government Business Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Discover the steps to winning government business with a proven strategy for success. In this webinar\, you’ll gain a clear understanding of how to position your business as a credible supplier and learn practical ways to engage effectively with government to achieve faster results. \nWhat you’ll learn about: \n\nAssessing Your Readiness: Understand where your business stands and how to identify the gaps you may need to address.\nClosing the Gaps: Gain insight into strengthening your capabilities to align with government requirements.\nTargeting Effectively: Learn how to identify the right parts of government to engage with.\nEngaging Strategically: Discover how to develop meaningful connections with key stakeholders.\nResponding Confidently: Explore the first steps to responding to the right opportunities at the right time.\n\nWho Should Attend: \n\nBusinesses looking to grow with government opportunities.\nBusiness leaders are seeking to enhance their growth strategies.\nSales and marketing leaders looking to expand into the government sector.\n\nThis webinar is based on the same step-by-step approach we use to help our clients succeed in winning government contracts. You’ll gain valuable insights to help you get started\, avoid common pitfalls\, and set your business on the right path toward government engagement. \nSeats are limited. \nWe look forward to having you attend the event!
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/winning-government-business-webinar-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business Development,Industry Development
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