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SUMMARY:Winning Government Business for Queensland SMEs
DESCRIPTION:Are you a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) looking to expand your business opportunities and secure government contracts? If so\, this workshop is for you. You will learn how to: \n\nUnderstand the government procurement process and the requirements for bidding on contracts\nIdentify and access relevant sources of information and support for SMEs\nFind out what Government wants from its SME partners\nPrepare and submit high-quality proposals that meet the government’s expectations and criteria\nUnderstand how to access opportunities for Government contracts for the 2032 Olympic Games\n\nBy the end of this workshop\, you will have a clear understanding of how to become an attractive partner for government supply and how to increase your chances of winning government contracts as an SME. You will also have the opportunity to network with other SMEs who are looking to win and fulfil Government contracts. \nDon’t miss this chance to grow your business and access new markets. Register now and join us for this informative and interactive presentation. \n 
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/winning-government-business-for-queensland-smes/
LOCATION:260 queen street\, 260 Queen Street\, Brisbane City\, QLD\, 4000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Procurement and tendering,Small Business
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240528T073000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240528T090000
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SUMMARY:Supplying goods and services to Council: What you need to know
DESCRIPTION:Businesses looking for opportunities to supply to Council are encouraged to attend this event to: \n\nUnderstand Council’s procurement processes and contracting principles\nEngage with procurement staff and buyers from Council\nUnderstand the upcoming opportunities to supply to Council\nGet registered with Tenderlink and Vendorpanel\nNetwork with local businesses\n\nLight morning tea will be provided.
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/supplying-goods-and-services-to-council-what-you-need-to-know-2/
LOCATION:4 Alba Lane Kingston\, 4 Alba Lane\, Kingston\, QLD\, 4114\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Council Events,Procurement and tendering
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ORGANIZER;CN="Logan Office of Economic Development":MAILTO:loed@logan.qld.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240320T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240320T113000
DTSTAMP:20260605T165643
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SUMMARY:Indigenous Business Connect- Procurement
DESCRIPTION:Are you: \n\nLooking to engage First Nation Businesses?\nA First Nation Business looking for procurement opportunities?\nWanting to connect with First Nation businesses for future works?\n\nThe South East Regional Indigenous Business Connect event is a chance to connect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses\, industry\, executive stakeholders\, and government representatives to explore closing the gap through connecting and sharing procurement opportunities for First Nation businesses. \nWe will come together for: \n\nProcurement opportunities for First Nation businesses with Government\nProcurement opportunities for First Nation businesses with Government\nBusiness showcasing – what opportunities do you have\nBusiness-to-Business Networking
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/indigenous-business-connect-procurement/
LOCATION:Lions at Springwood\, 2 Pannikin Street\, Rochedale\, Queensland\, 4123\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Business Development,Procurement and tendering
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230908T073000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230908T093000
DTSTAMP:20260605T165643
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SUMMARY:Supplying goods and services to Council: What you need to know
DESCRIPTION:Logan City Council undertakes a range of procurement and contracting activities. Learn how to position your business to supply to Council. \nBusinesses looking for opportunities to supply to Council are encouraged to attend this event to: \n\nUnderstand Council’s procurement processes and contracting principles\nEngage with procurement staff and buyers from Council\nUnderstand the upcoming opportunities to supply to Council\nGet registered with Tenderlink and Vendorpanel\nNetwork with local businesses\nLight morning tea will be provided.\n\nGiven the popularity of these events\, only two representatives per company will be able to register.
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/supplying-goods-and-services-to-council-what-you-need-to-know/
LOCATION:Diggers Services Club\, 42-48 Blackwood Road\, Logan Central\, QLD\, 4114
CATEGORIES:Procurement and tendering
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ORGANIZER;CN="Logan Office of Economic Development":MAILTO:loed@logan.qld.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230906T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230906T120000
DTSTAMP:20260605T165643
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SUMMARY:Marketing to Defence (including First Nations Businesses)
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/marketing-to-defence-including-first-nations-businesses-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Procurement and tendering
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230726T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230726T150000
DTSTAMP:20260605T165643
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SUMMARY:How ASPIRE Empowers Brisbane Businesses to Trade
DESCRIPTION:Join the Webinar & Learn How ASPIRE Empowers Brisbane Businesses To Trade Their Material Resources & Report On Their Carbon Emissions Saving \nBrisbane City Council is dedicated to achieving our goal of eliminating avoidable materials from landfills in alignment with the Resource Management and Resource Recovery Strategy set by the Queensland Government. \nIn line with this\, Brisbane City Council together with ASPIRE bring you a FREE online webinar to learn more about the circular economy and ways you can extend the life of your resources. \nASPIRE is an online marketplace for material resource exchange. It automatically matches material resources from a business with interested manufacturers\, purchasers\, or recyclers and therefore reduces valuable material assets going to landfill. \nASPIRE currently helps 2\,000+ Australian businesses save $500\,000+ in waste disposal costs and helps businesses uncover their carbon emission savings. \nThis webinar will introduce you to the ASPIRE platform and demonstrate how your business or community group can register\, use the marketplace and start reducing your waste footprint. \nAccess to the ASPIRE platform is free for all Brisbane City Council and Logan City Council businesses and community groups with less than 100 employees. \nJoin the movement of 150+ Brisbane businesses who have so far signed up to exchange any of these commodities.
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/how-aspire-empowers-brisbane-businesses-to-trade/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Procurement and tendering
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230726T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230726T120000
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SUMMARY:Marketing to Defence (including First Nations Businesses)
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/marketing-to-defence-including-first-nations-businesses/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Procurement and tendering
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230713T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230713T170000
DTSTAMP:20260605T165643
CREATED:20230705T062242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230705T062242Z
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SUMMARY:Next Level Quad Charts
DESCRIPTION:Learn from Primes and Defence Industry Experts on how to hone your most valuable sales tool within Defence Industry – the Quad Chart! \nQuad Charts are used throughout the defence industry to help professional buyers quickly work out exactly who your business is\, what your business does\, what sets it apart\, and leaves them wanting to know more. Does your current Quad Chart do that? Will it stand out above your competitors? \nProudly presented by Defence Jobs Queensland in conjunction with Michael Fairweather and Associates\, our Next Level Quad Chart Worksop will help you refine your current quad chart so it is memorable and leaves potential customers with a great first impression. Join Tim Walmsley (BenchOn)\, Leann Webb (Aurora Marketing) and Mick Cook (Forge Advisory) as they guide you on how to take your quad chart from ordinary to extraordinary! Hear directly from Defence Primes and the Office of Defence Industry Support about what makes a quad chart memorable (for the wrong and right reasons) and what they value as the customer. \n***Please note*** \nRepresentatives from Primes and ODIS will review your quad charts during the session (these must be provided to defenceindustryhub@qld.gov.au no later than COB Monday 10th July 2023). You will be provided with feedback so that you can action any recommendations during or after the session. Participants will also be invited to share their new and improved Quad Charts with the Primes after the workshop. \nWorkshop Format\n\nOn arrival a light lunch will be provided during networking (30 mins)\nInitial Welcome and Briefs: (Quad charts under review by Primes and ODIS)\nInitial Welcome – Welcome and explain the reason for the workshop\, what we will go through and what the intended outcomes will be. (5 mins)\nQuad chart overview – Why are quad charts important\, why we use them\, where they came from and what they don’t do (10 mins)\nCommon issues with Quad Charts – What are the issues we commonly see with quad charts? What does a bad quad chart look like? Why are these things issues? (25 mins)\nPrime & ODIS Panel: The Primes & ODIS provide feedback about your quad charts\, what stood out\, why they are important\, what they like to see etc. (45 mins)\nFinding your differentiators/competitive advantage What it is\, why it’s important and designing the Quad charts around it. (30 mins)\nAfternoon Tea and Networking – (30 mins)\nCompany Review/Update Quad Charts: Companies review their feedback and discuss points with facilitators\, Prime representatives and ODIS. Concurrently\, participants are making changes and updates to their quad chart (bring your laptops) with support of the facilitators. If time permits we may attendees the opportunity to brief the room on their charts\, what the issues were and how they solved them (1 hour)\nSummary and close (5 mins)\nMove downstairs to the bar for networking\n\n 
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/next-level-quad-charts/
LOCATION:Arana Leagues Club\, 247 Dawson Parade\, Keperra\, Queensland\, 4054\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Business in the City of Logan,Procurement and tendering
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230705T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230705T120000
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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:20230623T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230623T170000
DTSTAMP:20260605T165643
CREATED:20230619T071058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230619T071058Z
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SUMMARY:Buy Queensland 2023 Supplier Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Buy Queensland 2023 is now live! The Department of Energy and Public Works will hold a webinar to provide suppliers with an overview of Buy Queensland 2023\, what it means for suppliers\, and an opportunity for suppliers to ask questions and hear from a panel of subject matter experts. \nDetails of the webinar are as follows: \n\nEvent name: Buy Queensland 2023 Supplier webinar\nEvent date: Friday 23 June 2023\nEvent time: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm\nDelivery method: Online\n\nAs a valued supplier\, you are encouraged to attend this webinar by following the steps below. \nRegistration\nPlease register by clicking on the Supplier Registration page and completing the ‘Registration’ section of the form. \nYou will need to provide your first name\, last name\, position title\, organisation and email address. \nAfter you have registered: \n\nplease note you will not receive an acknowledgement notice from the website or via email\, and you will be automatically directed to a holding webpage until the webinar starts\nwe recommend that you manually block out time in your calendars to attend the webinar and save a copy of the Supplier webinar link as you will need to use it to access the webinar when it starts.\n\nIf you have any issues registering\, please contact JPL Media technical support via this link. \nWebinar start\nWhen the webinar starts\, please access the webinar by clicking on the link and completing the ‘Already registered?’ section of the form. \nInformation on how to navigate the webinar platform and ask questions will be provided as part of the webinar presentation. \nIf you have any issues accessing the webinar\, please contact JPL Media technical support via this link. \nFurther information\nIf you require further information on this webinar\, please contact the Buy Queensland 2023 Implementation Program Team at QGP-BQ23@epw.qld.gov.au or call (07) 3215 3549 during office hours: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. \n 
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/buy-queensland-2023-supplier-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business in the City of Logan,Procurement and tendering
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buy Queensland Events":MAILTO:buyqueenslandevents@hpw.qld.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230621T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230621T120000
DTSTAMP:20260605T165643
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SUMMARY:Tendering for Defence Webinar
DESCRIPTION:There’s no shortage of businesses like yours wanting to be part of the Defence industry. But how do you go about it? The Department of Defence isn’t like any other organisation and has its own ways of working. Tendering to Defence is also a slow burn and so you’ll need to have plenty of patience and persistence. \nThis masterclass will take you behind closed doors to help you understand the structure of Defence and what Defence buyers are looking for. It will help you develop a compelling strategy and targeted solution\, and it will take you through the Australian Standard for Defence Contracting – also known as ASDEFCON – so you can meet Defence requirements and submit a competitive tender. \nTopics include: \n\nWhat Defence buyers and evaluators are looking for\nThe 5-point formula that will give your bid the competitive edge\nHow to develop a compelling strategy and targeted solution for Defence\nAll about the ASDEFCON framework and how to make it work for your business\nCommon mistakes in tendering to Defence\nHow you can meet Defence requirements to submit a winning tender\n\nIf you’re serious about winning work in Defence\, this masterclass is a must. We look forward to seeing you!
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/tendering-for-defence-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Procurement and tendering
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230524T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230726T120000
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SUMMARY:Supplying into Major Projects - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Major projects and their associated supply chains comprise a significant part of the Queensland economy\, totalling 73 per cent of GDP. In this session you will learn about what major projects are\, where to find the opportunities and what you need to strengthen your capabilities\, enabling you to best position your business to target upcoming opportunities. Your business will benefit if you take the time to invest in building your capability. After the webinar you will receive a detailed toolkit and action plan to further help you on your major projects journey. \nWhy attend this webinar?\nThis webinar is designed by experts in the field of major projects to assist local suppliers and will cover: \n\nMajor projects market – how it can benefit your business\nRisk management – work health safety for major projects\nRisk management – quality\, environment\, sustainability\, financial capacity\, information security\nEthical suppliers\nSkills and workforce management\nTender and contract readiness\n\nEvent details\nDate: 24 May or 26 July 2023\nTime: 9.00 am – 12.00 pm\nVenue: Online Webinar (link to be emailed)\nCost: $50 per person\nRegister: To register click here
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/supplying-into-major-projects-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Procurement and tendering
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20221019T073000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20221019T093000
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SUMMARY:Supplying goods and services to Council: What you need to know
DESCRIPTION:Logan City Council undertakes a range of procurement and contracting activities. Learn how to position your business to supply to Council. \nAbout this event\nBusinesses looking for opportunities to supply to Council are encouraged to attend this event to: \n\nUnderstand Council’s procurement processes and contracting principles\nEngage with a panel of procurement staff and buyers from Council\nUnderstand the upcoming opportunities to supply to Council\nGet registered with Tenderlink and Vendorpanel\nNetwork with local businesses\n\nLight morning tea will be provided. \nGiven the popularity of these events\, only two representatives per company will be allowed.
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/supplying-goods-and-services-to-council-what-you-need-to-know-3/
LOCATION:Beenleigh Events Centre\, Kent Street\, Beenleigh\, QLD\, 4207
CATEGORIES:Business Development,Council Events,Procurement and tendering
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ORGANIZER;CN="Logan Office of Economic Development":MAILTO:loed@logan.qld.gov.au
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