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SUMMARY:Support Local Showcase Night and business network event
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us for an evening of meaningful connections and opportunities that could transform your business.\n\n\nJoin us for Willoughby City Council’s Support Local Showcase Night\, an evening celebrating the local businesses\, entrepreneurs and stories that make Willoughby a vibrant place to live\, work\, visit and do business. \nThis year’s Showcase Night will bring together local business owners\, Chambers of Commerce representatives\, Council\, business support providers and community stakeholders for an evening of inspiration\, insights and connection. \nGuests will hear from the Mayor\, gain valuable insights from a CommBank iQ keynote presentation on local spending and consumer trends\, watch the latest Support Local campaign videos\, and hear directly from featured business owners through a local business panel discussion. \nMeet your MC\, Grazina (Griz) Fechner: You’ve seen her lighting up Channel 7 and 9’s morning shows\, and now she’s bringing her high-energy\, no-nonsense style to Willoughby. A genuine sales and leadership guru\, Grazina is set to turn our panel session into a dynamic\, unforgettable experience. \nEvent agenda \n5 pm to 5:30 pm | Arrival\, welcome networking and light refreshments \n5:30 pm sharp | Theatre program commences \n\nWelcome and opening remarks by Mayor Tanya Taylor\nCommBank iQ keynote presentation: exclusive insights into Willoughby’s local spending trends and consumer data\nScreening of the latest Support Local campaign videos\nLocal Business panel discussion: interactive Q&A with featured success stories\, facilitated by your MC\, Grazina (Griz) Fechner\n\n7:30 pm to 8:30 pm | Networking\, business connections and light refreshments \n8:30 pm | Event concludes \nWhy attend? \n\nBe inspired by success stories from local entrepreneurs\nGain insights into local spending trends\, customer profiles and opportunities for businesses across Willoughby LGA and Chatswood.\nDiscover opportunities for collaboration\, business support and future growth\nConnect with fellow local business owners\, Chambers of Commerce\, Council representatives and business support providers\n\nFeatured local success stories \n‘In challenging economic times\, our local businesses need community support more than ever. This is your chance to be part of Willoughby’s thriving business ecosystem.’ – Mayor Tanya Taylor \nDon’t miss this opportunity to grow your business and be part of our vibrant local economy. \nWhat is Support Local? \nThe Support Local campaign aims to encourage residents\, workers and visitors to shop\, dine and spend locally\, supporting business growth\, local jobs and the continued vibrancy of Willoughby’s local centres. \nBy highlighting the people\, passion and stories behind local businesses\, the campaign encourages the community to discover and support the quality businesses that make Willoughby unique. \nLearn more about supporting local Willoughby businesses.
URL:https://inthecove.com.au/events/support-local-showcase-night-and-business-network-event/
LOCATION:The Lounge\, The Lounge\, Ferguson Lane\, Chatswood\, 2067\,
CATEGORIES:Business Milestone Celebration,Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nikki Zeng":MAILTO:nikki.zeng@willoughby.nsw.gov.au
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