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☕Coffee Connections: Small Business Meet-up
| Wednesday, 5 August 2026 | 9:30–11am Drummoyne's Bakehouse Café 150 Lyons Road, Drummoyne | Wednesday, 2 September 2026 | 7:30–9am Pasticceria Tamborrino 75 Great North Road, Five Dock |
| Wednesday, 7 October 2026 | 9:30–11am Trovatino Café 268 Great North Road, Wareemba | Wednesday, 4 November 2026 | 7:30–9am Paperboy Concord 18 Tennyson Road, Concord |
Upcoming events:
Small Business Month Workshop: Intentional Growth | |
 | Join our workshop to better understand how to build a business and a life that is designed for you, by you. No matter what stage you're at on your business journey, learn to navigate with clarity, scale with confidence, strategise with purpose, prioritise wellness and align your actions so that you are heading in the direction you choose. About the speaker: Jo Burston is the founder and CEO of social impact business Inspiring RareBirds, dedicated to advancing economic equality through education, mentoring, and community connections. She's a serial entrepreneur who took her first startup, Job Capital, from $0 to $40 million in just four years and has been recognised as one of Australia's top 30 female entrepreneurs since 2013. This event is supported by Optus and Canada Bay Club. Event date: Thursday, 29 October |
Digital Solutions Program |
The City of Canada Bay is partnering with the Australian Government's Digital Solutions Program to help local small and micro-businesses build the digital skills they need to thrive. Eligible businesses can access a range of free digital business support, including the following practical face-to-face workshops:
This program will help you improve your marketing, strengthen your online presence, adopt AI and digital tools, and streamline business operations. For businesses looking for tailored advice, the program also offers five hours of expert one-on-one mentoring valued at $1,995 for a small co-contribution of $110. Whether you're looking to attract more customers, save time through automation or grow with confidence, the Digital Solutions Program provides practical support tailored to your business needs. Click here to learn more or sign up.  |
Previous events:
AI in Business | |
Thank you to everyone who joined us for an engaging AI in Business workshop, featuring keynote speaker Dr Isaac Donnelly, General Manager of Intelligent Contacts at Optus. Attendees were introduced to how AI works, learning about its capabilities and limitations, as well as how to combine multiple AI tools to effectively support their business needs. It was fantastic to see so many local businesses in attendance, and we hope you walked away with valuable new insights! The business event series is proudly supported by Optus and Club Five Dock RSL. | |
Women in Business Breakfast | |
Thank you to everyone who joined us for this business breakfast featuring Emma Jensen, Executive General Manager of Small Business at Optus. She shared her insights on how businesses can navigate uncertainty, create value, and succeed in changing markets. It was wonderful to see our local small business community come together to connect and be inspired. The business event series is proudly supported by Optus and Club Five Dock RSL. | |
Work Smart, Win Big: AI Hacks to Boost Sales & Free Up Your Day | |
In celebration of Small Business Month in 2025, we hosted a workshop to help local businesses in the City of Canada Bay work smarter with AI. Facilitator Therese Tarlinton led an interactive session exploring AI marketing tools that can help businesses streamline their operations without losing the human touch. Thank you to all the businesses who came along, we hope you enjoyed the session! This event was proudly supported by Canada Bay Club and held in collaboration with Drummoyne Business Chamber, Five Dock Chamber of Commerce, and Majors Bay Chamber of Commerce. | |
Business Breakfast 2025 | |
Thank you to everyone who joined us to hear from an incredible group of entrepreneurs for a Business Breakfast & Panel Discussion. It was a fantastic morning filled with inspiring conversations, valuable insights on overcoming challenges, and navigating the business landscape in Australia. | |
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