An initiative by Dubbo Regional Council, the Great Business Program will also give local businesses the chance to network with international keynote speakers and best selling authors at the event.

The first program will be held on Tuesday, February 26 at the DRTCC, with multi award winning entrepreneur and bestselling author, Pete Williams as the keynote speaker.

Then on Wednesday, February 20, author and international keynote speaker, Chris Helder will speak on all things business communications.

The final part of the program will see consultant Tim Dwyer and business coach Steve Semmens.

This year’s program has been developed to ensure all aspects of the program are practical and useful for attending businesses.

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The Great Business Program is supported by Dubbo Chamber of Commerce and Wellington Business Chamber and proudly sponsored by Findex. 

Dubbo Regional Council’s Economic Development Team leader Tim Nichols is excited to welcome International keynote speakers and bestselling authors to make presentations to local business men and women.

“We are looking forward to hosting some of the country’s most successful entrepreneurs, through a series of three entertaining evenings and presentations,” Mr Nichols said.

“The Great Business Program will give our local business owners and their employees the chance to meet and network with likeminded people and access resources for things like grant funding. It's an opportunity to develop their business and engage their teams, inspiring innovation and expansion.

“I encourage all businesses in Dubbo and Wellington to take part in the program, no matter the size of your business, including; retail, professional services, home businesses, light industry, entertainment, trade and commercial businesses."

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Registration costs $285 + GST and includes a local service provider meet and greet evening, networking opportunities with a 'Dub Vegas Casino' theme, a chance for personal feedback from business experts, as well as inspirational presentations from the guest speakers.

The registration cost allows businesses to bring up to 10 employees.

“There will also be the opportunity to apply for one of three $5,000 business development grants which can be used to expand or improve an existing element of their business along with two prizes of free entry into the Findex Growth Metrics Program, valued at $4,725 each,” Mr Nichols said.

To register head to www.123tix.com.au and search for the Great Business Program.

For further information on the Great Business Program visit www.dubbo.nsw.gov.au/gbp or call Council’s Economic Development team on (02) 6801 4000.