Upcoming Events

Next Event - Health and Wellbeing Expo Presented by Dr Sally "Feelgood" Cockburn

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 23:45:00 GMT

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Next Event Scott Pape - Barefoot Investor

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 03:27:00 GMT

Events for 2010 / 2011

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 03:51:00 GMT

Upcoming Events

An invitation with details will be emailed to members closer to the event but a calendar of the yearly events is provided so you can write them in your diary now so you do not miss out. Details will also be updated on this webpage

Tuesday 22nd March 2011
Major event with the barefoot investor, Scott Pape.

Wednesday 18th May 2011
Major event with Dean Jones.

Thursday 21st July 2011
Members only social event at Radcliffe's

Tuesday 23rd August 2011
Health and Well being in the Workplace Expo with Dr Feelgood as the key note presenter.

Style Guru Cindy Newstead

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 03:12:00 GMT

Past Events

Monday 6th December 2010
Breakfast at Radcliffes with style guru Cindy Newstead.

This is a Members Only social event so that members, whether the employer or their staff, can network with other members. There is no cost; this is a benefit of your MBN membership.

Arrive at Radcliffes between 7 and 7.30 for a continental and or cooked buffet breakfast and Cindy Newstead will speak and interact with members for an hour form 7.30 on how the presentation of you and your staff affects branding, image, morale and confidence. She will even give personalised feedback to some volunteers.

Small Business Flourish Package

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 01:23:00 GMT

Small Business Webinars

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 01:09:00 GMT

Bernard Salt

Mon, 31 May 2010 05:28:00 GMT

Bernard Salt: "The Outlook for Echuca / Moama" 25/5/10

On Tuesday the 25th of May the Murray Business Network hosted BERNARD SALT at Radcliffe’s. Our sincere thanks to Ausure Insurance and Finance for hosting this wonderful night.

Bernard Salt is a leading commentator and advisor on consumer, cultural and demographic trends and has earned an international reputation as a trend forecaster for business and government. Bernard is the best selling author of The Big Shift and The Big Picture, and newspaper columnist with The Australian and Herald Sun newspapers.

Bernard analysed past and current economic and demographic trends to predict future trends and painted a positive picture for anyone having a business in the Shire of Murray or Campaspe.

Bernard was engaged because we had heard he gave entertaining presentations with humour and invaluable information relating to consumer trends. He lived up to every testimonial. The 180 people were provided with positive information about our area and specific data for planning for the future of their business and an understanding of the forces operating in our area.

He stressed that today Shires need to promote not only their physical, economic and social benefits but use big events to gain regional, state and National recognition to create the head space recognised now as critical in economic and social development of an area.

Some member comments and photos illustrate the success of the night.

“Best guest presentation conducted by Murray Business Network”

“How lucky are to have such a renowned, respected and talented presenter come to our town, having researched our area and customized data specifically for us”

“I could not think of a question at the end of his presentation because I was spellbound and still taking in all the information. Now I can think of many questions to ask him. I will have to read his books.”

“I found his presentation both illuminating and positive, except for one aspect. My husband was a Mathoura boy and I was from Melbourne so I thought he must have been pretty impressed with me to travel so far for 3 years. Now I know the farmer came from a girl drought zone so was desperate.”

Member Only Social Night - Mystery Bus Tour

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 04:36:00 GMT

MEMBERS ONLY SOCIAL NIGHT. Mystery Bus Tour: Thursday April 22.

Forty four members boarded the bus not knowing where they were going to spend the next three hours or what they would be doing. The noise on the bus indicated they were out to have a lively night, away from the kids, work and commitments.

Those who had visited Billabong Ranch guessed where we were heading once we were out past Echuca Village. Those of us who had not been there learnt a lot more about the business when Kerrie Aquisto gave us a tour and explained the range of activities and facilitates they offer. It is impressive to see what they have achieved in the eight years and hard to believe they started their business from a bare paddock and lots of ideas.

They are open to the public on weekends plus cater for conferences, children’s camps, weddings, and groups with the varied activities and animal nursery available. They also conduct Vocational Educational Training in equine studies.

Some settled for food, drinks and networking, but most of us also took the opportunity to show our talent (or lack of talent) at mini golf, archery or rock climbing. You might be able to recognise some members in the photos. Although you would have to know the back view of a member fairly well to be able to name the rock climbers.

Thanks Kerrie and Richard for a great night and thanks to all the members who made the night such a success.

Upcoming Events 2010

Mon, 10 May 2010 05:25:00 GMT

May 25th.
Major event at Moama Bowling Club. 5.45pm
Featuring presentation by Bernard Salt.
Sponsored by Ausure Insurance and Finance.

Bernard Salt is a compelling and entertaining speaker employed by blue-chip companies to stimulate thought provoking discussion at conferences, seminars and workshops. Bernard is a business advisor, author, speaker and columnist, and renowned demographer.

Bernard has an understanding of the way in which demographic change shapes consumer markets. He can explain the characteristics of Generation X and Gen Y and how you can use this knowledge and understanding for more successful outcomes when dealing with customers and staff.

A Queensland journalist described him as ‘quick witted and dynamic as a public speaker; he is articulate and holds an audience exceptionally well’.

In demand as a speaker, Bernard balances an increasing number of engagements with running a national advisory practice out of Melbourne. He holds Bachelor of Education and Master of Arts degrees and is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

QUOTES
"… he took the room totally by surprise right from the beginning and they loved him … the energy in the room was palpable and Bernard totally met their enthusiasm and kept them completely enthralled throughout his session."
National Employment Services Association

"… topical, focussed and importantly entertaining presentation … his depth of knowledge on his subject has significantly enhanced his ability to deliver not only the prepared presentation, but also to further delve and discuss broader issues relative to the topic and particularly relative to the audience."Southern Cross (03) 928

July 8th
Members only social event. You cannot invite non members but another staff member is welcome but you must RSVP: Monday July 5th July.

Clocktower Apartments. 6pm. ( Annesley St, behind the Old Post Office café)
Winetasting, tasty food, heritage environment and interesting conversation.

Network while tasting a variety of local member wines in the lovely surrounds of the Clocktower apartment banquet room thanks to our bronze sponsor; Georgian and Clocktower Apartments.

Finger food will be provided by our silver sponsor Radcliffes.

August 12th
Moama Bowling Club.
Member expo and mini conference in the afternoon, culminating in dinner and entertainment from one of the most respected, talented and witty presenters in Australia, Andrew Horabin.

All members will have the opportunity to participate in the expo. Details of the expo and conference will be circulated to members closer to the event.

Andrew Horabin
Andrew Horabin, MC and character speaker.

Andrew Horabin is a veteran professional speaker. He has worked throughout Australia, at conferences as a trainer, facilitator and MC. and entertaining audiences as his alter ego, "Mick the Demotivational Speaker".

As a body language specialist, Andrew Horabin has trained undercover police officers, detectives, and Australian Federal Police surveillance operatives and human source (informant) handlers in such skills as infiltration, establishing rapport, building trust, recognising deception, negotiation and communicating effectively.

As a communication skills specialist, Andrew Horabin has worked with big and small business, Government departments, community organisations and schools in the areas of teamwork, positive conflict resolution, stress management and building relationships.

As a public speaking expert, Andrew Horabin has trained sales people, lawyers, detectives, teachers, senior managers and school students in the attitudes, knowledge and skills of confident, effective speaking.

As "Mick the Demotivational Speaker", Andrew Horabin has performed at conferences, awards nights and special events across Australia for such clients as Alcoa, ANZ, BankWest, BHP, Century 21 Real Estate and Hewlitt Packard. He is renowned for his relaxed, interactive, inspiring and hilarious presentations.

Andrew Horabin has also performed at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and toured West Australia with the one man version of his musical, WHAT A MAN'S GOTTA DO.

Client comments about Andrew Horabin…

I was impressed with how well you were able to include our key issues. Many speakers talk about customizing their presentations but none have executed it as well as you did.
Australian National Credit Union

The manner in which you conducted the MC duties was, in my experience, without peer
Landcare

Mick had the entire audience rolling in the aisles ... an entertaining and perfectly pitched presentation... by far the most enjoyable conference dinner I've ever been to.
Acoustical Society of Australia (WA)

Anthony Farrant one of our MBN members has heard Andrew speak and said he : “was the best speaker I have heard.”