EVENTS

Coffee Catchup with the BBP Team

BBP is kicking off regular coffee meet-ups, rotating through our accredited member cafes! Our team will be in each LGA ensuring there is more opportunities for  face to face connection, either with the BBP team or with like minded businesses. So come and say Hi, meet the team, ask questions and make connections. For an added sustainable bonus bring your BYO cup, come get a token and your coffee is on us!!

If you are a venue that is keen to host a catchup up – then let us know. BBP members will get preference. Not a member yet? that can be fixed easily.

Blend Cafe coffee catchup

BBP Coffee Meet-Up @ Blend Cafe

Our first Chatswood catchup is at Blend Cafe, within the Dougherty Centre in Chatswood.  Parking available near by.  Any questions email here.

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    Blend Cafe coffee catchup

    Sustainable Business Events

    Chinese market for small biz

    Navigating the local Chinese market for small businesses

    Unlock the local Chinese market in Sydney with an evening full of insights. Tailored for small businesses, this event aims to shed light on consumer behaviours, digital engagement platforms, and provide networking platforms for entrepreneurs who want to understand and target the Chinese community in Sydney.

    Register for free HERE

    Wellbeing in the workplace

    Wellbeing in the Workplace

    The Ku-ring-gai Chamber of Commerce is hosting an event focused on “Wellbeing in the Workplace,” specifically tailored for small business owners. two hours packed with vital insights and strategies aimed at fostering a healthier, more productive work environment.

    Tickets from $20 HERE

     

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    Crows Nest Fest Stallholder expression of interest

    The Crows Nest Fest is a popular free and open community festival event that has grown steadily over the past 3 decades and now attracts approximately 40,000 + visitors across the day.

    Crows Nest Fest continues to support local businesses, our favourite stallholder exhibitors, partners, and the local community. Its a great time to submit your interest to participate HERE.

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    End of Year Celebration

    Our spectacular end of year event was held at OLEA Lindfield on 23 November, proudly supported by Greener for Business and BBP.

     

    Check out the Photo Gallery by Gavin Little Photographer

    PREVIOUS WEBINARS

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    Green your Canteen

    Do you run a canteen or are involved in one? This great webinar explores the reduction of single use plastic and waste. It provides ideas and motivation to use daily and long term.  Recording can be viewed here.

    Renewable Energy for Small Business

    Hear from GreenPower and Amber Energy how small businesses can source the renewable energy at an affordable price.  With case study Evoke. Recording can be viewed here.

    How to get and keep good employees

     How small businesses get good employees with panellist Christine Pope, COSBOA, Graham Irwin, Local Jobs Program, Jethro Mahon, Piknic, William Adames, Ku-ring-gai Council

       

      Intro to Net Zero webinar

      Powering your savings

      A practical session on solar power, energy savings and energy efficiency. With 4 Pines Brewery solar case study and Gareth Huxham energy consultant.  View recording here.

      Intro to Net Zero webinar

      Intro to Net Zero for Business

      An introduction to Net Zero particularly for small businesses.  Includes updates from the BBP partner councils on Net Zero plans and how they are helping their communities & businesses to reach the same goal. Click here.

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      Build Loyalty Through Inclusivity

      Ben Gauntlett, Disability Discrimination Commissioner, Australian Human Rights Commission on how SMEs and government organisations can be more inclusive. Recording here.

      NSW Plastic Ban for Community Groups

      NSW Plastics Ban applies to local sporting teams and community groups in NSW, the NSW EPA answer questions  in the recording HERE.

       

      Are you ready for the Plastic Ban?

      Ebony Johnson National Retail Association on what the ban means for businesses. Watch the recording HERE.

      Managing Food Waste

      A broad overview of the topic of food waste – from farm to table! HERE.

      Turning Circular for Food Service

      Circular and profitable business models for the foodservice industry – restaurant, cafe, food court or home delivery business.

      Watch the recording here.

      Becoming a BCorp

      BCorp certification webinar  

      Are carbon offsets right for your business?

      Sarah from BBP gives guidance on the complex world of carbon offsetting recording HERE.

      How to make your business sustainable!

      BBP shows how to implement eco-friendly initiatives in your business! Recording.

       

      Attract your ideal customer using your social mission.

      Brook McCarthy explains how to communicate the message to your audience to build customers.Recording

      Terracycle

      How to build your customer base through participation in Terracycle community waste initiatives. Recording

      Tricky waste solutions for Hair, Beauty and Pet grooming salons

      Pip Curnow, Sustainable Salons on how waste streams from the hairdressing and beauty industry can be part of a closed loop recycling initiative.   Watch the recording HERE.

      BBP EVENTS – PHOTO LIBRARIES

      Better Business Awards 8 June 2023

      BBP sustainable business awards for 2023 with 120 attendees at The Glasshouse Artarmon.  34 Finalists in 8 categories.The Better Business of the Year was Sydney by Kayak!  For more go to the Better Business Award page.

      Roseville Cinema November 2022

      BBP networking event held at BBP accredited member venue Roseville Cinema in November 2022.  We watched the inspirational film Regenerating Australia followed by a vibrant panel discussion and delicious grazing table by Radish Events. Photos here

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      Coal Loader February 2022

      BBP networking event held at BBP the Coal Loader Centre for Sustainability in February 2022.  Guest speaker Jo Taranto, cocktails by Trolley’d.  Photo gallery here.