Presented By Andrew Spark: With over 30 years experience in the Ipswich market, Andrew Spark is uniquely equipped to provide informative guidance to businesses who wish to improve their communication with customers in order to increase brand recognition and business turnover. His approach to marketing is a holistic one which takes into account all aspects of your business and how you can effectively communicate with customers.

Presented By Bradley Flanagan: Brad has a long history working in the skills and training and skills development sector, including having worked at TAFE Queensland. He has also worked in industry advisory roles in the Government and private sectors. Brad’s experience spans the energy utilities, community services and health industries.

Copresented By Dianna Sheehan: Diana is the co-founder and Executive Director of Daly & Ritchie Consulting. Over the past 15 years, Diana has worked with individuals, teams and organisations as a consultant, counsellor, investigator and or facilitator. Diana’s field and operational work in mining, energy, federal government, local government and corporate sector environments has allowed her to observe and work within healthy organisations, with managers who are on the path to developing productive workplaces in complex and uncertain environments. The combination of her operational experience and academic qualifications provides a depth of understanding that allows Diana to talk to the relationship of leadership, mental health and productivity in the workplace.

copresented By Peter Gould: Peter is the founder of Work Health on Wheels. Peter is also a respected and sought after professional within the Work Health Safety industry. Peter understands the pressures that business owners face on a daily basis. With this in mind, he will be talking about the risks that business owners face by not understanding that they have a legal obligation to provide a safe psychological
and physical workplace. Mental health and worker wellbeing has gained momentum in the workplace. Peter, a former university sessional lecturer will expand on risk and what business owners need to consider.

Presented By Murray Saylor: Murray Saylor is the founder and Managing Director of Tagai Management Consultants who has Torres Strait Islander with tribal connections to Erub (Darnley Island) and Mer (Murray Island) in the Torres Strait. Murray’s passion and drive are focused on social procurement and Indigenous cultural, ecological and economic sustainability. Murray has over 25 years of diverse experience in the fields of Government, Defence, Community Development, Indigenous affairs and Resource sectors. In 2020, Murray was appointed by the Federal Government Minister for Indigenous Affairs on the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS) governing Council.

Presented By: Danielle Wood, Our tips will help you write an effective tender response that outlines the expertise, experience and value-add activities of your business to procurement managers who are responsible for assessing if you are the right fit for their supply chain. In the webinar, we’ll cover: • how to develop an effective approach to tenders • how to prepare responses to key criteria • understanding the importance of non-price criteria vs price • common pitfalls and traps • where to look for current and upcoming tendering opportunities • how to make your business more visible to buyers.

Presented By Andrea Anderson: Hi, my name is Andrea Anderson, Chief Ideas Specialist for Your Marketing Machines, a strategy and
communications agency that develops fit-for-client-purpose marketing programs.  Our holistic approach to your marketing looks beyond lead generation, preferring to take a complete view through to Sales Conversion and Referral Marketing.  Imagine having an army of raving lunatics who preach the brilliance of your business above your competitors!  Based in Petrie Tce, Brisbane, our team consists of Web Developers, Social Media Strategists, Communication Connectors, Graphic Designers, Digital Advertisers and Me, your Business Strategist.  If you are seeking an honest, upfront, to-the-point marketing game plan that makes sense to you then reach out to me!

Presented By Loz Antonenko: Loz Antonenko knows what it feels like to burn the candle at both ends, juggle multiple hats in life and business, only to burn out without knowing how to get her life on track. Like others, she’s no stranger to feeling stuck. But after battling a variety of health issues, her life has turned itself on its head through her discovery of a fail-proof blueprint to take her life from stuck to unstoppable. Now an author, podcaster, certified personal trainer, life coach, Pilates instructor, weight loss coach, mindfulness specialist and wellness advocate, Loz inspired others to do the same as she shares how she conquered her deepest fears, built up her self-esteem, and failed forward on her way to success.

Presented By Toni Raso: Toni Raso from A Better Bid helps business owners make sense of the grant and tender process. Since opening her business in January 2018, Toni has helped dozens of companies understand how to look for opportunities, decide what's worth applying for, and what strategies and techniques to use when writing the response. She's written hundreds of submissions for her clients, with many choosing her to create the compelling responses they need when seeking funding.

Toni is an Ipswich local, choosing to settle here in 2004 with her husband. She provides personal services to one cat, and when not working, can be found reading, cooking, and sharing food, wine, and laughter with friends.

Presented By Michael Munt: With over 30 years’ experience in I.T., and 24 years at the helm of BIZTOPIA, Michael’s real passion continues to be seeking ways for his clients to enhance and build their businesses.  Michael has continually assisted his clients in navigating the ever-changing landscape that is technology and focuses on delivering a long-term strategic partner relationship with his client base.  Michael is a Past President of the Ipswich Chamber of Commerce and continues to support the local community. 

copresented By Peter Gould: Peter is the founder of Work Health on Wheels. Peter is also a respected and sought after professional within the Work Health Safety industry. Peter understands the pressures that business owners face on a daily basis. With this in mind, he will be talking about the risks that business owners face by not understanding that they have a legal obligation to provide a safe psychological
and physical workplace. Mental health and worker wellbeing has gained momentum in the workplace. Peter, a former university sessional lecturer will expand on risk and what business owners need to consider.

Copresented By Dianna Sheehan: Diana is the co-founder and Executive Director of Daly & Ritchie Consulting. Over the past 15 years, Diana has worked with individuals, teams and organisations as a consultant, counsellor, investigator and or facilitator. Diana’s field and operational work in mining, energy, federal government, local government and corporate sector environments has allowed her to observe and work within healthy organisations, with managers who are on the path to developing productive workplaces in complex and uncertain environments. The combination of her operational experience and academic qualifications provides a depth of understanding that allows Diana to talk to the relationship of leadership, mental health and productivity in the workplace.

Presented By Michael Krafft: Michael is the Acting Manager, Metropolitan Region with the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training. Michael Is local Ipswich resident with over 2 decades of experience in Management, strategic planning and workforce development. He is still passionate about the potential of business and government in driving opportunities to improve economic growth and participation.

Presented By Murray Saylor: Murray Saylor is the founder and Managing Director of Tagai Management Consultants who has Torres Strait Islander with tribal connections to Erub (Darnley Island) and Mer (Murray Island) in the Torres Strait. Murray’s passion and drive are focused on social procurement and Indigenous cultural, ecological and economic sustainability. Murray has over 25 years of diverse experience in the fields of Government, Defence, Community Development, Indigenous affairs and Resource sectors. In 2020, Murray was appointed by the Federal Government Minister for Indigenous Affairs on the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS) governing Council.