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Jul
22
6:00 pm18:00

Book Launch

Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

You are warmly invited to the official launch of my latest book, Australian Rural Entrepreneurs. As the regions begin to buzz again, it is time to celebrate how, one small business at a time, we are strengthening our rural towns and communities.

A big thank you to Marnie Baker, CEO of the Bendigo Adelaide Bank for doing the honours.

Because of the restrictions we are moving online so that we can show our support for rural businesses.

Contact us if you would like to join the celebration and we will send out a zoom link.

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Australian Regional Development Conference
Sep
11
to 12 Sep

Australian Regional Development Conference

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I am delighted to be one of the nine keynote speakers at the 4th annual Australian Regional Development Conference. 

ABSTRACT:

At some point in time every regional city or rural town faces major change. In a world that is rapidly changing some traditional industries are no longer competitive in a global market and, as connectivity improves, services that used to be provided by employees of large corporations are now being contracted to freelancers.  An ageing population is also stressing an economy that desperately needs more business creation.

Change is good.  The trick is to anticipate that change and explore alternatives well before it happens.  And to keep your town strong and vibrant, it means the whole community has to work together.

Now has never been a better time for rural and regional communities to start thinking of entrepreneurship and self-employment as a mainstream option. It is a simple matter of changing the conversation from job seeking to job creation and asking ‘what can we do?’ as opposed to what the government should be doing for us.

Developing an entrepreneurial eco-system doesn’t happen overnight and requires a whole of community approach.  Business and community leaders need to work together with educators on a long term strategic approach.

Establishing if a community is ready to successfully take on this challenge is the very first step.  The future is all about being agile and adaptable.  Is your community willing to look at existing landscapes with fresh eyes in the age of the digital revolution?

Sharing examples from the successful Operation Next Gen Program and other initiatives from the inaugural E*Ship 2017 Summit held in the United States; author of ‘Entrepreneurship: It’s Everybody’s Business’, Kerry Anderson will explain how communities can capitalise on the era of the entrepreneur and create new opportunities in rural and regional Australia.

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The Era of the Entrepreneur
Mar
9
5:30 pm17:30

The Era of the Entrepreneur

With the next 20 years being heralded as ‘The Era of the Entrepreneur’ it is in all our interest to know why.

Kerry Anderson, author of Entrepreneurship: It’s Everybody’s Business, is passionate about changing the conversation from job seeking to job creation.  Businesses, educators, and community leaders are invited to join this stimulating discussion on how they can work together to ensure that Mildura and the Sunraysia is prepared for The Era of the Entrepreneur

VENUE: Upstart Co-working Space, 68 Bowrings Lane, Mildura

COST:  $30 including light refreshments. $50 including copy of book at discount price.

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Introduction to Governance Workshop - MILDURA
Mar
8
5:00 pm17:00

Introduction to Governance Workshop - MILDURA

Are you on a Committee or Board, or thinking of joining one?

How do you know that you are following correct procedure?  Are you meeting your legal obligations?  Are you protecting your members?  In the eyes of the law it is simply not an excuse to say "I didn't know!"

The good news is that it's not hard if you follow a few simple principles. In a return visit to Mildura Kerry Anderson will share her practical knowledge from many years on Committees and Boards, and as a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.  Notes will be provided and there will be the opportunity for a complementary one-on-one mentoring session to be scheduled afterwards.

Please join us for a practical and information workshop from 5.00 - 6.30pm at the Mildura Eco Village on Wednesday 8 March, 2017.  Afternoon Tea provided.  http://www.kerryanderson.com.au/events/2017/3/8/introduction-to-governance-workshop

REGISTER ONLINE $25

Evening doesn't suit? 

FREE workshop same day at Lake Cullulleraine (10.00am to 2.00pm) DETAILS

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Introduction to Governance Workshop
Mar
8
10:00 am10:00

Introduction to Governance Workshop

Are you on a Committee or Board, or thinking of joining one?

How do you know that you are following correct procedure?  Are you meeting your legal obligations?  Are you protecting your members? 

In the eyes of the law it is simply not an excuse to say "I didn't know!"

The good news is that it's not hard if you follow a few simple principles.

Kerry Anderson will share her practical knowledge from many years on Committees and Boards, and as a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

VENUE:  Lake Cullulleraine Sporting Complex, Sturt Highway

FREE:  Hosted by the Millewa Advisory Group with the support of the Mildura Rural City Council.  https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/introduction-to-governance-tickets-31176883899

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL:  0430 170 501 or email: werrimull8@gmail.com

Can't make this session? 

An express workshop will be conducted in Mildura from 5.00 - 6.30pm($25 cost).  REGISTRATION LINK

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