Business Lismore

30/08/2026

FOUR EXPERTS. FOUR PERSPECTIVES. ONE VERY GOOD MARKETING CONVERSATION.

Meet the panel for Business Before Hours | Marketing Edition 👇

From hands-on experience helping local businesses grow, to decades of business ownership, global marketing experience and world-leading academic research, this isn’t your typical panel.

Anthea Stevanovic | Intelligent Directions
Strategy, systems and the bigger picture.

Dylan Butcher | Hinterland Media
Content, photography, video and showing up professionally online.

Anthony David | Owl Web Design
40+ years in business and a deep understanding of how marketing channels work together.

Prof. Mike Ewing | SCU
Global marketing research, backed by experience with brands including Jaguar, Coca-Cola, McDonald’s, Unilever and Volkswagen.

The result?
A room full of expertise, real-world perspective and zero generic marketing fluff.

And we’re not deciding the questions for you.

You are.

We’ll collect your questions before the event, then open the floor for live Q&A on the day.
📅 Tuesday, 8 September
📍 SCU Library, L2 Event Space, Lismore
☕ Breakfast from 7:45am | Panel from 8:00am

Seats are limited. Come meet the panel and bring the marketing question you’ve been meaning to ask.
[BOOK YOUR PLACE]

24/08/2026

🤔 Is your marketing actually working?

BUSINESS BEFORE HOURS
TOPIC: MARKETING

Bring your questions. We’ll bring the local experts.

Join us for Business Before Hours, a new monthly event for local business owners and leaders, starting with a practical conversation about what’s working, what’s not, and how to make your marketing work harder.

☕ Breakfast + barista coffee
🎤 Local marketing experts
💬 Your questions answered
🤝 Connect with local business owners

📅 8 September 2026
⏰ 7:45am arrival | 8:00am start
📍 SCU Library, L2 Event Space

🎟️ Limited places available — book now!

18/08/2026

YOU’RE INVITED!
Join us for our August Business After Hours, hosted by BASEC Engineering at The Stockpot Kitchen, Lismore!

📅 Thursday, 27 August 2026
⏰ 5:30pm – 7:00pm

Come along, connect with local businesses and discover what BASEC Engineering is all about while enjoying a great evening of networking with the Lismore business community.

Not a Business Lismore member yet?

Want to see what the Lismore business community is all about? Come along and get connected!

👉 Register for the event via the link in our bio.

11/08/2026

✨ Relive the magic of the 2026 Lismore Business Excellence Awards! ✨

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make it such a memorable night.

🎥 Spot yourself? Comment below and let us know! 👇 Value Imagery thank you for capturing the night

06/08/2026

We’re beyond speechless and incredibly thankful to everyone who joined us for the 2026 Lismore Business Excellence Awards. ✨

To our finalists, highly commended recipients and winners, thank you for putting yourselves forward.

To everyone who attended on the night, thank you for celebrating with us and making the evening so special.

Your support means we can continue to celebrate the excellence within our business community year after year.

📸 The full photo album is now available on the Business Lismore page, we can’t wait for you to relive such a memorable evening!

06/08/2026

20/07/2026

✨ THE FINALISTS ARE LIVE! ✨

Congratulations to all entrants of the 2026 Lismore Business Excellence Awards.

To our finalists, this is your moment.
Your achievement is a true reflection of the hard work, dedication, and excellence you bring to our business community.

Being selected as a finalist recognises an outstanding submission that goes beyond expectations, demonstrating clear business excellence, strategic thinking, measurable outcomes, and a strong understanding of your industry.

Your entry has showcased more than just results.
It has highlighted your passion, your vision, your commitment to strong operations, and the impact you continue to make across the Lismore business community.

We are incredibly proud to recognise your achievements and celebrate the businesses that continue to raise the standard of excellence.

🏆 We can’t wait to celebrate with you on Awards Night.
Link in the bio or via the Business Lismore website.

14/07/2026

✨ JULY BUSINESS AFTER HOURS ✨

Looking to grow your connections, meet local business owners, and discover new opportunities?

Join us for an evening of networking, conversations, and community at our July Business After Hours event!

📅 Thursday 23 July
⏰ 5:30pm – 7pm
📍 Summerland Bank – Lismore Office

Come along, enjoy a relaxed evening, meet like-minded professionals, and see what Business Lismore is all about. Whether you’re looking to build relationships, promote your business, or simply connect with the local business community, this is the event to be at!

Not a Business Lismore member yet?

No worries! Register today and come experience the value of being part of our growing business network.

Link in Bio

08/07/2026

We are proud to recognise and celebrate our Platinum Sponsors for the 2026 Lismore Business Excellence Awards.

Our Platinum Sponsors make an extraordinary contribution to the success of these awards. Their investment reflects a shared commitment to championing business excellence, recognising achievement and supporting the continued growth of our local business community.

To our Platinum Partners, thank you for your leadership, generosity and unwavering support. Lismore Toyota Lismore

Your partnership helps create an event that celebrates the people and businesses making a lasting impact across our region.

We are honoured to have you standing alongside us as we celebrate excellence in Lismore.

08/07/2026

We proudly acknowledge our Gold Sponsors for the 2026 Lismore Business Excellence Awards.

Our Gold sponsors play an important role in making these awards possible, demonstrating a genuine commitment to recognising the innovation, resilience and success of businesses throughout the Lismore LGA.

We sincerely thank each of our Gold Sponsors Fish & Chips, Seafood & Burgers | Lismore + Alstonville Business NSW for their valued support and for investing in an event that celebrates the achievements of our local business community.

We are grateful to have you as part of this year’s awards.