Greater Shepparton Business Network

12/10/2026

✨ LIMITED TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE! ✨

Here’s your last chance to be part of our biggest night of the year! 🥂

A limited number of tickets for the 2026 Greater Shepparton Business Excellence Awards Gala Dinner are now available online!

Join us on Friday 23 October at Riverlinks as we celebrate the outstanding businesses and individuals who make our local business community so special. 🏆

🎟️ Tickets are limited, so don’t wait - secure your spot now!

Finalists and GSBN members - don't forget to use your discount codes!

👉 Book your tickets online now: https://riverlinksvenues.online.red61.com.au/event/829:2414/829:3375/

Proudly brought to you by Shepparton Club Inc.

12/10/2026

Returning Our City to the River

There’s an opportunity to help shape the future of our city and the way we connect with the Goulburn River.

Returning Our City to the River is an initiative focused on exploring the connection between Shepparton and our river, and the opportunities this could create for our local community, businesses and visitors.

As members of our local business community, your interest and input can help contribute to conversations about the future of our region.

We encourage you to take a moment to read the attached flyer to learn more about the initiative and how you can get involved.

Let’s continue working together to create a vibrant, connected and thriving Greater Shepparton.

Date: Tuesday 20 October 2026

Time: 5:30 - 7:30

Location: Senior Citizens Hall, 132 Welsford St, Shepparton

RSVP: Friday 17 October

11/10/2026

🏆 Meet our final group of finalists!

That’s a wrap on our 2026 Greater Shepparton Business Excellence Awards, Proudly brought to you by Shepparton Club Inc. finalist presentations! 🎉

🏆 Aesthetic Skin Co. By Lilly - Excellence in Innovation, sponsored by Noumi

🏆 GV Sportscare - Physio & Podiatry- Excellence in Customer Service / Professional Services, sponsored by lovethegv

🏆 Shepparton Running Festival- Visitor Experience of the Year, sponsored by Shepparton & Goulburn Valley

🏆 Gv Commercial Cleaning - Excellence in Customer Service / Trade Services, sponsored by MB+M

We’ve loved having the opportunity to meet so many incredible local businesses, hear their stories and celebrate the hard work, passion and dedication that goes into making our business community so special.

A big congratulations to our final group of finalists, and to every business recognised throughout this year’s Awards. 👏

Now, the countdown is on to our Gala Dinner on Friday 23 October, where we’ll come together to celebrate our finalists and reveal this year’s winners!

We can’t wait to celebrate with you all! ✨

30/09/2026

💳 Card surcharge changes come into effect today, 1 October 2026.

MB+M have shared some helpful information to help businesses understand the changes. 👇

From 1 October 2026, businesses can no longer apply surcharges to card payments, including eftpos, Mastercard, Visa and American Express transactions

Small businesses are encouraged to take the following actions to ensure they’re prepared for the change:
💳 review payment systems to identify where card surcharges may be currently applied
💳 review pricing and business costs to understand the impacts
💳 train staff so they understand what’s happening

Visit asbfeo.gov.au/card-surcharging to find out more

30/09/2026

Meet the last of our 2026 Finalists in the 2026 Business Excellence Awards, Proudly brought to you by Shepparton Club Inc.

These outstanding local businesses and individuals have demonstrated excellence, dedication, and innovation in their respective fields, and we're thrilled to recognise their achievements.

🏆Healthy Mind Solutions – Excellence in Customer Service / Professional Services, sponsored by lovethegv
🏆Talisman Menswearwear - Excellence in Business / Retail Services, sponsored by Harvey Norman
🏆 Bde247 - Emerging & Micro Business of the Year, sponsored by Greater Shepparton Greater Business
🏆 Neuro Spark Rehab Excellence in Business / Professional Services, sponsored by GV VETS
🏆 Delta Electrical Shepparton- Excellence in Customer Service / Trade Services, sponsored by MB+M
🏆Graham Hill Eyecare - Excellence in Customer Service / Professional Services, sponsored by lovethegv
🏆Tan Huy Nguyen - Pho Viet Restaurant - Young Professional of the Year sponsored by Greater Shepparton Business Network
🏆 Noah Cheong - A1 Electric Motors Apprentice / Trainee of the Year, sponsored by Apprenticeship Support Australia

30/09/2026

🤖 AI is here — and it’s time to understand what it could mean for your business!

Artificial intelligence is changing the way we work, and AI in Action Shepparton is bringing the conversation to our local business community.

Join business, industry, education and regional leaders for a day of practical insights, ideas and discussion about how AI could shape the future of work across our region.

📅 Friday 9 October 2026
⏰ 9.30am – 3.00pm
📍 La Trobe University Shepparton Campus

As a proud supporter, Greater Shepparton Business Network is encouraging our local business community to get involved, explore the opportunities AI presents and start thinking about what the future could look like.

🎟️ Registrations are now open!
https://events.humanitix.com/ai-conference-shepparton?utm_id=97757_v0_s00_e0_tv2_a1demo0dz7v40d&fbclid=IwY2xjawUpXjJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mAXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6HfxJ3yMpgJ0E-FMXRqYVeq9lUfIQf10rkZp7_wIJnDa_zNT6RBCnPBxoJcQ_aem_B7rjE5p4jyGb8MrFbnoChQ

👉 If AI is something you've been wondering about, this is a great opportunity to learn more and join the conversation.

Bringing Hume businesses together to see AI in action and how it’s already reshaping work.

29/09/2026

✨ LESS THAN A MONTH TO GO! ✨

The countdown is officially on! ⏰🥂

With less than a month until our 2026 Greater Shepparton Business Excellence Award, Proudly brought to you by Shepparton Club Gala Dinner, the GSBN team have been busy behind the scenes getting everything ready for what we’re hoping will be another incredible (and sold-out!) evening. 🏆✨

We’re getting VERY excited to celebrate all of the amazing businesses and people who make our local business community so special!

But we have a few questions for you… 👀

🎤 Sponsors – Have you decided who will be speaking on your behalf on the night? Time to nominate your spokesperson!

👗👔 Finalists – Have you sorted your outfit yet?

🥂 Everyone – Are you ready for a night of celebrating, connecting, enjoying some great company and finding out who takes home a 2026 Greater Shepparton Business Excellence Award?

The countdown is on, the plans are coming together, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you! 💫

📅 Friday 23 October 2026
📍 Riverlinks, Shepparton

Let the Gala Dinner countdown begin! 🎉

29/09/2026

🌿 CONNECT 26: People. Place. Possibility.

What’s next for tourism across The Goulburn Region? Come along to Connect 26 and be part of the conversation!

Businesses, organisations and industry partners from across the region are invited to a free day of fresh ideas, practical insights and valuable connections.

📅 Monday 19 October 2026
⏰ 9.00am–2.30pm
📍 Nagambie Waters

Hear from leading tourism and marketing experts, take part in interactive workshops and connect with others helping shape our region’s visitor economy.

You’ll explore:
✨ How to bring The Goulburn Region brand to life in your marketing
✨ Understanding the visitors worth chasing
✨ Strengthening your storytelling
✨ Opportunities to collaborate with businesses across the region
✨ The new regional brand, visitor website and Voices of The Goulburn campaign

And the best part? It’s completely FREE to attend! 🙌

Come along, make some new connections and leave with practical ideas you can put to work in your business.

👉 Find out more and register: https://goulburnregiontourism.ac-page.com/connect-26-invitation

22/09/2026

🥂 Tickets are selling fast! 🥂

The countdown is on to the 2026 Greater Shepparton Business Excellence Awards Gala Dinner, proudly brought to you by Shepparton Club Inc.!

Don’t miss your chance to celebrate our incredible finalists, enjoy a fantastic night with the local business community and find out who takes home an Award on the night. 🏆✨

🎟️ Secure your tickets today before they’re gone!
https://riverlinksvenues.online.red61.com.au/.../829:3375/

📅 Friday 23 October 2026
📍 Riverlinks, Shepparton

We hope to see you there! 🥂

22/09/2026

✨September After 5 Networking Event | JMB Modular Buildings ✨

What a fantastic evening at our September After 5 Networking Event, hosted by JMB Modular Buildings on Wednesday 16 September!

A big thank you to the team at JMB Modular Buildings for welcoming our GSBN community and giving us the opportunity to learn more about their business, their innovative modular building solutions and the work they do right here in our region.

It was a great night filled with good people, easy conversation and plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow local business owners and professionals. 🤝

Thank you to everyone who came along and helped make the evening such a success. We love seeing our business community come together, build connections and support one another!

A special thank you again to JMB Modular Buildings for hosting us. We look forward to seeing you all at our next networking event!

Photos by Emma Harrop from the Shepparton Adviser