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2024 Geelong Small Business Festival wraps up!

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The 2024 Geelong Small Business Festival was a huge success in its 14th year! With 66 events across three event hubs and 2,101 attendees - up 7% from last year. The festival was packed with opportunities for learning, networking, and growth.

NEXUS Highlights 10 Years of Clean Economy Support and Looks Ahead

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We’re still on a high from our massive NEXUS Clean Economy Showcase on Friday 23 August that wrapped up the 2024 Geelong Small Business Festival!

30,000th person to attend the Geelong Small Business Festival

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The Geelong Small Business Festival has celebrated its 30,000th attendee since the annual event’s inception 14 years ago. 

NEXUS 2024 draws globally renowned circular economy speaker to Geelong

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Leading circular economy speaker Ashleigh Morris will headline the NEXUS Clean Economy Showcase on Friday 23 August with her ‘Living, Working, and Thriving in the Circular Economy: A Vision for the Future’ talk, wrapping up the GSBF.

2024 Program now live!

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Community members looking to start, grow or improve their small business will find a wealth of opportunities at the upcoming 2024 Geelong Small Business Festival.

Partnership to deliver 14th Geelong Small Business Festival

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The City of Greater Geelong is thrilled to announce a dynamic three-year partnership with the Geelong Chamber of Commerce.

Geelong Small Business Festival success

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The City and the Geelong Chamber of Commerce thank the community members, hosts, business owners and venues involved in making last month’s 13th Geelong Small Business Festival a terrific success.

Just over a week before 2023 Geelong Small Business Festival

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Be sure to secure your spot at next month’s Geelong Small Business Festival! Running from 1-31 August, the festival offers valuable insights and support for those starting or expanding a business. Reserve your seats early to avoid missing out!

Learning and networking opportunities for small business community

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There is just a week left to take advantage of the free and low-cost events at the 13th Geelong Small Business Festival.

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