The CUL-TI-VATE start-up program accelerates the validation of your business idea and helps you work out if there is a market for your idea big enough to make a living or side hustle out of it. 

The program runs for six weeks starting on 12 March 2025 (Wednesday evenings, 6-8pm). 

Limited places available, so don't miss out.

Networking & Live Cooking Demonstration Event  

Don't sit around watching your operating costs rise - join us at this insightful networking event for practical tips from industry leaders and experts on energy savings and waste management options proven to cut costs and boost efficiency.  

You’ll also see how gas and electricity options compare during the live cooking demonstration at the Luus Look + Cook Kitchen at the Luus Industries Experience Showroom.  

This event is co-hosted by Melbourne’s North Food Group, Melbourne's North Advanced Manufacturing Group, Brimbank City Council and Luus Industries. 

Date: Thursday 20 February 2025 

Time: 4.30-7.30pm 

Where: Luus Industries, 250 Fairbairn Road, Sunshine West  

Cost: Free  

Join us for a special International Women’s Day edition of the Brimbank Women in Business Lunch with guest speaker Jelena Dokic. 

A prodigious talent that rocketed to fourth in the world in women’s tennis by age 19, Jelena is now a popular sports commentator with two best-seller books about her remarkable life. 

Jelena will share her incredible journey of survival on and off the court facing fierce competition and her personal battles with poverty, racism, bullying, abuse, injury and depression.

Jelena’s raw honesty and resilience to survive has captivated audiences worldwide, offering a powerful message of hope, strength and perseverance. 

Seats are limited, so secure your seats now. 

Date: Thursday 6 March 2025
Time:  11.30am-2.30pm
Where: Lakeside Banquet & Convention Centre, Taylors Lakes
Cost: $75

From 1 January 2025, membership and room booking fees for iHarvest Coworking are as follows:  

For information on what iHarvest can do for your business visit iharvestcoworking.com.au   

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