Be.Bendigo

Have you visited the Community page on our website lately? 👀

It's the place to find what's happening across the Be.Bendigo network, with member events, podcasts, blogs, special offers, news and articles all in one spot.

It's also where we help share the great work happening across our business community and keep members connected with opportunities, insights and updates.

Have something to share?
Whether it's an upcoming event, a podcast episode, a blog, business news or another opportunity, we'd love to help spread the word.

📧 Send your content to [email protected] and we'll add it to the Community page.

👉 Explore the Community page https://hubs.li/Q04kQTFg0

This week local business leaders had the opportunity to connect directly with Telstra Board and Executive Leadership Team during a special breakfast at Lakeside Hotel.

Thank you to Chairman Craig Dunn, CEO and Managing Director Vicki Brady, Group Executive, Telstra Business Amanda Hutton and the wider Telstra Board and Executive Leadership Team for spending time with our business community.

Discussions explored the opportunities and challenges facing regional businesses, from digital connectivity and resilience through to the growing role of AI and emerging technologies in shaping the future of business.

Thank you to Lakeside Hotel Bendigo for hosting and to everyone who contributed to a meaningful conversation about the opportunities and challenges facing regional business.

Member Spotlight - Bendigo Cloud Solutions ✨

Technology should support your business, not slow it down.

Many businesses face the same challenges:
• Too many spreadsheets
• Systems that don't talk to each other
• Manual processes that take up valuable time
• Outdated software
• User access and permission issues
• Staff unsure how to get the most from their systems

Bendigo Cloud Solutions helps regional businesses streamline operations through cloud technology, automation and practical system improvements. Their focus is on helping businesses work smarter, reduce manual tasks and build technology solutions that fit the way they operate.

If your systems are creating more work than they solve, Bendigo Cloud Solutions can help identify opportunities to improve efficiency and make technology work better for your business.

👉 Learn more via our member directory https://hubs.li/Q04kF2zh0

Thinking about starting a business or looking to take your business in a new direction?

Asuria Australia in partnership with http://Be.Bendigo is running a free Business Plan Development Workshop in Bendigo to help aspiring and existing business owners develop a practical plan for their business or business idea. The workshop is designed for people who are starting, building or transforming a business and want guidance on the next steps.

Eligible participants may also have the opportunity to access up to 12 months of government-funded small business coaching through the Self Employment Assistance Program.

📅 Wednesday 17 June 2026
Expressions of interest are now open.

To find out more or register your interest, contact Tony Ciancio:
📞 0458 561 053
📧 [email protected]

What’s Next for the 2026 Bendigo Business Excellence Awards? 🎉

With applications now closed, the next stage of the awards is about to begin. Here's a look at what's ahead.

🗓️ Key Dates
• Judging Period: 8 June – 22 June
• Finalists Celebration Event: Wednesday 1 July
• Judging Interviews: 6 July – 10 July
• Gala Event Celebration: Thursday 13 August
• Winners Event: Friday 11 September

Stay tuned as we continue to celebrate the businesses, organisations and individuals helping shape a stronger Bendigo.

For more details, visit https://hubs.li/Q04k0KTj0

Our June After 5 at Beck Legal has officially reached capacity!

A big thank you to everyone who grabbed a ticket. We're looking forward to a fantastic evening of networking, new connections and great conversations with the business community.

Missed out? Don't worry. Join the waitlist and we'll let you know if any tickets become available.

👉 Join the waitlist https://hubs.li/Q04k17cn0

Welcome our newest Be.Bendigo members 🎉

We're pleased to welcome these businesses and professionals into the network:

⭐ The Skin House
⭐ Vesta Travel Services
⭐ Keep A Lid On It
⭐ Halt Fire Engineering
⭐ Jim's Cleaning Bendigo
⭐ Ibrahim Safiriyu
⭐ WomenCAN Australia
⭐ ACE Body Corporate Management

Please join us in welcoming them and take a moment to say hello!

Member Spotlight - Regravity ✨

Based in Bendigo and working with SMEs across Australia and New Zealand, Regravity has a simple mission: We Kill Manual Work.

Founded by Tim King, Regravity helps businesses identify time-consuming tasks such as data entry, approvals and spreadsheet management, then develops tailored automation solutions that fit the way each business operates.

Their goal is simple – help teams spend less time on repetitive processes and more time focusing on growth, customers and the work that matters most.

👉 To learn more, visit our member directory https://hubs.li/Q04jSQNx0

Tradie business owners, this one's for you 🛠️

Running a trades business can be rewarding, but it can also be isolating.

That's why we're launching Tradie Connect.

A new Be.Bendigo initiative designed to bring local trades business owners and leaders together for honest conversations, shared experiences and stronger connections across our industry.

Join us for our launch event and hear from local business owners Simon Rosa from Simon Rosa Landscaping, Adam Dobeli from Dobeli Electrical Services and Todd Newman from Todd Newman Builders as they share the lessons, challenges and insights they've gained through their business journeys.

There'll also be the chance to ask questions, connect with others who understand the pressures of business ownership and be part of building a stronger trades community in Bendigo.

📅 Wednesday 24 June
🕗 8:00am onwards
📍 Brougham Arms
☕️ Your first coffee is on us, with breakfast available to purchase from the venue.

👉 Register now https://hubs.li/Q04jRCTx0

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Bendigo Radiology for our May After 5.

It was a fantastic opportunity to step behind the scenes of the newly renovated Lucan Street clinic, learn more about the important role medical imaging plays in healthcare across our region and get an up-close look at Bendigo Radiology's new state-of-the-art CT scanner.

A big thank you to the Bendigo Radiology team for hosting and sharing their expertise throughout the evening, to BL Builders, The Drawing Room Bendigo, The Bridge Vineyard and AJ from Bendigo Photos for capturing the event.

📸 Check out more highlights from the evening on our blog https://hubs.li/Q04jwNpD0