Events + Workshops

Turn your idea into a real, working business with the Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business. This practical, step-by-step program gives you the skills, tools, and confidence to plan, launch, and grow your business, covering everything from strategy and marketing to finances and legal setup.   Designed for aspiring entrepreneurs and early-stage business owners, this nationally recognised course combines expert guidance with hands-on learning, so you can take action, make informed decisions, and build a business that’s set up for success.

Business Singleton's April workshop has been divided into two sessions to cater to different audiences. The morning session is all about ‘Business Safety’, providing local business owners with strategies to safeguard their operations, employees, and data. Following a short break, the focus shifts to ‘Staying Safe Online at Home’. This session is aimed at parents and caregivers, offering valuable tips and knowledge to help protect children and families in today’s digital environment. Both workshops will be facilitated by Leo Magnisalis, founder and owner of Magtech IT, who focuses on clear advice, real-world risks, and simple steps that business owners and families can actually follow.

The High Speed Rail Authority will hold an industry briefing to outline major procurement opportunities for national and international participants. Following this briefing, tender documents will be issued for major tunnelling and station civil works, and the supply of high speed trains and associated systems. This briefing will also provide industry with an opportunity to find out more about other major procurement activities including funding and financing, future construction packages and the Advanced Manufacturing Facility.

Join Business Singleton for their April Business Breakfast. This Business Breakfast we will be joined by representatives from the Cancer Council as well as Star of the Hunter, Tim Shields, as he prepares to dazzle with dance in May, helping raise vital funds for Cancer Council NSW. Member Spotlights will continue to be a regular at our breakfasts for 2026. At Business Singleton breakfasts, we will hear from our chamber members sharing their plans, projects, and ambitions throughout the year. 

Get in the room with the buyers. Apply for the Hunter region's dedicated renewable energy supply chain forum. Supply Chain Connect is a structured, one-day forum that gives Hunter region businesses direct, private access to procurement and delivery managers from the major renewable energy and infrastructure projects shaping our region. Instead of spending months trying to find the right person at the right company, we’re doing our best to try and bring them to you, in a single day of curated one-to-one conversations matched to what your business does. No booths. No panels. Just 10 minutes with the right person.

Join the University of Newcastle Hunter Industry Open Day for a day of connection, innovation, and collaboration as we explore opportunities to grow our region together. As the Hunter continues to evolve and thrive, partnerships between industry, research and education become increasingly vital. The Hunter Open Day is your opportunity to discover how we can work together to drive regional growth, innovation, and success. Whether you're interested in research collaborations, developing future talent, or building professional networks, come along and explore how we can shape an even brighter future for our communities. Registration closes 21 April 2026, or when capacity is reached.