THE 2026 Greater Shepparton Business Festival was officially launched on July 13 by Greater Shepparton City Council, with support from Asuria, GOTAFE, Greater Shepparton Business Network, La Trobe University and Workforce Australia Local Jobs (Goulburn Murray).
The launch unveiled the festival’s biggest program to date, with bookings now open for more than 20 free workshops, networking events and business development opportunities.
Running from August 3 to 21, the festival is designed to help local businesses, entrepreneurs, professionals and aspiring business owners build practical skills, expand their networks and grow their businesses.
From left is Chloe Cross from Cross Cleaning, Russell Smith from Foodshare, Ella Nicoletti-Sinclair from Cross Cleaning, Maria Correa from ACT Curious, Jo Smyth from Twigga Group and Xavier Fuller from XFuller Built Environment. Photo: Emma Harrop
This year’s program features sessions on marketing, artificial intelligence, tendering, workforce development, cyber security, finance, business planning and more, with events taking place across Greater Shepparton as well as selected online sessions.
A new addition for 2026 is the Business Support Showcase Day on Tuesday, August 4, bringing together workshops, business support services, networking opportunities and a keynote presentation in a single day.
Bookings are now open, with places limited. View the full program and register at shepp.city/gsbf or phone (03) 5832 9700.
Pictured from left is Josie Pellegrino, Cherrie Secomb and Nealy and Wendy Bennett from Krystelle Business Solutions. Photo: Emma Harrop From left is Greater Shepparton City Council Cr, Anthony Brophy, Craig Potter from Next Tech Group, Federal Member for Nicholls Sam Birrell, Greater Shepparton City Council Cr, Rod Schubert and Shepparton Club CEO Wayne Sutton. Photo: Emma HarropPictured are Chloe Cross and Ella Nicoletti-Sinclair from Cross Cleaning Co. Photo: Emma HarropFrom left is Bonnie McIntosh from Greater Shepparton City Council and Aline Davies and Ankit from Obertor. Photo: Emma HarropFrom left is Pasquale from Madec and April and Joseph Campanelli from Mooroopna Hardware. Photo: Emma HarropFrom left is Pasquale from Madec and April and Joseph Campanelli from Mooroopna Hardware. Photo: Emma HarropFrom left is William Phillips and Richard Barry from Elders Insurance, Scott Rowan from SEN Goulburn Valley and Dominic Dean from Domma’s Detailing Pty Ltd. Photo: Emma HarropStanding, from left: Nik Lazarevski from Asuria, Ed Thomas from GOTAFE, Jac McCarty from GSBN, Laura Baker from La Trobe, Cr Rod Schubert, Stephen Schneider from GSBN, Mayor Cr Shane Sali, Wayne Sutton from GSBN, Cr Anthony Brophy, Faye D’Helin from Workforce Australia Local Jobs – Goulburn Murray, Geoff Adams The Shepparton Adviser and GSBN, and Jason Bathman from GSBN. Seated, from left: Damien Crawley from NVIT, Andrew Metcalf from ASURIA, Sally Tremellen from GSBN and Michaela Sargeant (GSBN). Photo: Emma HarropFrom left is Dominic Dean from Domma’s Detailing PTY LTD, Troy Brown and Ben Morris from Compusult and Corey Jinnette from Fleuron Studio. Photo: Emma Harrop
