GREATER Shepparton City Council, in partnership with the Greater Shepparton Business Network (GSBN), is proud to present the Greater Shepparton Business Festival, running from August 4 to 21, 2025.
This free, three-week festival features more than 13 workshops, talks and networking events for business owners, entrepreneurs, professionals — and anyone keen to build skills, grow their network or explore fresh ideas.
Topics include applying for tenders and grants, smart website design, branding, and how to build a 90-day marketing plan using AI — plus much more. Registrations are now open, and all sessions are free to attend. Find out more at: greatershepparton.com.au/business/gsbf
GMCU CEO Richard O’Nians and Hismet Sali.Greater Shepparton City Council Team Leader, Business and Industry Development, Michael Carrafa. Photo: Emma HarropPictured from left is Greater Shepparton City Council Councillors Steve Threlfall, Sam Spinks, Anthony Brophy, Mayor Shane Sali, Karen Mellington, GSBN Chair Stephen Schneider, and Cr Sam Spinks. Photo: Emma HarropGreater Shepparton City Council Manager of Economic Development, Anthony Nicolaci, and Ed Thomas from GOTAFE. Photo: Emma HarropRenee Wills from HAAY Consulting, Caleb Francis from MOVE, and Jolene Doller from HAAY Consulting. Photo: Emma HarropPeter and Renee Carpinelli from Takeova Security. Photo: Emma HarropJackie and Bradley Smith from Compusult, Gurpreet Singh from JB Tech and Alexander Tzelepis from the Victorian Chamber of Commerce & Industry. Photo: Emma HarropPaul Button from Goulburn Valley Fresh Start Foundation and Steven Threlfall from Trelly’s Outdoors. Photo: Emma Harrop