Unpack AI
Date: 27 May 2026
Venue: Spreyton Cidery
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Focus on Wellbeing & Mental Health Supports
July 22 2026
Venue to be confirmed
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Social Media Masterclass
September 23 2026
Venue to be confirmed
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2026 in Review
November 25
Pizza and Drinks
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Learn the essentials of employing and managing staff with confidence.
This session will cover employment contracts, setting clear expectations, using feedback to improve performance, and what to do when issues need to be escalated.
Bring your questions along for an open Q&A and walk away with practical tips to better manage your workforce.
Join us on Thursday, 20 November 2025 in Latrobe for an engaging networking evening bringing together local business owners, entrepreneurs, and innovators. KaLIBA began by creating spaces where business owners could come together, introduce their work, and spark genuine local connection, and we’re continuing that tradition. Come prepared to share a little about your business and what you’re working toward.
During the evening, we’ll also introduce the Evolve Program from Enterprize Tasmania — a free online learning resource designed to support Tasmanian founders and business owners.
Whether you’re refining your business idea, testing assumptions, or curious about new ways to grow, Evolve provides simple, supportive, and practical tools to guide your journey.
Come along, connect with peers, and discover new opportunities to grow, learn, and innovate.
𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀:
Leading Business & Professional Members FREE
Associate Members $10
Free Members & Guests $20
Date
Thursday 20 November 2025 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (UTC+11)
Location
Lucas Hotel
46 Gilbert Street, Latrobe Tas 7307
Attracting and retaining the right people is one of the biggest challenges facing businesses in regional Tasmania. The Hire & Inspire Workshop is designed to support businesses in the West and North West of the state by combining authentic storytelling with practical recruitment tools and structured referral pathways.
Join us on Thursday 20 November 2025 in Latrobe as we welcome guest speaker Teresa O’Rourke from Enterprize Tasmania. Teresa will introduce the Evolve Program — a free online resource offering 9 practical modules based on world-class lean startup principles. Topics include problem solving, design thinking, business models, team building, communication, and avoiding burnout.
Join us for a rich discussion with Fleur Bourke part of the Tasmanian Business Advisory Service programme. Fleur is the owner of Fusion Business Services a progressive, boutique accountancy firm committed to offering a holistic approach to enhance your business growth.
Topics for discussion
Agility and Adaptability
Creating differentiating factors
Remaining flexible and creative
Adopting appropriate risk management strategies
Bolstering your financial stability
Date: Wednesday 20 August 2025
Time: 6.00 – 8.00pm
Venue: Lucas Hotel Café
Catering: Finger food provided; drinks available at the bar.
Cost:
• Leading & Professional Members – type discount code AUG25 at checkout for free tickets
• Associate Members – type discount code ASSAUG25 at checkout for $10 tickets
• Free Members – $20
Due to overwhelming feedback from our members KaLIBA is hosting another event focused solely on networking with other members in your local business community.
Make the most of this opportunity to share your experiences and swap ideas and learning that have supported you to grow your business offer.
𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗘𝗥: How do you incorporate your values and authenticity into your business offer
Finger food available
Drinks to be purchased at the bar
𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁: $10 |KaLIBA 𝗣𝗔𝗜𝗗 Members use 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗱𝗲: 𝗝𝗨𝗟𝗬𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱
DATE:
Wednesday 30 July 2025 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (UTC+10)
VENUE:
Lucas Hotel Latrobe - Cafe area
46 Gilbert Street, Latrobe Tas 7307
Struggling to get traction with your marketing efforts? Unsure which channels to focus on, or how to make it all work together without feeling overwhelmed?
Bianca McKenzie
Join us for this practical, no-fluff workshop designed specifically for local business owners who want to market smarter — not harder.
In this session, you’ll learn:
How to choose the right marketing channels for your business (and avoid wasting time on the wrong ones)
Why building your own marketing assets is crucial for long-term success
The power of consistency and simple strategies to stay on track
How to really understand your audience so your marketing resonates and drives results
How to create a clear, actionable marketing plan you can start using immediately
You'll walk away with a better understanding of where to focus your efforts, what to build, and how to market in a way that’s sustainable — and actually grows your business.
Perfect for: Local business owners, entrepreneurs, and anyone ready to make marketing feel easier and more effective.
Bring: A notebook, your questions, and an open mind!
Date: Wednesday, 21 May 2025
Time: 6.00 pm to 8.30 pm
Venue: Latrobe Bowls Club, 10 Victor Street, Latrobe
Cost: $10 KaLIBA PAID members use discount code: MAY2025
Catering: Finger Food, Tea & Coffee included
Don’t miss this opportunity to share your business goals and ideas for 2025 within the rich mix of business experience that is the broader KaLIBA business community. Re-establish your connections and create new business partnerships.
February & March this year offer our business owners a diverse range of community events which translate into a large influx of potential customers moving through our area.
We all know that visitor and local traffic slow in the Winter months, so let’s get together as a business community to make the most of this great opportunity to build your business reserves to carry you through the quieter months.
Kentish and Latrobe
Final Local Business Networking Event for 2024
KaLIBA invites every business person, and everyone committed to Kentish and Latrobe prosperity, to our local BUSINESS CONNECT evening.
Every KaLIBA event results in local businesses finding new local suppliers, customers, and collaborators.
This event will supercharge business-to-business introductions, inspiration, networking and discovery of these new opportunities.
Don’t miss this opportunity for every business person to gain new customers, suppliers and partners, and jump start their success for 2025.
Small business owners new to social media or looking to refresh their approach are invited to join an insightful workshop designed to help them understand the essentials of social media marketing.
Participants will learn:
Why social media is essential for business.
Strategies to reach all customers and potential customers throughout their buyer journey.
How to define their ideal customer.
Effective content pillars to streamline efforts and align content.
Don’t miss this fabulous opportunity to discuss how to apply for the upcoming Enabling Business Grant Program.
At this event each participant will receive a free copy of Business Tasmania’s grant writing handbook.
Kelly Brown from Business Tasmania will share grant writing tips relevant for both first timers wanting to learn how to apply for grants for the first time, and for more experienced people wanting to improve their applications.
You will learn:
how to find grants you're eligible for
upcoming grants you can apply for
what's involved in putting together an application
how to make your application stand out
Kelly will also take us through the range of tools, advice and services designed to support and inform your business development, growth and sustainability. Digital Ready, Tasmanian Business Advice Service, Crisis Management.
Don’t miss this opportunity to share ideas and push the boundaries – thinking outside the square
Luke Davies owner of Davies Design & Construction and Andrew Davies owner of Taz Drone Solutions clearly have creativity and innovation in their DNA.
Sharing their own unique business journeys Luke and Andrew will speak to the importance of resilience and the ability to adapt to the changing business landscape.
At the core of their personal and business philosophies is a focus on wellbeing on a personal, local community and global level.
DATE: Monday 22nd July
TIME: 6.00 – 8.30 pm
VENUE: Davies Design & Construction
122 Main Street, Sheffield
COST: Free
CATERING: Finger food and Drinks available
A KaLIBA event to help you smooth the path for developing and expanding your business
In this interactive session you have the opportunity to speak with other local businesses and share how red-tape has impacted your business and hear from Stuart Clues who has for several years been the voice for your concerns in the Tasmanian Government as Small Business Advocate and Red Tape & Regulatory Reform Coordinator.
Be part of this discussion with Stuart, as he steps us through the changes made since the launch of “generational” small business regulatory reforms in late 2023, the progress that has been made and with input from Kentish and Latrobe business owners – the next set of red tape reduction priorities.
Finance management is one of the key pillars of a healthy business and yet many operators do not feel they have the knowledge, processes and structures in place to effectively manage this element of their business.
At this event hear from Fleur Bourke from Fusion Business Services. Fleur has been providing accountancy services on the North West coast for over 20 years and is part of our Member’s Partnership Program.
Hear examples of common business challenges, explore the options available and how to make your money work for you.
Fleur will lead a discussion focused on the framework necessary to support you in reviewing your financial management plan.
Offering expert advice around
· Business planning
· Business structures
· Cashflow management
· Compliance
· Expansion
· Loans and Grants
KaLIBA members are eligible for up to five hours of free independent business advice tailored to your specific business needs through our Partnership Program.
BOOKING INSTRUCTIONS FOR KaLIBA PAID MEMBERS
To claim your FREE ticket please enter the Promotional Code at the checkout that matches your membership
Leading Businesses your code is LEADING
Professional Members your code is PROFESSIONAL
Associate Members your code is ASSOCIATE
KaLIBA is proud to partner with Huon Aquaculture to deliver a special member's event at the beautiful Eastford Creek Vineyard.
This event features two of our local businesses driven by the desire to engage with their local communities whilst providing a high-quality product. Huon Aquaculture is a progressive leader in the Tasmanian Salmon industry whose focus is firmly fixed on innovation, R & D initiatives and sustainability.
Greater visibility is one of the key pillars of a successful marketing strategy. Take advantage of KaLIBA’s new paid membership options to boost your market profile and broaden your potential customer base.
This forum provides a unique opportunity to speak with Telstra’s Sarah Ebbelaar, Regional Engagement Manager and other network and subject matter experts. Explore common telecommunication challenges you may be experiencing as a business owner.
Sarah has worked in Telstra’s Regional Australia team for 15 years, and with a farming background can relate to the challenges of connectivity in rural and regional areas.
Hosted by: KaLIBA in collaboration with Telstra
Topics Covered
General Mobile Network updates: Where Telstra are upgrading mobile sites – outages – the difference between NBN and Mobile networks and more
The closure of Telstra’s 3G Network – how to know if you’re affected and what to do
The basics of Cyber Security and how to know what products you should consider
Open Q&A
Join the Kentish and Latrobe Independent Business Association in an effective working relationship with Telstra in delivering improved telecommunications programs in regional areas, including new builds of mobile network in our community.
Support the conversation and leverage our relationship with Telstra by contributing to how are community can embrace technology through improved access and digital adoption.
Guest Speakers:
Sarah Ebbelaar - Regional Engagement Manager
Marc Brown - Regional Experience Specialist
Corey Smith - Regional Network Advisor
Chris Mohan - Threat Research and Intelligence Principal
Why Attend:
- Educational Insights: Equip your business with crucial knowledge to navigate the ever-changing digital connectivity landscape.
- Expert Advice: Access professional advice and support from industry experts to strengthen your business operations.
- Connectivity Growth: Identify opportunities for expansion through enhanced connectivity and cybersecurity measures.
- Collaborative Community: Join a community focused on building strong business relationships for mutual growth and success.
Secure your place now and take a step towards enhancing your business with essential connectivity knowledge.
Date and Time: Thu, Mar 20, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (AEDT)
Are you interested in discussing how to 'ready' your business to capitalise on these opportunities? We invite local businesses from across the Kentish and Latrobe Local Government Areas to participate in a Hydro Tasmania facilitated workshop about the Cethana pumped hydro project. It's early days yet for the project, however, the team from Hydro Tasmania would like to share details of the project and learn more from workshop participants on business challenges and barriers to potential participation in future project opportunities.
As a dedicated small business owner, the pursuit of continuous growth and development is undoubtedly at the forefront of your priorities. Supporting you on this journey, KaLIBA extends an invitation to a workshop led by Jess Jansz.
