Social enterprise showcase – bringing together social enterprises, business and governments located in the Ballarat Region.

Did you know more than 120 business and government organisations have caught on and are already leading the charge in business for good?

Social Traders is pleased to be partnering with B31 Business Festival to showcase local social enterprises and discuss unlocking business for good though the power of social procurement in the Ballarat Region.

Presented by Social Traders, Commerce Ballarat and City of Ballarat – This event will bring together local social enterprises and businesses to highlight ways social and environmental value is being in local supply chains.

Focusing on regional challenges and opportunities, we will hear from social enterprises and businesses that have made the switch to business for good.

Featured topics include:

• How social enterprise is one of the most impactful ways to do business
• Opportunities for regional social enterprises through the Commonwealth Games
• Discuss the challenges in social procurement with like-minded professionals.
• Hear the lived experiences of our social enterprise guest speakers.
• Unpack why businesses and governments are adopting social procurement, and what policy settings influence the Australian context.
• Find out the latest social procurement impact statistics and how deliberate purchasing decisions can make a positive impact on communities

Who should attend?

Local social enterprise and businesses interested in social procurement and supporting social enterprise. This event will provide you with the opportunity to contribute to the growth of social enterprise and social procurement in the Ballarat region.

It is free to attend and will include afternoon tea and networking.

Registrations are essential, and will close at 10am on Monday 31 July – Please forward this invite to your networks.

Any questions about this event, please contact Selina, Events Manager at Social Traders  events@socialtraders.com.au