Business Orange

Business After Hours at Lake Canobolas
2025-01-26 18:00 - 20:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Lake Canobolas, Australia
Join us for our first Business After Hours event for 2025 hosted by MDE Projects.
MDE Projects have more than 25 years of experience delivering world class pontoons and floatation for water events. They recently installed the Lake Canobolas Boardwalk project and we’ll hear all about how this beautiful new walkway came to life.
Come along on 26 February and see it for yourself! Thank you to See Saw Wine and Lakeside Cafe & Kiosk for providing drinks and nibbles, and to Orange City Council for making this new lake installation a reality.

Orange City Council Breakfast
2025-02-20 07:30 - 08:30 | Orange Visitor’s Information Centre, Australia
🌟Orange City Council Breakfast🌟
Join Business Orange for a catch up breakfast with Orange City Council. Hosted at the Orange Visitor’s Information Centre, council will be updating members regarding:

An overview of Council’s new Economic Development Strategy.
Housing, including the current housing strategy, affordable housing, Redmond Place and future growth corridors.
Current significant developments in progress, and changes to planning rules and regulations that local businesses should be aware of.

We welcome Members to this event hosted by Orange City Council with a light breakfast provided and a chance for Q & A.
Not a Member yet? Join via our Membership page today.

Join us for Business After Hours hosted by Byng Street Local Store
2025-03-25 18:00 - 20:00 | 47 Byng Street

Lunch & Learn - Importance of Workplace Culture with Kay Fox
2025-04-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Quest Apartments Orange, 132 Kite St, Orange, NSW, 2800, Australia
Join HR Expert Kay Fox for a brilliant session on shaping your workplace culture. Kay is known for her practical approach and will be delivering not only industry insights, but practical knowledge you can apply in your own business.
Hosted by Quest Orange with light refreshments by Factory Espresso, RSVPs via acceptance of your calendar invitation are essential.
Please note this is a member only event.

Join us for Business After Hours hosted by Borrodell Estate
2025-04-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Borrodell Estate, Lake Canobolas Road, Orange, NSW, 2800, Australia
Join us for a wonderful evening of networking in the SkyBar, thanks to our fantastic hosts Borrodell Estate!
A fantastic opportunity to visit one of Orange’s premier hospitality venues and meet with other local business owners. Drinks and light refreshments will be provided by the Borrodell team.
Please note this is a member-only event and RSVPs for this event are essential. Please confirm your attendance by 28/4/25 via acceptance of your calendar invitation (check your inbox).
For all enquiries and dietary requirements, please email members@businessorange.com.au

About Business After Hours:
Business After Hours is organised on a monthly basis by Business Orange. It is a casual networking event held outside usual business hours and hosted by one of our members, for our members. If you are a member and interested in hosting a future event, please email events@businessorange.com.au

Business After Hours at Kinross Wolaroi School
2025-05-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Kinross Wolaroi School, 59-67 Bathurst Road, Orange, NSW, 2800, Australia
Join us in May for nibbles and networking at our wonderful hosts, Kinross Wolaroi School.
Business After Hours is a regular networking event exclusive to members of Business Orange. They are one of our most popular events, as they are hosted by our members, for members and offer an intimate behind the scenes experience with our hosts.
When: 6pm – 8pm, Thursday 29 May 2025
Where: Kinross Wolaroi School
RSVP: Monday, 26th May 2025
TO REGISTER: Registrations Open Soon! Members, watch your inbox!

Lunch & Learn - What is PR and Why Does it Matter Right Now?
2025-06-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Quest Apartments Orange, 132 Kite St, Orange, NSW, 2800, Australia
Join PR Expert, Danica Bunch of DanicaB PR for a practical session on PR for business owners.
Learn what PR is, its importance in a declining economy, and why visibility is vital for every business right now.
VENUE: Quest Orange
DATE: Wednesday, 4 June 2025
TIME: 12pm – 1pm
RSVP: Please Register for catering numbers by Sunday 1 June.
Light refreshments served on arrival

TO REGISTER: Members can use the private link in their event invitation, or the provided access code to register on Humanitix. If you require assistance please contact events@businessorange.com.au

Keynote Lunch with Cate Campbell OAM
2025-06-19 12:00 - 14:00 | Orange Ex-Services Club, 231-243 Anson Street, Orange, NSW, 2800, Australia
Join us for a Lunch and Keynote Address with Olympic legend Cate Campbell OAM.
Cate is a four-time Olympian, gold medallist, World Champion and renown leader and commentator. She is a beloved Australian icon and philantropist and we are incredibly excited to spend an afternoon with her.
Attendees will enjoy a seated lunch and take home sweet treats.
When: 12pm – 2pm, Thursday 19 June 2025
Where: Orange Ex-Services Club, Coral Sea Room
Tickets: $79 for members, $89 for non-members
TO REGISTER: for more information and to purchase tickets visit https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1395939

Business After Hours at The Hotel Canobolas
2025-06-26 18:00 - 20:00 | The Hotel Canobolas, 248 Summer St, Orange, NSW, 2800, Australia
In June our members will be treated to delicious shared pizzas while they mingle and enjoy everything our host, The Hotel Canobolas has to offer!
Business After Hours is a regular networking event exclusive to members of Business Orange. They are one of our most popular events, as they are hosted by our members, for members and offer an intimate behind the scenes experience with our hosts.
When: 6pm – 8pm, Thursday 26 June 2025
Where: The Hotel Canobolas
RSVP: Monday, 23rd June 2025
TO REGISTER: Members, check your inbox!

Business After Hours at CosMedic Collective
2025-07-16 18:00 - 20:00 | CosMedic Collective, 102 Byng Street, Orange, NSW, 2800, Australia
Join us in July to be spoiled by the team at CosMedic Collective with nibbles while you mingle, along with drinks by the Union Bank and delicious dessert featuring local Argyle Saffron!
Business After Hours is a regular networking event exclusive to members of Business Orange. They are one of our most popular events, as they are hosted by our members, for members.
Business After Hours offers our members a behind-the-scenes experience with their hosts and a monthly opportunity to network with other local business owners.
VENUE: CosMedic Collective
DATE: Wednesday 16 July, 2025
TIME: 6pm – 8pm
RSVP: Please register for catering numbers by 12pm Tuesday 15 June.
TO REGISTER: As this is a member-only event, you will need to your private event link or special access code which you can find in your Event Update, Event Invitation and Monthly Update emails. If you can’t find your link or you require assistance please contact events@businessorange.com.au

Not a member? Join now for access to regular free business workshops and networking events along with a range of other benefits!

Lunch & Learn - Mastering Presentations and Speeches
2025-07-30 12:00 - 13:00 | Quest Apartments Orange, 132 Kite St, Orange, NSW, 2800, Australia
Join Pip Orr from Presented by Pip to learn how to deliver great presentations and speeches.
Pip will be sharing practical tips to help you capture your audience, present more confidently and speak with impact.
About Pip:
Pip Orr has extensive media, journalist, digital, PR and communications, event management, speaker and brand development experience working across many industries including in-house and consultancy. She has worked with major organisations including Blackmores, the NSW Sustainable Energy Development Authority, ABC Radio, the Oglivy Group of companies, Young & Rubicam, Sydney Olympic Authority, Cotton Australia and International Wool Secretariat.
With over 35 years experience, Pip has worked on speech, media and presentation training with many clients both locally and on the international stage.
VENUE: Quest Orange
DATE: Wednesday, 30 July 2025
TIME: 12pm – 1pm
RSVP: Please Register for catering numbers by 10am Tuesday 29 June.
Light refreshments served on arrival

TO REGISTER: Members can register via Humanitix using the private link or the access code provided in their newsletter or event email. If you require assistance please contact events@businessorange.com.au
Not a member? Join now for access to regular free business workshops and networking events along with a range of other benefits!

Business After Hours with Cancer Care Western
2025-08-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Cancer Care Western – Western Lodge, 1582 Forest Rd, Bloomfield, Orange, NSW, 2800, Australia
Join us in August for networking after work and meet the team at Cancer Care Western!
Business After Hours is a regular networking event exclusive to members of Business Orange. They are one of our most popular events, as they are hosted by our members, for members.
Business After Hours offers our members a behind-the-scenes experience with their hosts and a monthly opportunity to network with other local business owners. In August our hosts will welcome us into their premises for drinks and nibbles, and will share a bit about what Cancer Care Western does in our community.
VENUE: Western Care Lodge, 1582 Forest Rd, Bloomfield Campus
DATE: Wednesday, 13 August, 2025
TIME: 6pm – 8pm
RSVP: Please register for final catering numbers by 10am Monday, 11 August.
Drinks and nibbles will be served.
TO REGISTER: As this is a member-only event, you will need to use your private event link or special access code which you can find in your Event Update, Event Invitation and Monthly Update emails. If you can’t find your link or you require assistance please contact events@businessorange.com.au

Not a member? Join now for access to regular free business workshops and networking events along with a range of other benefits!

Lunch & Learn - Get Found on Google: SEO Basics
2025-08-19 12:00 - 13:00 | The Hotel Canobolas, 248 Summer St, Orange, NSW, 2800, Australia
Presented by Business Orange, this is a FREE MEMBERS-ONLY EVENT.
Join Steve Bigg from Outwest Online for this clear, easy-to-understand presentation designed to make sense of SEO and give business owners the confidence to take action.
You’ll learn:

What SEO is (in plain English)
The 3 things Google is looking for in your website
How to choose the right keywords
Why SEO starts with a good website structure
Real examples of local businesses doing it well
5 things you can do this week to improve SEO

VENUE: Hotel Canobolas (Summer Room – Upstairs)
DATE: Tuesday, 19 August 2025
TIME: 12pm – 1pm
RSVP: Please register for catering numbers by 9:30am, Monday, 18 August.
Light refreshments provided.
TO REGISTER: Members must register via Humanitix using their private link or access code. This ensures only members can access free events included in their membership. You’ll find your private link or access code in your event email and email newsletter.
If you require assistance please contact events@businessorange.com.au
Not a member? Join now for access to regular free business workshops and networking events along with a range of other benefits!

Lunch & Learn - Courageous Sales Conversations
2025-09-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Quest Apartments Orange, 132 Kite St, Orange, NSW, 2800, Australia
Presented by Business Orange, this is a FREE MEMBERS-ONLY EVENT.
Join Kirsten Karbowiak from BDM by the Hour to learn how to build trust and empower your sales process by creating a comfortable, authentic exchange with your prospects.
You’ll leave this session knowing how to handle sales conversations confidently and effectively.
You’ll learn:

How to establish trust and rapport from the start
Techniques for staying calm and in control, even under pressure
Strategies for closing more deals by mastering the sales conversation

VENUE: Quest Orange
DATE: Thursday, 11 September 2025
TIME: 12pm – 1pm
RSVP: Please register for catering numbers by 9:30am, Wednesday, 10 September.
Light refreshments provided.
TO REGISTER: Members must register via Humanitix using their private link or access code. This ensures only members can access free events included in their membership. You’ll find your private link or access code in your event email and email newsletter.
If you require assistance please contact events@businessorange.com.au
Not a member? Join now for access to regular free business workshops and networking events along with a range of other benefits!

Sold Out - 2025 Business Orange Awards
2025-09-20 18:00 - 23:00 | Banksia Orange, 4929 Mitchell Highway, Orange, NSW, 2800, Australia
SAVE THE DATE: 20 September 2025!
The Business Orange Awards are back again in 2025 and our gala event will be held at Banksia on 20 September 2025!
All awards information can be found on the 2025 Business Orange Awards page and ticketing information will be available soon.

Business Breakfast - Meet the CEO with Orange City Council
2025-10-15 07:30 - 09:00 | Orange Visitor’s Information Centre, Australia
Presented by Business Orange and Orange City Council, this is a FREE Small Business Month event for local business owners.
Join us for breakfast with Orange City Council’s new CEO, Barry Omundson.
Barry will provide a short address to local business owners, followed by a Q&A session where you have the opportunity to ask all your burning questions! We’ll also be joined by Jessica Wilkinson, Orange City Council’s new Manager Economic Development and Board Members of Business Orange.
This is the perfect opportunity to mingle with other local business people and find out more about how Orange City Council and Business Orange can support you.
VENUE: Orange Visitor’s Information Centre
DATE: Wednesday 15th October
TIME: 7:30am – 9am
RSVP: Please register for catering numbers by 9:30am, Monday, 13th October. Registrations via Humanitix.

Light breakfast options will be provided.

Not a Business Orange member? Join now for access to our other regular free business workshops and networking events along with a range of other benefits!

Regional Business in the Spotlight
2025-10-23 18:00 - 20:30 | The Hotel Canobolas, 248 Summer St, Orange, NSW, 2800, Australia
Presented by Telstra, Business NSW and Business Orange, this is a FREE Small Business Month event for local business people.
Join us for an evening of networking and conversation, with a focus on regional business.
Hear from Telstra’s Regional Australia Executive, Loretta Willaton followed by a panel discussion with three of our award winning local organisations.
The formal part of the evening will be followed by networking over nibblies and drinks, where you’ll have the opportunity to mingle with our speakers and other local business people.
Opening Address: Loretta Willaton, Regional Australia Executive, Telstra
Panel Discussion: Navigating regional business challenges
Hosted by Amy van de Ven, Secretary Business Orange and Owner Quest Orange
Speakers:
Helen McBurnie, Chaos & Karma
Sarah Tom, MRT Fabrications
Chris Rawlins, Wangarang Industries
VENUE: Hotel Canobolas (upstairs)
DATE: Thursday 23rd October, 2025
TIME: 6pm – 8:30pm (for a 6:30pm start)
LIMITED NUMBERS, REGISTRATIONS ESSENTIAL – Please register via Humanitix Event Page.
Light finger food will be provided.
This event is open to all local businesses including non-members of Business Orange.
If you have any accessibility requirements or require assistance to register please contact events@businessorange.com.au
Not a Business Orange member? Join now for access to our other regular free business workshops and networking events along with a range of other benefits!

Business After Hours with Gelatissimo
2025-11-12 18:00 - 20:00 | The Hotel Canobolas, 248 Summer St, Orange, NSW, 2800, Australia
Join us in November for networking after work and meet one of our newest members Gelatissimo!
Business After Hours is a regular networking event exclusive to members of Business Orange. They are one of our most popular events, as they are hosted by our members, for members.
This month our hosts have organised drinks, nibbles and some delicious gelato at the Hotel Canobolas. Come along and learn about Gelatissimo’s plans to open in Orange!
VENUE: Hotel Canobolas, 248 Summer Street – upstairs in the Summer Street Bar
DATE: Wednesday, 12 November, 2025
TIME: 6pm – 8pm
RSVP: Please register for final catering numbers by 10am Monday, 10 November.
Drinks, nibbles and gelato will be served.
TO REGISTER: Members should register via Humanitix using their access code or the private event link (sent to you via email). If you require assistance please contact events@businessorange.com.au
Not a member? Join now for access to regular free business workshops and networking events along with a range of other benefits!
