Annual General Meeting
2023-11-09 18:00 - 18:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Quest Apartments Orange, 132 Kite St, Orange, NSW, 2800, Australia
We’re inviting all members to come along to our Annual General Meeting to be held on November 9th at 6pm at Quest Apartments Orange.
All eligible members will have received the minutes from the prior AGM and the details around our proposed special resolution to amend our constitution to ensure the Board composition remains strong and serves the best interest of our members. If you believe you’re a member and did not receive the invite, please contact us at info@businessorange.com.au so we can ensure you’re eligible to attend and send you the relevant information.
We hope to see you there to celebrate a great year under the current Board and welcome new Board members to continue the energy and passion into another year of further growth for Business Orange.

Business After Hours - Ross Hill Wines
2024-02-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Ross HIll Wines, 134 Wallace Lane, Orange, NSW, 2800, Australia
Our first member’s event for 2024 will be held at Ross Hill Wines – Orange 360’s Cellar Door of the Year 2023.
Let’s get together and get this year started!
We are actively welcoming new members, sign up at https://businessorange.com.au/become-a-member/

Business After Hours - Whiteley Ironside & Shillington
2024-03-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Whiteley Ironside & Shillington, 99 Byng St, Orange, NSW, 2800, Australia
Our March member’s event will be held at Whiteley Ironside & Shillington on Wednesday March 13th 2024.
An open invitation to all Business Orange members to join us at the offices of Whiteley Ironside & Shillington Solicitors to hear from tham as experts in family, conveyances, wills, litigation, building, migrant, employment & commercial law. Also chat with fellow members and hear from our President, Dan Sutton.
We are actively welcoming new members, sign up here on the tab “become a member”

Lunch & Learn - March
2024-03-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Quest Apartments Orange, 132 Kite St, Orange, NSW, 2800, Australia
Registration is now open for our March Lunch & Learn!
Join Sonia Battye of Sonia Battye Consulting for an introduction to emotional intelligence in the workplace.
Emotional intelligence (EI) in the workplace is one of the most critical leadership skills, describing a persons ability to identify, understand, manage and harness their own emotions and those of the people around them. EI is a vital skill for interpersonal communication, and both managers and staff acting with EI provide advantages for their organisations.
Developing EI can equip you with the skills you need to guide future thought processes and actions, mitigate risk, provide constructive feedback, support employees through stress, keep calm under pressure and resolve conflicts with team members.
We look forward to seeing you at this event.
Please register below

Business After Hours - NBNCo at Colton Computers
2024-04-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Colton Computers, 156 Molder St, Orange, NSW, 2800, Australia
Join us for our next Business After Hours event with @nbn_australia.
Thank you to Colton Computers for providing a venue for this event, we look forward to seeing you there!

We are actively welcoming new members, sign up here on the tab “become a member”

Business After Hours - Ronald McDonald House Charities
2024-05-01 18:00 - 20:00 | RMHC, 1502 Forrest Rd, Orange, NSW, 2800
Join us for our first May Business After Hours event for BO members with Ronald McDonald House Charities. See what this award winning team have been up to and what’s ahead for them supporting the families of the Central West.

We are actively welcoming new members, sign up here on the tab “become a member”
RSVP: https://forms.gle/x74yQzjLHKf91Fra9

Business After Hours - Orange Credit Union
2024-05-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Orange Credit Union, 288 Summer St, Orange, NSW, 2800, Australia
Join us for our May Business After Hours event for BO members with Orange Credit Union

We are actively welcoming new members, sign up here on the tab “become a member”
RSVP: https://forms.office.com/r/1d4rcAaP82

Business After Hours - AWCON
2024-06-05 18:00 - 20:00 | AWCON, 68-70 Peisley St, Orange, NSW, 2800, Australia
Join us for our June Business After Hours event for BO members with AWCON

We are actively welcoming new members, sign up here on the tab “become a member”
RSVP: https://forms.office.com/r/PgcCUHiPHD

BO & RDA present Ben Crowe - Lunch & Learn - June 2024
2024-06-13 12:00 - 14:00 | Orange Ex-Services Club, 231-243 Anson Street, Orange, NSW, 2800, Australia
Tickets on SALE now.
Business Orange, RDA Central West and Orange Toyota invite you to lunch with mindset powerhouse and mentor to the stars, Ben Crowe.
As NIKE’s former International Director of Sports Marketing, Ben has worked with some of the world’s most famous individuals, including Andre Agassi and NIKE CEO Phil Knight. He has been mindset coach to some of our nation’s best, including Ash Barty, Stephanie Gilmore, Dylan Alcott, The Australian Cricket team and The Richmond Tigers.
Now an internationally sought-after leadership mentor, life coach and adviser, Ben works closely with business leaders, Federal Governments, coaches & athletes across the globe explaining how authenticity, vulnerability and storytelling can create not only an amazing culture and competitive advantage – but also create a life that balances achievement with fulfillment. As a renowned expert in connection and storytelling, Ben will take you on an inspiring and unexpected journey to discover the quirky and counter intuitive principles behind successful teams and leaders – unpacking authenticity, vulnerability, connection and storytelling.
Orange Toyota proudly presents this incredible speaker for 2024.

Lunch & Learn - How to Find and Write Convincing Awards Submissions
2024-06-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Quest Apartments Orange, 132 Kite St, Orange, NSW, 2800, Australia
Registration is now open for our June Lunch & Learn!
Vicki Secommbe from Business NSW will share with us her extensive knowledge of what it takes to get noticed when winning awards forms part of your annual business strategy. Hear about the skills to knowing what awards to enter as they best meet your companies brand goals as well as how best to get the judging panels attention.
We look forward to seeing you at this event.
Please register below:
https://forms.office.com/r/89T0rMaqcW

Business After Hours - Dirty Janes Breakfast
2024-06-26 08:00 - 09:00 | Dirty Janes, 98 Byng St, Orange, NSW, 2800, Australia
Join us for our June Business After Hours – Members Breakfast – event for BO members with Dirty Janes

We are actively welcoming new members, sign up here on the tab “become a member”

Business After Hours - Maquariedale Organic Wines
2024-07-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Maquariedale Organic WInes, 1335 Pinacle Rd, Orange, NSW, 2800, Australia
Join us for our July Business After Hours event for BO members with Macquariedale Organic Wines

We are actively welcoming new members, sign up here on the tab “become a member”
RSVP: https://forms.office.com/r/tuGM6eZWCs

Lunch & Learn - Recruiting and Retaining Skilled Migrants w/ Vanessa Vazquez
2024-08-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Quest Apartments Orange, 132 Kite St, Orange, NSW, 2800, Australia
Registration is now open for our August Lunch & Learn!
The regions are urgently in need of skilled employees, including chefs, winemakers, diesel mechanics and fruit growers to name just a few. When no skilled Australians are available to fill these positions, skilled migrants might be the solution.
Australia’s skilled migration program has specific regulations about when migrants can fill these positions. Join us as Vanessa Vazquez from Whiteley Ironside Shillington delves into the details of sponsoring team members and explores how this may assist with your staffing challenges.
This is a member only event. Please be sure to RSVP to register your attendance.
We look forward to seeing you at this event.
Please register below:
https://forms.office.com/r/TrR2RC5Avg

Business Orange Awards Night 2024
2024-09-14 18:00 - 22:30 | Banksia Orange, 4929 Mitchell Highway, Orange, NSW, 2800, Australia
Join Business Orange on Saturday 14 September to celebrate our thriving business community at the 2024 Business Orange Awards. Orange’s premium events venue, Banksia, will again host the Business Orange Awards as we announce this year’s winners and come together to celebrate all things business in Orange, with great food, good company, and outstanding entertainment.
Ticket price includes:

Canapes and welcome drink
Banksia’s signature shared platters
Three-hour drinks package
Live DJs
Comedian MC Dave O’Neil including a comedy session during dinner

Transport

Buses once again will be provided to get to and from the event, tickets can be purchased with your event ticket.
Purchase Tickets

Click here for tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1268427

Lunch & Learn - Meet David Waddell - Orange City Council CEO
2024-09-16 12:00 | Quest Apartments Orange, 132 Kite St, Orange, NSW, 2800, Australia
Registration is now open for our September Lunch & Learn!
Due to its popularity last year join us for an opportunity to meet with Orange City Council’s CEO, David Waddell, as he provides an update on council activities and planning. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session.
This is a members only event. We hope to see you at Quest Orange on 16 September at 12 Noon.
We look forward to seeing you at this event.
Please register below:
https://forms.office.com/r/vxdWvucfDM

NSW Small Business Month Event - Steve Vamos
2024-10-22 12:00 - 14:00 | The Hotel Canobolas, 248 Summer St, Orange, NSW, 2800, Australia
🌟NSW SMALL BUSINESS MONTH EVENT🌟
Business Orange presents Steve Vamos, speaker, advisor and director with over 40 years of experience in the global technology and digital media industries.
Steve was CEO of ASX-listed tech company Xero from April 2018 to February 2023, where he led the business’s growth and performance with a team of more than 4,500 employees.
Steve has served as a non-executive director of Telstra, Fletcher Building, Medibank Private and David Jones and as a non-executive director and advisor to a range of Australian organisations, which span from start-ups through to large established companies.
Steve has also been Chief Executive Officer of Microsoft Australia and New Zealand, ninemsn, Vice President and Managing Director of Apple Computer Asia Pacific, and Managing Director of Apple Computer Australia.
Steve’s passion is in helping leaders and organisations build great teams and develop a culture that supports growth and high performance, as well as educating businesses of all sizes on leadership in a constantly changing and unpredictable world.
This is a members only event. We hope to see you at the Hotel Canobolas Ballroom
We look forward to seeing you at this event.
Tickets are $89 Members/ $99 Non-Members: https://www.trybooking.com/CUVCH

Business After Hours at Lake Canobolas
2025-01-26 18:00 - 20:00 | 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!
