About this Event
Come along to Ipswich and Wivenhoe Business Connect, a monthly networking event bringing together passionate business owners, entrepreneurs, and changemakers from Ipswich and the Wivenhoe region.
Hosted in the eclectic and welcoming Beastiemonk gift shop and café, this event is your chance to build meaningful connections, share ideas, and hear from inspiring business guest speakers.
What to Expect:
- A relaxed, supportive environment for local business owners
- A dynamic guest speaker each month sharing insights and strategies
- Opportunities to network, collaborate, and grow your business
- Great conversation in a funky café gift shop setting
- Ability to purchase light refreshments from the cafe
- Deliver your 40 second business pitch
Why Attend?
This event is proudly hosted by Sarina Russo Entrepreneurs, the leading provider of government-funded business coaching and mentoring in our region.
Learn how our Self-Employment Assistance Program can support your journey with:
✅ Cert IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business
✅ Business advice sessions
✅ Business plan development
✅ 12 months of coaching & mentoring – all funded by the government!
Date: 19 March 2026
Time: 10.00 - 11.30 am
Location: Beastiemonk Gift Shop & Café, 2 East Street, Ipswich QLD
Cnr of East Street and Bremer Street. Entrance on Bremer Street. (Next door to 14 Bremer Street).
Near the corner of East Street and Olga Street, walk down the steps, and head towards Bremer St.
Cost: Free
Parking: Free at Riverlink, (put Goodlife Gym into your GPS and walk across the footbridge near Goodlife) and or at the Nicholas Street Precinct Car Park (Access from Bremer Street)
Reserve your spot today – places are limited!
Let’s build a thriving local business community together.
Event venue & nearby stays
2 East St, 2 East Street, Ipswich, Australia
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