Business Across the Macleay

October is Small Business Month, a time to celebrate and support small businesses and recognise the contribution they make to our economy and our communities. This year, we’re bringing that celebration home.

Join us at The Stables in Gladstone for 'Business Across the Macleay', an evening celebrating the people, businesses and ideas that help shape our local business community, featuring guest speakers from across the Macleay.

Grab a drink and a bite to eat, connect with fellow business owners and operators, then settle in to hear from a range of guest speakers. We’ll hear directly from the people behind successful businesses here in the Macleay, sharing their experiences, challenges and perspectives on doing business in our region.

The evening will also feature Matt Ryan from TAFE NSW, along with MVBC President Jarrod Lipscombe, who will share the Chamber’s 2026–2028 Strategic Plan and where we’re heading over the next two years.

Come along, make some new connections and join us as we recognise and celebrate 'Business Across the Macleay.'

Guest Speaker: Matt Ryan - TAFE NSW

Panel Guests:  Steph Bartram - Steph Does Systems

                          Joel Rees - Crystalite Design

                          Nathan Forinton - Macleay Air & Electrical

                          Graeme Allen - Graeme Allan Constructions