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Nudgee College Alma Mater Business Series 5 March 2026

Name: Nudgee College Alma Mater Business Series 5 March 2026
Start: 2026-03-05T07:30:00+10:00
End: 2026-03-05T07:30:00+10:00
Location: Stair Stadium, The Precinct (off Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley)

About

The headlines focus on stadiums, but the backbone of Brisbane 2032 will be small businesses like yours. If you think the Games are "too big" for your company, think again. From supply chains to local hospitality, the road to 2032 starts today. This is your invitation to move from the sidelines and into the game.

This is a session focused on action. We want you to walk away with the confidence to:

Secure Contracts: Understand the "Buy Queensland" procurement pathway and how to get "contract-ready"

Scale Smartly: Learn what changes you need to make today, so your sales soar as the decade progresses

Build Relationships: Connect with the people who are opening doors for local industry

Moderator: Catherine Clark | We are beyond grateful to welcome back Catherine Clark. Catherine is a leading sports administrator, a Super Rugby Board member, Commissioner of the QLD Racing Integrity Commission, and former CEO of Paralympics Australia. Her warmth and clarity turn complex insights into actionable steps.

Simon Penrose | President, Brisbane North Chamber of Commerce Simon is a passionate advocate for the Northside business community. He knows exactly how to help local businesses strengthen their capability and raise their profile with consumers through meaningful, local collaboration.

Trevor Bowman | Owner, Play Hard Sports. Trevor secured a major supply contract for the 2018 Commonwealth Games and shares the real-world truth on how small businesses can win big.

Demelza Fellows | Head of Event Partnerships and Experiences - Leading the Event Services and Partnerships teams to strategically market and activate business and major events that enhance Brisbane’s global profile and economic sustainability, whilst also bringing a fresh perspective to organizational growth and a passion for fostering connections that resonate.

Andrew Kolb (NCOB 2001) | Andrew is a brand and marketing strategist at VML, he has been working with Brisbane 2032 Organising Committee for the last 3 years on developing a brand emblem and visual identity which will showcase Brisbane 2032 to the world, he will share his experience working with the 2032 organising committee and how other local business can get involved and specifically what the organising committee is looking for in partners over the next 6 years.

“The Games are for Queensland, by Queensland. This is your chance to be part of history and ensure the economic legacy starts in your own backyard.”

Spaces are strictly limited. This is your chance to hear directly from those shaping the future. Don’t wait until 2031, get started now.