WBN Small Business Event Series

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The Wheatbelt Business Network (WBN) invites you to be part of an exciting series of events designed to support, inspire, and empower small businesses across the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia.

Event Locations

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Month Location
24th February
Nutrien Ag, Wyalkatchem
24th March
Wongan Hills CRC, Wongan Hills
7th April
Orchard Glory Farm Resort, Chittering
May
Merredin
June
TBA
July
Beverley CRC, Beverley
August
Bruce Rock
September
Williams
October
Kulin
November
Northam

The Advantages Of Attending Our Events

Small businesses are the backbone of the Wheatbelt’s vibrant economy, and we understand the unique challenges you face—scarce employment options, limited resources and housing issues. Our events are tailored to address these challenges and provide the tools, insights and connections to help your business thrive.

Event Speakers

Andrew Knapp

Country Wide Insurance Brokers

Nat Horak

The Content Collab

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Paul Berghella

McIntosh Training Academy

Danielle McName

Processworx

Ingrid Heemskerk

MEGT

Trent

Nutrien Ag

Speaker Expression of Interest

Event Speaker Expression of Interest

Share your expertise and inspire local businesses by becoming a speaker at our Small Business Event Series. This is your opportunity to connect with entrepreneurs, share valuable insights, and make a real impact in the Wheatbelt business community.

Register your interest today and join a lineup of industry leaders shaping the future of small business!

What To Expect From Our Events

Our events bring together experts, local business leaders and community stakeholders for an enriching experience.

Each session is thoughtfully crafted to deliver the following:

  • Engaging Speakers: Hear from industry experts on the latest trends and strategies.
  • Insightful Discussions: Learn from the real-life experiences of local business owners.
  • Hands-On Workshops: Gain practical skills in areas such as marketing, financial management and digital technologies.
  • Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow business owners, local government representatives, and industry leaders.

 

Our events focus on what matters most to you!

We also aim to gather your valuable perspectives and concerns, ensuring our support aligns with your needs.

Event Locations And Schedule

With 8–10 events planned across the Wheatbelt at one-month intervals, we’re bringing the action closer to you.

Collaborating For Success

These events are made possible through the collaboration of the Wheatbelt Business Network and the Wheatbelt Development Commission. Together, we’re fostering economic growth and community development across the region.

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Be Part Of The Change

When you attend, you’re not just participating in an event—you’re joining a movement to strengthen the Wheatbelt business community. Let’s work together to turn challenges into opportunities and spark a wave of growth and innovation.

Ready To Elevate Your Business?

Stay tuned for our upcoming event schedule and locations. Whether you’re a business owner, local government representative or community leader, these events are your chance to connect, learn and grow.

For more information, visit our events page or contact the Wheatbelt Business Network. Together, we’ll shape a brighter future for Wheatbelt businesses!

Become An Event Sponsor

Support Local Business & Gain Valuable Exposure

Partner with the Wheatbelt Business Network as a sponsor of our Small Business Event Series and position your business in front of engaged local entrepreneurs and industry leaders. With limited sponsorship opportunities available in each town, you can showcase your brand through venue, catering, event, or signature event sponsorships.

This is your chance to connect with business owners, demonstrate your commitment to regional growth, and gain meaningful brand recognition. Download our Event Prospectus today to explore sponsorship benefits and secure your spot before they’re gone!

Thank you to our sponsors:

Major Sponsor

Wheatbelt Development Commission

Signature Event Sponsors

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Venue Sponsors

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Catering Sponsors

Andrew Knapp from Country Wide Insurance Brokers in Northam
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Andrew Knapp

Country Wide Insurance Brokers

My role as an Area Manager for Country Wide Insurance Brokers is to lead a team of local experienced staff to service clients within the Avon and Central East with insurance protection and certainty.

My team consists of Account Managers Jayi Turnock and Shane Murray who have over 20 years experience each in their roles and we each have Assistants. Utilising our offices in Northam and Cunderdin, we take pride in providing tailored solutions to meet individual clients insurance needs.

Our Company services the largest rural portfolio in WA and we specialise in domestic, commercial and rural insurances as well workers compensation and specialist lines.

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Nat Horak

The Content Collab

Nat Horak is the founder of The Content Collab, helping small businesses create engaging, strategic content that connects with their audience.

With a passion for making social media simple and effective, she provides practical, no-fluff advice that businesses can actually use.  

When she’s not helping businesses grow, you’ll find her juggling family life, work, and a strong tea addiction –  because, as an English gal, it’s basically in her DNA.

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Danielle McNamee - Managing Director

Processworx

Danielle is the founder of ProcessWorx a Human Resource and Work, Health and Safety business that specialises in helping small businesses and farmers with compliance and staff challenges. She has over thirty years’ experience in people management, industrial relations and safety across Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Danielle has Bachelor of Economics Honours degree, Recruitment Diploma, Certificate IV Work Health Safety as well as a Diploma of Work Health Safety. Danielle has created a unique and innovative Human Resource and Safety platform which she delivers with her impressive team of HR, WHS and technology professionals. Currently ProcessWorx assists over 1000 clients with HR and WHS management.

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Ingrid Heemskerk

MEGT

MEGT is an Apprenticeship Connect Provider (ACP). We can assist signing your apprentice or trainee into their training contract. MEGT can also offer Mentoring & Personal Support Services to MEGT’s employers, apprentices, and trainees. I can assist with the claiming of the Federal and State government incentives that either the employer, apprentice or trainee may be eligible for when they fall due as well.

MEGT have been connected to apprenticeships and traineeships for over 40 years, so we know what we are doing. Our industry is forever changing, and we know how to stay up to date to assist with all things linked to apprenticeships and traineeships. If you would like to know about the Federal or State government incentives that the business, apprentice, or trainee may be eligible for, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Ingrid Heemskerk (Apprenticeship Field Consultant)
0429 935 666

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Trent Pettit

Nutrien Ag Solutions

Im originally from Cunderdin and my wife Danae is from Dowerin where her family still farm.

We lived and worked on a farm in Wagin before moving to Dunsborough where we had a turf renovation and lawn mowing business after that we moved back to Perth where I started with CSBP.

My area was Narrogin and surrounds after 5 years I moved over to Nutrien fertiliser before we were offered the opportunity to purchase the Nutrien store in Wyalkatchem. We officially took over on the 1st Oct 2024 and have been enjoying the change in lifestyle and challenges that a small business offers.