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Creativity and collaboration the key to boosting business, tourism and employment
A full house of local business owners, creatives, council and tourism personnel joined forces to brain storm how creative collaboration can boost tourism, business engagement and employment in Moree on Thursday 10th April 2025.
Moree Pitch to Grow Series: Pitch Workshop with Edwina Sharrock
We were absolutely thrilled to have Edwina Sharrock visit Moree to deliver an inspiring, hands-on, and game-changing workshop to 14 attendees on Saturday, 29th March 2025.
New Energy Expo Futures Series: Empowering the Next Generation of Innovators
The UNE SMART Region Incubator (UNE SRI) was delighted to be part of the Narrabri New Energy Expo, designed and delivered by Geni Energy Founder Sally Hunter. This community-focused event brought together local industry leaders, innovators, and high school students to explore cutting-edge opportunities in the energy sector.
Introduction to Canva for small businesses workshop
Attendees learnt how to develop a strong visual brand identity (how to choose colours, fonts, and images that reflect their business’s unique personality), create captivating logos and branding elements, design eye-catching social media graphics to engage their audience, produce attractive marketing materials to promote their business.
Secrets (or digital tools) for successful grant writing for small business workshop
Sam Cathcart (SJN Rural) delivered a free 2-hour workshop to help equip small rural businesses with the knowledge and tools to successfully identify, apply for, and manage government grants specifically designed for rural businesses.
Breakfast support meet up for Pitch2Grow 2025
Pitch2Grow participants were given the chance for a support meet up breakfast on 18th March 2025 to network, clarify and questions or concerns about the Pitch2Grow 2025, motivate to work on their pitch, learn more about the upcoming workshop with expert pitch mentor Edwina Sharrock and to go over what to expect and include in their pitch and pitch deck.
Introduction to Pitch2Grow 2025 workshop
Pitch2Grow participants were welcomed to the program with an introductory workshop facilitated by Sheree Cayirylys (Regional Connector in Moree), Kerrianne Ryan (2024 Pitch2Grow winner and founder of Horse Led Learning), and Tyler Macey (2024 Pitch2Grow participant and owner of the Social Co House co-working space).
Crafting a memorable brand
Regional business owners refined their brand strategy in a hands-on masterclass with Paul Chappell, walking away with clarity, direction, and actionable insights.
Cutting through the noise with our Copywriting Masterclass
On Wednesday, 12th February, we held our first Masterclass for the year in Tamworth - Copywriting for Entrepreneurs.
At a time of endless hype about AI-generated content, UNE SRI’s latest Masterclass took a different route. Set to a 1960s Mad Men-inspired soundtrack, this workshop focused less on Chat GPT prompts and more on setting pen to paper.
HATCH Program Empowers Local Entrepreneurs in Armidale
Last Saturday morning saw five aspiring entrepreneurs gather for an intensive business planning workshop through the UNE SMART Region Incubator HATCH program.
The four-hour session, focused on the Lean Canvas methodology, helped participants transform their initial business ideas into structured, actionable plans.
Festive Celebrations in Tamworth as we reflect on an amazing 2024.
On Wednesday, December 4th, Tamworth founders gathered at UNE Tamworth to celebrate the festive season and an amazing 2024.
Celebrating Our Wins of 2024 in Moree - End of Year Breakfast
UNE SRI Moree celebrated our wins and the wins of local businesses and organisations over breakfast and coffee by Annie at the Social Co House on 3rd December.
Thank you to all who have supported the UNE SRI and Social Co House in Moree in 2024. Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year