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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
Moree AgTech Breakfast - Cultivating Innovation in Agriculture
The Moree AgTech Breakfast, held on 19th June 2024 at Social Co House, brought together 50 attendees from Moree's agricultural community. Hosted by UNE SRI in collaboration with Cicada Innovations, the event featured TED-style talks, interactive discussions, and Q&A sessions, focusing on the transformative power of AgTech in the agricultural sector. The event showcased how technology is revolutionising agriculture, improving efficiency, sustainability, and productivity.
Empowering Innovation and Community Collaboration @ Pitch2Grow Moree ‘24
Pitch2Grow Moree 2024 brought together a lively mix of entrepreneurs, judges, guests, and locals at the Social Co House on 10 May. With 70 attendees, the atmosphere buzzed with energy and promise as seven innovative pitches aimed to carve a niche in various sectors.
Crystal McGregor Elevates Pitch2Grow with Expert Mentoring
Crystal McGregor, an expert pitch mentor, conducted an interactive workshop and individual mentoring sessions for Pitch2Grow Moree participants. Held on 8 April 2024, Crystal's visit from Port Macquarie provided a significant boost to the budding entrepreneurs refining their pitching skills.
Unlocking potential - ‘Being Investible’ workshop
The entrepreneurial spirit was alive at the Social Co House in Moree, NSW, as Cheryl Mack, a startup funding expert, led the "Being Investible" workshop on April 5th, 2024. This interactive session provided aspiring entrepreneurs with a golden opportunity to explore the world of startup financing.
Young Entrepreneurs Inspire Community
On the evening of March 27th, 19 community members gathered at the Social Co House in Moree, NSW, for a networking event featuring young business leaders Kymberlee Clift and Reece Thrift.
The evening began with a selection of sushi, rice paper rolls, and drinks, setting the stage for networking and conversation. The highlight of the event was the engaging presentations by Kymberlee Clift and Reece Thrift, who shared their entrepreneurial journeys and future aspirations.
Finding Solutions for Recruitment and Retention in Moree.
In Moree, a gathering of local business leaders and HR professionals tackled one of the region’s biggest challenges: recruitment and retention. With support from the Federal Government Murray–Darling Basin Economic Development Program and the NSW Government Accelerating Regional Innovation Fund, the event saw insightful discussions led by industry experts and local employers on 18 December 2023.
Pop-up Stall Success!
Young entrepreneurs from the Moree Community Library’s home-school program showcased their talents at a vibrant pop-up stall event on Thursday, December 14th, 2023.
Held at the Social Co House and funded by UNE SRI, this event marked the culmination of Term 4's business-focused educational activities led by Janeen Hunter and Reese Atchison from Moree Plains Shire Council Big Sky Library.
Drought-Resilient Business Planning Workshop Unleashes New Revenue Streams
Our most recent SMART Session in Moree tackled the challenges faced by businesses dealing with unpredictable weather patterns and economic uncertainties. "Thriving in Challenging Times: Drought-Resilient Business Planning" was the focus of a 3.5-hour session led by business strategist Brooke Alexander on 22nd November.