2026 Annual General Meeting & Masterclass (27 Aug 2026)

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 07:30:00 GMT

Skill up for business success - join us for our 2026 Annual General Meeting and Masterclass!

Business Eastern Shore members please note: To register for the AGM or order free tickets for the Masterclass, you must be logged in to your account.

Business Eastern Shore's annual Masterclass is a great opportunity to learn and engage with leading experts, and to gain new tools to help you achieve business success.

This year's Masterclass will be held as follows:

Date: Thursday 27 August 2026
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Venue: Motor Yacht Club of Tasmania, Ford Parade, Lindisfarne

We also encourage members of Business Eastern Shore to also join us beforehand for our Annual General Meeting at 5.30pm.

We are excited to announce the following guest speakers:

Support and advice when you need it - how Business Tasmania can help your business succeed

Bronwyn Kidd
Project Manager, Business Tasmania

The Business Tasmania service provides support to Tasmanian business owners across all stages of the business lifecycle. From starting a business, to running and growing a business, the team help connect business owners with appropriate, often free support services, including with experienced business advisors through the Tasmanian Business Advice Service and the New Business Support Service.

Bronwyn will cover how business owners can access free business advice in Tasmania, an overview of key services, and how to find resources and funding opportunities.

Keep your business safe and healthy

Michelle Grubb
WorkSafe Tasmania

Michelle Grubb from the WorkSafe Advisory Service will deliver a practical overview of what a PCBU (Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking) needs to do under the Workplace Health and Safety Act 2012. She will cover key responsibilities like managing risks, identifying hazards, providing the right training, and consulting with staff, using simple, real-world examples.

She will also highlight the WorkSafe Advisory Service. This free and confidential support option for businesses is a bit like a safety check-up—offering guidance and advice to help you spot gaps and improve your approach to health and safety.

Make your business emergency ready

Graeme Facy
Fire and emergency management consultant

Graeme Facy has been working in the Fire and Emergency Management industry for 15 years and nearly 30 as a Volunteer Fire Fighter.

He has a worked all over Australia supporting many different industries including aged care, hospitals, hotels, shopping centres, office buildings, schools, entertainment venues and sporting venues.

Graeme has provided advice on:

compliance in Emergency Management Plans
Emergency Evacuation Diagrams
Fire Indicator Panel configurations
New building configuration with fire safety systems
Incident debriefing with staff and stakeholders
Providing training in an organisations Emergency Procedures
Facilitating practice fire drills in accordance with appropriate state and national regulations

We will be announcing a third guest speaker in due course.

Don’t miss this chance to hear from leading experts and gain tools to help you achieve business success. Secure your spot today!

MEMBERS ONLY - ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Business Eastern Shore's Annual General Meeting will be held immediately before the Masterclass session at 5.30pm. The agenda is as follows:

1.0 Apologies and Attendees

2.0 Confirmation of minutes from the previous meeting held on 16 September 2025

2.1 Motion of acceptance

2.2 Business arising from the Minutes

3.0 Financial Report (Accounts to 30 June 2026 to be tabled)

4.0 Annual Report

4.1 Resolution of acceptance

5.0 Election of Board Members

All positions are declared vacant at the AGM

5.1 Chair

5.2 Deputy Chair

5.3 Secretary

5.4 Treasurer

5.5 Public Officer

5.6 Committee Members

5.7 Auditor

6.0 Other Business

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