Past Events
The Cassowary Coast Business Women’s Network meet on the last Tuesday of each month (excluding June and December) at various venues across the region. Events are organised by our Executive Committee.
What happens at our Events?
CCBWN Update Information
Members and Guests will be informed about events, information and issues associated with our Network and business in our region.
Guest Speaker
Guest speakers are invited to inform, motivate and entertain on subjects relevant to Business
Networking Opportunities
- Every person attending an event has the opportunity to market their own business to Network members and guests.
- Meet and mingle with the business women in our region.
- Share your experience and business best practices.
- Help others with concerns/questions/issues they are having within their businesses.[/column][/column-group]
Previous CCBWN Events:
2024
October
Tax Tips that Could Save You Time and Money – Caitlin Bonassi of Cosca – Crown Hotel, Innisfail and CCRC Economic Development Program Updates
September
Tully Business Trail – Progressive dinner. Starting at As Green As Garden Centre, then to Ross Mangano Solicitors, finish at Petals and Beanz
August
Navigating the Brave New World of Marketing (Andrew Griffiths presentation by CCBWN) – Cancelled
July
Sharing Business Success Story – Paronella Park Owners Mark and Judy Evans – dinner at Mena Creek Hotel/Night Tour Paronella Park
May
Listen, Learn, Collaborate and the Annual General Meeting at El Arish Hall, El Arish
April
An Introduction to Technology & Cybersecurity for 2024 – Presentation by Matt Ruthof, One Fish Technology (South Mission Beach) at Crown Hotel, Innisfail
March
Celebrating 20 Years of the Network with a story from all of our past presidents at The Elandra, South Mission Beach.
February
Major Projects Update from Cassowary Coast Regional Council at Glows Cafe.
2023
November
CCBWN Christmas Party at Plenty, Mission Beach.
October
Create a Great Customer Experience workshop facilitated by Amy Smith at Silkwood Hotel.
September
Welcoming New CCBWN Members with 5 minute spotlights at Brothers Leagues Club, Innisfail.
August
Sharing Ideas and Supporting Each Other discussions facilitated by Kerry Clow Consulting at Mission Beach Resort.
July
Silkwood Valley Sundowner with Gold Member host Silkwood Valley Beef combined with The Longest Table fundraiser.
May
Annual General meeting at The Great Flavours of India, Innisfail with guest speaker David Burston from Innisfail Toastmaster.
April
Hands on workshop Social Media for Business run by Louise from The Balanced Biz Mum at The Flametree, Tully.
March
Meet the Members Pitch Fest at El Arish Railway Museum catered for by The Pocket.
February
Round Table discussion on how to make the network stronger held at Kurrimine Beach Holiday Park.
2022
November
CCBWN Christmas Party held at Castaways, Mission Beach.
September
Interactive workshop ‘Find Your Why’ was facilitated by Tracey Wilson from Working Visions at The Pocket, El Arish.
August
‘The Changing Landscape of Student Learning’ was the interesting topic that Richard Graham (Principal TSHS) shared with us at Mirrors, Tully.
July
Kirra-Jean Clark and Cr Renee McLeod from Cassowary Coast Regional Council shared the new Council initiative-EDAC-Economic Development Advisory Committee at Mission Arts.
May
Annual General Meeting at Roscoes with guest speaker Glenn Owens from BUSSQ.
March
Dr Kerstin Pilz taught us all how the simple tool of writing, which is available to each and everyone of us, can help with stress reduction, promote healing and deeper self-awareness at the El Arish Tavern.
2021
November
CCBWN Christmas Party held at Castaways, Mission Beach.
October
Gold Members Bendigo Bank hosted a triva night with a difference at Kurrimine Beach.
September
Greg from Tropical Coast Web Design shared the 5 things small business owners need to know about their website, but probably don’t, and Tamilyn from Local Jobs Programs discussed workforce planning at the networking dinner held at Riverfront Cafe in Innisfail.
August
Gold Member and Empowerment Coach Louise Robertson hosted a workshop on “Success is a Decision not a Destination” at Hotel Tully.
July
Motivational speaker Selina Murray from All Fish for Dogs held at Mission Beach Resort.
May
Annual General Meeting at The Queens Hotel with guest speaker Lynda Hannah about the Bingil Bay Distillery.
February
Celebration of local succesful women at El Arish Tavern, El Arish. Nancy Lowe – owner of Mission Beach Dive and the Mission Beach Dunk Island Water Taxi, Lynn Jahnke – founding director of Charley’s Chocolate Factory, and Fiona Nicotra – Chief Financial Officer of the Mackays Group.
2020
May
Annual General Meeting. 26th May at El Arish Tavern
Event Cancelled due to Covid-19
April
Motivational speaker Glenn Dickson, shark attack survivor. 28th April at MB Aquatic Centre
Event Cancelled due to Covid-19
March
International Women’s Day brunch at Castaways Resort and Spa – 8th March (Sunday). Detail to be confirmed.
31st March event –
Event Cancelled due to Covid-19
February
LiveLife Pharmacy, Mission Beach
January
Breakfast Event: Councillor Ben Heath – a talk on economic activity and an update on the region. 28th January in Innisfail
2019
November
Xmas event at Castaways 26th November
October
Event hosted by Bendigo Bank, Mission Beach branch. 29th October at Mission Beach Surf Club.
September
Speed Networking held at Tigers League Club in Tully
August
Andrea Jackson from The Maraway talked about techniques of making your business a success – held at the Innisfail Library in Innisfail
July
World Cafe style event for members to discuss future events for CCBWN, held at El Arish Tavern in El Arish
May
Annual General Meeting held at Shanti Cafe, Mission Beach
April
Tara Diversi from the Young Entrepreneurs Program (YEP) and Dr Tyson E Franklin, Helping Business Owners Think Differently – Talking about Podcasting at Sapore di Italia in Innisfail .
March
Cassowary Coast Regional Council representative and Tully Chamber of Commerce – provided an update about the International Rafting Event ‘Tame the Tully’ being staged at the Tully River in May 2019 (Tully)
February
Jasmine Porteous, General Manager of Castaways Resort & Spa Mission Beach – her personal business and leadership journey, tourism in the Cassowary Coast and an update on planned upgrades to the Castaways Resort (Mission Beach)
January
Cassowary Coast Regional Council – Update by Mayor John Kremastos – Proposal for Division Changes, Tame the Tully Event – May 2019 and Red Bull Event – Sept 2019 – (Innisfail)
2018
November
Celebrating Christmas – at the Waterfront Restaurant, Cardwell Marina
October
Are you Prepared for the Cyclone Season – Karen Hardy from ACME Insurance, Tully presented with professional advice and shared her experience about planning to protect both business and personal assets. (Tully)
September
Let’s Get Creative – ‘A Play with Watercolour’ – Members and guests had the opportunity to have Sally Moroney share her expertise and guidance in the use of watercolour techniques. Artists (that’s us!) each took home our own artwork on a A4 watercolour card. (Mission Beach)
August
Networking Event – Presentations from 5 members – 5 slides/5 minutes – Members and guests gaining confidence in marketing their businesses and gaining a better understanding of the diversity of businesses in our Network (Innisfail)
July
Dii Dunlop – Cassowary Coast Life website – Marketing Cassowary Coast and the value of cross promotion (Tully)
May
Annual General Meeting – Our CCBWN Story (Mission Beach)
Apr
Deb Johnstone – Transformational Pathways Aust (Cairns) – How to Create More Time and Have an Even Greater Business. Understanding your Mindsets (Innisfail).
Mar
Toastmasters International (Innisfail) – Pathways Learning Experience (Kurrimine Beach)
Feb
Ryan Moody Fishing Charters – Karen Rudkin-Moody – Business Change (Cardwell)
Jan
Rusty Mango Designs – Sales Funnelling (Innisfail)
2017
Nov
Celebrating a Cassowary Coast Castaways Christmas – Castaways Resort and Spa Mission Beach. Celebrating the success of our business year 2017. (Mission Beach)
Oct
Sally Mlikota, President of the Cairns Business Women’s Club and Director of CBC Staff Selection (Cairns) – Learn to Network. More way to network the more benefits you will see in your small business. (Kurrimine Beach)
Sept
Mission Arts – The Art of Business Success – Understanding the business side of the Arts world and private viewing of Mission Arts Exhibition titled ‘Migration’. (Mission Beach)
Aug
Councillor Ben Heath – Cassowary Coast Regional Council – What’s being planned to ignite economic development in the region and a range of initiatives in progress from the CCRC. (Innisfail)
July
Nicky Jurd, Precedence – Cairns Based Web Design Company – Online Business Reputation. Branding awareness and digital communication and marketing tools. (Tully)
May
AGM & Mayor John Kremastos – Cassowary Coast Regional Council – update of achievements of his team since election and forward planning. Opportunity for members to ask questions specific to their business interests. (Innisfail)
Apr
Mission Beach Community Bank – Bendigo Bank (CCBWN Gold Member) Hosted Meeting – Healthy, Wealthy & Wise (Peta Nicholson – Body & Health therapies, Loren Brandle – ‘A Man is not a Plan’ – Superannuation planning, Jen Downs – Founding President of CCBWN and Former Director & Chair of MB Community Bankshares her wisdom & business advice) (Mission Beach)
Mar
Angelique Dibella – Jella Bella Designs – Inspiring Local Business Women (Tully)
Feb
CCBWN Exec Members – Kerry Clow/Delina Connell – Time Management – Behaviours and Systems to improve effectiveness (Kurrimine Beach)
Jan
Pete Faulkner – Cassowary Coast Economic Development (Inc) CCED – Update(Innisfail)
2016
Nov Christmas Networking Function – sharing of food, drink, gifts & Christmas cheer! (El Arish)
Oct Danielle Carey – Dept of Education and Training – Projects in the Cassowary Coast (Tully)
Oct Peters Bosel Lawyers (Cairns) – Employment Fundamentals (Tully)
Sept Speed Networking – Marketing your Business to CCBWN members (Kurrimine Beach)
Aug Kylie Gabutto – Online Business Stylist (Cairns) – Sales Myths (Innisfail)
July Cairns Kick Start Toastmasters – Mind Mapping and Elevator Pitch (Mission Beach)
