Business Networking Groups
The Hills Business Community has a strong reputation in business support and collaboration. Building and joining this successful network and surrounding yourself with people who share a similar drive and ambition for business can make all the difference.
Below are a list of networking groups to assist with your personal growth and business development:
Australian Bookkeepers Network
Australian Bookkeepers Network (ABN) provides a complete range of products and services designed especially for bookkeepers. We can help busy bookkeeping professionals like you keep compliant and in the know with access to the bookkeeping tools and support that you need to provide professional bookkeeping services.
Contact: Pratibha Bhanushali - Hills District Network Leader
Email: pratibha.bhanushali@proaccounting.net.au
Contact: 0431 347 200
Website: www.austbook.net
BNI Sydney North West & Penrith
BNI Australia
BNI is a business referral organisation whose primary purpose is to assist its members to find and exchange qualified business referrals. BNI provides its members with a professional structure and an ongoing training which enables members to network in a deliberate manner for the sole purpose of generating more business.
BNI will help you as Business Owners, Entrepreneurs, and Industry Leaders to
- Fill your pipeline with consistent, high quality and high value referrals.
- Increase sales revenue in your business through trusted relationships.
- Develop referral partnerships with businesses that share your clients.
- Experience personal development and growth in all aspects of business and life.
Contact: Rebecca Raad
Email: rebecca@bnisnw.com.au
Phone: 1300 264 769
Website: www.bnisnw.com.au
Dural and District Business Chamber
Dural and District Business Chamber
The Dural and District Business Chamber represents the local community working together to promote, support business and assist in the development of Dural and surrounding suburbs.
Contact: Mark Coupar
Email: info@duralchamber.com.au
Phone: 0497 014 950
Website: www.duralchamber.org.au
Healthy in the Hills
Healthy in the Hills
Healthy in the Hills is a networking group of health practitioners located in the Hills. An informal group they operate to support each other in business and life.
With monthly coffee catch ups, it's a great opportunity to meet other like-minded women in the industry to build friendships and a referral network.
Contact: Eva-Lotta Baad
Email: eva@fit4you.net.au
Online: Facebook
Phone: 0405 442 711
Hills Business Network
Hills Business Network introduces a fresh new approach to business networking. Meeting weekly with like-minded business people that produce great referrals, HBN also provides a relaxed and professional environment for business people to collaborate, be educated, inspired and encouraged. Come visit us and experience a great supportive business environment that equips you and gives your business a great source of referrals.
Contact: Tracey New
Email: tracey@hillsbusinessnetwork.com.au
Website: www.hillsbusinessnetwork.com.au
Phone: 02 8038 5000
Hills District Business Women
Hills District Business Women
Hills District Business Women is a friendly group offering networking and educational events, training courses and opportunities to give back to the local community and charities.
Contact: Jodie McLean
Email: hello@hdbw.com.au
Online: Hills District Business Women
Independent Business Network
Independent Business Network
The Independent Business Network provide support and education to micro business owners enabling them to reach their personal and business goals.
IBNInc provides a forum for open discussion on business related topics, issues and ideas, a platform for sharing experiences and knowledge along with a friendly, no obligation environment to build strong business relationships and strategic alliances with like-minded entrepreneurs.
The Designer Chicks joined the IBNInc family in 2022. Designer Chicks is a networking group to support those running their own businesses in the creative and design industries.
This “Creative” industry cluster networking group is a unique opportunity for business owners in similar fields, to share their knowledge and experience, ask questions, learn from business expert speakers and support each other at whatever stage their business is at.
Meetings at supplier showrooms to see latest release products and trends is also an important part of this group.
Contact: Julie Warner
Email: Julie@independentbusinessnetworkinc.com
Phone: 0414 210 979
Website: www.independentbusinessnetworkinc.com
Institute of Certified Bookkeepers
Institute of Certified Bookkeepers
The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers is the largest bookkeeping institute in the world. It promotes and maintains the standards of bookkeeping as a profession, through the establishment of a series of relevant qualifications and the award of grades of membership that recognise academic attainment, working experience and competence. Join local Bookkeepers for a meeting with some great conversation. The meetings are a great way to meet other bookkeepers from your local area in a relaxed atmosphere, discuss relevant industry topics, focus of key topics from our newsletters and any other issues or questions that our members want to add.
Contact: Lynne Kinghan - Hills District Meeting Facilitator
Email: admin@icb.org.au
Phone: 1300 856 181
Website: www.icb.org.au
Powerful Empowered Women
Powerful Empowered Women
The Powerful Empowered Women is a community organisation which represent the local community working together as a women supporting women group. We offer networking and community events, to promote, support women in business and community.
Contact: Pratibha Bhanushali, Founder
Email: info@powerfulwomen.org.au
Phone: 0431 347 200
Website: www.facebook.com/powerfulempoweredwomen
Sydney Hills Business Chamber
Sydney Hills Business Chamber
The Hills Shire Council are an Alliance Partner of the Sydney Hills Business Chamber. The Sydney Hills Business Chamber are the peak business support agency in the Sydney Hills providing support to businesses in 4 key areas; Connect, Promote, Develop and Speak.
Contact: Membership Secretary
Email: membership@sydneyhillsbusiness.com.au
Phone: 9659 3366
Website: www.sydneyhillsbusiness.com.au
Sydney Investors, Professionals and Business Networking Group Incorporated
Sydney Investors, Professionals and Business Networking Group Incorporated
Sydney Investors, Professionals and Business Networking Group Incorporated (SIPBN Inc) provides a premium platform to connect businesses, capital and projects with high-net-worth investors, opportunity and information at one place through our global contacts in the investor community, business, trade missions and government departments.
Our members include investors, business owners, CEO’s, professionals, and entrepreneurs from different business sectors including financial services; technology; mining and exploration; real estate and property development; retail; education; health care; media and not for profit organisations.
Contact: Raman Bhalla
Email: info@sipbn.com.au
Phone: 9659 4339
Website: www.sipbn.com.au
Western Sydney Business Connection
Western Sydney Business Connection
The Western Sydney Business Connection, also known as The Connection, is the top business engagement centre in the region.
It connects over 8000 business leaders throughout Western Sydney.
The main goal of The Connection is to help businesses grow, provide support, and foster connections within the region.
Members come from various industries, making the network diverse.
The Connection works closely with each member, sharing expertise and knowledge to generate leads, develop businesses, and contribute to the growth of the Western Sydney economy.
Contact: Rachel Collier
Email: admin@wsbc.org.au
Phone: 0424 718 441
Website: www.wsbc.org.au
Women with Altitude
Women with Altitude
Women with Altitude is a membership network to support local women in business through connection, education and collaboration. We create a culture of acceptance, professionalism and support for women to make their dream business a success. Altitude Networking Group in the Hills meets monthly and all are welcome
Email: info@womenwithaltitude.com.au
Phone: 1300 036 615
Website: www.womenwithaltitude.com.au
If you wish to discuss further which networking group or Chamber of Commerce will suit you and your business, please feel free to book a meeting with our Economic Development team or give us a call on 02 9843 0348.