CGHB Upcoming Events

16th September 2025 – How to Smash That Presentation: Small Business Essentials

Forget “winging it” – today’s audiences expect more than slides and spiel. In a world of short attention spans and endless distractions, you need to hook people fast and keep them with you.

Join Theo Kapodistrias – award-winning lawyer, speaker, author, and TEDxHobart Executive Director as he reveals his step-by-step process to prep with confidence and deliver with impact.


7th October 2025 – Creating Stores Customers Love Workshop

Are you ready to transform your retail space into a destination that customers can’t resist returning to? Join Associate Professor Louise Grimmer, one of Australia’s most respected retail experts, for a workshop that will have you rethink your store environment and customer experience.

Business Tasmania in partnership with The City of Hobart and the Confederation of Greater Hobart Business, invites you to the Creating Stores Customers Love workshop.

Other Upcoming Events

Whether you’re a business owner, operator, or just starting out, this free workshop will help you turn your digital marketing strategy into a clear, actionable social media plan.


Join Adam Mostogl for an inspiring discussion around highlighting purpose and impact in your small business, and how you can tell this story in your digital footprint.


Is your marketing truly reaching everyone? With over 5.5 million Australians living with disability, inclusive communication is not just good practice; it is essential.

Join Morwenna Collett and Rosie Putman for a discussion on accessible marketing and communications, as they explore inclusive techniques for both digital and print media.


Join Business Tasmania and Events Tasmania for an informative session on grant writing and how to apply for funding through Events Tasmania and other government agencies.

Whether you are new to grants or looking to sharpen your skills, this session will offer practical tips and insights to help you submit strong applications. You will learn how to provide grant assessors with all the essential information and make your application stand out.


Mind the Gap – Smart Strategies for Hiring, Supporting and Retaining People Under 25


Join Women’s Network Australia members and friends for a fabulous luncheon at the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania.

Over a two-course meal, plus a welcome drink on arrival, take the opportunity to meet fellow female business owners and make genuine connections that will support you in business and in life.

We are privileged to welcome CEO of Tasmania JackJumpers and trailblazer for women in Australian sport, Christine Finnegan, as our guest speaker for October.


The summit is brought to you by The van Diemen Project in partnership with Digital Solutions Tasmania. This isn’t your average business event. The event will be going beyond lectures to create an interactive, energising experience focused on meaningful conversations and real connections.

Past CGHB Events

Want to grow your network and connect with fellow professionals?

CGHB Business Networking Events offers the perfect chance to meet, collaborate, and make new connections in a welcoming, informal atmosphere. Our events always have guest speakers presenting on topics that relate to small business.