Start a business this weekend!
Published on 23 July 2019
Tired of your 9 to 5? Wish you could take your business idea to the next level?
Don’t miss your chance to be a part of Rockhampton Regional Council’s SmartHub Startup Weekend!
The weekend, which takes place from this Friday, at Rockhampton’s SmartHub on located at Customs House on Quay Street, is a great opportunity for professional development and networking for those looking to start a business.
Rockhampton Region Mayor Margaret Strelow said the Startup Weekends are open to anyone of just about any age who has a business idea and wants to learn how to see it reach fruition.
“The Startup Weekend events commenced in June 2017 in Rockhampton and already have a huge success rate and a promising track record helping local entrepreneurs kick-start their own business,” Mayor Strelow said.
“In one weekend, you can leave with incredible knowledge on business pitches, business plan development and even prototype creations.
“There are only 30 spots left for the next event, so we are really encouraging anyone interested to secure their spot.”
The Startup Weekend will take place from July 26-28. Tickets are just $50 per person, and includes food and drinks throughout the weekend.
For more information, email smarthub@rrc.qld.gov.au or visit https://www.rockhamptonregion.qld.gov.au/ForBusiness/The-Smart-Hub/What-is-the-Smart-Hub.
The Startup weekend is a joint initiative between the SmartHub, CQ University, and Startup Capricorn.
About the weekend
In just 54 hours, you will experience the highs, lows, fun, and pressure that make up life at a startup. As you learn how to create a real company, you’ll meet the very best mentors, investors and sponsors throughout a fun filled weekend. You don’t have to have a business idea to participate - this is a great opportunity for professional development and networking no matter what industry you come from. Every business needs a marketer, accountant, HR advisor, logistics guru... so why not join a team and share your skills!
The weekend’s mentors include:
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Facilitator – Daniel Johnsen from Kentucky, USA who has facilitated over 60 startup weekends worldwide
Karyn Battersby – SmartHub Member and Founder of Liminal Coaching
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Scott Thomas – Senior Economic Development Officer - Department of State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning
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Leslie Walker – Director, CQUniversity Research Department
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Jason Foss – SmartHub Member and Co-Founder Almost Anything - Website Designer and Developer
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Hoan Geldard – SmartHub Member and Digital Marketing Account Executive for Luke Geldard Productions
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Matthew Doyle – SmartHub Member and Founder of World Changers Coach
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Geoff Higgins –Founder of Performance People Business Consulting and Committee member Startup Capricorn
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Who can attend?
Whether you’re 8* or 88, a painter, software engineer, writer, counsellor, geek, volunteer, entrepreneur, photographer, musician, programmer or startup specialist. Whether you have an idea, or have no idea. Everyone is welcome. *participants under 18 years old need to be accompanied by an adult at all times.
What you will get out of it
The professional and personal challenges, the high and lows, the failures and the success?
Startup Weekend is a global grassroots movement of active and empowered citizens who are learning the basics of founding startups and launching successful ventures or products. If you want to put yourself in the shoes of an entrepreneur, register now for the best weekend of your life!