Melbourne's North Food Group

07/05/2024

🌟​Join us on the Northern Business Achievement Awards on June 6, 2024, at the Uni Hill Conference Centre!🌟​

The Nillumbik Shire Council and the City of Whittlesea will proudly nominate and acknowledge the accomplishments of two businesses and a Young Business Achiever from their respective municipalities. ​

Hear from Jude Munro AO, Chair Victorian Planning Authority (VPA) about how the Victorian Planning Authority (VPA) is spearheading strategic developments aimed at fostering sustainable growth and enhancing community well-being by collaborating with local governments, stakeholders, and communities.

Don't miss this opportunity to network, celebrate success, and empower one another! Book your tickets now!​

https://vist.ly/35232

Join us at the Northern Business Achievement Awards breakfast and hear from our guest speaker and panel of business nominees.

26/03/2024

Use of Social Media in Foodservice - Webinar

Join us for a dynamic webinar on 'Use of Social Media in Foodservice' hosted by Clover Marketing and Melbourne's North Food Group! 🍽️

📅 Date: Thursday, April 11th
🕙 Time: 10:00 am - 10:45 am

Gain valuable insights from industry experts on leveraging social media to enhance your foodservice business. Here's what we'll cover:

📈 Understanding social media trends in the Foodservice industry
🎯 Crafting a compelling social media strategy
📸 Content creation best practices and engaging visual storytelling
💰 Measuring social media ROI

🎤 Meet our Guest Speakers:

Mia Sisko, Founder & Head of Growth at Clover Marketing
Rosie Ranck, Director - Marketing & Digital Platforms at J.L.Lennard

Don't miss this interactive session! Register now to secure your spot:

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/use-of-social-media-in-foodservice-webinar-tickets-839546725857?aff=socialmedia

Learn how to use technology to improve various aspects of the foodservice industry

25/03/2024

Great Matthews Steer Success Stories Breakfast with Bertocchi Chair Tony De Domenico OAM – NORTH Link and Melbourne's North Food Group very proud to partner with Matthews Steer and the Commonwealth Bank to put this event on.
The Bertocchi Smallgoods story is a great Australian business success story!

Ken Matthews Richard Wraith

07/03/2024

Come and join Melbourne's North Food Group and the City of Whittlesea for a delightful evening of networking alongside our valued partners.

📅 Date: Wednesday, 20 March 2024
🕒 Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
📍 Location: Quest Epping

𝐆𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬
-Louise Osborne, Lead for Food and Fibre Exports - Global Victoria
-Will Oldfield, Manager - Pathways to Export - Agriculture Victoria

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝?
-Join Agriculture Victoria’s Pathways to Export Program to discover how exports can expand your agri-business.
-Learn about Global Victoria’s four-year strategic focus areas for food, beverage and fibre exports.
-Catch up with food industry colleagues

It's not just a networking event; it's a forum where innovation thrives, partnerships blossom, and possibilities abound.

Click here to register:

Join us for an evening of networking hosted by MNFG and City of Whittlesea.

01/03/2024

Discover practical solutions on how to reduce your costs throughout your business.

Join Melbourne's North Food Group and Gagement Consultancy on Thursday, 14 March, from 10:00 am - 11:00 am and discover how simple changes to your operations can generate significant cost savings.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭:

- Proven Strategies to cut down on operational costs without compromising quality and the safety of your people.
- Expert Insights: Gain valuable insights from an industry expert – Alfred Ablaza on optimising your operations.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded professionals and explore potential collaborations.
- You will receive a copy of Speed-To-Results (authored by the presenter, Alfred Ablaza). Read about the ten myths every business leader must know to optimise their operations and reduce costs. This is not an e-book and is only available as a physical copy.

Don't let increasing costs hinder your success!
Reserve your spot now and take the first step towards a more cost-efficient and thriving business.
𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫: https://vist.ly/37ci8

Raise your awareness & understanding of the 3 ‘levers’ of your operations - People, Purpose and Process.

16/01/2024

Join Melbourne's North Food Group for an enjoyable evening of networking with our partners as we celebrate a successful 2023 and usher in an even brighter 2024 year. Discover and support the region's finest local food and beverage businesses while enjoying a night of camaraderie and networking.

Date: Tuesday 30 January 2024
Time: 5.30 pm – 7.30 pm
Location: Quest Preston, 520 High Street, Preston

Guest Speakers:
You will hear from Franchisee Mark O'Shea and Liz Galea, offering a compelling dual perspective on their remarkable 20-year journey with the Quest brand.

Click here to register: https://vist.ly/vn8a

Melbourne's North Food Group invites you to attend an evening of networking as we celebrate a successful 2023 and usher in a brighter 2024.

18/12/2023

On 7 December, NORTH Link hosted the NBAA 2023 Grand Finale Gala, celebrating the innovation and success of SMEs in Melbourne's north. This event brought together business leaders to recognise exceptional achievements in our community.

Congratulations to Naturally Goat, the NBAA Business of the Year, (Award sponsored by the Victorian Government).

Congratulations also to all the NBAA winners for 2023:

-Living Legends: Customer Service Award (sponsored by MatchWorks)
-Little Heroes Australia: Human Resources Award (sponsored by Macpherson Kelley)
-Nutromics: Innovation and Enterprise Award (sponsored by OET)
-PartMaker: Exporter of the Year Award (sponsored by Pitcher Partners)
-Naturally Goat: Sustainability and Environment Award (sponsored by Yarra Valley Water)
-Mind Care Consulting: Industry Education Engagement Award (sponsored by Kangan Institute)
-Costa Mushroom Exchange: Workplace Diversity Award (sponsored by Melbourne Polytechnic)
-Ruby Assembly: Philanthropy and Community Service Award (sponsored by Inner North Community Foundation)
-Arts Project Australia: Social Enterprise Award (sponsored by Inner North Community Foundation)
-Central Pharmacy Logistics: Technology Award (sponsored by nbn co.)
-Enterprise Tooling Pty Ltd: Outstanding Initiative in Manufacturing Award (sponsored by Options Consulting Group)
-Local Fine Foods: Best Start-Up Business or Small Business Award (sponsored by New Epping)
-Le Hanh Nhan Pham: Placement Student of the Year
-nbn co.: Student Placement Employer of the Year

Congratulations to the Young Business Achiever.
Tayla Kennedy – Centorrino Technologies (sponsored by La Trobe Business School)

A highlight of the evening was Tammy Van Wisse's keynote, offering valuable insights on goal achievement in business and life. The event fostered meaningful connections among over 200 attendees, setting the stage for future collaborations and growth.

A special thanks to all our partners and sponsors for their invaluable support in making this event a success.

We look forward to more events that showcase the vibrant spirit of Melbourne's north!

05/12/2023

Sunday was 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲, with the theme; ‘𝑈𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑖𝑛 𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑡𝑜 𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑐𝑢𝑒 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑎𝑐ℎ𝑖𝑒𝑣𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑆𝑢𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑏𝑙𝑒 𝐷𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑙𝑜𝑝𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝐺𝑜𝑎𝑙𝑠 (𝑆𝐷𝐺𝑠) 𝑓𝑜𝑟, 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑏𝑦 𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑜𝑛𝑠 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑑𝑖𝑠𝑎𝑏𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑒𝑠.’ Sadly the world is far from achieving many of these SDGs, especially in relation to people with disability.

People with disabilities are NOT a minority group:

-An estimated 46% of older people aged 60 years and over are people with disabilities.
-One in every five women is likely to experience a disability in her life, while one in every ten children is a child with a disability and yet, many still face preventable barriers in everyday life.

NORTH Link is committed to working with its partners to make the world better and fairer for people with disability. Our 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 is collaborating with manufacturers and health providers across Melbourne’s north to help them work together to produce and modify assistive products and technologies. The resulting learning modules, supported by the Victorian Government, will help pave the way for designing and producing new and better tools and equipment to improve the lives of those living with disability.

If you would like to learn more or want to get involved, please contact Ilona Ryan at [email protected].

28/11/2023

Last chance to buy tickets for the NBAA Grand Finale Gala.

NORTH Link is hosting the NBAA Grand Finale Gala on Thursday, 7 December 2023 at the Town Hall, Broadmeadows. This dinner event will run from 6.30 pm to 9:30 pm. Don't miss out on the opportunity to connect with industry experts, engage with businesses and enjoy a networking event with insightful discussions.

Tickets: NORTH Link Members and Partners - $80.00 pp inc GST
General Admission - $90.00 pp inc GST

Topic: Step by Step – the Road to Success

Hear Tammy Van Wisse - World Record breaking endurance swimmer, CEO and founder of Go the Distance Institute present a keynote on how to break down sporting, business or personal goals into bite-sized pieces in order to achieve them.

Click here to register: https://vist.ly/kn3h

Registrations close tomorrow at 5:00 pm.

23/11/2023

NORTH Link, in collaboration with the Victorian Government, hosted the 2023 Victorian Manufacturing Showcase on Tuesday, 21 November 2023 at the Moonee Valley Racing Club.

With generous support from our sponsors, VMS2023 highlighted the opportunities and challenges for Victoria's manufacturing sector. We had 84 exhibitors and attracted roughly 1,000 participants, fostering connections and exchanging knowledge on the latest locally developed manufacturing advancements.

The Minister for Jobs and Industry, Minister for Treaty and First Peoples and Minister for Women - The Hon. Natalie Hutchins MP, distinguished speakers, and a panel of industry leaders shared inspiring insights.

The event concluded with well-attended and enlightening workshops.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone involved for contributing to the success of this outstanding event. Please complete our quick feedback survey by clicking here: https://latrobe.questionpro.com/vms2023

Visit our website to find some initial snapshots from the event: https://vist.ly/jttm

06/11/2023

This is the last call for attendees to join the Manufacturing Networking Lunch at the from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. at $27.50 each. Tickets can be purchased at our Eventbrite page: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/victorian-manufacturing-showcase-2023-vms2023-made-in-victoria-tickets-672791175517?aff=socialmedia
Pre-purchased tickets closing soon!

Attendance to visit is FREE, however registration is essential.

There will be plenty of opportunities to connect, share insights and build valuable relationships over a meal.

Visit the VMS2023 Website for more information: https://vist.ly/h74z

Date: Tuesday 21 November
Time: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Venue: Moonee Valley Racing Club.