Events

What Gets in the Way of Great Work (And What To Do About It) Most keynotes start with the speaker deciding what you need to hear. Not this one. In November, the room gets a say! Andrew Jones and Siân Jones, founders of G2 Innovation, will share a handful of the workplace problems they see again and again: the kinds of issues that slow teams down, muddy decisions and get in the way of great work. Things like uncertainty, competing priorities, teams not quite firing, change that never seems to stick and the constant pull of business as usual. Then, you’ll decide which problem they tackle. Once the choice is made, Andrew and Siân will follow that path wherever it leads, unpacking what’s really going on, challenging a few assumptions and offering practical solutions drawn from over a decade of helping organisations across Australia and internationally lead, perform and innovate. Expect sharp observations, real stories, a few uncomfortable truths and plenty of ideas you can use the next day.

Give Where You Live – The Paddock Give a little time. Make a local difference.   Geelong Business Club is inviting members to step outside the usual corporate setting and come together for a half day of volunteering with Give Where You Live – The Paddock.    The initiative is about more than giving back to our local community. It’s also an opportunity to get to know fellow GBC members in a different setting, build new relationships and strengthen the connections that sit at the heart of our Club.     The Paddock is a community garden and social enterprise creating opportunities for people to connect, learn and contribute through growing fresh produce and working together, under the management of one of Geelong's most well known and respected not-for-profit organisations.   This will be a hands-on morning, giving members the chance to roll up their sleeves, get involved and make a practical contribution to the Geelong Community alongside other members of the Geelong business community.   No gardening experience is required — just a willingness to get involved and get your hands dirty!   What to expect:   🌱 Hands-on volunteering at The Paddock 🤝 An opportunity to connect with fellow GBC members outside the usual corporate environment 💚 Supporting a local organisation making a difference in our community 🙌 A chance to give your time, meet new people and contribute   Places are limited, so registration is essential.   Tickets are free for Geelong Business Club members, but you must register to secure your place.   Come along, roll up your sleeves and Give Where You Live.

A Christmas Celebration with Purpose! 🎄🥂   As another year draws to a close, we're bringing the Geelong Business Club community together for a Christmas celebration with a difference!   We've listened to your feedback from previous years, and this year we're doing things a little differently, with a relaxed cocktail-style evening celebrating the connections we've made, the experiences we've shared and the opportunity to give back to our local community.   We're delighted to be hosting our Christmas celebration at Maestro, Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong, who will generously donate a portion of the event proceeds to Geelong Foodshare through their Gift of Giving campaign, supporting their important work providing food relief to individuals and families across our region.   Throughout the year, our Club brings together business leaders and professionals to share experiences, learn from one another and build meaningful relationships. Our Christmas celebration is a chance to enjoy those connections outside our usual dinner format, reflect on another wonderful year and contribute to a meaningful local cause.   And of course, as is tradition, dancing is absolutely encouraged! 💃🕺   Join us for an evening of delicious food, drinks, great company and plenty of Christmas cheer!   📅 Monday, 14 December 2026 🕡 6:30pm - 9:00pm 📍 Maestro, Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong 🥂 Dress code: Cocktail attire 🎟️ Tickets: $125.00   A special thank you to fellow GBC member Kruno Velican, General Manager of Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong, for helping bring this celebration together.   We'd love you to join us as we wrap up the year with good company, a little festive fun and a shared commitment to supporting our Geelong community. 💙