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Upcoming Events
Succession Through ELBOs, EOTs & Surety – Blue Harbour Roundtable
Hunter Page, son of BNW members Wendy and Alan Page of Table House Farm, has been successfully helping organisations through succession all over the world.
Hunter and David Harris of Blue Harbour Capital are holding a session for BNW members and guests at Table House Farm on January 8th from 5pm–8:30pm to advise on what they can do for local small businesses.
To attend and learn all about this, plus enjoy spectacular views and a sumptuous dinner, click here.
TasTAFE and Business Northwest Networking Event
Join us for an evening of networking and conversation in Burnie this February, hosted by TasTAFE and Business Northwest.
Date: Wednesday 18 February 2026
Time: 5.30pm – 7.30pm
Location: The Point @ West Park, Burnie
Cost: $20 per person, with proceeds donated to Home Base
RSVP: Please register your attendance by Tuesday, 10 February 2026, as numbers are limited.
Business Northwest provides Burnie/Wynyard and surrounding regions with a voice to advance and promote the commercial, development and economic interests of Burnie and surrounding areas.
- Networking Opportunity – To develop contacts and network with like-minded business owners/operators or others with specialised knowledge and skills.
- Invitations to Events – BNW members are often asked to attend business forums and events.
- High Profile Guest Speakers – BNW enjoys high profile guest speakers at each annual dinner and quality topical speakers at our fortnightly breakfast networking sessions.
- Informative – At each meeting of BNW, reports are given as to the activity within the commercial areas of the region, what is new and what issues are of concern.
- Input – As a representative or member, you can express your view and participate in the decision-making of the organisation, including the recommendation of action or lobbying to local, state or federal government levels.
- Access to Information – BNW (in conjunction with TCCI) presents regular seminars and training sessions relating to business operations, workplace health & safety and has a hotline to assist members in HR matters relating to the Fair Work Act.
MEMBERSHIP COMPOSITION
The BNW comprises of members that are:
- Sole traders/proprietors
- Owners or representatives from small, medium and large businesses
- Industry representatives
- From government agencies
- Representatives of incorporated bodies and not for profits
- Professionals (self employed and employees)
- Parliamentarians
- Interested individuals
The Business Northwest executive committee meet on the third Wednesday of each month. On occasion, members and representatives are invited to attend these meetings.
For further details, call 0412 061 501.
NETWORKING SESSIONS
Held fortnightly, breakfasts are at the Beach Hotel, featuring a hot breakfast. Members and guests assemble from 7:00am onwards and network before being seated at 7:30am. All attendees get the opportunity to introduce themselves to the meeting, then the main course is served. Around 7:45 the guest speaker is introduced and speaks for 30 minutes, then takes questions until the meeting closes at 8:30. Cost is $25 for members and $30 for non-members. Occasionally, breakfasts will be held in other locations. View our ticketing platform for our breakfasts here.
See our events schedule for exact details.
For further information or to discuss membership, please contact Business NorthWest.
Download BusinessNW Membership Application.
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Business Northwest is a division of The Burnie Chamber of Commerce & Industry