Building Business Excellence Masterclass

Mackay 7.00 - 9.30am

Join Associate Professor Sarel Gronum from The University of Queensland (UQ) for a Building Business Excellence Masterclass in Mackay, to explore how to identify, build, and sustain your competitive edge. Competitive advantage isn’t luck; it comes from innovation and making deliberate choices that change how you compete. In this hands-on masterclass, you’ll learn how successful businesses build competitive advantage and outperform their peers. You’ll leave with a practical set of tools and decision rules you can apply immediately to guide strategic choices, focus effort where it matters most, and build an advantage that supports sustainable growth.

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Supply Nation Connect

Perth 9.00am - 5.00pm

Supply Nation’s annual flagship event heads west – to the lands of the Whadjuk people of the Noongar Nation in Boorloo (Perth).

Across two inspiring days, Connect 2026 brings together leaders, entrepreneurs and changemakers to celebrate progress and spark opportunity. The program features the Knowledge Forum, Indigenous Business Tradeshow and Gala Awards Dinner.

This year’s theme, Journey, reflects progress, growth, and resilience. It honours the enduring foundations of trade and entrepreneurship that sustain Indigenous economies and represents the legacy being built for future generations.

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Mackay Job Fair

Mackay 10.00am - 1.00pm

Attendees can explore career opportunities, Apprenticeships Lane to discover apprenticeship’s, connect with employers and service providers, and learn about current job vacancies.

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Best in Business Awards

Mackay 5.30 - 9.30pm

We are thrilled to announce the much-anticipated relaunch of the Best in Business Awards in Mackay. This event will celebrate the achievements and innovations of our local businesses, shining a spotlight on the talent and dedication within our community.

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Effective Contract Delivery

Online 10.00 - 11.00am

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KDCCI Chamber Connect

Karratha 9.00am - 10.00am

At the Karratha & Districts Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KDCCI), we believe in the power of connection and community. We’re excited to invite you to our Chamber Connect, an informal gathering where you can network, share ideas, and build relationships over a cup of coffee.

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KDCCI Business Breakfast Briefing: Major Projects

Karratha 7.30am - 9.00am

KDCCI’s quarterly Business Breakfast Briefings provide the local business community with high-level updates and insights. These sessions bring together business owners and key decision-makers to discuss topics that impact our region, share relevant information, and offer opportunities for networking and advocacy.

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