Get involved in local industry events to network with other operators, meet industry leaders and keep your finger on the pulse. Coming events you may want to check out include:

The Dreaming; Australia’s International Indigenous Festival

5 – 8 June 2009

Festival

Woodford Folk Festival site

The Dreaming; Australia's International Indigenous Festival, is five years old this year and will once again be delivered at the Woodford Folk Festival site. With an impressive line up of National and International guests, The Dreaming includes a sensational theatre program, traditional and contemporary dance, music and concerts, forums and debates, a youth program, healing tents, camp fire stories and yarning, workshops and art galleries. More...

Australian Regional Tourism Convention

31 August — 4 September

Convention

Alice Springs

The Australian Regional Tourism Convention (ARTC) brings together Australia's key players in regional tourism. If you register before 1st July, 2009 you will save $100 on full convention registration The program will continue on from last year's discussions, focusing on Protecting the Past with Future Plans, seeking to provide a forum for information exchange to support regional tourism growth. The location provides a perfect opportunity for blending a nationally relevant regional tourism program with the opportunity to examine at a practical level the first hand impacts and solutions in one of Australia's first solar cities. More...

Billy Missi: Urapun Kai Buai (one big kin) Exhibition

Opening 4 March 5.30 – 8.00pm

Exhibition

Fire Works Gallery Newstead, Queensland

Opening 4 March 5.30 – 8.00pm — exhibition continues through April 2009 Billy Missi's Urapun Kai Buai (one big kin) exhibition opening will provide the opportunity to be one of the first to see unique contemporary lino prints from the Torres Strait. For more information see: More...

www.business.gov.au has an extensive database of training programs and business events held all around Australia. Check out their website to see upcoming business and training events in your area.