BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Toowoomba Chamber of Commerce & Industry//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Toowoomba Chamber of Commerce & Industry X-ORIGINAL-URL:http://www.toowoombachamber.com.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Toowoomba Chamber of Commerce & Industry X-WR-TIMEZONE:Australia/Brisbane BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T051500 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T190059 DTSTAMP:20120519T155844 CREATED:20120417T110446 LAST-MODIFIED:20120510T124009 UID:2850-1337836500-1337886059@http://www.toowoombachamber.com.au SUMMARY:Networking at Cobb & Co Museum DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_3011" align="alignleft" width="170" caption="SPECIAL OFFER! Members can bring friends for only $5 each!"][/caption]   Get your hands on history at our May Networking Event hosted by the Cobb+Co Museum! The Cobb+Co Museum houses Australia’s National Carriage Collection of almost 50 horse drawn vehicles\, as well as several temporary galleries showcasing a range of travelling exhibitions. The Museum’s recent $8 million redevelopment included the addition of ‘The Factory’ a heritage skills training centre which is a custom designed learning space for teaching heritage trades and skills including blacksmithing\, leathercraft and glass art. The Museum also showcases the natural and cultural heritage of Toowoomba and the Darling Downs\, providing visitors with insight into local indigenous cultures\, megafauna and the development of the region from settlement to today. Enjoy delicious canapés and a welcome drink on arrival\, and a comfortable environment to expand your network - remember to bring plenty of business cards!! Do you have a friend who would enjoy our relaxed networking atmosphere at Future Leaders? Perhaps there's someone new to town in your workplace? Future Leaders members can bring a friend for only $5 to this event! RSVPs close Tuesday 22nd May - quick and easy registrations are available below   [gravityform id="13" name="Future Leaders Event Booking Form"] LOCATION:27 Lindsay Street, Toowoomba, Qld, 4350, Australia URL:http://www.toowoombachamber.com.au/event/networking-event-at-cobb-co-museum/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120418T171500 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120418T190059 DTSTAMP:20120519T155844 CREATED:20120405T160852 LAST-MODIFIED:20120410T100135 UID:2838-1334769300-1334775659@http://www.toowoombachamber.com.au SUMMARY:Future Leaders Speed Networking DESCRIPTION:SPEED NETWORKING with Peter Nicol\, hosted by the Metro Café April's Future Leaders networking function is almost here and with our previous speed networking functions always a huge success\, we thought we would give you all another opportunity to broaden your professional and social network in a fun\, relaxed and effective networking environment. Peter Nicol\, a well-known Toowoomba business mentor will be joining us to share some hints and tips on making the most of networking opportunities. Hosted by the Metro Café\, we will enjoy delicious canapés and a welcome drink on arrival\, and a comfortable environment to expand their network of business contacts - so bring plenty of business cards!! We are also encouraging Chamber members to send along some of their younger employees (18-35) to develop business opportunities and contact networks. Thank you to Heritage Building Society for their continued support of Toowoomba Future Leaders and our Mentor Program. Toowoomba Future Leaders supports growth and sustainability in local business by providing mentoring\, networking\, professional and personal development opportunities for young professionals. [gravityform id="13" name="Future Leaders Event Booking Form"] LOCATION:15 Railway Street, Toowoomba, Qld, 4350, Australia URL:http://www.toowoombachamber.com.au/event/future-leaders-speed-networking/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120322T171500 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120322T190059 DTSTAMP:20120519T155844 CREATED:20120308T185724 LAST-MODIFIED:20120308T202221 UID:2731-1332436500-1332442859@http://www.toowoombachamber.com.au SUMMARY:March Networking Event - Hosted by FK Gardner & Sons DESCRIPTION:Future Leaders is committed to bringing you a fresh approach to networking. We invite you to our March Networking Event\, hosted by FKG. The FK Gardner & Sons Group (FKG) provides Commercial Construction\, Civil\, Mining\, Development\, Plant Hire and Plumbing Services to a wide range of clients who recognise the value of a partner who is committed to achieving project goals. A proud family of building professionals\, FKG was established in 1977. Based in Toowoomba\, Mackay\, Brisbane\, Roma and Cairns we have more than 600 staff and an annual turnover in excess of $400 million. The FKG Group have managed successful projects throughout Eastern Australia. From schools to office buildings\, substation facilities to nursing homes\, we have built a diverse cross section of facilities for both public and private clients within sectors such as Health\, Education\, Community\, Mining and Industrial\, Commercial and Retail. FKG Human Resources Manager Hayley Brandt will discuss FKG’s current operations in South East Queensland\, local community engagement and employment benefits and opportunities for our demographic. Join us on Thursday 22nd March for canapés and drinks from 5:15pm (for a 5:30pm start) with networking to follow the guest speakers. We look forward to seeing you there!!   [gravityform id="13" name="Future Leaders Event Booking Form"] LOCATION:10 Pechey Street, Toowoomba, Queensland, 4350, Australia URL:http://www.toowoombachamber.com.au/event/march-networking-event-hosted-by-fk-gardner-sons/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120223T171500 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120223T190059 DTSTAMP:20120519T155844 CREATED:20120118T231303 LAST-MODIFIED:20120216T171735 UID:2176-1330017300-1330023659@http://www.toowoombachamber.com.au SUMMARY:Future Leaders Heritage Bank Mentor Program Launch DESCRIPTION:  Following the success and excellent feedback from last year – the Future Leaders Heritage Bank Mentor Program is back for 2012. With arguably one of the greatest Mentors rugby league has ever seen in Wayne Bennett\, former Clifton Wattles junior and Broncos legend\, Shane Webcke\, will discuss his Mentor relationship throughout his Career with the rugby league supercoach. Sponsored by Heritage Bank\, the event will be held at the Empire Theatre Church Hall\, with canapés served throughout the evening and guests are offered a welcome drink on arrival. This will be an open style question and answer forum. Toowoomba Chamber of Commerce President Geoff McDonald will be asking Shane a number of pre-selected questions and also opening the floor to questions from Future Leader Members. For more information about this year’s Future Leaders Heritage Bank Mentor Program or to register your interest in participation\, please contact Mark Cecil on 07 4639 2588 or email mark@dp.net.au. We look forward to seeing you at the Empire Theatre Church Hall for our February Networking Event – this promises to be a big event so remember to RSVP early as numbers are limited! Online bookings are available below\, or contact the Chamber Office on 07 4637 9276. Download the 2012 Mentor Program Information Pack Download the Mentor Program Registration Form   [gravityform id="13" name="Future Leaders Event Booking Form"] LOCATION:Neil Street, Toowoomba, Qld, 4350, Australia URL:http://www.toowoombachamber.com.au/event/future-leaders-mentor-program-launch/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120119T171500 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120119T190059 DTSTAMP:20120519T155844 CREATED:20120118T020745 LAST-MODIFIED:20120118T230733 UID:2144-1326993300-1326999659@http://www.toowoombachamber.com.au SUMMARY:Future Leaders - Crime in Toowoomba DESCRIPTION:Welcome back! We're kicking off our networking calendar with some exciting events to get you into the swing of things for 2012. With a vision to help make Queensland a safe and secure place to live\, visit and do business\, Toowoomba’s new top cop\, Superintendent Matthew Vanderbyl\, will discuss the impact of crime in our city.  This is an alcohol-free event hosted at the Toowoomba Police Station\, with entry via Neil Street. 2012 brings more quality networking opportunities\, so if you have any suggestions for upcoming functions\, we'd love to hear from you! We look forward to seeing you at the Toowoomba Police Station for our January Networking Event - remember to RSVP early as numbers are limited! Contact the Chamber Office on 07 4637 9276 to book your place today. LOCATION:Qld URL:http://www.toowoombachamber.com.au/event/crime-in-toowoomba/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR