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Hunter Innovation Roadshow Singleton

  • Club Singleton 33 William Street Singleton, NSW, 2330 Australia (map)

Local Innovation: Grow, Connect, & Fund Your Business.

Actionable strategies on innovation, marketing, and grants to fuel your success.

We get it. You're the CEO, the marketing department, the head of IT, and the chief coffee maker. You're passionate and hard-working, but finding the time and the funds to take your business to the next level feels impossible.

What if, in just a few hours, you could get a practical, no-fluff playbook from proven local leaders who have spent years helping businesses like yours succeed and secure funding?

Introducing Local Innovation Forward—an event designed for you. No boring theories, no city-slicker advice that doesn't apply here. This is a high-impact session featuring Singleton's own experts, delivering strategies you can implement the moment you're back at your desk.

The event is built on three pillars of essential knowledge, delivered by trusted local experts with a deep understanding of the Singleton market.

🧠 Innovate to Elevate: Work Smarter, Not Harder Business isn't static. This pillar is about adopting an innovation mindset to find efficiencies and stay relevant when customer needs are constantly changing.

  • Expert: Claire Quigley | The Tech Team Whisperer. With over 15 years of experience helping businesses streamline their operations, Claire has a proven track record of showing sole traders how to automate tasks and save dozens of hours a month. She will demystify innovation, showing how simple shifts in thinking and process can unlock significant growth.

💰 Fund to Flourish: Unlocking Small Business Grants Growth often requires capital, but you don't always have to borrow it. This pillar is about navigating the world of grants to access funding for new equipment, expansion, or training.

  • Expert: Gordon Whitehead | Regional Funding Solutions. A grant-writing specialist who has helped businesses secure hundreds of thousands of dollars in funding. They know what assessors are looking for and is an expert at turning a complex application process into a simple, step-by-step plan for success.

📈 Market Smarter, Grow Together: Build relationships and grow your business by sharing your story. Discover practical, low-cost strategies to connect with your audience, strengthen relationships, and drive growth.

  • Expert: Lavinia Hutchison from LIVMEDIA will guide you through collaborative approaches and creative marketing ideas, helping your business communicate clearly, build connections, and unlock opportunities for growth.

Featured Speaker
Gordon Whitehead
Gordon Whitehead

Executive Officer at Hunter iF, where he leverages over two decades of marketing and strategy consulting experience to champion innovation and drive regional prosperity across the Greater Newcastle and Hunter areas.

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Claire Quigley
Claire Quigley

Innovation, Strategy and Change Specialist | Consultant & Founder | Board Director | Workplace Diversity Advocate | Regional Development Advocate | Speaker | Facilitator

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Lavinia Hutchison
Lavinia Hutchison

Founder of LIVMEDIA and The Collaboration Club. Over 20 years in media and communications, specializing in regional storytelling, marketing, and community engagement.

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Event Details

  • Date: Friday, 12 September 2025

  • Time: 12-2pm

  • Venue: Club Singleton

  • Cost: Free. A light lunch will be served

Register Now & Secure Your Spot!

Spaces are limited to ensure valuable interaction. Don't miss this opportunity to get the tools you need to fund your business's future.

Presented by the Hunter Innovation Festival & Singleton Council

The Hunter Innovation Festival is dedicated to showcasing and fostering innovation across the Hunter region. Our roadshow series aims to bring targeted expertise and collaborative opportunities directly to our vibrant local communities.

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