Geelong Business Club
Inspiring Leadership. Meaningful Connections. Community Impact.
Monthly
EVENTS
October Event
We are joined by James ‘Murph’ Murphy from Sea All Dolphin Swims and Southern Ocean Environmental Link (SOEL). Murph will share his experience of regenerative tourism, leadership and building a business with a broader sense of purpose, along with a look at what’s happening on Port Phillip Bay as another season gets underway. A fascinating conversation about business, purpose and caring for one of our region’s greatest natural assets.
November Event
What’s getting in the way of great work in your business?
Join us on Monday, 9th November, from 5:45pm as we welcome Andrew Jones and Siân Jones, founders of G2 Innovation, for a different kind of conversation about the workplace challenges that get in the way of great work.
December Event
A Christmas Celebration with Purpose!
We’re delighted to be hosting our Christmas celebration at Maestro, Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong, who will generously donate a portion of the event proceeds to Geelong Foodshare through their Gift of Giving campaign, supporting their important work providing food relief to individuals and families across our region.
Expand horizons. Lead with confidence.
The Business Club for Geelong Leaders & EMERGING LEADERS
Geelong Business Club exists to bring leaders together in a way that’s genuine, welcoming, and purposeful. Each month we create space for meaningful connection, thoughtful conversation, and fresh ideas that help you lead with greater clarity and confidence.
Whether you’re an established leader or stepping into bigger responsibility, you’ll find a room of people who value trust, growth, and contribution to our region. I look forward to welcoming you.
Dan Nicholls
— President
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Join us for big ideas, trusted relationships, and leadership growth that lasts.
Years Old
MEMBERS impacted
EVENTS held
Our City
IMPACTING GEELONG
For more than 60 years, Geelong Business Club has helped strengthen the leaders behind our region’s businesses and organisations. We do that by creating a trusted environment where people can connect meaningfully, learn from world-class speakers, and have the kind of conversations that don’t fit into a busy workday.
The impact shows up in practical ways: better decision-making, stronger organisations, and leaders who feel less isolated and more supported.
When leaders grow, teams grow, and that flow-on effect helps build a more resilient, forward-thinking Geelong.
TRUSTED CONNECTIONS
A welcoming network of leaders who value integrity, perspective, and relationships that last beyond a single event.
LEAD & LEARN
Monthly speaker dinners designed to challenge thinking, sharpen leadership skills, and keep members across what’s next.
A STRONGER GEELONG
By supporting leaders across business and community, the Club helps strengthen the organisations that shape our region.
Our
core values
Continuous Growth
We prioritise learning from our peers, their business
experiences, and guest speakers. This shared knowledge fuels our individual and collective growth, both personally and professionally.
Meaningful Connections
We believe that business owners and executives
thrive when supported by a strong network. Our club fosters an environment where deep and lasting
business relationships are cultivated and nurtured.
Honouring Tradition, Embracing the
Future
We take pride in our rich tradition and the diversity of our members’ expertise. Our unique gatherings are designed to develop relationships that honour our history while boldly stepping into the future.
Commitment to Community
As a collective of business leaders, we are dedicated
to supporting the success of our members and the
prosperity of our region. Our efforts are driven by a
shared commitment to uplifting the broader
community.
ABOUT THE CLUB
THE BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP
Watch a quick overview of what members gain from Geelong Business Club. Trusted relationships, inspiring speakers, and fresh perspective for better leadership.
Geelong Business Club is built for leaders who want more than transactional networking. Our monthly dinners bring together business and community decision makers in a welcoming environment where conversation is thoughtful, relationships are genuine, and the quality of the room is consistently high.
It’s a chance to step out of the day to day and reconnect with what matters. Clarity, perspective, and the kind of connection that helps you lead well. Members often describe the Club as a rare space to think bigger, learn from others, and return to work better equipped.
Membership offers practical value over time. You’ll hear from respected guest speakers, explore ideas that stretch your thinking, and build a trusted network that supports you as your role grows. Whether you lead a team, run an organisation, or are stepping into greater responsibility, the Club helps you strengthen your leadership and broaden your horizons.
Watch the video to get a feel for the experience and why Geelong Business Club has remained a valued part of the region for more than 60 years.