Loddon Shire Business Expo
Loddon Shire Business Expo - Hosted by Loddon Shire Council
Thursday 17 September from 3pm – 7pm
Serpentine Recreation Reserve
Free to attend for Loddon Shire businesses
About the Expo
Loddon Shire Business Expo brings together businesses from all sectors and towns.
It connects agriculture, suppliers, services, trades, retail, hospitality and tourism to strengthen the local economy.
In challenging times, working together is essential to support each other and strengthen our local economy.
This is not a public market. It is a business-to-business event, designed to:
> Build relationships between local businesses
> Better understand the role and function of individual businesses in the local economy
> Identify opportunities to collaborate and trade locally
Why participate
> Connect with other local businesses
> Showcase your products and services
> Find suppliers, customers and partners
> Build relationships that lead to real business opportunities
Program
3.00pm - Registration and networking, coffee available
3.20pm - Mayor welcome and overview of the afternoon
3.35pm - Exhibitor pitches (session one)
4.15pm - Continue the conversations and meet new people
4.35pm - Panel Discussion One - Farming and other businesses: supporting each other in rural communities
5.00pm - Exhibitor pitches (session two), BBQ available
5.40pm - Opportunity conversations
6.00pm - Panel Discussion Two - How do businesses and communities collaborate across the Loddon economy?
6.25pm - Ideas wall, share your ideas and reflections
6.40pm - Wrap up, key takeaways and acknowledgements
6.45pm onwards - Networking and BBQ
How the Expo is built
This Expo is built through connection.
Before the event, businesses will be engaged through conversations, visits and workshops to understand their needs and support their participation.
During the Expo, businesses will lead conversations, share their experiences, and connect with others in a structured and practical way.
This approach ensures the Expo builds connections before, during and after the event.
If you are part of the local economy, you belong here.
Coordination and delivery
The Expo is delivered by Village Business on behalf of Loddon Shire Council.
Village Business delivers practical expos that create opportunities for local trade and collaboration, including Maryborough (2025), Maldon (2024), and the City of Melbourne (2023). Led by Luz Restrepo OAM, the work brings people together, builds trust, and turns connections into real opportunities.
Contact
For more information or to discuss your participation, please contact:
Luz Restrepo OAM
Village Business
📧 luz@madebymanyminds.com.au
📱 0435 831 822
Or
David Stretch
Loddon Shire Council Manager Tourism and Economic Development
📧 DStretch@loddon.vic.gov.au
📱 (03) 5494 1275
