Brisbane's business networks

Business networks provide a valuable point of connection and sense of community for business owners.

Benefits of joining a business network

Formal business networks follow a structured plan, hold regular meetings, and update members on events and opportunities.

Being part of a business network can help you:

• connect with other businesses by attending meetings, events and workshops
• keep informed about business grants and opportunities
• raise your business profile and boost referrals
• gain new ideas and fresh inspiration
• collaborate and work towards a shared purpose
• work together to achieve more.

Find a Brisbane business network near you

Council is committed to supporting and promoting not-for-profit business networks. We regularly connect with 21 not-for-profit Brisbane business networks. Some drive continuous improvement of a local retail precinct, while others have broader catchments and goals.

On-demand workshops for business networks

As part of Council's support for these business networks, we're offering to fund one on-demand workshop in 2025-26 for each network. Council can fund an expert speaker for your chamber or trader event, adding support and activities for members. Business networks can choose from one of the following topics:

• artificial intelligence (AI) for marketing
• artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline business operations
• Facebook and Instagram Ads
• Google Ads
• search engine optimisation to boost online visibility.

Your network must be able to:

• provide a suitable venue and any catering you wish to offer
• invite network members to attend the workshop.

Council will coordinate and pay for an experienced provider to deliver your workshop.

We're liaising with eligible networks directly about this opportunity.

More information

For more information about how Council connects with Brisbane business networks, email Council.