COBBER Networking -

We invite you to join us to hear about Lake Macquarie City Council Electric Vehicle charging station grants available to local business.

EV charging stations for small businesses and upcoming grants

Guest Presenter: Nigel Hancock, Sustainability Engagement Officer, Lake Macquarie City Council

Electric Vehicle chargers are a great way to attract new and longer staying customers to your business. Lake Mac sees millions of day and weekenders every year and more an more will be coming in their EVs. Having the convenience of being able to charge while they visit, shop, dine or stay will become the new point of difference for many of these potential customers.

Now with grants from the NSW Government it is a good time for some business to get in early and Council would like to see Lake Mac become a destination for EV owners looking visit the region.

https://www.energy.nsw.gov.au/business-and-industry/programs-grants-and-schemes/electric-vehicles/electric-vehicle-destination

These grants, from the NSW Government ends soon, but there are multiple grant rounds planned and we would like to see local businesses take full advantage of this extra funding.

Our very own Sustainable Engagement Officer can help business navigate the complexities of getting quotes, choosing models and applying for grants. Lake Macquarie City Council have recently gone through this process themselves and have first-hand knowledge on dealing with suppliers and grant applications. 

COBBER is s facilitated networking experience - so you make connections that are actually useful.

COBBER FORMAT

1. PRE-EVENT - REGISTER
   You fill out registration form, answering what you would like more of, who you would like to meet.
2. AT EVENT - MEET YOUR TABLE
   You are allocated a place at a tables (curated for optimised helpful connections from your form); Quick introductions amongst your table.
3. DISCUSSION
   Focused business topic discussion given by the COBBER facilitator.
4. FEEDBACK
   Feedback from your table discussion presented to room.
5. OPEN NETWORKING
   Opportunity to move around the room but with simple networking ‘tools’ to apply (introductions, memory, questions, reciprocity, etc.).

Light breakfast served: tea, coffee, juice, pastries (incl. gluten-free option)

Invite a client, supplier, team member or colleague.