Business Growth through Sport

In partnership with Geelong Racing Club, ‘Business Growth through Sport’ explores the intersections of growing partnerships, leveraging brands, reaching audiences, and engaging communities.

What does a good sports business look like? What are the commercial opportunities in sport and how can businesses leverage to advance?

Join us for an exciting, yet informative day, at the Geelong Racecourse.

Your ticket includes race day entry, a two-course meal, drinks, key-note presentations and discussions.

Date: Wednesday 24 April

Time: 12pm-4pm

Venue: Geelong Racecourse, 99 Breakwater Rd, Breakwater

Tickets: Single – $129. Table of 10 – $1250

Race Day packages are available. Get in touch with Cameron Murnane, Membership Experience Manager – cameron.murnane@geelongchamber.com.au or phone 0413 938 268

Package includes:

• Table of 10 – Yourself and nine guest can come along to the event and hear from the key-note speakers, as well as enjoying a two-course meal and beverage package
• Race Name – Nominate a race name title for one of the seven races on the day
• Race Book Advertisement – A5 advertisement promoting your brand or campaign
• Big Screen Advertisement – Your company logo on the Big Screen. Displayed on rotation across the race day getting great coverage in the middle of the course
• An Expo table at one of the Geelong Chamber After 5 events

Total Cost $2,000 (limit of seven packages available – package will be invoiced)

We hope to see you there! Registration is essential. This event is open to all Chamber members along with General Public

Guest Speakers:

Laura Johnston
People, Integrity & Culture

Co-founder of Athletes for Hope Australia and Sport Huddle and has worked with some of the largest organisations in Australia, including Athletics Australia, Australian Commonwealth Games, Australian Sailing, Cricket Victoria, VicSport, Swimming Australia and more.

Mark Neeld
The Business of Sport, the Sport of Business

Mark is the CEO of Geelong United Basketball, former AFL player and coach

Will Hartnell
Commercial, Partnerships, Growth

Will has expertise spanning sponsorship, activation and marketing strategy and knows business partnerships inside and out. He has experience with Geelong Football Club, Octagon, Kayo, Carlton Football Club and more.

Luke Rayner
Masterplan, Building Communities

CEO of Geelong Racing Club, Luke has expertise in capital works development and community infrastructure along with key leadership responsibility activating businesses and communities through sport.