October Connect sponsored by Commonwealth Bank Australia

Forecasting the Future of Business: An Economic Deep Dive with Commonwealth Bank

What do the latest numbers mean for your business?

At October Connect, Commonwealth Bank economist will cut through the noise and bring you a clear picture of what’s really happening in our economy, nationally and right here in Geelong.

From consumer spending and business transactions to labour market trends and local economic data, this deep dive will highlight what the numbers mean for your industry and how you can use them to plan ahead.

Date: Tuesday 14 October

Time: 1:30pm-3:30pm

Venue: Royal Geelong Yacht Club, 25 Eastern Beach Rd, Geelong

What you’ll take away:

• A clear snapshot of the Australian economy and what it means for Geelong.
• Insights into industry-specific data across sectors like retail, hospitality, construction, and more.
• Consumer and business spending trends drawn from CBA’s unique data.
• A better understanding of the labour market and local economic conditions.

Whether you’re leading a large organisation or running a small business, this event is your chance to turn data into direction. Walk away with clarity, confidence, and an edge on what’s ahead for Geelong’s business community.

🎟️ Registration is essential.

This event is FREE for Chamber members (category limits apply).

Finger food and drinks supplied.

Please note – Members need to be logged in to their account to complete the booking.

About Commonwealth Bank

Commonwealth Bank is one of Australia’s leading financial institutions, serving over 17 million customers. With a strong focus on retail, business, and institutional banking, it also operates in New Zealand through its subsidiary, ASB.

CommBank is committed to supporting customers, strengthening communities, and providing stability to the broader economy through its innovative, customer-focused strategy.