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Join us for our next NSW Aboriginal Business Roundtable and 'Gather & Grow' on Thursday 10 September 2026 at Tamworth (Gomeroi Country).
Whether you’re starting a business, growing one or looking to connect with government and industry, this free event is an opportunity to build relationships, share ideas and explore new opportunities for Aboriginal business.
- When: Thursday 10 September 2026, 9:30am – 4pm
- Where: Mercure Hotel, Kent Street, Tamworth (Gomeroi Country)
- Format: Attend in-person or watch the livestream online
- Meals: Morning tea and lunch provided
- Cost: This is a free event specifically designed for Aboriginal business owners and operators, and those looking to start a business
- Registrations: Essential (register now)
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- Jarin Baigent (Wiradjuri), Founder Jarin Street and Trading Blak, CEO of Wyanga Elders
Guest speakers
The Hon David Harris, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Treaty
The Hon Courtney Houssos, Minister for Finance, Domestic Manufacturing and Government Procurement
Phil Usher (Wiradjuri), Taskforce Co-Chair and CEO of Native Foodways
Panel discussion
- Kalina Koloff - Small Business Commissioner
- Michael Gadiel - Procurement Board Chair, Deputy Secretary Procurement Reform and Banking, NSW Treasury
Craig Jenkins - Acting Executive Director, Regional Economic Development, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
More speakers to be announced!
'Gather and Grow' Aboriginal Business Showcase
NSW Treasury’s 'Gather and Grow' Aboriginal Business Showcase will connect regional Aboriginal businesses with government and industry representatives and showcase local Aboriginal business capability. Registration is essential to secure a supplier stall for your business.
Aboriginal Affairs NSW
- Foundations for future Aboriginal business growth
- Learning, connection and procurement opportunities
- Support for regional Aboriginal businesses
Learn practical ways to start or grow your business
Connect with government and corporate representatives
Hear what opportunities and support are available in the Aboriginal business sector
Listen to insights from members of the NSW Aboriginal Business Taskforce
Meet and share stories with other Aboriginal business owners
Showcase the work of your business
Participate in networking
Mara Ngali: Strength and partnership on Gomeroi Country
Aboriginal people, organisations and businesses in the Tamworth region are working in partnership with government to Close the Gap through the Tamworth Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (TACCO) and the Mara Ngali place-based partnership agreement.
We are pleased to be visiting Gomeroi Country to shine a spotlight on the strength and diversity of the Aboriginal business sector in the Tamworth region.
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Supporting Aboriginal businesses in NSW
Our NSW Aboriginal Business Roundtables are an initiative of the NSW Roadmap for Aboriginal Business Growth.
The success of the NSW Aboriginal business sector delivers prosperity and better outcomes for Aboriginal people, which helps Close the Gap.
NSW is unique in having a specific Closing the Gap priority reform – Reform 5 – that focuses on Aboriginal economic prosperity, jobs and nurturing business.