Helping Business Thrive in Cabonne, Orange, and Blayney Regions
Regional Development Australia (RDA) Central West is thrilled to announce the launch of its Business Masterclass Program, backed by seed funding from Newmont Cadia.
This exciting new initiative will deliver a series of workshops aimed at equipping small business owners and entrepreneurs in the Cabonne, Orange, and Blayney Local Government Areas with essential skills to accelerate growth.
Cadia Social Performance Lead, Melissa O’Brien said “We’re excited to partner with RDA Central West to help local businesses in our region grow and thrive. The program aligns with our commitment to build long-term prosperity across the Central West. “
RDA Central West Director, Josh Gordon, said, “The Business Masterclasses aim to bridge the digital skills gap for regional businesses, focusing on digital marketing and improving business systems. These workshops will empower local businesses to enhance their strategies, boost competitiveness, and strengthen community resilience, while also providing valuable networking opportunities.”
RDA Central West Project Manager, Kirsten Cunningham, said, “This funding enables us to offer practical, high-impact workshops on topics such as LinkedIn, Canva branding and design, financial management systems, farm succession planning, iPhone photography, digital marketing strategies, and more. It’s about empowering local businesses with specific skills they need to succeed in today’s competitive environment.”
The Business Masterclass Program will kick off with a LinkedIn Masterclass led by Australian expert Lucy Bingle, held on Thursday, February 13th, 6-8:30 pm in Millthorpe.
For more details and to register, visit www.rdacentralwest.org.au
About the Business Masterclasses Program
RDA Central West will be facilitating the Business Masterclasses Project in Central West NSW throughout 2025 and beyond. This project aims to address the digital skills gap among regional business owners and employees, focusing specifically on digital marketing and improving business systems. The Business Masterclasses are designed to help attendees refine their digital business strategies and processes, boosting the economic viability, competitiveness, and resilience of their businesses and communities.
These events will also provide valuable networking opportunities across different industries. There are multiple workshops proposed with leading industry experts presenting the following content across the Central West:
- Developing a profitable business strategy
- SEO basics: Understanding and using SEO effectively
- How Google works and optimizing your Google Business profile
- Social media strategy and content creation with Canva
- Leveraging LinkedIn for personal and business promotion
- Creating a successful farm succession plan
- iPhone photography workshops
- Managing email lists and crafting effective newsletters
- Accounting systems and managing finances
- Digital systems management and cyber security
About Regional Development Australia Central West (RDA)
RDA Central West is dedicated to fostering economic growth and long-term prosperity in the Central West region of NSW. By collaborating with local communities, businesses, and government agencies, RDA creates opportunities for regional development, job creation, and sustainable economic advancement. Through targeted programs and initiatives, RDA strives to build resilient and thriving communities, helping businesses of all sizes navigate challenges and seize growth opportunities.
About Newmont Cadia
Newmont is the world’s leading gold company and a producer of copper, zinc, lead, and silver. The Company’s world-class portfolio of assets, prospects and talent is anchored in favorable mining jurisdictions in Africa, Australia, Latin America & Caribbean, North America, and Papua New Guinea. Newmont is the only gold producer listed in the S&P 500 Index and is widely recognized for its principled environmental, social, and governance practices.
The Company is an industry leader in value creation, supported by robust safety standards, superior execution, and technical expertise. Newmont was founded in 1921 and has been publicly traded since 1925. At Newmont, our purpose is to create value and improve lives through sustainable and responsible mining. To learn more about Newmont’s sustainability strategy and initiatives, go to www.newmont.com.
Left to right: PatD Digital Social Media Expert Prue Tynan-Davey, Blayney Council Deputy Mayor Rebecca Scott, Regional Development Australia Central West Director Josh Gordon, Newmont Cadia Community Relations Officer Nicole Morris, Blayney Council Mayor Bruce Reynolds, Regional Development Australia Central West Project Manager Kirsten Cunningham.
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Left to right: PatD Digital Social Media Expert Prue Tynan-Davey, Blayney Council Deputy Mayor Rebecca Scott, Regional Development Australia Central West Director Josh Gordon, Newmont Cadia Community Relations Officer Nicole Morris, Blayney Council Mayor Bruce Reynolds, Regional Development Australia Central West Project Manager Kirsten Cunningham.