Have a burning question about your business? Unsure where to focus for growth or impact? Meet the Mentors is your chance to get expert advice in a confidential, supportive environment.
What is it?
An interactive event where FAN members can engage with experienced mentors to discuss business challenges and opportunities. Meet the Mentors is sponsored by SRJ Walker Wayland and delivered by the Queensland Government’s Mentoring for Growth program.
Who can attend?
All FAN Members – Community, Connect, and Commercial.
How does it work?
Register via this link before 4 March 2025, answer a few questions, and you will be matched with mentors based on your business needs.
Common topics include: Cash flow – Growth strategies – Marketing and sales – Business development – Finance & investment – HR and export or tailored to your needs
When & Where?
- 18-19 March 2025
- Six 45 minute sessions available each day, scheduled directly with participants.
- Innovation Collider (formerly Innovation Centre), University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs
- Additional sessions may be held in City of Moreton Bay and Noosa if there is demand.
Limited spots available – secure your place today!
What to expect?
Each 45-minute session includes:
- Mentee outlines their business & challenge
- Mentors ask questions & provide insights
- Takeaway strategies tailored to your needs
QLD Government representatives will email you a summary of the discussions, including any relevant links and contacts. As a Mentee, you will remain on the contact list for any additional information or follow-up sessions that may become available.
Please note: Mentors receive registration details in advance, and mentees will get tips to prepare. The FAN team is here to help!
Together, we’ll address pressing questions, share insights, and empower members to drive their businesses forward.
Other Key Details
Who are the mentors?
Experienced business mentors, including Katrina Brennan (SRJ Walker Wayland), drawn from a pool of registered local experts. FAN will source food and agribusiness-specific mentors if required.
FAN, in partnership with SRJ Walker Wayland and the Queensland Government’s Mentoring for Growth (M4G) program, is bringing together tailored mentor panels to support your business needs.
The M4G program assists Queensland businesses to thrive and grow and is supported by volunteer business mentors. Visit Business Queensland to find other programs, services and information for your sector.
Registrations close 4 March 2025
Click here to register. Confirmation of participants and session times will follow.
Limited spots available – secure your place today!
Confidentiality: Mentors receive registration details in advance and are bound by confidentiality agreements.
Katrina Brennan is the Director and Tax Agent at SRJ Walker Wayland, leading the Sunshine Coast office with expertise and dedication since 2017. Katrina attended her first FAN event in 2019 at the Big Pineapple – serendipitously, it was none other than “Meet the Makers.” From that moment, Katrina was captivated by what our local region brings to the table, from exceptional local produce to innovative manufacturing.
Katrina has been involved in the Mentoring for Growth program and is looking forward to helping FAN members during this event.