In July 2019 Susan Howard established Brisbane Southside Networking at The Glen in Eight Mile Plains to give small business and professional the opportunity to mix and mingle and make lasting connections.

In 2020 BSN is collaborating with Local Biz to enable growth and to provide further opportunities for small businesses and professionals.

Local Biz Networking Groups was first established in 2017. We want to warmly welcome you to feel part of a supportive local Network Group that cultivates, nourish and helps you grow both personally and professionally. Our Events are about connecting, gaining knowledge, building relationships, sharing business ideas and challenges while being supportive of each other.

When you arrive, you have the opportunity to share your business card and promotional material. Grab a meal, coffee or drink and feel welcome by our members in a warm and friendly atmosphere. We allow each Business the opportunity to introduce themselves. Our Members are divided into smaller table groups that are a more intimate way to discuss, share and collaborate on our Business topics. Each event has Network opportunities to create connections and build relationships with other Local Businesses.

Through our Local Business Networking Groups platform we have designed it so both your network and business can grow and flourish.

A Networking Group that supports Local Business and is focused on you the Business owner.

Local Networking

Doing Local Business is what we are about! When you Network Locally you can cultivate relationships with local clients, businesses, supplies that can strengthen your Business and the Community.

Brisbane Southside Network (BSN)

Michael Drakos is a Relationship Manager - Business Specialist with Quill Group Accounting

Susan Howard is a Financial Advice Specialist.

Currently working with Quill Group Financial Planning where she works as a Relationship Manager.

At Quill Group the majority of Susan’s clients are small business and professionals who are getting their financial house in order to enable them to concentrate on reaching their potential.

On the weekends Susan volunteers with Support The Girls Australia which is a unique charity that provides a grassroots framework of action to empower women to escape the cycle of poverty, violence, trauma or multiple structural oppressions.

Susan is a solo mum to two Sons – Sam 21 and Alex 17 who keep her in touch with the millennial’s way of thinking.

Susan’s driving force is to empower and educate in the area of Financial Advice, so everyone has the opportunity to make better financial decisions.

About the Event Location

Location: The BSN Local Biz Group meeting is held at the Glen Hotel Eight Mile Plains.  The Glen Hotel is located on the Southside, just 250m from Brisbane Technology Park & 15k from Brisbane CBD. We meet in the garden sanctuary area called 'LILY".

The Glen has authentic Neapolitan pizzas, premium-grade steaks, melt in your mouth Wagyu share plates, burgers or freshly shucked oysters, our menu offers a variety of items that reflect the best of seasonal Australian produce.

About the Meetings

Join us as once a month at the Brisbane Southside Networking Group where you will be greeted by our wonderful Business Leaders, share ideas and collaborate with other Business owners plus gain knowledge with a special presentation once a month.

BSN Local Biz Group meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month (features Guest Presenter) from 5:45pm to 8:00pm (welcome to arrive earlier for a meal)