The Illawarra Indigenous Business Expo is returning for its third year on Friday 31 October, placing culture, connection and entrepreneurship at the forefront.
Held at the Novotel Wollongong North Beach, the Expo will provide a space for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-owned and operated businesses to showcase their expertise, products and services to the community.
More than 50 businesses are expected to attend from a range of industries including community services, construction, education and culture, food and hospitality, health and safety, IT and professional services.
Council launched the event in 2023 at Wollongong Art Gallery as a joint initiative with Illawarra Indigenous Business Network (IIBN). It has outgrown its humble beginnings, and the event is now being delivered by First Nations business, Sacred Country Consulting, a transition that was always part of the long-term plan for the Expo.
