Get together at upcoming FLA ‘meats’

PRODUCERS, agribusiness specialists, avid networkers and industry leaders are invited to join Food Leaders Australia at three upcoming Meat Up events in 2017.

FLA general manager Bruce McConnel will MC the events that include a welcome speech from a representative at each site before exploring what is on offer.

Meat Ups are a chance for guests to get a glimpse inside businesses, showrooms and paddocks across the region over a beer and a barbecue.

Mr McConnel said the Meat Ups were a result of member feedback for casual, small group events.

“It’s exciting to have the chance to get together with our new and existing members and see where we can work to build their business opportunities or member-to-member services,” Mr McConnel said.

“Our membership hosts a wide range of businesses and industries, and we see the cross-over between them

when they meet at these events.”

“I’m excited to hear from more of our members, as I spend the first months in my role heading on-site to see for myself where the challenges and opportunities are for our membership.”

The next set of Meat Ups for 2017 will be held:

October 5: FLA Meat Up – Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF), Tor St, Toowoomba

November 2: FLA Meat Up – Clearspan, Toowoomba

December 7: FLA Meat Up – RB Sellars, Toowoomba

To book, visit www.tsbe.com.au/events.

PHOTOS: CONTRIBUTED FLA EVENT: Having a great time are (from left) Jason Harm, Helen McCraw and Don Brown.

Catching up are (from left) Ben Jones, Jess Galvin and Georgina Waters.

Bodo Rose (left) chats with Ben Condon.

Izelle Barnard enjoys a conversation with Russell Dent.