GMC membership provides connection, knowledge sharing among peers, tailored training and advocacy. As part of this, we are proud to announce the formation of a new specialised network within GMC: the Commercial & Operations Managers Group. Connect with your peers and help...
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Geelong: A cleantech & circular economy Centre of Excellence
Read MoreWhat will it take to establish Geelong as a cleantech and circular economy Centre of Excellence, and why should we pursue a cleantech strategy? Cleantech and the circular economy address the challenges of climate change and sustainability, while taking advantage...
Life can be lonely at the top
Read MoreLeaders from 11 Geelong manufacturers helped solve each other’s challenges and defined future opportunities as part of the GMC’s new CEO Connect program delivered over the past 12 months. “Bouncing ideas and issues off other leaders was a huge advantage”,...
Cleantech Startups Go Circular
Read MoreThanks to the RICE network and Circular Economy Victoria, up to 10 more businesses from the Barwon South West will be subsidised to join Runway’s next Circular Economy Business Growth program, starting in October. RICE has been funded by Cleantech...
WIMN Mentoring Program 2020
Read MoreIn 2018, the inaugural GMC WIMN Mentoring Program attracted 12 mentees and 12 industry mentors. The feedback from this program has been outstanding. In 2019, the program has grown to 35 participants and we are looking forward to offering this valuable...
The Mentor & The Mentee
Read MoreAir Radiators manufacturing engineer Jennifer Mueller is one of the 29 women to have gained valuable guidance through the GMC Women in Manufacturing Network Mentoring Program. Teamed with mentor Glenn Lyons, operations amnaer at the Viva Energy’s Geelong Refinery, the...
Future Leaders Get A Taste Of Industry
Read MoreGeelong Future Leaders of Industry and Girls Leading Advanced Manufacturing Programs launched last Wednesday with 46 Year 9 & 10 students from schools around the region taking part. The students were treated to tours of leading R&D facilities at Deakin...
International Communications Expert in Geelong for WIMN
Read MoreGeelong Manufacturing Council’s Women in Manufacturing Network was very excited to welcome Sydney-based international communications expert Dr Margaret Byrne to present on Communication Styles & Leadership Potential recently, at Deakin University’s Western Beach Room. Margaret shared many valuable, evidence-based insights from...
Supporting the Growth of Women in Manufacturing
Read MoreSupport networks are vital. That was the message from the Geelong Manufacturing Council’s recent Women in Manufacturing Networkevent, held at Viva Energy. A panel of four Viva Energy employees, from a range of engineering and operational roles across the Geelong...
What do the Numbers 23 & 76 Mean to Us All?
Read MoreAt the recent GMC meeting I mentioned global rankings as one of the reasons companies would innovate. I should explain… What do global rankings have to do with us here anyway? The data from the Global Innovation Index 2017 was for Australia...