Northern Strength: First Meeting

BridgePoint Group is taking the lead in forming NORTHERN STRENGTH, a new collective of Northern Sydney-based manufacturing businesses designed to be a space where their leaders can come together to:

• Address shared challenges from practical and innovative angles
• Access advice, materials and services that enhance value, profitability and ease of doing business
• Forge stronger connections with peers, government agencies, funding bodies, and university thought leaders
• Build a supportive, self-led community that values actionable discussions over conventional meetings

Key Benefits for group members:

• Direct Access to High-Impact Policy Advocacy
• Hands-On Compliance and Legal Assistance
• Enhanced Access to Financial Support and Grants
• Tailored Training and Workforce Development
• Targeted Business Development and Networking

First Northern Strength Meeting

This session will focus on defining what the success of this group looks like for its members, validating some initial ideas, and setting a direction that meets the core needs of manufacturing leaders in Northern Sydney area.

Date and Time

4th of December, from 8am to 10am

Agenda

Key challenges faced by Northern Sydney-based business:

• Operating in Australia’s small marketplace
• Managing to make a profit
• Accessing the right amount and type of finance
• The cost and availability of relevant labour
• Operational Costs, such as inputs, energy and freight
• Grappling with AI, automation and the internet of things

Location:

BridgePoint Group Head Office.

14/111 Pacific Hwy, North Sydney 2060 NSW

We look forward to welcoming you to NORTHERN STRENGTH and building something that not only benefits our businesses but strengthens our entire manufacturing community in the region.