BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Greenlife Industry Qld - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://greenlifeindustryqld.org.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Greenlife Industry Qld REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Brisbane BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260506T070000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260506T093000 DTSTAMP:20260421T230033 CREATED:20251128T025522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T034601Z UID:12947-1778050800-1778059800@greenlifeindustryqld.org.au SUMMARY:Northshore Trade Day DESCRIPTION:Event Navigation \n \n Toowoomba Trade Day\n \n \n Sunshine Coast trade day\n \nTrade Days 2026\nNew locations. Better exposure. Bigger opportunities\nIn 2026 we’re stepping things up with two new Brisbane locations — RNA Showgrounds and Superordinary (Northshore Hamilton) — plus a return to TAFE Queensland Toowoomba. More space\, more standholders\, more buyers\, and more ways to grow your business. \n \nWhy Attend?\n\n\nSource quality greenlife and horticultural products direct from growers and suppliers at unbeatable prices \n\n\nConnect with nurseries\, landscapers\, garden centres\, florists + more \n\n\nSpot new products and secure stock early \n\n\nFast\, convenient buying with a trade-only crowd \n\n\nFree Entry \n\n\n  \nThis is a business-to-business event only. \nBuyers\nImportant information for buyers: \n \n\nBuyer registrations open from 6:30am\nAll buyers must register at the registration desk upon arrival\nBuying commences at 7am\nBuyers may use business cards or similar to mark stock as sold (‘Sold’ signs available from staff)\nStock may be collected from 7.30am\, including pre-orders\n\n  \nNew to Trade Day or haven’t registered in a while? \nRegister as a buyer to access all 2026 events. Make sure you’re subscribed to our mailing list to receive reminders about upcoming trade days. \n \n \n Buyer Registration\n \n \nStandholders\nShowcase your plants\, products or services to an active\, trade-only audience. Book your stand on a casual basis or as a block period. Find out more in the standholder application form below: \n \n Standholder Application\n \nTestimonial from one of our regular trade day standholders: \n\n\n “Since joining the Greenlife Industry of Queensland\, I’ve seen a significant positive impact for Star 8 Australia. Becoming part of this industry has opened new opportunities\, strengthened our network\, and contributed directly to our recent growth and profitability. The organisers have been incredibly accommodating\, well-coordinated\, and genuinely committed to helping members succeed. I’m grateful to be part of a sector that is both supportive and forward-thinking and looking forward to another great year ahead with the Greenlife Industry of Queensland.” \n Anthony – Star 8 Australia\n \n \nDiscover the freshest greenlife and essential horticultural supplies from leading growers and suppliers across South East Queensland. A trade-only event designed for industry buyers. URL:https://greenlifeindustryqld.org.au/event/northshore-trade-day/ LOCATION:SuperOrdinary\, 175 MacArthur Avenue\, Northshore\, QLD ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://greenlifeindustryqld.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Untitled-design.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260515T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260515T140000 DTSTAMP:20260421T230033 CREATED:20260420T004436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T015521Z UID:14134-1778835600-1778853600@greenlifeindustryqld.org.au SUMMARY:Future Ready Growers – A Regional Small Business Masterclass DESCRIPTION:Join us for a GIQ Member Only Benefit learning experience for nursery owners and managers who want to work smarter and lift their business performance.   \n\n\n\n\nHosted at Fernland and facilitated by Nick Hutchinson\, this unique event combines a behind-the-scenes tour with a fast-paced\, practical masterclass series. You’ll hear directly from industry leaders and private sector experts tackling the real challenges facing greenlife businesses right now — with strategies you can put to work immediately. \nEvent Details \nDate: Friday\, 15 May\nWorkshops: 9:00am – 11:30pm\nFacility Tour: 11.45am – 12.15pm\nLunch: 12:15pm – 2:00pm (Pizza Truck & drinks)\nLocation: Fernland\, Yandina \nTake on the future with confidence \nThrough a series of engaging\, practical sessions co-delivered by greenlife leaders and industry experts\, you’ll walk away with fresh ideas and clear actions to strengthen your business: \nWork Smarter with AI\nUncover simple automation tools anyone can use to boost productivity and free up time \nBuild a High-Performing Team\nDo recruitment differently to find and keep the people your business needs \nBreak into Government Work\nLearn how to position your nursery to win your first contract \nYou’ll leave with more confidence\, new ideas and a clear Future Ready action plan to guide your next steps. \nStay for Lunch \nStick around after the sessions for woodfired pizza and a drink with fellow growers — a great chance to connect\, share ideas and build relationships. \nTickets \nFree for Thrive members (ongoing benefit)\nFree for Nurture members (until 30 June 2026)\n$50 for Seed members\n$25 for Seed members under 30 \nPlaces are limited — secure your spot early. \nProudly supported by the Queensland Government as part of Queensland Small Business Month. URL:https://greenlifeindustryqld.org.au/event/future-ready-growers-a-regional-small-business-masterclass/ LOCATION:Fernland – Yandina Office\, 31 Paulger Flat Rd\, Yandina\, QLD\, 4561\, Australia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260520T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260520T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T230033 CREATED:20260116T042639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T042543Z UID:13078-1779264000-1779296400@greenlifeindustryqld.org.au SUMMARY:ACDC Course - Logan DESCRIPTION:Chemical Spraying Course \nwww.landscapeskills.edu.au \n0483 944 838 URL:https://greenlifeindustryqld.org.au/event/acdc-course-logan/ LOCATION:QLD END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260521T163000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260521T183000 DTSTAMP:20260421T230033 CREATED:20260303T233128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T233128Z UID:13219-1779381000-1779388200@greenlifeindustryqld.org.au SUMMARY:Cash Flow & Budgeting Essentials for Nurseries - WEBINAR DESCRIPTION:Join BDO trainer Jodie Knowlton for a live online webinar that explores cashflow and budgeting essentials for nurseries. URL:https://greenlifeindustryqld.org.au/event/cash-flow-budgeting-essentials-for-nurseries-webinar/ LOCATION:Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260529T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260529T200000 DTSTAMP:20260421T230033 CREATED:20260325T011150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T062215Z UID:13318-1780077600-1780084800@greenlifeindustryqld.org.au SUMMARY:North Brisbane Branch Event DESCRIPTION:Join us for the first 2026 North Brisbane Branch event hosted by Branch Convenor\, Nicolas Phillips\, and sponsored by Quality Plastic Products. \nCome along for great food and drinks with fellow nursery industry professionals at the The Sandstone Point Hotel on Friday\, May 29. \nBranch events are our time to connect with colleagues — no long agendas\, no guest speakers\, just good company and great conversation. Colin from GIQ will be there to share a brief update and hear directly from members. \nMembers and non-members are welcome. \nWe can’t wait to see you there! URL:https://greenlifeindustryqld.org.au/event/north-brisbane-branch-event/ LOCATION:Sandstone Point Hotel\, 1800 Bribie Island Rd\, Sandstone Point\, QLD\, 4511 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR