Dify Social® marketers are actively involved in the following Melbourne, Australia networking groups’ activities & events…
BNI Yarra Business Partners, Abbotsford* (Melbourne Central) VIC
Dify Social's Adrian Merendino held the Marketing - Social Media Marketing "seat". The Chapter meets on Wednesdays from 7.00-8.30am. *Meetings were previously held at La Fantaisie and are currently at Au79, 27/29 Nicholson St, Abbotsford VIC 3067. For more information, see the chapter website or Facebook page.
BNI Elevate**, Yarraville - Williamstown (Melbourne - Geelong) VIC
Steve Hubbard held the Marketing - Social Media Marketing seat. **NEW VENUE in 2024. The Chapter previously met on Wednesdays from 3.45-5.30pm in Yarraville, however they now meet on Thursdays from 7am at Customs House Hotel, Williamstown VIC 3016. For more information, see the chapter website or Facebook page.
BNI Australia
BNI is the world's leading business networking and referral organisation. To find a chapter near you search here.
Dify Social was actively part of BNI Australia from 2013-2024 and as a result has an extensive network of small business relationships.
Fresh Networking
Steve Hubbard & Adrian Merendino have joined Fresh Networking in 2024 as 'Fresh Starters' 💐
You can now find and connect with Steve & Adrian via the Members Directory (click on images below)
Fresh Starter membership also includes
· 4 guest passes to hub meetings a year – Fresh National and/or Café
· Access to Fresh Networking Members Private Facebook group
· Invite to Fresh member events
Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Steve Hubbard and Dify Social hold Sole Trader Membership with the Victorian Chamber. Benefits include event tickets for Business After Dark networking events held throughout the year.
Footscray Traders Association - “Meet n Mingle”
Local traders networking get-together held from 6.30pm on the second Wednesday of the month at Littlefoot bar. Steve Hubbard is a founding member of the "Relaunched" FTA and former VP & Secretary. See Website and Facebook page for membership details #lovefootscray
City of Maribyrnong - Business, VIC
Connecting business in Maribyrnong, Melbourne VIC. Refer Love Your Local website for Dify Social's directory listing.
DIFY Social has been selected by City of Maribyrnong as a Preferred Business Supplier in the Business Elevate Program since it's inception.
See Dify Social listing under Marketing Consulting/Advertising
Brimbank City Council - Business, VIC
Connecting business in Brimbank, Melbourne VIC. Refer Brimbank Business Link website for Council support.
Note that Steve Hubbard is a part time member of iHarvest Coworking Sunshine.
Wyndham Biznet, VIC
Not for profit networking organisation in the City of Wyndham aimed at bringing local people and businesses together in a fun, friendly and relaxing social environment. See website for monthly dinner event details.
Venture Melton Business Network, VIC
The network for City of Melton businesses. Refer website.
Melbourne Network Group - formerly MP&CNG
Meet “to do business” at 12:30 pm for 1:00pm - 3:00 pm on the second Wednesday of the month at Albert Park Yachting & Angling Club, 129b Beaconsfield Parade. Founded by the late Ian Dear. Reconvened post COVID by James Nixon e melbournenetworkgroup@gmail.com and Campbell MacKintosh m +61 413 499 482 or e campbell@focaliseconsulting.com.au. See website.
Victorian Small Business Network - VSBN
Join VSBN and support the community of active and passionate business owners in Victoria, Australia. Business listing on the Directory.
Australian Marketing Institute
Steve Hubbard is an Australian Marketing Institute (AMI) member and Certified Practicing Marketer (CPM). For upcoming AMI's Victorian training & events - visit website
Melbourne Marketing Forum (formerly dm Forum)
Direct marketing industry quarterly forum - see website for details. Steve has presented at the Forum and assisted it's Founder, the late and great Frank Chamberlin with the social media marketing.
dm Forum, Melbourne
