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Murwillumbah biz networking breakfast cancelled

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The Business Breakfast, hosted by Crystal Creek Estate Cafe, has been postponed. Organisers say “Any ticket purchases made will be refunded”.

“We apologise for the inconvenience, and hope to see you at our next business breakfast in July.”

Previously, The Echo published:

Join the Murwillumbah business community for their June Business Murwillumbah Networking Breakfast, to be held at at Crystal Creek Estate.

The chamber says, “As the cooler mornings settle in, we’re heading to the beautiful Crystal Creek Estate Cafe for a warm breakfast, meaningful conversations, and an important discussion about the future of our region”.

“With the fire on, a cooked breakfast waiting, and coffee flowing, this month’s breakfast offers the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow business owners, community leaders and industry representatives in a relaxed and welcoming setting.

“This month, we’ll hear from a range of industry voices discussing:

  • The current state of the local economy
  • Emerging trends and challenges across local markets
  • Opportunities for growth, collaboration and innovation
  • What we can do collectively to build a more resilient and sustainable region for the future

“As always, there’ll be plenty of opportunity for networking, conversation and sharing ideas with others who care deeply about the future of our business community and region.

“Whether you’re looking to stay informed, strengthen your local connections, or simply start your day with good people and great conversation, we’d love to see you there.

“Come along, warm up by the fire, and be part of the conversations helping shape a stronger future for our region”, they say.

Date: Friday, 5 June 2026

Time: 6:30am to 8:30am

Location: Crystal Creek Estate Cafe

Open to: Members & Guests

Coffee and breakfast included

Member Price: $30

Non-Member Price: $37.50

To book, visit https://events.humanitix.com/business-breakfast-hosted-by-crystal-creek-estate-cafe

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