What could this idea change?
Residents discover local capability and enterprises build trusted connections while community projects can find suppliers and supporters.
M-T1-BV-08 · Theme 1
Local Business Showcase Event
Showcases local enterprises through useful demonstrations and community benefit, with transparent selection and equal terms instead of pay-to-play exposure.
Where this idea came from
- Playbook entry
- M-T1-BV-08 · Local Business Showcase Event
- Theme
- Theme 1: Attraction & Visibility · Subtheme BV: Business Visibility
- Source material
- Existing checked Theme 1 guide
- Linked playbook entry
- M-T1-BV-08 · Local Business Showcase Event
Could this work in our club?
- Local small businesses, social enterprises, makers, residents and community organisations. Use when a local precinct or sector has diverse enterprises worth making visible.
Before you start
- Published eligibility, fees, selection, refunds and sponsor benefits.
- Site, electrical, food, insurance, accessibility and emergency checks.
- Exhibitor claims, licences and image or product permissions verified where relevant.
At the end: Reconcile exhibitor obligations within five working days and send only consented introductions; publish the selection and fee accountability summary.
Before your club says yes
Does the idea fit?
Talk with the people it is meant to serve and check that the need is real.
Who can say yes?
Name the person or group that can approve the work, spending and any safety arrangements.
Are people protected?
Check privacy, consent and safety. Collect only the information you genuinely need.
Can everyone take part?
Check the language, format, place, technology and cost for barriers.
Are the facts and permissions right?
Check names, claims, images, quotations, partner references and Rotary branding.
How will we learn?
Note where things stand now, check in at 30, 60 and 90 days, and decide what to do next.
Worksheets for your club
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Event and session plan
Use this worksheet to plan who the session is for, when it will happen, how people can take part and what happens afterwards.
Open worksheetRoles, roster and handover
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Open worksheetImplementation and budget plan
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Open worksheetCommunications and content planner
Use this worksheet to prepare clear messages and check the facts, permissions and approval before sharing them.
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