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Expert Industry Education
Four expert-led, hands-on workshops that aim to transform and streamline your café
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Exclusive Resources
Access resources through our dedicated app and connect with your peers
Program Benefits
A comprehensive hands-on course to assist drive change in your business. Led by renowned industry expert Phillip Di Bella, this program is designed to help cafés like yours optimize operations, cut costs, and create sustainable business models for long-term success.
Operational Efficiency
Financial Mastery
Marketing & Brand Growth
Staff Management & Retention
Time Management & Business Growth
AI Tools for Hospitality

Key Dates
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Workshop 1 -
Workshop 2 -
Workshop 3 -
Workshop 4
Workshop 1
Workshop 1
DATE: Monday, September 1st 2025
TIME: 2pm - 6pm
LOCATION: Invest Gold Coast, 47 Nerang Street, Southport
TOPICS:
- Café Strategy with Phillip Di Bella
- Financial Formulas with Simon Bowe
- HR / IR Compliance with Tim Dive
- Keeping Your Stars with Gianna Di Bella
Workshop 2
Workshop 2
DATE: Monday, September 22nd 2025
TIME: 2pm - 6pm
LOCATION: Invest Gold Coast, 47 Nerang Street, Southport
TOPICS:
- Coffee-nomics Panel with Raihaan Esat, Dean McPherson and Chris Bowe
- COGs with Simon Bowe
- Content Creation for Cafés with Maria Noustatos
- Franchising 101 with Matt Rollo
Workshop 3
Workshop 3
DATE: Monday, October 13th 2025
TIME: 2pm - 6pm
LOCATION: Invest Gold Coast, 47 Nerang Street, Southport
TOPICS:
- Café Marketing with Phillip Di Bella
- Reducing your Labour Costs with Simon Bowe
- Cold and Signature Drinks menus with Chris Bowe
- Celebrations and Events with Maria Noustatos
Workshop 4
Workshop 3
DATE: Monday, November 3rd, 2025
TIME: 2pm - 6pm
LOCATION: Invest Gold Coast, 47 Nerang Street, Gold Coast
TOPICS:
- Exceeding customer Experience with Phillip Di Bella
- Elevate Your Online Presence with Simon Bowe
- AI Made Easy with Chris Bowe
- Review of course and celebrations
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About
The Coffee Commune
The Coffee Commune is a premier coffee industry hub offering comprehensive training, facilities, and support services to coffee businesses. With state-of-the-art facilities and a global network of industry connections, The Coffee Commune has established itself as a leader in coffee industry education and development.
About
Invest Gold Coast
Invest Gold Coast drives the economic growth of the Gold Coast and facilitates major investments
The Gold Coast economy has been growing at a rate of 5% per year, higher than many other state and national economies. So too have jobs, with employment growth outpacing the national average.
About
Gold Coast Regional Jobs Committee
The Gold Coast Regional Jobs Committee is proudly supported and funded by the Queensland Government.
The Committee aims to connect government, business, and industry representatives to develop and implement local solutions for local skilling and workforce challenges.
