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SBF Member Update from the QSBC - New program guides + templates
At the 2023 Small Business Friendly Annual Conference in late April, some changes were announced for the Queensland Small Business Commissioner’s Small Business Friendly (SBF) Program.
Update from the QSBC - Highlights from 2023 SBF Conference
This year’s SBF Program Conference was built around the theme of ‘ignite - ideas into action’ with a significant focus on place-making. This included ideas for activating local areas to increase spending, creating attractive public spaces, and providing small businesses with new opportunities!
Business Chamber Queensland | IR Alert
Contained in this edition is: New IR Reforms Agenda: Member Feedback sought | New Member Fact Sheet: Pay secrecy| Enterprise Agreement Webinar – Register now | Welcome to the team Chloe and Maddie.
Business Chamber Queensland's Pulse Report March quarter is now available
Business Chamber Queensland’s Pulse Survey of business conditions for the March quarter is now out and shows while retaining and recruiting employees is still the most significant constraint for business, interest rates are having the highest impact on growth in more than a decade.
Creekfest is back!
The 2023 line-up is an epic one, so make sure you block out the 23rd-25th June in your calendars and get around this FREE music festival.
New support available to improve accessibility
In Queensland's Year of Accessible Tourism, more opportunities have opened up this week to support tourism and event businesses to improve their accessibility.
Business Chamber Queensland Alert: Psychosocial Hazards – new Code of Practice in Queensland
A new Code of Practice, the Managing the risk of psychosocial hazards at work Code of Practice 2022 (‘Code’) has come into effect as at April 1.
Department of Employment, Small Business and Training connections update
This newsletter provides stakeholders with updated information and links to programs and initiatives relevant to our region.
Queensland Floods Flexible Funding Grants - Round Two NOW OPEN
Queensland communities impacted by floods in 2021-2022 are now able to share in up to $16.7 million in funding support under Round Two of the Flexible Funding Grants.
Circular Economy Leaders Come Together for Southern Cross University’s Impact Forum
Southern Cross University is excited to announce its first Impact Forum event on circular economy supported by Investment NSW’s Boosting Business Innovation Program.
Business Chamber Queensland: Upcoming Webinars
Business Chamber Queensland, in partnership with Gilchrist Connell, invites you to three upcoming webinars to understand recent legislative changes and what this means for your business.
Support to Grow Your Business Webinar
The Support to Grow Your Business Webinar hosted by the Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning (DSDILGP), in partnership with the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training (DESBT), will provide valuable information on Queensland Government grants, programs and support to help your business grow and succeed.
ATE is coming to the Gold Coast
The Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE) will take place from 30 April to 4 May 2023, bringing together Australian tourism operators and international buyers from around the world to meet and do business on the Gold Coast.
Division 14 Update from Cr O'Neill - December 2019
Read up on the latest works and events happening on the Southern Gold Coast from Division 14 Councillor Gail O'Neill.
Jonathan Fisher Appointed to QTIC Board
National Trust of Queensland Queensland CEO, Jonathan Fisher, has been appointed to the Board of the Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) at their Annual General Meeting in October.
First Look at Gold Coast Airport Expansion
The first look at the new Gold Coast Airport terminal has been revealed, with construction now underway on the southern terminal expansion.
Queensland Business Conditions Hit 'Rock Bottom' as the State Lags the Nation: CCIQ
Business conditions in Queensland have hit ‘rock bottom’ according to the latest Suncorp-CCIQ Business Pulse Survey, where the September quarter revealed that local economic conditions for small and medium enterprises are the worst on record with the confidence index falling to 36.4 points below the indication of optimism of 50 points.
Division 13 Update from Cr McDonald - December 2019
Read up on the latest works and events happening in Palm Beach from Division 13 Councillor Daphne McDonald.
Safer Communities Fund - Round 5 - Infrastructure Grants
Provides schools and pre-schools, places of religious worship, community organisations and local councils with grants of up to $1 million for crime prevention initiatives aimed at reducing crime, violence, anti-social behaviour and/or other security risks driven by racial and/or religious intolerance.
SGC Presents Cheque to Currumbin Wildlife Hospital
It was a pleasure to present the Currumbin Wildlife Hospital with a cheque yesterday for $343, which was collected from the raffle at the Chambers recent After Dark Function at Currumbin Vikings. We were even lucky enough to see little Poco who was visiting for a bandage change!
IR Alert: Annual Close-Downs
Many employers will be looking at closing down their businesses over the Christmas and New Year period so they can have a well-deserved break.
End of Year Funding Available for Women's Leadership Development
Residual funding is available to support the development of female leaders in Queensland. The initiative is providing women with grants of between $2,000 and $7,000 to enable participation in one of three programs.
Have your Say on Proposed City Plan Changes
The City of Gold Coast has opened consultation on amendments to the City Plan. Southern Gold Coast locals are urged to view the proposed changes and have your say on shaping our unique part of the City so that our region continues to grow in line with the expectations of local residents, visitors and businesses.
Southern Gold Coast Industry Leaders Share Insights with SCU
Connecting Southern Gold Coast CEO Josh Martin joined other Southern Gold Coast business leaders last month at a development workshop facilitated by the Southern Cross University School of Business and Tourism for academic staff to hear directly from industry about the capabilities graduates needs to succeed in their careers.
Three Year Deal for Coolangatta to Host Australian Junior Beach Volleyball
Beach Volleyball is set to reappear on Coolangatta Beach in an exciting new partnership between Volleyball Australia, Tourism Events Queensland and the City of Gold Coast - further cementing Coolangatta as a major events destination for the city.
Division 14 Update from Cr O'Neill - November 2019
Read up on the latest works and events happening on the Southern Gold Coast from Division 14 Councillor Gail O'Neill.
Division 13 Update from Cr McDonald - November 2019
Read up on the latest works and events happening in Palm Beach from Division 13 Councillor Daphne McDonald.
Suncorp CCIQ Pulse Survey Now Open
How is red tape holding your business back? If Queensland is going to be the best state in Australia to do business in, the State Government needs to cut the costs of red tape for small and medium sized businesses.
End of Year Funding for Women's Leadership Development Available
End of year funding grants are currently available to women in QLD to support their participation in a professional development program.