Business and Industry Development - Gympie Regional Council

25/05/2021

The Business Basics Grant opens on 31 May. You must have an ABN and be registered for GST to apply for $5,000.

The new Business Basics Grants program will open on 31 May!

The guidelines are now available for this great new grant program that’s offering $5,000 to small businesses looking to build basic capabilities and upgrade skills.

Check out the guidelines and eligibility criteria at www.business.qld.gov.au/business-basics and start preparing your application now.

10/05/2021

Applications for the Business Growth Fund open tomorrow (11 May).

The program is a great opportunity for small and medium-sized businesses to access up to $50,000 to scale-up for business success.

Find out more and see if you’re eligible at www.business.qld.gov.au/growthfund

09/05/2021

The manufacturing sector has received significant attention in this past year. COVID-19 has highlighted the ability of manufacturers to innovate and evolve, bringing with it a resurgence of locally produced products. Attracting, retaining and promoting highly skilled women into this sector will

You are invited to join the fourth year of Women in Manufacturing celebrations. Discuss Queensland’s manufacturers ability to innovate, the impact a strong manufacturing sector has on the economy, and the opportunities and importance for women to contribute to and actively shape the future of the sector.

Facilitated by Mel Ireland, Policy and Project Lead from Ai Group, our panelist include:
- Jon Kleinschmidt, Chief Executive Officer - Hyne Group
- Layla Youngberry, Apprentice Auto Electrician - Allweld Manufacturing Pty Ltd
- Angie Condon-Smith, Managing Director - Cavalier Engineering

Thu., 3 June 2021 7:00 am – 9:30 am AEST
Gympie RSL Club, 217 Mary Street Gympie, QLD 4570

Hear some inspiring stories from our panelists at this FREE seated breakfast event. Limited spaces available.

09/05/2021

Hosted by the Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning, this event is your chance to hear Queensland AI Hub’s leading experts talk about:

What is artificial intelligence (AI)?
Why does AI matter?
AI in action: case studies and use cases
The future of AI in Queensland - perspectives from regional, rural and remote communities
What's possible with AI and how can the AI Hub support you on your journey?
Q&A session

This breakfast is part of a series of events designed to bring local industries and SMEs together to share knowledge and network.

Through collaboration, the AI Hub can help businesses be recognised nationally and internationally as leaders in AI-enabled social, economic and workplace positive transformations.

Tue., 8 June 2021 7:00 am – 9:00 am AEST
Gympie RSL Club, 217 Mary Street Gympie, QLD 457

Join us for our first industry Breakfast event of 2021 to learn about Artificial Intelligence (AI) & how AI can add value to your business

09/05/2021

$5 billion dollars, give or take. This figure is the procurement spend that the Queensland Government has earmarked to be allocated to the small business community over the next 12 months.
But (and there’s always a but, right?), most SMEs don’t understand what Government looks for in its partners and suppliers. Most SMEs don’t understand the many benefits and incentives available to them when bidding for Government business. Most SMEs consider Government business a mountain too high to climb and too difficult to navigate.
However, there has simply never been a better time than now for SMEs to target and win Government business.

Gympie Chamber of Commerce Inc presents this workshop with Thomas Po***ck
Venue USC Gympie
When Tue May 25 2021, 10:00am to 12pm
REGISTER online

How To Win Government Business With Thomas Po***ck at USC Gympie on Tue May 25 2021, 10:00am AEST: May is Queensland Small Business Month and the Chamber...

05/05/2021

Opening 11 May - the Business Growth Fund provides up to $50,000 to eligible businesses to purchase equipment that will accelerate growth.

New small business grants are on the way!

The big news this Queensland Small Business Month is the allocation of $25 million over two years for three grant programs.

First cab off the rank is the $2.5 million Business Growth Fund which is making grants of up to $50,000 available to eligible applicants to buy specialised equipment to accelerate business growth and maximise economic returns.

Applications open 11 May 2021. Find out more at www.business.qld.gov.au/growthfund

03/05/2021

TIQ is partnering with Deloitte Australia to deliver a \workshop to help small and medium-sized businesses attract new investment.
This workshop will focus on the practical tools that businesses need to successfully engage investors. You’ll learn about what investors are looking for and which areas you should focus on in your business to maximise value, and get expert support to develop a winning investment proposal.
Topics include:
 economic update for Queensland considering impacts of COVID-19 on businesses
 recap of what investment options are available, and what investors are looking for
 what it means to be ‘investment ready’
 the purpose of an information memorandum
 tips for preparing an information memorandum
 working through the key sections of an information memorandum.
DATE Thursday 6 May 2021
TIME 9.30am–4.30pm AEST
LOCATION Gunabul Homestead 9 Power Road Gympie QLD 4570
COST Free
REGISTER NOW
More information can be found at

TIQ is partnering with Deloitte Australia to deliver a series of workshops around Queensland to help small and medium-sized businesses attract new investment. Building on the Business Growth Essentials workshops delivered in 2019, the 2021 series will focus on the practical tools that businesses nee...

28/04/2021

From 1 May it is mandatory for hospitality businesses to use the Check in Qld app. Are you ready?

Have you downloaded the Check In Qld app yet? Once it's set up, you can check in your entire household at the click of a button.

Pubs, restaurants and cafés will be required to use the Check In Qld app from Saturday, 1 May.

Our contact tracers need access to relevant, legible, and timely information and the app is a convenient, coordinated, and effective way to keep Queenslanders safe.

So far, 13,500 businesses are already using the app and soon we’ll be making it mandatory for most hospitality venues.

Anyone with a smartphone can use Check In Qld – all you have to do is download the app for free, and enter your details once for all future check-ins at participating businesses.

Find out more: https://www.covid19.qld.gov.au/check-in-qld

27/04/2021

If you were impacted by COVID then you may be eligible for $10K to help you adapt to a more online world - get or update your business website, social media, etc. Open to regional Qld businesses, apply now.

The Queensland Government is still taking applications from regional small businesses for Small Business COVID-19 Adaption Grants. Visit www.business.qld.gov.au/adaption-grant to see if you’re eligible for a funding boost of up to $10,000.

And for handy tips on writing a grant application check out https://bit.ly/2QNaAi6

22/04/2021

TIQ is partnering with Deloitte Australia to deliver a FREE workshop in Gympie to help small and medium-sized businesses attract new investment.
This workshop will focus on the practical tools that businesses need to successfully engage investors. You’ll learn about what investors are looking for and which areas you should focus on in your business to maximise value, and get expert support to develop a winning investment proposal.

Thursday 6 May 2021
9:30am to 4:30pm
FREE to attend, must register for limited places
Gunabul Homestead, Power Rd Gympie

TIQ is partnering with Deloitte Australia to deliver a series of workshops around Queensland to help small and medium-sized businesses attract new investment. Building on the Business Growth Essentials workshops delivered in 2019, the 2021 series will focus on the practical tools that businesses nee...