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Centenary & Districts Chamber of Commerce

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25.01.2022 Has your business made a tax loss this year? A tax loss is when the total deductions you can claim, excluding gifts and donations, are greater than your total income for an income year. If your business makes a tax loss, you may be able to: - offset the loss in the same income year against other assessable income, or - carry forward the loss and claim it as a business deduction in a later year.... If youre a sole trader or in a partnership and want to offset a tax loss, first check if you meet at least one of the non-commercial losses requirements. If you do meet the requirements, then you can offset the loss against other assessable income (such as salary or investment income) in the same income year. If you dont meet the requirements, you can defer the loss or carry it forward to future years. For example, you can offset it when you next make a profit. If your business is a company, you can generally choose the year you want to claim a deduction. Remember, registered tax agents and BAS agents can help you with your tax.

24.01.2022 Great news for small business! Legislation to implement the Payment Times Reporting Scheme was recently passed by the Senate, which will put every big business on notice. Under the scheme, large businesses and applicable government enterprises with a total annual income of over $100 million will have to report publicly on how and when they pay their small business suppliers. This scheme will provide unprecedented transparency and will show Australians how big businesses pay t...heir suppliers. This transparency will help small businesses make more informed decisions about who they do business with, and the general public can make better decisions about the large businesses they purchase from. The scheme will begin on 1 January 2021.

22.01.2022 #JobKeeper The JobKeeper scheme has been extended from 28 September 2020 until 28 March 2021. There are two separate extension periods. For each extension period, an additional actual decline in turnover test applies and the rate of the JobKeeper payment is different. The extension periods are:... - Extension 1: from 28 September 2020 to 3 January 2021 - Extension 2: from 4 January 2021 to 28 March 2021 The rate of the JobKeeper payment in each extension period will depend on the number of hours: - An eligible employee works, or - An eligible business participant is actively engaged in the business. For more information, please follow the link https://www.ato.gov.au//J/JobKeeper-extension-announcement

22.01.2022 Have you received a government payment or grant? If your business has received a grant or payment from the Australian Government or a state or territory government, you may need to include it in your tax return. Some grants and payments are assessable income and so need to be included in your tax return. Grants and payments that are assessable income include: JobKeeper payments, fuel tax credits or product stewardship for oil benefit.... Wine equalisation tax producer rebate. Grants, such as an amount you receive under the Australian Apprenticeships Incentives Program. Subsidies for carrying on a business. There are some government grants and payments that you do not need to pay tax on. One example of this is the cash flow boost. How and where you report assessable grants and payments in your tax return will depend on your business structure. For more information contact your accountant, tax or BAS agents.

21.01.2022 As an exclusive offer for the holiday period, CCIQ is offering you a FREE casual employment contract template (valued at $267 AUD). Click the link below to claim this free offer.

21.01.2022 Another great video conference with Chamber members and our local politicians! Congrats also to Jasmine from Time & Access Systems - Australasia who won a tasty hamper from Milton Dick MP. See you next time

21.01.2022 #SBA2020 Not even COVID-19 can stop us from celebrating the hard work of small business again in 2020! We are so pleased to announce that the Mount Ommaney Small Business Awards are back with nominations opening tomorrow (Friday, 31 July).... Now more than ever we know small business is doing it tough and we know our community is keen to shine a light on our amazing small businesses. This year will be much like previous years, but this year we will be a contact free awards celebrating with a LIVE streamed awards night! The awards kick off this Friday, so Jess Pugh MP for Mount Ommaney is holding an info night (4 - 9pm) for you to pop in and collect your starter pack for this years awards from her office at 532 Seventeen Mile Rocks Rd, Sinnamon Park. For more info, follow the event here https://www.facebook.com/events/281905749738501/

20.01.2022 On Wednesday night we held our monthly networking event at Jindalee Jungle, who is owned by members Stephen & Tash. We were treated to some delicious hot and cold refreshments and we resisted the temptation of going down the slide! If you have a young family or friends with children and are looking for a fun venue for a party or even just to let the kids burn off some energy, be sure to visit! Jindalee Jungle is located in Jindalee Home (160 Sinnamon Road) next to Overflow https://www.jindaleejungle.com.au/

20.01.2022 Thank you to all who came along to our Chamber After Five networking night. Held at the Centenary Tavern, we had a good mix of businesses and lots of conversations were had. We were also delighted to present new member certificates to the following businesses: La Haye Property Maintenance Centenary Picture Framing Nvolve Media... Aussie - Danny Blair Premium Air Conditioning Cleaning Next meeting will be our Christmas social, stay tuned!

19.01.2022 We are fortunate to have Alanna Ngo from Ray White Forest Lake as one of our Committee Members who has organised A Little Ray of Giving. You can donate an unwrapped gift to their Giving Tree from 1 December which will be passed on to the Rotary Club of Lake Forest Park and distributed to those less fortunate in our communities

19.01.2022 Our virtual networking meeting starts at 6pm and youre welcome to join us by following the link We start in 30 mins (at 6pm) and you can join us by following this link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84302481439 Meeting ID: 843 0248 1439

18.01.2022 Happy Friday! Hope youve all had a wonderful week. Just a quick reminder about our Meet the Candidates forum coming up on October 7th. Great opportunity to get along and hear from representatives before the State Election. Hope to see you there!

17.01.2022 The JobKeeper wage subsidy and the JobSeeker unemployment benefit are due to change at the end of September, tapering off in line with the Federal Governments hopes the economy will start to recover from COVID-19. JobKeeper is currently $1,500 a fortnight for each employee a business keeps on its books during the economic downturn, but will change to $1,200 for full-time workers and $750 for part-time and casual staff from September 28. For the second time in a fortnight the second stage of JobKeeper has undergone major changes. The announcements are likely, as was observed in April, to be tweaked over the coming days and weeks, and this article will be updated with the most up to date information and noted here with the update date https://bit.ly/3ahPApo

17.01.2022 The Queensland Government has announced that the Back to Work program has been extended through to 30 June 2021 or until the available funding of $70 million has been fully allocated. A new Apprentice and Trainee Boost payment of up to $20,000 is now available to employers who employ an eligible apprentice or trainee in order to support even more Queenslanders to also gain a valuable qualification. https://backtowork.initiatives.qld.gov.au/for-employers/

16.01.2022 BCC is committed to supporting Brisbane businesses. They provide resources and opportunities for businesses at any level of growth - from getting the right permits and licences, through to data to help research your new business and their 24/7 business hotline. Check out the link for an array of support and links for businesses https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au//gove/business-in-brisbane

16.01.2022 Nominations are now OPEN for the Small Business Awards 2020! Nominate your favourite small business and/or employee within the Mt Ommaney electorate to show how much you appreciate them! Click here www.surveymonkey.com/r/smallbizawards to nominate now!

16.01.2022 Saturday 12th September @ 10am | Dont miss this great opportunity to spend a little time polishing your feeds and optimising the online expression of your brand! If you are a small business owner looking for some tips and tricks on boosting your social media presence, book in to BCCs virtual seminar with BrisStyle and learn how to make the most of this important digital marketing tool. Secure your place via Eventbrite

16.01.2022 The Lord Mayors Small Business Forums are a great opportunity to network and hear learnings from successful small business owners, while the Lord Mayors Business Excellence Workshops provide valuable, practical information from Brisbane business leaders. https://www.facebook.com/events/2630684453927089

15.01.2022 There has been recent changes announced to JobKeeper, including: - The extension of JobKeeper Payment for six months until 28 March 2021. - Different eligibility requirements and payment rates that apply from 28 September 2020.... If youre currently receiving JobKeeper you dont need to do anything right now; the ATO will provide you with more detailed information soon. Find out what you need to do to stop receiving JobKeeper payments for you or your ineligible employees here https://www.ato.gov.au//JobKeeper-Payment/JobKeeper-guides/

14.01.2022 We have created a private group for our current members! Please feel free to join and use the group as another way to network with other members, ask questions, seek advice and just hang out. We look forward to seeing you there https://www.facebook.com/groups/CDCCMembers/

14.01.2022 #PositionsVacant There are several executive committee positions that will be vacant during the next election (Wednesday, 5th August) so we are asking our members to think about becoming more involved with the Chamber and be a part of something unique and very rewarding. The following positions will be available: Vice President... Secretary Membership Officer Communications Officer Events Officer Committee Members (2) You can either send in your nomination form or attend the AGM on Wednesday, 5th August (6 - 8pm at the Jindalee Hotel) and put your hand up on the night. Nomination forms have been emailed to all members but they are also available by contacting Gaye at [email protected] or calling 3879 9003. They must be returned no later than 30/07/2020.

14.01.2022 Round 106 of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund is now open! The objective of the fund is to allocate funding to not-for-profit community groups to help them provide services, leisure activities and opportunities for Queensland communities with the funding limit between $500 and $35,000. If you need a letter of support please get in touch with Jess Pugh MP for Mount Ommaney office with as much notice as possible and include as much detail as you can. For more information, pl...ease follow this link https://www.justice.qld.gov.au/initiatives/community-grants Applications close 31 August 2020.

14.01.2022 1 MIN. 11 AM. 11 NOV. Lest we forget.

13.01.2022 Please welcome two new members to the Chamber! Our VP Adam Workman, along with Milton Dick MP and Jess Pugh MP for Mount Ommaney were happy to show their support and personally welcome them to our network of amazing small businesses in the area. Samarco II Cafe | Family-owned and operated Mediterranean restaurant in Middle Park with high quality meals, service and atmosphere. Maniatis Market Middle Park | Superior quality fruit & vegetables along with local and international cheese & deli goods for all occasions.

12.01.2022 #FridayFocus This week we are focusing on your home! If youre like many people who just dont have the time to take care of your homes maintenance, you can always depend on a Chamber member to look after you. We highly recommend the services of Mike and Peter who have years of experience and knowledge between them. La Haye Property Maintenance | La Haye Property Maintenance caters for a number of repairs for your home. Here are just a few things they specialise in:... - Basic carpentry - Changing tap washers - Patching holes in walls - Hanging doors - All general maintenance requests Prompt Maintenance Services | Offering general handyman, maintenance and minor carpentry services. Prompt Maintenance Services is an individually owned and operated business. They have been servicing Individuals, Strata, Commercial and the Real Estate sectors, continually since 2003.

10.01.2022 Hurry! Nominations close this Thursday! Have you wanted to get more involved and get behind the scenes to help with the planning and future of the Chamber? Now is the time to put your nomination forward to become an executive member. This coming year we will be making some big decisions regarding more socialising/networking events, the redesigned Mt Ommaney Small Business Awards, updating key aspects of the future of the Chamber and other items as they come to hand.... Nomination forms have been emailed to all members but they are also available by contacting Gaye at [email protected] or calling 3879 9003. They must be returned no later than 30/07/2020.

09.01.2022 Well, what a night! We were so happy to hold a face-to-face members meeting again at the The Jindalee Hotel. We started with our AGM where a new executive committee were elected and then heard from Dr Tony Watt from The Culture Doctor who presented "The Tides Gone Out. Look Whos Been Swimming Naked" where we discovered how to look within our business and find out who we really are and what we represent to our customers. We also heard from Cr Sarah Hutton, Milton Dick MP and Jess Pugh MP for Mount Ommaney and had a good time networking with other small business owners. We look forward to our next meeting being held on Wednesday 2 September (details to be announced).

08.01.2022 Have you voted in the Lord Mayors Business Awards yet? Hurry, because voting closes this Friday 11th September! The Lord Mayors Business Awards team welcomes Brisbane businesses and entrepreneurs who have made outstanding contributions to the city or pivoted their business during challenging times to apply. The 2020 nomination award categories are: - CCIQ Award for Outstanding Small Business... - Award for Outstanding Micro Business - Australia Pacific LNG Award for Business Innovation - Urban Utilities Award for Production Innovation - ISPT Award for Outstanding Social Enterprise - ANZ Award for High-Growth Business Start-Up - Yurika Award for Environmental Sustainability in Business - HSBC Award for Excellence in Business Adaptation - The Port of Brisbane Award for Young Business Person of the Year - The Courier-Mail Award for Business Person of the Year Follow the link to nominate now! http://www.choosebrisbane.com.au//about-lm/how-to-nominate

06.01.2022 ANNOUNCEMENT! Did you know Chamber membership is currently free for the remainder of this year? Usually $150, were offering free membership to local businesses to support our community during these tough times. Tag & share with someone who you think should join -https://centenarychamber.com.au/join/

06.01.2022 Congratulations to Chamber member Damien from Damien Lacey Plumbing Maintenance and the team on competing in this year's Variety Bash Queensland! Their car, Variety Bash Car 65 (give them a like to follow their antics) are $1,000 shy of fundraising $50,000. Please help them reach their target to help disadvantaged Aussie children; click on www.varietybashadventure.com.au/t/65

06.01.2022 Round 2 of the Small Business COVID-19 Adaption Grant program is now open! The available grant amount is a minimum of $2,000 and up to a maximum of $10,000 per eligible small or micro business. Only 1 application per round will be accepted from an individual ABN or a financial beneficiary of a business. Successful applicants from round 1 of this program cannot apply for funding under round 2. If you have submitted a round 1 application but havent heard back yet, you are eligible to apply for round 2. To apply, follow the link https://bit.ly/2CO06b1

05.01.2022 Looking for webinars to help you run your business from home? Do you want to know more about which expenses you can claim in your tax return, how to calculate the amounts you claim, or learn the benefits of digital systems? The ATO are offering two one-hour webinars to help you improve your small business skills. Running a home-based business Digital options for your small business... To find out how to register, follow the link below

05.01.2022 Have you heard about the Love To Ride Challenge? Its a free cycling competition being run in September this year supported by Brisbane City Council. The challenge is all about encouraging Queenslanders to get fit and healthy by riding a bike during the month of September 2020. Since our initial challenge three years ago, there has been close on 400 business and 6000 riders take part! Businesses compete against other businesses in an effort to see who can have the most staff riding. The aim isnt to see who can travel the furthest but more so how we can create behavioural change through people riding more consistently. Riders are rewarded by being offered prizes throughout the challenge. You can see more about the challenge here: www.lovetoride.net/brisbane

03.01.2022 Congratulations to all the finalists in this years 2020 Mount Ommaney Small Business Awards! With over 1,000 nominations its clear our community supports small business in a big way. Voting is open now https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/smallbizawards and a full list of the finalists is available here https://bit.ly/2YogNlw

03.01.2022 When was the last time you checked your Australian business number (ABN) details were up to date? Updating your ABN details might be the last thing on your mind, but it's important to keep these contact details up to date in case of a disaster or emergency in your area. Emergency services and government agencies use ABN details to identify businesses in affected areas during emergencies. Then they know who might need help or support during and after the event. If your ABN det...ails are out of date you risk missing out on important assistance, updates or opportunities such as grants. To make sure you receive important information, update your ABN details including: - authorised contacts - your business's physical location - postal address - email - phone number. If you're no longer in business, cancel your ABN so you're not contacted unnecessarily. You can do this online and it takes effect immediately.

03.01.2022 We had our handover breakfast meeting yesterday and were excited for the new ideas ahead! Watch this space

02.01.2022 We would like to extend our thanks to the outgoing 2019/2020 executive committee who worked tirelessly for the Chamber to ensure our members stayed informed, especially throughout recent times: Vice President Adam Workman, REMAX Ignite Secretary Gaye Dow, Admin Advantage - Qld Pty Ltd Memberships Louise Draper, Odontologica Tooth and Gum Conservation... Events Lisa Baillie, Forty Seventy Four Well done on the newly elected 2020/2021 executive committee who will be bringing some exciting developments into the next twelve months. Please make welcome: President Ada Filer, Silver Dove Funerals Vice President Brent Cue, Flex Public Relations Treasurer Terry Langdale, Terry Langdale Chartered Accountant & Business Advisor Secretary Alanna Ngo, Ray White Forest Lake Memberships Kristy Preston, East Coast Hydraulics Events Stephen Mierendorf, Jindalee Jungle

02.01.2022 This time next week we'll be at The Lion Richlands for our 'Hollywood' themed Christmas party with some amazing prizes on offer in our raffle! Get in quick and purchase online today through the link below, or bring cash on the night. https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing

02.01.2022 Hi Everyone, a quick reminder that our social networking and drinks is on today! See you at the Centenary Tavern Middlepark from 6pm.

01.01.2022 Last night President Ada Filer along with Cr Sarah Hutton and Jess Pugh MP for Mount Ommaney presented a few of our new members with their certificates! Please make welcome: Tass Maniatis from Maniatis Market Middle Park Joanne Gooley from JG Insurance Connection Pty Ltd Rachel Mullard from Merchants of Miscellany Kristy Preston from East Coast Hydraulics... Stephen Mierendorf from Jindalee Jungle Andy Griffiths from Australian Visa Assistance Angela Raven from Centenary State High School See more

01.01.2022 AGM | 5 AUGUST 2020 Have you wanted to get more involved and get behind the scenes to help with the planning and future of the Chamber? Now is the time to put your nomination forward to become an executive member. This coming year we will be making some big decisions regarding more socialising/networking events, the redesigned Mt Ommaney Small Business Awards, updating key aspects of the future of the Chamber and other items as they come to hand. ... Its very rewarding being on the executive committee and youre welcome to find out more from one of the current executive team by reaching out to the current committee: - President Ada Filer - Vice President Adam Workman - Treasurer Terry Langdale - Secretary Gaye Dow - Memberships Kara-Leigh James - Communications Lisa Baillie Nomination forms have been emailed to all members but they are also available by contacting Gaye at [email protected] or calling 3879 9003. They must be returned no later than 30/07/2020.