Chinchilla Community Commerce and Industry Inc in Chinchilla, Queensland | Community organisation

Chinchilla Community Commerce and Industry Inc

Locality: Chinchilla, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 4668 9172

Address: Dorney Building, 97 Chinchilla Street 4413 Chinchilla, QLD, Australia

Website: https://chinchilla.com.au/

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25.01.2022 Announcement that Columboola Solar Farm will go ahead with construction to begin soon, after Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) signed with CS Energy and sale of the project to Hana Finincal Investment by previous owner Luminous Energy. Media Release Minister for Natural Resources, Mines and Energy The Honourable Dr Anthony Lynham... Construction starts this month on a multi-million dollar solar farm in south-west Queensland, creating 400 jobs from this month, thanks to a sales deal with publicly-owned CS Energy. Energy Minister Dr Anthony Lynham today announced that Hana Financial Investment would build the 162 megawatt Columboola Solar Farm to be built between Chinchilla and Miles. UK-based project developers Luminous Energy today also announced financial close on the solar farm project and its concurrent sale to Hana. Queensland has an economic plan for post-COVID recovery and affordable, reliable energy supply underpins that plan, Dr Lynham said. That plan includes investing in traditional infrastructure and supporting the renewables industry because that supports jobs. This project will mean another 400 jobs for the renewable energy powerhouse of the Western Downs, with construction to begin this month. With the governments new renewable energy zone initiative for South-West Queensland, Columboola is set to be followed by ongoing new renewable energy projects and jobs. Queensland is forecast to reach 20 per cent renewable generation this year and projects like this continue to drive us to our target of 50 per cent by 2030. The Columboola Solar Farm takes Queenslands tally of financially committed or operational large-scale renewable energy projects to 41 since 2015. CS Energy will buy 100 per cent of the output of the solar farm and on-sell it to its large commercial and industrial retail customers, including Griffith University, CQUniversity and QUT. CS Energy and Queenslands two other publicly-owned generators, CleanCo and Stanwell, have now supported or own 1900 MW of renewable energy generation. CS Energy CEO Andrew Bills said CS Energy was responding to the needs of large energy users like the universities by developing tailored solutions that met their needs in terms of energy usage, decarbonisation and energy management. Through this PPA CS Energy continues to diversify our portfolio and offer our retail customers renewable generation as part of their energy supply, Mr Bills said. Were excited to facilitate further renewable energy development in Queensland and help move the state closer to achieving its goal of 50 per cent renewables by 2030. The Columboola Solar Farm will feature solar technology such as bifacial panels that absorb light from both the front and the back, and single axis trackers that follow the sun. Contractor Stirling and Wilson will start construction this month and it is due to be completed by the end of next year.

25.01.2022 Your $5000 Draw is happening TODAY!! All entry barrels have been collected from participating businesses so if you have any last minute entries you can drop them into our office at 97 Chinchilla Street (The Dorney Building) between 8.30am and 10.30am - Draw will take place at 11am. Keep an eye on this page as we will be posting the video as soon as the draw is completed and we would love to be able to contact the winner immediately so you can start spending straight away! ... GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!! Western Downs Regional Council Origin Energy MPC Kinetic Chinchilla Community Commerce and Industry Inc - CCCI #buylocal #winnerwinnerchickendinner #supportlocal #supportlocalbusiness #loveyourtown #townproudbuylocal #chinchilla #ccci #bigwinner

23.01.2022 Your ideas and opinions are important to us. Please take 10 minutes out of your day to complete our survey. To show how much we appreciate your help, everyone who completes the survey can go in the draw for a chance to win a $100 Community Spirit Voucher* that you can spend at local retailers. Tag you friends so they can complete the survey for a chance to win. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HCJJ89H... *Details of the Community Spirit Challenge and vouchers can be found on our website www.chinchilla.com.au #CCCI #Chinchilla #WesternDowns #2040vision

22.01.2022 Round 2 of the $10,000 Queensland Governments Adaptation Grants are still open for Regional Queensland. Grant funds can be used for; Professional advice Utilities, rates, rent, phone&internet, insurance, licencing Marketing & communication... Digital/tech strategy development Training Capital costs associated with Covid-19 safety Equipment or Software to move business online Check your eligability to see if you can access these fund to support your business. https://www.business.qld.gov.au//advice-su/grants/adaption

21.01.2022 Tomorrow is the day - Groovin' In The Garden is happening!! Get your tickets now! Western Downs Regional Council Chinchilla Community Commerce and Industry Inc - CCCI #familyfun #groovininthegarden

21.01.2022 Its the start of a new era for Chinchilla with the towns first ever set of traffic lights being switched on this morning.

21.01.2022 Would you like to be part of the amazing work Wandoan Community Commerce & Industry Assoc does! They add so much to their community!

19.01.2022 The Chinchilla Community Commerce and Industry Inc - CCCI Year Ahead Breakfast is now sold out. Although we have made arrangements for a larger space with our venue, due to the strong interest we have now closed RSVPs for the event. We are maintaining a waiting list in the case any tickets become available. Were looking forward to updates from Western Downs Regional Council Cr Paul McVeigh and Origin Energys Alex Kennedy-Clark. COVID-19 precautions will be in place for the event.

19.01.2022 What are all these videos about? Chinchilla Community Commerce and Industry Inc - CCCI Board Members introduce Chinchillas 2040 Vision Priority Projects. Want to see the full videos? You can see them all in our survey (it takes less than 8 minutes to complete) More than 500 people have given us their opinions but we still need MORE!... https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HCJJ89H

19.01.2022 CCCI President Shannon McDermotts view on Chinchilla crime. Opinion Piece - https://mailchi.mp/5c06589edbbf/opinion-piece

18.01.2022 For a chance to WIN $100 Shopping Voucher* Complete the Chinchilla Community Commerce and Industry Inc - CCCI online Priority Projects Survey. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HCJJ89H Does Chinchilla need commecial flights from our airport? More police resources to manage crime? A sporting precinct? More water and better facilities at our Weir? These and other projects cant happen without your support. ... Take the survey to let us know what you want for our town! *Details of the Community Spirit Challenge and vouchers can be found on our website www.chinchilla.com.au #CCCI #Chinchilla #WesternDowns #2040vision

17.01.2022 Heads up Chinchilla businesses, QLD Government Innovation Grants are still open for regional businesses, thats you!! This grant was fully used up in South East Queensland in just one day, if your wishing to apply do so ASAP to avoid missing out. https://www.business.qld.gov.au//advice-su/grants/adaption

17.01.2022 What is needed to make the future Chinchilla of 2040 a great place to live? Do we need commercial flights to capital cities from our Airport? A University? Additional Government services? More support for local businesses? Youth facilities? More volunteers? Improved sports and recreation facilities? Which of these suggestions is most important? Which ones should we work hardest on? What needs to happen soonest? We want your input to help us decide where the CCCI should focus ...our future efforts to best support our community. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HCJJ89H #Chinchilla #2040vision #strategicplan #westerndowns #ccci #community

16.01.2022 The Community are invited to Neoen Information Sessions for Western Downs Green Power Hub - https://mailchi.mp//events-solar-project-information-sessi RSVP through the link.

16.01.2022 The CCCI Community Spirit Challenge is still going strong and its not too late for your busisness to be involved! This week we are celebrating the 8th week of the campaign and have reached in excess of $5,000 contributed by the participating CCCI Members to supporting others in Chinchilla. Base Chinchilla - Are donating 100 meals a week to Meals on Wheels and Chinchilla Community Centre to help out those in need. RiE Group have this week joined the Challenge by starting a p...ay it forward chain with local busisness Bumble Bean Coffee Van. Did you recieve one of the free coffees from RiE yesterday? Wed love to hear from you if you did! Reids Refrigeration & Airconditioning Chinchilla are ensuring our experienced locals are safe and warm this winter by offering those 60+ years of age a 30% discount on servicing of air conditioners and a 10% discount on new installations. McDonalds Chinchilla, MFE PTY LTD, ENZED Surat Basin are all awarding vouchers to their staff on a weekly basis that can only be spent in Chinchilla ensuring all the spending for these goes back into the local economy. The Pump House takes the voucher idea to a new level by purchasing vouchers and donating them to another local busisness doubbling the number of busisnesses who benifit from their support. Thanks to Origin Energy who helped get this program up and running right at the beggining of COVID-19. We would love more local busisnesses to get involved, its never too late to help your community out! Were all for exciting new ideas you may be able to bring to the Challenge. Full details on our website; https://chinchilla.com.au//chinchilla-community-spirit-ch/ #BuyWesternDowns #TownProud #CCCI #Chinchilla #CommunitySpirit

16.01.2022 Have you completed the CCCI 2040 Vision Survey? Did you know the survey includes 7 short videos like the one below from the CCCI Board members? You can hear from the CCCI board about the 5 Pillars of our new strategic plan, as well as our past and future activities before we ask you to help us decide what are the most important projects for the next 5, 10 or even 20 years. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HCJJ89H

16.01.2022 How could $10,000 be used in your busness to adapt to Covid-19? The QLD Government has earmarked 50% of their Adaptation Grant funds for Regional QLD so if you are a busisness in Chinchilla thats you! This is a very easy grant to apply for so we encourage any local busisness affected by COVID to put in an application. The round closes as soon as all the funds are used up.... Need help? QGC has funded a dedicated Business Grant Writer based in Chinchilla to assist local businesses to apply for grants for FREE. Contact Louise to access this assistance M. 0499 029 779 E. [email protected] https://www.business.qld.gov.au//advice-su/grants/adaption

16.01.2022 Do you have an old car laying around? The Chinchilla Fire Station is looking for cars to use in their training.

15.01.2022 Congratulations to our 2020 Chinchilla BEST Group graduates!!! The Bringing Employers and Students Together (BEST) Group has run and supported events and programs to help our High School students prepare to enter the workforce annually since 2018. The Chinchilla BEST group has amazing support from local businesses who generously give their time to plan and deliver activities to ensure our year 12 graduates have strong job prospects. The CCCI are incredibly proud of the amazing schools, students and business who worked together for the entire year. Thanks to MFE PTY LTD for sponsoring today’s event including all ice, cold water, and ice blocks to keep everyone cool! Yancoal Cameby Downs Mine CS Energy Western Downs Regional Council Chinchilla Christian College Chinchilla State High School

15.01.2022 Spotlight on Our Sponsors!! President's Cup Golf Day Hole 7 - Club Hotel Chinchilla Hole in One Competition $1000 ... Nearest To Pin Competition. Club Hotel Chinchilla ENZED Surat Basin Chinchilla Community Commerce and Industry Inc - CCCI #2021golfday #SupportSmallBusiness #presidentscupgolfday

15.01.2022 Do you know anyone in south-west Queensland? If so, please tell them about our FREE GRANTSEEKER WORKSHOP TOMORROW: Grantseekers encouraged to register now! Ho...pefully, youve seen that many of our programs are accepting applications right now. If you are curious about how to apply or what makes the best application, we highly recommend that you tune in to tomorrows free workshop. Our lovely program managers will talk you through the process step-by-step, and help you build the confidence to submit a complete and persuasive application. Note - this session has been designed with South West QLD communities in mind - but the insights will apply to all rural NFPs (with more local workshops coming soon.) Learn more and register now: http://ow.ly/bcGU50APUxx #GrantSeekerWorkshop #FreeWebinar #FRRR #RegionalQLD

13.01.2022 Celebrating Wagyu Wednesday at Chinchilla RSL Memorial Club serving smoked Warregold Wagyu. The new paddock to plate experience in Chinchilla with the RSL dishing up locally produced, processed and smoked wagyu beef. Opportunities to experience and enjoy local produce have valuable tourism and liveability benifits and keeping the whole process local maximises the benifits to our local economy and environment. But most importantly its tasty! https://www.facebook.com/warregoldwagyu/ Clover Hill Accommodation & Camping Gleeson Quality Meats Pty Ltd. #wagyu #wagyubeef #buywesterndowns #tastewesterndowns #chinchilla #buylocal #supportlocal #westerndowns

13.01.2022 Whilst we will be closed between 12 noon tomorrow and re-opening on the 4th of January we will be monitoring the entries received for the competition. Competit...ion closes 31st of December so keep those entries coming in! Do you have any historic images of local businesses you would like to share? We would love to see them! Maybe add some festive pics taken in the region whilst you celebrate with your family this year? The CCCI would like to wish you all a merry and safe festive season and we look forward to seeing what entries come through over the holidays. #ccci #ccciphotocomp #2020photocompetition #chinchilla #loveyourtown #supportlocal #chinchillaproud #photography Chinchilla Community Commerce and Industry Inc - CCCI Bev Stuart Robyn Haig

12.01.2022 The end of another strong week for the CCCI Community Spirit Challenge with McDonalds Chinchilla using our Chinchilla Vouchers to congratulate their staff AND support other CCCI Members. Great work McDonalds Chinchilla and congratulations to the Bautista family!! The message from McDonalds; Marianne and the Bautista family moved to Chinchilla only a couple of years ago to work with us and bought a beautiful home this month. We are super proud that the family has chosen Chinchilla to make their home. McDonalds Chinchilla thought CCCI vouchers were the perfect housewarming gift. All the best to a wonderful family!!

12.01.2022 2020 has been a difficult year for both businesses and students. Regardless, the Chinchilla BEST Group was determined continue supporting our year 12s despite the difficulties. The group has just completed delivering 10 Soft Skills sessions at both Chinchilla High Schools, it couldnt happen without the ongoing commitment from local businesses, Thank You!

12.01.2022 Origin and CCCI offer new support for local business - https://mailchi.mp//new-support-announced-for-local-busine

12.01.2022 Congratulations Rachel de Jonge! you are the winner of the $5,000 Major Prize for the 2020 Use Your Melon Buy Local! The $5,000 worth of vouchers can be used at any participating businesses from the 2020 Campaign. The winning entry was purchased at Keating Bros Retail Store Thanks to the generous support of Origin Energy MPC Kinetic and Shell's QGC business this years campaign had 20,000+ entries representing far in excess of $500,000 spend in the Chinchilla economy.

11.01.2022 Another lovely small business based in Dalby. Take a look at what Signed Jaclyn has to offer. #buywesterndowns #SupportSmallBusiness #buylocal

10.01.2022 The Chinchilla Community Commerce and Industry Inc - CCCI were excited to have the Chinchilla BEST Group meet up this week to discuss what we can all do to ensure good outcomes for our 2020 students. The Group committed to delivering our Soft Skills sessions into schools in 2020. This programs connects local businesses with students to impart important lessons on job seeking, interview skills and workplace expectations. The sessions start with Chinchilla State High School and Chinchilla Christian College next week.

10.01.2022 Could you sports club ue some extra funds? please tag you local club representatives to make sure they know this grant is available. Closes August 7 2020.

10.01.2022 Just a quick reminder of this awesome FREE program commencing next Tuesday the 17th of November at the Chinchilla Library from 3.30pm to 4.30pm. Council and Chamber have combined to connect young people with local mentors to help them create their own business. This will be a great tool for your future endeavours even if you don't have a business idea right now, it may just come to you at one of these events! If you are interested in attending please send us a message. ... For further information, contact Council on 1300 COUNCIL (1300 268 624) or visit www.wdrc.qld.gov.au for more

09.01.2022 Scott Morrison (ScoMo) announces Wallumbilla site of Australian Gas Trading Hub will be a key to Australias economic recovery as part of the Federal Governments future renewable energy plans.

06.01.2022 Congratulations to the winner of the $100 Community Spirit shopping voucher Esther Cirson! Thank You to Esther and the other 563 people who completed our survey! Members of our community have invested a combined total of more than 75 hours of your time in letting us know your thoughts! Thank You! Results will be available in the CCCI Strategic Plan to be released later this year.

05.01.2022 Spotlight on Our Sponsors!! President's Cup Golf Day Hole 8 - Ausco - Stayover Chinchilla Nearest To Pin 2nd Shot Competition.... Stayover By Ausco, Chinchilla ENZED Surat Basin Chinchilla Community Commerce and Industry Inc - CCCI #2021golfday #presidentscupgolfday #supportinglocalbusiness #networking

05.01.2022 Were hearing from Western Downs Regional Council Mayor Cr Paul McVeigh and Deputy Mayor Cr Andrew Smith in Chinchilla tonight about the support and incentives WDRC have in place to encourage development in Chinchilla and the Western Downs. Including waiving of infrastructure charges on selected developments.

05.01.2022 Youth Business Program This exciting new program is designed to assist young people in bringing their business ideas to life. The FREE Western Downs Youth Business Program is delivered in partnership between Western Downs Regional Council and Future Anything in collaboration with Chinchilla Community Commerce & Industry.... This is a brand-new program to support and educate young businesspeople whilst encouraging local up-and-coming entrepreneurs to follow their business dreams. For more information go to https://www.wdrc.qld.gov.au//econo/youth-business-program/

03.01.2022 Western Downs Regional Council are hoping to entice local building projects by offering breaks and support for new developments. They are holding a forum in Chinchilla on 21st July to discuss the incentives on offer.

03.01.2022 REMINDER: Happening today - Neoen Solar Project Information Sessions - https://mailchi.mp//events-solar-project-information-sessi

03.01.2022 $5,000 Grants closing TODAY.

03.01.2022 We hope everyone had a fabulous Christmas and New Year and is now kicking off 2021 with new sucesses, growth and visions for the future. Here at the CCCI we are kicking off with a fresh new look logo! Feel free to let us know what you think. Chinchilla Community Commerce and Industry Inc - CCCI Western Downs Regional Council Tara Futures Group Dalby Chamber of Commerce Miles & District Chamber of Commerce Wandoan Surf Club Jandowae Business and Community Group

02.01.2022 We are very sad to announce that the 2021 Festival has been cancelled due to COVID. But never fear...we will be back... bigger and better than ever!!!!

02.01.2022 New grants to support local businesses will open on Monday 8th June. QGC Shell has announced they be offering two grant catogries Ready to Reopen and Reinvigorate through their funded Busisness Navigator program. Full details and how to apply on their website; www.navigatorwesterndowns.com.au/covid-support

02.01.2022 Today marked the launch of the Taste Western Downs at Dulacca Hotel. This new glossy magazine put together by the team at Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise on behalf of Western Downs Regional Council to showcase the amazing produce that can be found right here on the Western Downs.

02.01.2022 Spotlight on Our Sponsors!! President's Cup Golf Day Hole 9 - Haynes Chinchilla Longest Putt Competition.... Haynes Group ENZED Surat Basin Chinchilla Community Commerce and Industry Inc - CCCI #networking #supportinglocalbusiness #2021golfday #presidentscupgolfday

01.01.2022 Have you seen the drone footage of Chinchilla the team Gerkies provided for the CCCIs 2040 Vision Priority Project Survey? There are actually 7 short videos in our survey and it only takes around 5 minutes to complete the entire survey. Does the community want the State School relocated? A STEM Education Center built? Do you want events like One Long Table, would you like to see that event back in 2021? Complete the survey to let us know your thoughts https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HCJJ89H

01.01.2022 Have you got your application ready for Round 2 of the Small Business COVID-19 Adaption Grants? Applications are set to open at 9am tomorrow, on 1 July 2020. Grants of up to $10,000 are available and its first in, first served so were urging you to apply FAST! Three top tips for a successful application: 1) Make sure your business is eligible. 2) Make sure your activity is eligible. 3) Get your supporting documents ready.... More details here; www.business.qld.gov.au/adaption-grant

01.01.2022 Chinchilla Botanic Parklands has been awarded Park of the Year at the Queensland Parks and Leisure Australia Awards. The Parklands can now add this to its trophy cabinet along with the International Green Flag Award it secured in 2019. A quick check of Trip Advisor shows the Parklands is ranked #1 on the list of things to do in Chinchilla. Congratulations to the Western Downs Regional Council team for all the effort that goes into maintaining the space so beautifully.

01.01.2022 APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN QGC Busisness Grants of up to $5,000 now available to local businesses. https://www.navigatorwesterndowns.com.au/covid-support