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25.01.2022 You're invited to connect with those in business, other employees and friends you've not made yet at LinkedIn Local Gladstone on Wednesday, October 14 at Flavours Marina. Join like mined people who want to connect with you and understand your business in this 'no-pitch' event. Held bi-monthly, LinkedIn Local Gladstone networking events are designed for business people and their employees to get together in a social light hearted atmosphere over good food and drinks without the business pitch. And, you do not have to be on LinkedIn to attend. Register free now: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/linkedin-local-gladstone-ti

25.01.2022 On Realestate.com.au there are currently 203 rentals available in the Gladstone region. Rental crisis or not, this is not a time to think negatively but to think 'what are the opportunities' - LinkedIn Local Gladstone. December 2 free to attend: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/linkedin-local-gladstone-ti ............................................................ GLADSTONE could be heading for a rental crisis with vacancy rates of less than 1 per cent, according to two prop...erty experts. They say a severe rental shortage could lead to some tenants being forced out on the streets. A steep decline in dwelling construction since 2017 and less investor activity is seeing rapidly increasing competition for properties, says Terry Ryder from hotspotting.com.au and Propertyology’s Simon Pressley. Mr Ryder said the shortage of rentals in Gladstone and other parts of Australia was dire. We have available properties attracting queues of applicants typically between 40 or 50 parties can be applying for the same property, he said. In that situation, it’s not uncommon for tenants to make offers well above the asking rent or to offer payment of three or six months upfront in order to secure a home in the face of intense competition. A vacancy rate below 1 per cent represents a dire shortage and in many parts of Australia, this is the reality right now." Connect for full story.

25.01.2022 Only three weeks till the next LinkedIn Local Gladstone. Come and join other like minded people in business or with those who just want to create more business opportunities at Flavours Marina on October 14 from 5pm to 7pm. Free to attend: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/linkedin-local-gladstone-ti

25.01.2022 I got lucky because I never gave up the search. Are you quitting too soon? Or, are you willing to pursue luck with a vengeance - LinkedIn Local Gladstone. October 14: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/linkedin-local-gladstone-ti .............................................. DOES getting paid to camp sound like a dream come true? Then this is the job for you.... The Boynedale Bush Camp, located on Lake Awoonga, is looking for an individual or couple to take on the role of caretaker for the camp. The paid position comes with allocated accommodation at no extra cost. Boynedale Bush Camp has had to close due to COVID-19 restrictions and the Gladstone Area Water Board has explored options to reopen. In order to comply with government requirements, a caretaker is required to manage contact tracing and cleaning requirements. The Boynedale Bush Camp allows campers to stay for free for up to seven days within a 30-day period. Connect for full story.

20.01.2022 Great opportunity to have a business in one of the best places in town for a good feed, coffee, or afternoon drink - LinkedIn Local Gladstone. December 2 free to attend: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/linkedin-local-gladstone-ti .................................................................. A NEW business opportunity is brewing in Gladstone at one of the region's most picturesque parklands. Tenders are opening soon for a new cafe at the Tondoon Botanic Gardens.... Gladstone Region Mayor Matt Burnett said cafe plans and designs were currently in progress. "An expression of interest will be issued in the coming months to secure a new tenant for this popular cafe space," Cr Burnett said. Cr Burnett said the previous operators, Savour the Flavour, decided to leave the space after its lease expired and construction of the new deck impacted cafe operations. "COVID-19 also had an impact," he said. Cr Burnett said a further EOI would be issued to secure a temporary vendor for coffee and light refreshments in the coming months. "It is hoped to have a temporary vendor available from January 2021, to allow our visitors to enjoy coffee and light refreshment services," he said. Connect for full story.

20.01.2022 Everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you’re climbing it - LinkedIn Local Gladstone. December 2, free to attend: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/linkedin-local-gladstone-ti .............................................. TAPAS, cocktails and uninterrupted harbour views is what diners can look forward to when an East Shores restaurant expands next year. The Dock at East Shores will undergo a massive transformation, with th...e Flinders Parade venue expanding upstairs. General manager Andre Sergio Dookoo said the team wanted to cater to the region’s growing younger demographic. We have a range of different people coming to the restaurant, and we try to cater to all of them but we wanted to make sure we are catering to the younger folk, Mr Dookoo said. Gladstone has a young adult population and because of this, people are coming out for drinks, cocktails and fun times with their mates. That’s who we wanted to appeal to. Connect for full story.

20.01.2022 Want to tell your business story right and connect to local businesses today? LinkedIn Local Gladstone is a meetup concept with a difference. It allows people to connect with their LinkedIn network offline in Gladstone and create meaningful interactions without the fear of being pitched to or sold at. Held bi-monthly, LinkedIn Local Gladstone networking events are designed for business people and their employees to get together in a social light hearted atmosphere over good food and drinks without the business pitch. Next event is on Wednesday, October 14. Register now: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/linkedin-local-gladstone-ti

19.01.2022 God, I hate networking. People trying to sell, talking about themselves and how wonderful they are - boring! Rather than networking, what about connecting? When we establish human connections within the context of shared experience we create community wherever we go. LinkedIn Local Gladstone is an event where people in business, or even employees, get together and connect with each other without death by PowerPoint. In these "No Pitch" events, we don't present to you, we tal...k to you and listen to you to create a relationships that will hopefully grow to benefit your business. LinkedIn Local Gladstone is a meetup concept with a difference. It allows people to connect with business offline where you'll meet like minded people in local businesses from around the region. Network over some nibbles and drinks in a great atmosphere and just chat and enjoy or make some business connections that could be valuable in the future. LinkedIn Local Gladstone is free to attend. Register NOW: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/linkedin-local-gladstone-ti

19.01.2022 Who would have thought a combination of having a sweet tooth and working out would inspire someone to start a business - LinkedIn Local Gladstone. October 14 free to attend: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/linkedin-local-gladstone-ti ............................................... A BODY building contest is the last place you would expect someone to be inspired to start a sugar-filled cookie delivery business. But that’s exactly how it happened for Gladstone’s Regan Bebendor...f. While following the strict diet in lead up to the competition Ms Bebendorf couldn’t stop thinking of all the food she would to eat afterwards. I was looking into New York and that’s where I came across New York cookies, Ms Bebendorf said. I thought ‘how cool would that be to bring to my town?’ I started playing around in the kitchen with my grandma and we started making these and they were so good. The cookies were so good she wanted to share them with the region and so the business Sug.r was born. Connect for full story.

19.01.2022 The secret of change is to focus all your energy not on fighting the old but on building the new - LinkedIn Local Gladstone. December 2 at Flavours Marina. Free to attend: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/linkedin-local-gladstone-ti ......................................... INTERNATIONALLY renowned photographer and filmmaker Stuart McKay is launching a fine art gallery at Agnes Water showcasing some of the best of his spectacular work. The visual storyteller, who grew up on... the NSW Central Coast but now calls Central Queensland home, is in strong demand after producing a stunning campaign for Gladstone Regional Council and the GADPL, highlighting the best the region has to offer. After returning from a six-week family trip to the Whitsundays, where Mr Mackay did everything from skydiving to sailing and diving to capture the region for its tourism campaign, he has been hard at work putting the finishing touches on his gallery. I am over the moon with the initial reception to the gallery, which has largely come in response to the Queensland Government’s push to have more people travel within the state due to COVID travel restrictions, Mr McKay said. Connect for full story.

18.01.2022 The key to creating a great "not-for-profit" association is to treat it like it's a "for profit" business with the Business Continuity Training Workshop aim to support Gladstone Region’s not for profit organisations who have experienced adverse impacts during COVID-19 - LinkedIn Local Gladstone. ........................... GEA is pleased to announce the launch of a fully-funded Business Continuity Training Workshop for local businesses thanks to Gladstone Area Water Board and... Gladstone Regional Council’s Rise Up Community Investment fund. The in-person training, which will run over October 22 & 29, will show participants how to link risk management and business continuity management to produce a holistic approach to protecting the value creating activities of their businesses. GEA GM Chantale Lane said development of a detailed business continuity plan was the best way to prepare and cope efficiently with unexpected high-impact events. A key element of developing such plans is being able to recognise the risks your organisation faces, she said. Ms Lane said she would like to thank GAWB and Council for supporting GEA in facilitating this business development opportunity for local businesses. Our alliance appreciates the on-going support of Council and Gladstone Area Water Board, which allows us to support members, and the wider Central Queensland industry supply chain, to continue to grow, diversify and prosper, she said. Connect for full story: https://www.gea.asn.au//business-continuity-planning-works

17.01.2022 Steven Beale was a big man with a big heart and an icon of Gladstone's industry and to be remembered and honored, is testament to his legacy - LinkedIn Local Gladstone. .............................. TWO years since the passing of a Gladstone industry custodian, his wife has remembered him as one to focus on the success of others. Steven Beale's wife Susan said her husband always focused on the success of the people around him, rather than his own.... The Beale's involvement in the Gladstone industry supply chain is one of the most significant in the region and started with Rodd's Bay Maritime in 1995. In the year 2000 the business expanded to a 24 hour operation and began fixing ships in the Gladstone Harbour, which led to the purchase of the slipway. In 2004 Steve, along with his brother and right-hand man Kyle, established MIPEC on the basis that Gladstone had a shortage in marine vessel repair and fabrication services. Since its inception, MIPEC has continued to grow, expanding its breadth of interest to cover several areas including fabrication and construction, general contracting, marine operations, technical services, industrial blast and painting, the MIPEC slipway and project services. Connect for full story.

15.01.2022 Build your own dreams or someone else will hire you to build theirs - LinkedIn Local Gladstone. December 2 free to attend: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/linkedin-local-gladstone-ti ........................................... BETWEEN working away at a smelter and looking after his kids, Gladstone man Bryce Ward is busy making the perfect fudge. Cooking has been a passion for Mr Ward since he was a child and it’s something he’s now turned into a business with Heart Attack ...Snacks. There was something about fudge that I liked making, Mr Ward said. I was really trying to figure out the best way to make it and I’ve been playing with that for a couple of months. It’s to a point where I’m happy to start selling it. Mr Ward initially left school to start his chef apprenticeship but soon found the restaurant life wasn’t for him. I hated being told what to do and cooking the same thing every day, he said. I didn’t like working in a restaurant, it took away my love for cooking. Since then I’ve said, if I’m ever going to cook for a job it’s going to be for myself. Connect for full story.

15.01.2022 LinkedIn Local Gladstone would like to welcome our December 2nd event sponsor Gladstone Training Services. Gladstone Training Services are passionate about keeping people safe and increasing their potential in the workplace. A family run business with over 40 years of combined training experience, they support individuals and/or your staff to gain the skills necessary to increase their potential through industry-specific professional development, training, and short courses.... Gladstone Training Services have a passion for building strong corporate relationships and can offer ongoing support and training for employees. Their public courses are run by a team of enthusiastic trainers, with a depth of knowledge and experience, and we have a team ready to give advice for your corporate needs. For more information and to get access to training courses go to: https://gtstraining.com.au/ LinkedIn Local events is a meetup concept with a difference. It allows people to connect with their LinkedIn network offline in Gladstone. Come along to Gladstone's only LinkedIn Local networking event where you'll meet like minded people in local businesses from around the region. Nibbles (canapes') supplied. LinkedIn Local Gladstone is free to attend and you do not have to be on LinkedIn. To register for the December 2nd event connect here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/linkedin-local-gladstone-ti Thanks to our supporters: Resource Industry Media, 4CC and Flavours Marina.

14.01.2022 Is this 'a time or set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something'? That has to be the question and is the definition of "opportunity". Calliope is growing. So what are the business opportunities now and into the future? - LinkedIn Local Gladstone. October 14: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/linkedin-local-gladstone-ti ................................................ AFTER several years in the making Calliope is now home to a new $1 million multi-purpose spor...ting facility. The Calliope and District Multi-purpose Facility at Bunting Park was officially opened this afternoon with club members and dignitaries in attendance. The new facility has the ability to host rugby league, boxing, netball, volleyball, basketball and indoor soccer as well as be used for functions. The opening was hosted by former president Peter Masters who thanked all the sponsors who played a part in bringing the facility together. Without the support of you guys we just don’t play sport, Mr Masters said. That goes right down through to the juniors. Calliope Junior Roosters President Anthony Mayers said the new facility would be a game changer. This facility will be home to many sports and events into the future, Mr Mayers said. Connect for full story.

13.01.2022 If you want to connect and increase your local business networks make sure you get to LinkedIn Local Gladstone on Wednesday, December 2 at Flavours Marina. LinkedIn Local events is a meetup concept with a difference. It allows people to connect with their LinkedIn network offline in Gladstone. LinkedIn Local Gladstone is a networking event where you'll meet like minded people in local businesses from around the region.... Network over some nibbles and drinks in a great atmosphere and just chat and enjoy or make some business connections that could be valuable in the future. LinkedIn Local Gladstone is free to attend. To register connect here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/.../linkedin-local... Thanks to our supporters: Resource Industry Media , 4CC and Flavours Marina.

12.01.2022 Congratulations to all the local Gladstone region businesses that were recognised by Trip Advisor as being the best in the region - LinkedIn Local Gladstone. ............................................... FROM Gladstone’s East Shores to an Agnes Water Surf School, 21 businesses in the Gladstone region have be recognised at the 2020 TripAdvisor Travellers Choice awards. The awards recognise businesses that earn consistently great user reviews and are among the top 10 per cent... of businesses on TripAdvisor. In Gladstone, eateries were the most popular style of business to receive the accolade, going to six businesses, while south in Agnes Water six experiences earned themselves the title. 2020 Travellers Choice Winners: Accommodation: Mercure Gladstone, Metro Hotel and Apartments Gladstone, Oaks Grand Gladstone, and Quest Gladstone. Eatery: Cafe Spinnaker, Fresh Fix Cafe, Hog’s Breath Cafe Gladstone, Lightbox. Espresso + Wine Bar, The Dock at East Shores, The Outlook Cafe, Cafe Discovery at Agnes, Codie’s Place, Getaway Garden Cafe, and Holidays Cafe. Attraction: East Shores Water Park, 1770 Distillery, Gnarly Tours, Lazy Lizard Surf School, Paperbark Forest Walk, Reef 2 Beach Surf School, and Scooter Roo Tours.

12.01.2022 Politics is not a game. It is an earnest business - LinkedIn Local Gladstone. ........................................... WITH 50 days until the state election, the LNP's Ron Harding held a meet the candidate night on Thursday evening. Supporters gathered in a large room next to his Hanson Road CQ Tools premises to discuss issues leading up to the October 31 poll.... Renowned pianist Izak Labuschagne entertained those who gathered, playing and singing Australian and international music. Mr Harding was seen talking to people throughout the room about his five-point plan for Gladstone, including health services, electricity, manufacturing, the Great Barrier Reef and jobs. After being in business for 25 years, employing up to 50 locals across two businesses, Mr Harding said he had donated more than $1 million to local community groups and events. He said he was passionate about the port city and ensuring Gladstone gets its fair share from the state coffers in Brisbane. Connect for full story.

12.01.2022 What do you need to start a business? Three simple things: know your product better than anyone, know your customer, and have a burning desire to succeed - LinkedIn Local Gladstone. October 14 free to attend: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/linkedin-local-gladstone-ti .................................. A NEW playing field has been approved by the Gladstone Regional Council for CQ Blasters to legitimise its sport locally. The combat field, located at Chamberlain Rd, Burua wil...l be used by the business to host games of team skirmish using gel ball blasters. CQ Blasters co-owner Damien Geyer said the development was about making the sport bigger and better for the Gladstone players. Basically we’re trying to get a legitimate gel blaster field for the Gladstone community, Mr Geyer said. Mr Geyer said they would make use of the fields natural vegetation including gullies, bushland and scrub and they would built a canteen, toilet block and car park. Combat sessions would run in two to four hour periods with games running for 10 to 15 minutes with breaks in between. The proposed sessions would be conducted between Monday to Friday 8.30am to 8.30pm and Saturday to Sunday 8am to 6pm. Connect for full story.

11.01.2022 The key words here are "it will open up doors and unlock future opportunities". ZEN Group's primary focus is the development of apartment buildings predominately in beach-side locations that have the potential to grow both within tourism and residential housing. ZEN Group's confidence in the region signals its potential for growth and if supported, highlights the regions future construction and business opportunities. ................................................................... THE Boyne Island foreshore could be set to undergo a massive transformation with exciting plans unveilled for a new marina, hotel and yacht club on the Boyne River. The vision was unveilled by south-east Queensland developer Zendev during a deputation to Gladstone Regional councillors recently. If approved, the first stage of the development would be a state-of-the-art aquatic centre, which Boyne Island residents could be swimming at within ten months if Zendev's projected deadlines are achieved. When completed, the proposed development would boast a 75-berth marina and nine-storey hotel - something Zendev has touted as a "catalyst for tourism". "The intention and the vision for us in this project, as a whole, was to connect the people in the region to Boyne Island and Tannum Sands," Zendev Director Jacob Scott said. "By delivering the valuable infrastructure it will open up doors and unlock future opportunities for the greater Gladstone region." Connect for full story.

11.01.2022 Don’t worry about being successful but work toward being significant and the success will naturally follow - LinkedIn Local Gladstone. October 14: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/linkedin-local-gladstone-ti .......................... NEW found love of IT and pure determination pushed a Central Queensland mum to develop a new system which has her up for a national award. Larnie Mackay, 45, has been named a finalist in the BHP 2020 Women in Resources National Awards.... The mum of three daughters, who has been working in the mining industry for 25 years, is one of five finalists up for the inaugural Maptek Women in Resources Technological Innovation Award. Ms Mackay has been recognised for pioneering digitisation of underground coal mining at Anglo American's Moranbah North mine. After developing a love for IT, she found a passion for speeding up processes and had a vision of making things quicker and more efficient for underground mine workers. Using tablets, she worked to convert paper based data processes to digital, allowing underground workers to have quick access to process and information and update ground staff continuously, rather than waiting until the end of a shift. "If they need support, they can let us know what's happening and we can provide genuine assistance right there and then." Connect for full story.

09.01.2022 Entrepreneurs are simply those who understand that there is little difference between obstacle and opportunity and are able to turn both to their advantage - LinkedIn Local Gladstone. December 2 register now: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/linkedin-local-gladstone-ti ...................................................................... A $550 MILLION solar farm in the Banana Shire is still in the works, almost a year after the project was approved. The project is located o...n a footprint of 2,113ha on a series of properties in the Dixalea/Ulogie area, on the Tomlins, Dodsons and Hibbs rds. There would be 1,993ha of built infrastructure and the site is to be connected to Powerlink’s 275 kV Calvale to Stanwell Transmission Line via a new switchyard at the solar farm. The site would include solar panels and mounting/tracking infrastructure, site office and five car parks, access and perimeter track and security perimeter fence, battery storage facility, facility switchyard and inverter stations. The solar farm would have 450MW and is said to be built over three stages with each stage taking 12 to 18 months. It would support up to 400 jobs during construction and have the ability to supply about 200,000 homes. Upon completion, five full-time staff would be employed for maintenance and operation. The developer, Edify Energy, said it was still committed to the project. At this stage it is unclear when construction for the project will begin, however an update is expected in the coming months. The project itself was granted full approval by Banana Shire Council in December 2019, subject to a number of conditions. Connect for full story.

08.01.2022 Now's the time to prepare your business and look outside of what's been done before by servicing a need that is now required after COVID in the tourism industry - LinkedIn Local Gladstone. December 2 Free to attend: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/linkedin-local-gladstone-ti ........................................... IT IS hoped the newly-opened Gladstone cruise ship terminal will still be viable, despite the global health pandemic decimating the cruise liner industry. Gla...dstone Ports Corporation and Gladstone Area Promotion and Development Limited are confident cruise liners will return to the port city, once COVID-19 restrictions ease. GAPDL CEO Gus Stedman said he was certain cruise ships would return. The cruise industry will return to our shores with all the upgraded COVID safe improvements completed which will make cruising an even more enjoyable and safe experience, Mr Stedman said. In August, Gladstone Ports Corporation opened its showpiece $29.5m East Shores 1B parkland, which includes a cruise ship terminal to welcome visitors. A Gladstone Ports Corporation spokesman said GPC was looking forward to welcoming cruise ships when it was safe to do so. GPC is looking forward to welcoming cruise ships back in conjunction with GAPDL and Gladstone Regional Council when it is safe to do so, post COVID-19 restrictions, the spokesman said. Connect for full story.

08.01.2022 The 2020 GEA Major Industry Conference to be held in Gladstone on October 8 is exciting not just for the line-up of projects like the Alpha HPA Process Alumina Refinery, the Hydrogen Utility’s (H2U) project, Rookwood Weir, Rods Bay Solar Farm, and Australian Future Energy's Gladstone Energy and Ammonia Project but for the diversity of projects and their investment in the future of the Central Queensland region. #tenderlocal #buildingtheregions ....................................................... IF ENGINEERING is your passion you must not miss the Gladstone Engineering Alliance Major Industry Conference and Industry Awards Night on Thursday. Gladstone Engineering Alliance general manager Chantale Lane said due to the relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions, more people could now enjoy the region’s premier engineering event. With a line up of 14 presenters from industry heavyweights including GPC, Energy Estate, QAL, Stanwell, the Queensland Resources Council, and Australian Future energy, the conference promises to bring together the greatest minds in the nation. Ms Lane said the entire day promised to be one of the biggest, most informative events yet. Connect for full story: https://www.gladstoneobserver.com.au//dont-miss-n/4111445/

07.01.2022 It's great to see the Best in Business Awards are still going strong with the Gladstone Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GCCI taking the initiative on board for 2020, enetr your business now - LinkedIn Local Gladstone. ...................................................................... The GCCI Best In Business Awards are a great way to acknowledge the achievements of local businesses over the past year as well as the not for profits and other organisations in the region. ...It has been a very challenging year for many local businesses, and we believe that it is more important than ever to provide the opportunity to recognise the great things that local businesses have achieved. If there is a business, big or small, that has gone above and beyond for you, here is your chance to nominate them! Connect here for more information: https://gcci.com.au/

07.01.2022 When we talk rail trails, we’re talking jobs in construction, jobs in tourism and new opportunities for local businesses," Glenn Butcher - LinkedIn Local Gladstone: October 14. Register now: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/linkedin-local-gladstone-ti ............................................. THE Queensland Government has announced $330,000 to go towards funding the concept design for the Boyne Burnett Inland Rail Trail as part of a $10 million coup for rail trails acro...ss the state. Minister for Regional Development and Member for Gladstone Glenn Butcher said the money would go towards funding the concept design for three new individual trails including the Awoonga Lake Rail Trail (36.28km), the Kalpowar Tunnels Rail Trail (31.2km) and The Burnett River Bridges Rail Trail (28.8km). For every dollar we invest in bike-riding, that means $5 returned in economic benefit to our region dollars crucial as we turn the tide on COVID-19, Mr Butcher said. When we talk rail trails, we’re talking jobs in construction, jobs in tourism and new opportunities for local businesses. The Boyne Burnett Inland Rail Trail is a joint partnership between Gladstone Regional Council and North Burnett Regional Council. The concept will mean designing a total of 96km worth of trail, which holds colossal potential for drawing many locals and tourists to this historic corridor. Connect for full story.

06.01.2022 Some great opportunities for the construction sector based in Gladstone - LinkedIn Local Gladstone. October 14 free to attend: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/linkedin-local-gladstone-ti .................................. Businesses interested in providing construction trade services to the Gladstone Regional Council will be briefed in an information session early next month. The information session will promote recent Invitations to Tender for a range of construction trade... services and provide attendees with guidance for submitting complete and conforming offers to council for the Register of Pre-Qualified Suppliers (RPQS). The session will be held at the Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre (GECC) in Hall A between 2-4pm on Friday, 9 October. Gladstone Region Deputy Mayor Kahn Goodluck said RPQS panels would be established for Building Services (such as carpentry, painting and tiling), Concreting, Electrical, Plumbing and Welding Services. (See tender links below) If you want to learn more about the construction trade services tender requirements of council, then this information session is one not to be missed, Cr Goodluck said. By being appointed to a RPQS panel, businesses can become pre-qualified to complete work for council, minimising the need for lengthy quoting processes for small contracts (under $200,000 ex GST) which are time consuming for council and business owners. Connect for full story and access to tender information.

05.01.2022 You may not like it but if you're in business what has to be considered here is "what is the opportunity" - LinkedIn Local Gladstone. October 14, free to attend: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/linkedin-local-gladstone-ti ................................... HOTELS across the Gladstone region have been touted as potential quarantine bases for travellers returning to Australia from overseas. The National Cabinet reached an agreement last week that Queensland would take in an e...xtra 500 returning travellers a week and Gladstone is on the radar as a destination. Over the next fortnight Annastacia Palaszczuk has agreed that the state will ramp up the number of returned travellers it takes in from 500 to 1000 per week in early October. The news comes as the Gladstone LGA has only seen one COVID-19 case since the pandemic began. The Premier said she had heard touching stories about Queenslanders trying to get home. "This is heartbreaking to hear the stories of people trapped overseas - Queenslanders trapped overseas," Ms Palaszczuk said last week. "We know that the virus is spreading in some of these countries. "I understand the desperation of mums and dads wanting their kids to come home." Connect for full story.

04.01.2022 Celebrate December, Christmas, and the end of a difficult year in business at the last LinkedIn Local Gladstone for the year on Wednesday, December 2. LinkedIn Local events is a meetup concept with a difference. It allows people to connect with their LinkedIn network offline in Gladstone. So, let's connect with other businesses in the region and come along to Gladstone's only LinkedIn Local networking event where you'll meet like minded people in local businesses from around... the region. LinkedIn Local Gladstone's December event is proudly sponsored by Gladstone Training Services. Gladstone Training Services are passionate about keeping people safe and increasing their potential in the workplace. A family run business with over 40 years of combined training experience, they support individuals and/or your staff to gain the skills necessary to increase their potential through industry-specific professional development, training, and short courses. Their public courses are run by a team of enthusiastic trainers, with a depth of knowledge and experience, and they have a team ready to give advice for your corporate needs. For more information and to get access to training courses go to: https://gtstraining.com.au/ Nibbles and finger food supplied. LinkedIn Local Gladstone is free to attend and you do not have to be on LinkedIn. To register connect here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/linkedin-local-gladstone-ti Thanks to our supporters: Resource Industry Media, 4CC and Flavours Marina.

04.01.2022 The key to good business is diversification where you don't hold all your good ideas in one delicious basket - LinkedIn Local Gladstone. October 14 free to attend: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/linkedin-local-gladstone-ti ........................................................ A GLADSTONE business owner is bringing together three businesses to create a new food and photography space just in time for Christmas. Brenda Oglesby-Stong is combining photography studio Strong Im...ages, grazing cafe Saltwater and introducing dessert bar Sugarbee's for a one stop family food experience located on the Dawson Highway next to Pieworld, The magic starts with Strong Images in November where families and individuals can book in for Christmas photos, with plenty of settings available. Come December Mrs Claus may even make an appearance. We’ll bring the Santa sleigh in and do a big announcement that he’s stuck in the North Pole, Mrs Oglesby-Strong. We’ll do shoots throughout December as well. Saltwater, which branched off Saltwater cafe 1770, will also operate in the space, selling grazing plates in take away form. We’ll be doing dinner boxes here, she said. It’ll be our signature honey bourbon chicken wings, slaw, char-grilled corn and of course our tacos. Connect for full story. https://www.gladstoneobserver.com.au//oh-wow-dess/4108646/

03.01.2022 Building a business is knowing how to do something, being proud, is to create something that will make a real difference in other people's lives - LinkedIn Local Gladstone. .................................... FLEDGLING innovators from Gladstone have been selected to participate in the inaugural Innov8ors 24-week training program aimed at accelerating ideas to commercialisation. National leaders in research and development from Rio Tinto, Boyne Smelters Limited and Queensland... Alumina Limited will mentor eight locals in the program designed to accelerate good innovations from concept to commercialisation. Four cutting-edge innovations by locals include a device to absorb the sound of snoring, a regional bush medicine business in Calliope, a digital measurement device for fishing, and a new Digital Innovation Centre of Excellence for the region. Here for Gladstone has contributed $80,000 in funding to help develop the projects to commercial fruition. Start-up Gladstone’s Luis Arroyo said the program had the support of the Queensland Government and served as a potential pilot for other regions across the State. We have had a great deal of support from our partners in unearthing Gladstone innovation, he said. We are all working together to attract investment and skills, create jobs, strengthen Gladstone’s innovation ecosystem, and identify new and enhanced routes to market. Connect for full story.

01.01.2022 If you are not willing to risk the usual, you will have to settle for the ordinary. Congratulations to Fresh Fix Cafe owners Janine and Tim Cree who have both built a great business surrounded by a great team - LinkedIn Local Gladstone. ................................. A GOONDOON Street Cafe has put Gladstone on the map, after being ranked in the top 10 per cent of restaurants and cafes in the world. Online travel company, TripAdvisor recently crowned Fresh Fix Cafe as a Tra...vellers’ Choice Winner. Fresh Fix Cafe owners Janine and Tim Cree were over the moon to have won the major accolade, originally thinking the TripAdvisor email was a mistake. I thought it was for Central Queensland, Queensland or maybe even Australia but not the world, Mr Cree said. We were blown away. The cafe was awarded the title after TripAdvisor combined reviews, ratings and saves from travellers this year. I tell staff the reviews we get off TripAdvisor are just amazing, he said. Some of them are just mind-blowing one dude came from England and couldn’t believe our service or coffee and asked if we could open up a chain in the UK. Connect for full story.