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24.01.2022 On the count down to year’s end

24.01.2022 INSOLVENCY REFORMS TO HELP SMALL BUSINESSES were announced yesterday by the Federal Treasurer. Here is the update from the Australian Treasury website 'The Government is making changes to our insolvency framework to better serve Australian small businesses, their creditors and their employees. The changes will introduce new processes suitable for small businesses from 1 January 2021, reducing complexity, time and costs for small businesses. The changes will enable more Au...stralian small businesses to quickly restructure and to survive the economic impact of COVID-19. Where restructure is not possible, businesses will be able to wind up faster, enabling greater returns for creditors and employees. These reforms are the most significant changes to the Australian insolvency framework in almost 30 years. They form part of the Government’s JobMaker plan to ensure Australia emerges from the pandemic with a stronger, more resilient and more competitive economy. The need to give businesses and their creditors certainty is crucial to kick-starting confidence and activity as the economy transitions to the recovery phase. ' Click below for the fact sheet

23.01.2022 Love everything about the post below from one of our great leaders in business in our region. Thank you Roz & Michael White for all that you give back in so many different ways to people and organisations across the region. Being locally owned and operated makes the world of difference to how businesses connect with their communities. You prove this every day in every way. Lead on ...

22.01.2022 Newsagents are a shining example of how small businesses around Australia are tackling challenging economic conditions head on. #golocalfirst supports all local... newsagents around the country for successfully adapting to a constantly shifting landscape, and showing resilience, strength, and tenacity in order to continue to support their local communities. See more

22.01.2022 There’s a long weekend coming up soon. It’s usually the time for the Caloundra Music Festival but due to COVID, this year it’s a different format under a different name -the Caloundra Mini Music Festival. Read on to find out more about what’s coming up in Caloundra.

21.01.2022 These two slides summarise the changes to JobKeeper effective from today. And, a reminder that we have some videos with Kylie Radford, Small Business Financial Counsellor for the Sunshine Coast on our Youtube channel that are well worth watching https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs5qKaewaqToqxjv0QGsfAw

14.01.2022 And we appreciate you opening for us and hope that you can find more staff soon.

12.01.2022 Great news about direct flights between Canberra to Sunshine Coast. Launch fares just $129 each way. Tell all of your friends & family to come on up.

09.01.2022 Part 3 of our 3 part interview series with Kylie Radford, Small Business Financial Counsellor talking with Jennifer Swaine from the Sunshine Coast Chamber Alliance. Kylie is the Sunshine Coast connection of the Rural Financial Counselling Service supporting small business owners in the Southern Queensland Region. Contact Kylie via 1300 732 777 or email [email protected] to request a free, confidential meeting.

08.01.2022 Fabulous to catch this news that That Pizza Guy is reopening Daisy's Place with a new twist. The premises there on Steve Irwin Way near the Caloundra turnoff are so gorgeous with nature as a beautiful backdrop behind. Super excited to know that Daisy's Place is rebirthing with new energy.

07.01.2022 It's been a busy day with the Kawana Chamber of Commerce hosting a great breakfast event this morning and tonight is the combined networking Networking By The Strawberry Fields event for the 4556 Chamber of Commerce and Caloundra Chamber of Commerce members and guests. Great to see the coast's business community engaging face to face again with a mixture of events.

05.01.2022 Start up new businesses are to be applauded and especially those who have launched in 2020 when things have been uncertain. There’s a great story in the link below about Glasshouse Country Tours, now on the road offering small personalised short tours exploring the Glass House Mountains area through a local’s eyes. There’s also a great update from Glasshouse Country Chamber of Commerce Inc.on the page. What a bonus!

05.01.2022 See you all on Thursday night @ NightQuarter and yes, let’s raise some funds for charity on the night. If you can donate something to the prize pool please do.

05.01.2022 We're super excited to see NightQuarter getting closer to opening after setbacks due to COVID have delayed things for some months. This venue is going to have a big impact on the region's entertainment scene and we can't wait to see it unfold. Register on the website for an invite to the opening.

04.01.2022 If you're keen to know what's happening in the world of recycling or maybe keen to share what you are doing with the Federal Assistant Minister for Waste Reduction & Environment Management Trevor Evans MP, get your ticket for a lunch this Wednesday at Malt Shovel Taphouse Sunshine Coast. This is a special opportunity for those interested in the Circular Economy Sunshine Coast too.

04.01.2022 Super congrats to the incredible White’s IGA team inspired by Michael & Roz White. To win two national IGA awards is so amazing and such reward for your passion & excellence day in and day out, year in and year out.

03.01.2022 We’re improving our Government IQ this morning thanks to this presentation on Winning Government Business by Thomas Pollock. It’s great to see many small business people here to learn how to improve their chances and success rate. Did you know that 80,000 Federal Government contracts were awarded in 2019. 59% were worth less than $80,000. Only 26% of small business enterprises won those contracts. That’s a lot of room for growth... ... Thank you Grant Ferry and CCIQ.

03.01.2022 Half way through the QLD school holiday fortnight and the coast is pumping. It’s not all about the beach and the Stalwart Brewing Australia in the heart of Nambour is a great offer anytime. Adam Tomlinson opened the business in July 2020 and its gaining a great reputation for his boutique beers and great food from the Good Food Fella's running the kitchen here. #supportlocal Nambour Chamber of Commerce Inc

03.01.2022 Businesses could do this too with their neighbours. #itschristmastime

01.01.2022 Media Release from Andrew Wallace MP LOCAL TASKFORCE TO AID JOBS RECOVERY The Australian Government is investing $62.8 million in a Local Jobs Program to support the recovery from COVID-19 in regions including the Sunshine Coast and to help Australians get back into work.... As part of the program, the Employment Facilitator for the Sunshine Coast will receive boosted resources to connect job seekers to local employment opportunities. Employment Facilitators are an on-the-ground presence that work with local job seekers in specific regions to connect them with training, job opportunities or other support. As part of their boosted resources, The Employment Facilitator will chair a Local Jobs and Skills Taskforce. The taskforce will bring together local employers, employment and training providers and other local stakeholders, to develop projects to get job seekers back into work. A Local Recovery Fund will also be available in each selected region to support this approach. Minister for Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business, Senator the Hon Michaelia Cash, said tailoring solutions specific to each local area was vital to helping regions recover. Small and family businesses rely on their local communities and we want to tap into their expertise and connections to get people working again Minister Cash said. "As the economy recovers from COVID-19, the jobs that are created may look different to those that existed before. Federal Member for Fisher Andrew Wallace said that the program will be locally led to provide tailored support to help residents on the Sunshine Coast to find work within the region. No-one knows better how to create and fill jobs on the Sunshine Coast than Sunshine Coast locals. Local knowledge and collaboration on the Coast will be vital to achieving our recovery. Mr Wallace said. Using information provided by the National Skills Commission, our ‘Local Jobs and Skills Taskforce’ will develop a local jobs plan, identifying our region’s priorities, opportunities and skills gaps. he said. The Employment Facilitator will continue to work with employers, employment services providers and training providers to match jobseekers on the Sunshine Coast with appropriate employment and training opportunities. It is my mission to help make the Sunshine Coast the place to be for education, employment and retirement. I want to see us creating more local jobs, in a wider and more diverse range of industries to ensure that locals can stay right here on the Coast to fulfil their career ambitions. I look forward to working with the new local Taskforce to support their important role in the months to come. Mr Wallace said. The Local Jobs Program will run until 30 June 2022. For more details visit: www.dese.gov.au/local-jobs-program