| |
| |
| |
Welcome to our November issue | |
As the end of 2020 nears, we reflect on the resilience of Noosa businesses in what has been a trying year to say the least. We hope business is looking up for you and we'll know more when we see the results of the 2nd Business Resilience Survey. As we continue to work to support you in your business, remember to follow our Noosa Connects Facebook page to stay connected with local business news and updates.
Regards, Economic Development Team | |
| |
| |
Noosa businesses receive national recognition | |
Congratulations to two local Noosa businesses for receiving national recognition for their innovations:
Fireball.International based at the Peregian Digital Hub was awarded $500,000 from the Aus Gov's The Entrepreneurs’ Programme Accelerating Commercialisation grant. Fireball.International will use its funding to help commercialise its innovation that can warn authorities and emergency services in as little as 3 minutes about the start of a wildfire. Learn more
Helitak Firefighting Equipment was announced winner of the Disaster & Emergency category of the Australian Technology Awards in October for their innovative next generation Aerial Fire Suppression Systems for Helicopters. Learn more | |
Innovation on the Sunshine Coast | |
The Sunshine Coast's reputation a a creative, innovative region is entrenched. Read more about the Coast's entrepreneurial culture in the University of Sunshine Coast's Innovation Benchmark Report. | |
International Freight Assistance Mechanism | |
Are you having international supply chain issues? The Australian Government has committed an additional $317.1m for the International Freight Assistance Mechanism (IFAM) to keep international supply chains open. Read about support for you.
| |
| |
| |
Business Support Panel Expressions of Interest open | |
Council's Business Support Service provides subsidised specialist advice to Noosa Businesses. We're refreshing our service and looking for providers to join our Business Support Panel. We are looking for qualified specialists in the following fields:
| |
- Accounting incl. cash flow/forecasting/insolvency
- Business Management & Strategy
- Communications & Marketing
- Retail Transformation
- Arts & Culture Specialist
- Human Resources
- E-commerce
- Digital Marketing Audit
- Digital Transformation Strategy
| | | |
Support our local entrepreneurs
SunCoast Angels facilitates connections between entrepreneurs and investors and provides a first stop for local entrepreneurs looking for investment. The following events are upcoming: Angel Investor Masterclass Monday 16 November 10.30am – 12.00pm Sunshine Beach Surf Club November Pitch Meeting Monday 16 November 4pm – 6pm Sunshine Beach Surf Club (upstairs)
Contact SunCoast Angels to register. |
100KECP program Local entrepreneurs are incubated at Noosa's St Teresa’s Catholic College. The eco-friendly business initiative teaches entrepreneurial skills with an environmental focus. Support their businesses at the 100KECP website.
| | Support our Screen industry
The Sunshine Coast Screen Collective is in the running for a grant from the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) Pitch: Isolation initiative. Their psychological thriller script, Two Hours From is one of 20 finalists and if they win, they'll get $10,000 towards this local production. Show your support and enthusiasm for our screen industry and help bring Two Hours From to the big screen by liking their Facebook page.
| Business Mentoring Noosa
Our favourite local mentoring group, Business Mentoring Noosa now has a Facebook page. Head over and like their page to stay in touch and hear their success stories.
| | | |
| |
| |
Building Better Regions Fund Opening Soon This program provides funding for new infrastructure and community projects for non-profits including Chambers. Learn more about the BBRF.
| Cyber Security Business Connect and Protect This program by the Aus Gov provides funds for organisations who provide business advisory services to SMEs to raise awareness and promote actions to address cyber security risks. Closes 30 Nov
| New Business Assistance with NEIS The Federal Government's New Business Assistance scheme has been revamped to help new and existing micro business owners impacted by COVID-19. NEIS provides small business training, mentoring and assistance in developing a business plan.
| | Covid-19 International Tourism Adaptation Grant This funding boost aims to support regional Queensland tourism businesses that have suffered losses of income because of the international travel restrictions as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. View Grant
| Social and Community Participation Grant The Australian Government is inviting applications from organisations for grant funding for 12-month projects that help enable the participation of people with disability in community life – particularly in arts, culture, sport and recreation. Closes 8 Dec
| Economic Development Grants Noosa Council's Economic Development Grants Program is open all year round support small one-off projects, project partnerships and multi-year programs that will provide economic benefit to Noosa. | | | |
| |
| |
| |
Business Roundtable
The Business Roundtable acts as a conduit of communication between our business community, Local Chambers and council. The Group met in October to discuss current business conditions and environment, as well as the Local Economic Plan.
| Major Events Policy Review
Council’s Events Policy which looked to manage large scale events in Noosa during the COVID pandemic will now be reviewed in early December.
| | Business Survey The Business Resilience Survey helped Council know how our businesses are faring during the pandemic. Thanks to those businesses who completed the survey, keep your eye out for the second survey outcomes soon to be released. View the June Survey Results.
| Chat with a Councillor Councillor Community Chat sessions are held on the last Friday of each month. Check times and locations on our website and Facebook page.
| | | |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
nbn Support Sessions nbn is providing 15 minute one-on-one online sessions for individuals seeking some education or guidance on the nbn™. | | Have Your Say The Aus Gov has launched a public consultation for the development of road maps for manufacturing priorities.
| | Send us your feedback What business related topic would you like to read about in future editions? We'd love to hear your feedback! | | | |
| |
| |
| |
You are receiving this email because you are on the Economic Development database. You can unsubscribe from this email or change your email notifications. | |
| |
