Financial incentives for Logan Employers

From 1 July 2017, City of Logan employers may be eligible for substantial financial incentives if they hire a long term unemployed person or young unemployed jobseeker.

The incentives are part of the Queensland Government’s Back to Work South-East Queensland program.

It features payments of up to $20,000 for local employers if they hire a 15 to 24 year old person who has not worked for the last four weeks and is not a full-time student (Youth Boost Payment).

Under the Employer Support Payment, employers can also access up to $15,000 if they hire a jobseeker who was previously unemployed for 52 weeks or more.

Join us at the Joint Chambers Business Breakfast and gain powerful insights into leadership, resilience and adaptability with renowned speaker Rob Redenbach – respected international specialist in Terrorism, Safety & Security.

Logan City Council will soon open the application period for a new lease agreement for two areas at Cornubia Park Sports Centre – a gym space and an indoor rock climbing wall. Information will be available shortly on LG Tender Box.

Local and international thinkers, leaders and experts gathered in Logan to share and explore how innovation can help fuel the long-term visions for our towns, cities and regions at the first Unpacking Innovation Series.

Efic has released a range of new features for the Small Business Export Loan – giving businesses access to an unsecured loan with even more options.

The “Alibaba Dream Trip” to headquarters in Hangzhou, China gives local SMEs access to exclusive knowledge and skills on how to succeed using their B2B and B2C platforms.

Queensland exporters are being encouraged to apply for the Premier of Queensland’s Export Awards, recognising the success and innovation of local businesses on the international stage.

Designed to attract and retain young entrepreneurial talent, the Young Starters Fund gives eligible organisations up to $20,000 per event or activity that supports start-up skills in young people.

Grants of up to $250,000 are now available through the Ignite Ideas Fund targeted at start-ups and SMEs looking to commercialise innovative market-ready ideas.

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