No Images? Click here Final call for innovative entriesEntries in the 2018 Tropical North Queensland Innovation Awards close this Friday 14 September 2018. Is your business doing new things, are you an entrepreneur or creative thinker? Take your innovation to the next level and win cash prizes, advertising, team building experiences, mentoring and professional services PLUS learn from TNQIA Key Note Speaker Dr Amantha Imber best-selling author, founder of Inventium (one of Australia’s fastest growing companies in the BRW Fast 100 list), TEDex presenter and Australian Business Women’s Hall of Fame member. Entering the awards is free. Simply visit www.cairns.qld.gov.au/innovate. Entries close 5pm, Friday 14 September 2018. Suicide prevention business appealThe Cairns Chamber of Commerce is calling on local businesses to support the Dr Edward Koch Foundation's suicide prevention activities in FNQ. In return for a donation, businesses can proudly display their support with a special email footer. Find out more... Lae delegation EOITradelinked Cairns & PNG is leading a business delegation to Lae and Port Moresby (with option to add on Bougainville), 25-30 October 2018, coinciding with the Morobe Show. To find out more and register your interest, email info@tradelinked-cairns-png.com E-commerce ecosystemLast month, Council together with Trade and Investment Queensland and the Alibaba Group, presented a special workshop exploring e-commerce and tourism opportunities for Cairns-based brands and exporters through the Alibaba Group e-commerce ecosystem. For information on how to drive exports and connect with new markets, view the Alibaba e-commerce presentation slides on Council's website. New-look Business PortalThe Queensland Government has revitalised its Business and Industry Portal. The Portal gives direct access to information on
Digital grants on offerThe Small Business Digital Grants Program is now open for applications. Grants up to $10,000 (matched by participants) are available to help small businesses to enhance digital capabilities such as website optimisation, receiving online payments or creating a social media plan. Applications for the current round close at 5pm
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