Register your place NOW for the Food and Agritourism INDUSTRY FORUM on Wednesday 14 September 2016.

Trade stalls are available to showcase your product or service.

Gympie Regional Council invites businesses in the food, agriculture and agritourism industries to attend and gain insights about how to capitalise on opportunities and trends in the global market for future success.

• What’s at Steak? – transparency and education of the industry
• To Market, to Market – how to find an audience
• Think Global – finding customers around the world
• Guest speakers include acclaimed chef Matt Golinski, industry and government representatives, Trade & Investment Queensland, Food Leaders Australia and more
• Farm tour and delicious local produce

When: Wednesday 14 September 2016

Time: 8:30am to 12 noon

Where: Lindols Macadamias 1565 Tin Can Bay Road Goomboorian

Cost: FREE to attend.

RSVP: Please register for catering purposes by Monday 12 September Contact: 1300 307 800 or email economicdevelopment@gympie.qld.gov.au

A professionals conference to be held on the Sunshine Coast requires non perishable products to be included in hampers given to delegates. Gympie Gold Regional Produce members are invited to supply products to promote their business and the region. The hampers will be professionally wrapped and presented and provide visiting professionals a "taste" of the Gympie region.

• 40 of each item is required
• non-perishable items only
• price range up to $5 each
• to be supplied by 19 September 2016

If you are interested in this opportunity please provide a price and description for each product you are able to supply by Monday 5 September 2016.

Phone Lynne or Nicole on 1300 307 800 or email economicdevelopment@gympie.qld.gov.au

Would you benefit from displaying and selling your goods at the Tin Can Bay Seafood Festival?

Opportunities are available for food vendors and for general stall holders. There are limited places so it will be first in first served.

Contact: Elise Henderson - Food & Stall Holder Co-ordinator, Tin Can Bay Seafood Festival Committee by phone 0434 677 547 (9am - 4pm Only) or email seafoodfestival@outlook.com

WHAT IS GARAGE SALE TRAIL?

Garage Sale Trail is a national celebration of reuse, meeting neighbours and discovering unique finds with over 10,000 + garage sales on one big day.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR BUSINESS?

Host a garage sale to be part of the biggest community event in the country. Invite the community to host a garage sale from your premises or get creative.

• CLEAR STOCK
• MAKE MONEY
• ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY
• NATIONAL MOVEMENT

ON AVERAGE LOCAL BUSINESSES MADE TWICE THEIR REGULAR TAKINGS ON THE DAY

When: Saturday 22 October 2016

For more information about how businesses can be involved click here or go to www.garagesaletrail.com.au

International Food Buyer delegation - Showcase opportunity on the Sunshine Coast

The TIQ offices in China, India and Hong Kong continue working closely with selection of proven Premium Food/Seafood/Agri-products buyers seeking to source Australian products.

Building on last years successful event, TIQ is arranging a Buyer delegation program to again include a visit to the Sunshine Coast on Friday 9th of September, before they travel onto Fine Foods - Melbourne Please note these buyers are experienced importers and all have established networks to distributors, wholesalers, restaurants, retailers or their own retail chains

We are currently refining the list of targeted buyers participating and requesting they indicate the type of products they are seeking with a brief profile. You are invited to a targeted business matching event for the opportunity to speak directly with these buyers and showcase your offering.

There is no cost to participate, but they would like to provide the buyers with a brief (one page) pre-meeting summary of your Company/products, so they can shortlist the companies they would like to meet. This is a very affordable & efficient way to get in-front of group of ‘verified buyers’ that have established import/distribution into their respective markets.

When: Friday 9th September 2016

Contact: Ross Tilly 07 5413 7501 or email: ross.tilly@tiq.qld.gov.au  

Website: www.tiq.qld.gov.au  www.austrade.gov.au

The Food & Agribusiness Network (FAN) is a membership-based, not-for-profit company, established to support the food and agribusiness industry. FAN is a network group that represents the Food and Agribusiness Industry within the Greater Sunshine Coast Region (Sunshine Coast, Noosa, Moreton Bay and Gympie). FAN endeavours to tap into increased demand for food and agricultural resources – both locally and globally.

Join to become part of the network and take advantage of the great events, workshops and activities. See the Events Calendar for more information and follow them on Facebook.

What are tendering workshops?

The Tendering for Government Business Workshop is the state’s premier program educating industry on the government procurement process.

This workshop helps suppliers maximise their chances of winning government work and is also applicable to private sector, including major projects.

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For more information contact:

Simon Parnell, Wide Bay Burnett Regional office Department of State Development

Phone: 07 4331 5609

Email: Simon.Parnell@dsd.qld.gov.au

Event details

When: Thursday 29 September 2016

Time: 10am – 2pm

Venue: Gunabul Homestead 9 Power Street Southside Gympie

Cost: $50 (incl. GST) Light lunch provided.

Register: online by visiting www.bundabergtickets.com.au

WBBROC will be partnering once again with the Department of State Development and the Regional Development Australia (Wide Bay Burnett) to host the 3rd Annual Regional Economic Development Growth Forum on Thursday 6 October 2016.

With 175 attendees at the 2015 forum this year's event is one not to miss out on attending! Join us at the forum to hear from the Mayors across the region, Ministers and Senior Executives from across all levels of Government.

With guest speakers from The Star Entertainment Group, hear first-hand about how Queensland businesses can access new markets and opportunities for the $3 billion Queen’s Wharf Brisbane Integrated Resort Development. This major project will create a world-class tourism, leisure and entertainment precinct in the heart of the Brisbane CBD. Construction works commence in 2017, with the project anticipated to generate more than 2000 construction jobs and 8000 operational jobs when it opens in 2022.

You will also hear presentations from leading businesses showcasing the Wide Bay Burnett region and about other key regional priority projects in a session from local Mayors.

So, make sure you register via the link below to attend this FREE annual regional event.

When: Thursday, 6 October 2016

Time: 9:30am for 10:00am start – 3:00pm

Venue: Brolga Theatre, 5 Walker Street, Maryborough

Book your ticket at: www.queenslandtickets.com.au

For more information please contact: Karen Shea or Helen Hughes on 07 4331 5606 karen.shea@dsd.qld.gov.au or helen.hughes@dsd.qld.gov.au

Why attend a capability statement workshop?

If you want your business to stand out from the crowd and improve your chance of securing contracts, then attending a capability statement workshop is a must for you. Hosted by the Queensland Government, these interactive workshops aim to help businesses develop and prepare effective capability statements.

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For more information contact:

Simon Parnell, Wide Bay Burnett Regional office Department of State Development

Phone: 07 4331 5609

Email: Simon.Parnell@dsd.qld.gov.au

Web: www.statedevelopment.qld.gov.au

Event details

When: Thursday 17 November 2016

Time: 10am – 2pm

Venue: Gunabul Homestead 9 Power St Gympie

Cost: $50 (incl. GST) Light lunch provided.

Register: online by visiting www.bundabergtickets.com.au

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