Coffs Coast Business News - March 2025

We hope you, your family, and your business have come through the recent weather event with minimal impact. We do know that there will be several businesses in the Orara Valley and hinterland that may take some time to recover.

For business and personal assistance, the NSW Reconstruction Authority will operate the Coffs Harbour Recovery Assistance Point this Thursday and Friday at the C.ex Coffs (10am to 6pm). Or call Service NSW weekdays on 13 77 88.

If you require assistance or advice from our team, please email industry@chcc.nsw.gov.au or call  02 6648 4834.

We hope you find our monthly newsletter valuable. Please feel free to forward it to colleagues and your team. They can also subscribe to receive a copy directly. Previous editions of Coffs Coast Business News are available to view here.

IN THIS ISSUE:

• NSW Reconstruction Authority Recovery Support

Business events and training

• Woopi News: Community and Business Breakfast - Wednesday 12 March
• Reel Basics: Interactive Social Media Content Creation Workshop - Tuesday 18 March
• Woolgoolga Chamber: Collaborate & Thrive Workshop - Thursday 20 March
• BWN Coffs Coast: Seasonal Book Club - Sunday 23 March
• Tap Edit Go: Smartphone Video Masterclass - Wednesday 26 March

Local news and opportunities

• In case you missed it around the region
• Coffs Coast Career Connections - Thursday 5 June

Grant funding and business support

• Coffs Harbour Grant Finder
• Qantas Regional Grants
• Destination NSW 2025/26 Regional Event Fund now open
• Industry Capability Network

What's On Coffs Coast and major event calendar

NSW Reconstruction Authority Recovery Support

If you have been impacted by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, the NSW Reconstruction Authority is here to help. The Coffs Harbour Recovery Assistance Point will be available this week:

• Thursday 13 March + Friday 14 March
• 10.00am - 6.00pm
• C.ex Coffs Harbour, 2-6 Vernon Street

If you’re unable to attend in person, ring Service NSW on 13 77 88, Monday to Friday between 7am and 7pm, for recovery support.

For practical recovery advice, support, and financial assistance details, please visit the link below: 

LOCAL BUSINESS EVENTS

Reel Basics: Interactive Social Media Content Creation Workshop

This interactive workshop will teach attendees how to create dynamic, engaging video content using just their phone. Participants will get hands-on experience filming their own videos and will have the chance to trial different tools like tripods, gimbals, and ring lights.

Tuesday 18 March, 5pm for nibbles, 5.15pm start, 7pm event concludes.
Coffs Central - Food Court Level 1

LOCAL NEWS & OPPORTUNITIES

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Check out this monthly snapshot of articles, marketing activities, and campaigns making news across our region and beyond. Here's what's happening:

• Australian Traveller: The travel trends steering Aussies towards these regional destinations
• Better Homes & Gardens: Season 31 Episode 2 - Graham Ross visits the Coffs Coast
• Destination NSW: 'Recharge Here' marketing campaign featuring EV friendly road trips
• Getaway: Charli Robinson checks out Sawtell
• Coffs Coast Blog: Fresh Foodie Finds Of Summer ’25 - Exploring Coffs Coast’s Bold New Dining Scene
• Media Release: Woolgoolga named Mainland Australia’s best beach
• Canberra Airport: Coffs Coast promotional campaign complements targeted social media ads to Canberra markets from Coffs Coast channels
• Second phase of Sydney and Melbourne marketing campaign will see increased advertisements on websites like SMH, The Age, Flightaware, Nine, and Taste; as well as digital billboard advertising. 

ALL COFFS COAST BUSINESSES are invited to share these news stories in their business marketing. This is a great way to bring people from out of the area to your business - and the content is already created for you!

Coffs Coast Career Connections

The annual careers event for the Coffs-Clarence region is being organised by Mid Coast Connect, with the support of event partners Southern Cross University, ETC, BCU, and The City of Coffs Harbour.

This initiative raises the awareness and aspirations of young people about careers. Some 1200 senior students from twenty high schools in the region (Macksville to Dorrigo to Grafton) will attend.  

A strong local economy is underpinned by an appropriately qualified, and motivated, workforce. This workforce development initiative contributes to encouraging young people to build a career in the region by informing them about vocational opportunities and the pathways to employment.

Thursday 5 June, 9am - 1pm, Coffs Harbour Racing Club, 62 Howard Street 

GRANT FUNDING & BUSINESS SUPPORT

COFFS HARBOUR GRANT FINDER

The City of Coffs Harbour provides a free service for locals to find grants and grant writing tips. Register to be notified of specific grants for your business or organisation.

Industry Capability Network (ICN) is a free service, supported by the NSW Government to assist urban and regional communities to increase economic prosperity.

ICN NSW helps bring suppliers and project owners together by giving exclusive access to a powerful online database and an extensive network of Industry Consultants (conveniently, the Regional Manager for Northern NSW is based right here in Coffs Harbour).

Promote your products and services to new customers, or discover projects and opportunities relevant to your business, large and small. ICN's Industry Consultants actively work with both project owners and suppliers behind the scenes to build the right procurement partnerships. 

WHAT'S ON @ COFFS COAST

Please reach out to our team at City of Coffs Harbour if you have any questions.

Check out our 6 degrees business support website for business events and resources.
For tourism industry and visitor economy business support and information, go to our Coffs Coast tourism industry hub.

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