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Coffs Coast Business News - November 2025
Each month, the City of Coffs Harbour's Economic Development & Tourism Team collates information for all businesses, large and small, across the Coffs Coast - helping you stay informed, keep connected, and feel supported.
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:
Business events and training
- BWN Coffs Coast Coffee & Connect - Thursday 13 November
- WNBCC Business Nibbles & Networking - Thursday 20 November
- DNC Business Events Workshop: Best Practice & Big Ideas - Thursday 20 November
- Jobs and Skills Australia Roadshow - Tuesday 25 November
Local news and opportunities
- In case you missed it around the region
- Coffs Harbour Investment Prospectus Launch
- EOI to partner with Destination Coffs Coast Map
- Local, State, and National Awards Recognition
- Sunrise Breakfast to visit the Coffs Coast
Grant funding and business support
- Coffs Harbour Grant Finder
- Regional Night-Time Economy Program
- Business NSW Conditions Survey
What's On Coffs Coast and major event calendar
LOCAL BUSINESS EVENTS
WNBCC Business Nibbles & Networking - Christmas Party
Join the Woolgoolga & Northern Beaches Chamber of Commerce for an evening of festive cheer, delightful food, and excellent company. It’s a wonderful opportunity to connect with like-minded Northern Beach business leaders, reflect on the year’s successes, and look forward to the future.
Thursday 20 November, 5.30pm - 7.30pm, Thai On Market Restaurant and Bar, 4 Market Street, Woolgoolga
Business Women's Network Coffee & Connect
Come along and join the Coffs Coast BWN for a coffee and connect with other women in business. This free catch up allows you to mingle with other business women, get to know each other and network informally. Let them know if you'd like to buddy up with a Committee member to introduce you to others on the day.
Thursday 13 November, 11.00am - 1.00pm,
Key Community Gardens, 61 West High Street, Coffs Harbour
DNC Business Events Workshop - Best Practice & Big Ideas
- Discover current trends, innovative event concepts, and practical strategies to boost destination appeal and event success.
- Gain insights into sales best practice, client expectations, and how bold ideas can deliver results.
- Network, share ideas, and align on approaches that position our region as a competitive national player.
Thursday 20 November, 10am - 12pm, Bellingen Memorial Hall, 32 Hyde Street, Bellingen
Jobs and Skills Australia Roadshow
JSA is conducting a national roadshow to showcase the recently released annual Jobs and Skills Report. Coffs Harbour has been selected as the only regional stop.
Following the presentation and panel discussion, there will be a networking afternoon tea with stakeholders across the skills, employment, VET and higher education sectors, business, industry and union representatives.
Tuesday 25 November, 12pm - 2.30pm, CHEC Theatre (Block D), Hogbin Drive
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:
- Qantas Australia Red Tail Sale on now: Flights from CFS to SYD $149 or MEL $169 one-way *Starting price
- Secret Sydney: This Coastal Town In NSW Is A Summer Hotspot – With Beachside Cafes And A Famous 'Big Thing'
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 Harbour Investment Prospectus Launch
What does Coffs look like beyond the Bypass? As the region continues to grow, the document lays out opportunities for new and existing businesses, emerging industries, and workforce demand.
INVESTCOFFS will be supported by a targeted global marketing campaign covering Australia, Singapore, Dubai and Hong Kong beginning next week.
Seeking Expressions of Interest for Coffs Coast Destination Map naming rights partner
In 2024, the Coffs Coast welcomed over 1.8M visitors to the region, injecting over $1B to the local economy.
The Coffs Coast Destination Map is undergoing a revamp, with new style, format, and opportunity for a naming rights partner. For the successful partner, this is a valuable opportunity to align your business with the Coffs Coast brand, recognised nationally as a much-loved holiday getaway and NSW’s first ECO Destination.
Local, State, and National Awards Recognition
There are a number of recent or upcoming awards showcasing Coffs Coast businesses. Congratulations to those that have been nominated, taken out, or are considering applying. Click on the links for more details on each award.
Australian Hotels Association NSW 2025 Awards: Tuesday 28 October
- Hoey Moey - Highly Commended Best Live Music
- Aanuka Beach House - Highly Commended Best Regional Redevelopment
- Jamie Everson from Coramba Hotel - Highly Commended Regional Chef of the Year
- Aanuka Beach House - Winner Best Regional Casual Dining (Northern)
- Coramba Hotel - Winner Best Steak Sandwich
- Tilley & Wills Hotels - Winner Group Hotel Operator of the Year
Business NSW Regional and State Awards: Wednesday 29 October
- Tiga Cross - Outstanding Young Business Leader
Economic Development Australia National Award for Excellence: Wednesday 29 October
- City of Coffs Harbour - Winner Economic Development Marketing & Promotion
NSW Tourism Awards: Thursday 27 November
- Aanuka Beach House
- City of Coffs Harbour
- Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary
- Park Beach Hotel Motel (Hoey Moey)
- Spare Chef Catering
Coffs Coast Business Awards: Friday 28 November
- Tickets are selling fast for the Night in Lights Awards Night. Get ready to enjoy a fantastic evening with the great food, beverages, networking, and recognition.
City of Coffs Harbour Australia Day Awards: Nominations close Sunday 30 November.
- The City of Coffs Harbour Australia Day Awards celebrate the contribution that individuals and groups make to our community. If you know an inspirational person or community group making a difference to life in Coffs Harbour, don't miss the opportunity to show your appreciation by nominating them for an Australia Day Award.
Sunrise Breakfast to visit the Coffs Coast
Set the alarm and bring the kids for their 15 seconds of fame as Sunrise returns to Coffs.
Sam Mac will present the live weather crosses from Woolgoolga Beach on Tuesday 2 December, and the Big Banana on Wednesday 3 December. 5.30am - 8.30am both days.
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.
The Regional Night-Time Economy Program aims to encourage local business collaboration and support the development of vibrant night-time economies in Regional NSW. Business Collectives will be supported to deliver collaborative initiatives that develop their local economies from the day into the night.
Applications close Thursday 20 November at 2pm
Business NSW Conditions Survey
The special topics covered this quarter are:
- Changing consumer behaviour
- Productivity
- Industrial land access
- Workers' compensation
Survey closes on Monday 17 November
WHAT'S ON @ COFFS COAST
Bellingen Community Markets
15 November
All One Under the Sun Festival
29 November
Cinema Under the Stars
29 November
Sync the Music Festival
30 November
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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