No images? Click here Cairns Regional Council budget focuses on critical infrastructure and essential servicesCouncil will focus on preserving service levels and maintaining and upgrading core infrastructure as part of its $164.8 million Capital Works program. The program commits $84.5 million to renewal and upgrades of existing assets, with $80 million to be invested in new core infrastructure. Stimulating the economy:
In handing down his final Budget, Cairns Mayor Bob Manning acknowledged it was the most difficult since his time at Cairns Regional Council. New Cairns Industry Profiles now available!Council commissioned independent economic analysis to track the performance of the priority industries identified in Council’s Economic Development Strategy over time. Those sectors are:
Council’s Economic Development Strategy also identifies agriculture, mining and energy (in particular renewables) as regionally significant industry sectors for Far North Queensland. SAVE THE DATE || Cairns Infrastructure and Assets Industry BriefingWhen: Friday, 11 August 2023 Cairns Regional Council Infrastructure and Asset’s Annual Industry Briefing gives local businesses an overview of the capital works program for 2023-26. Find out about upcoming Council works and projects to help your business plan ahead and prepare for future tenders or bids with Council. Registrations will be available soon. What does the State Budget mean for your business?Here are some key highlights from the budget, identified by the Queensland Small Business Commissioner:
Sign up – FREE Business Planning Course to future-proof your businessDelivered in Cairns by the University of Sunshine Coast and supported by the Queensland Department of Youth Justice, Employment, Small Business and Training, this course is free and designed to provide local business owners with a clear understanding of the key factors that underpin their success and are critical to their long-term survival. Participating in this course, comprised of a series of workshops, provides a platform for business owners to survive and thrive by adopting and implementing strategic management principles, thereby lowering the rate of business failure. Participants are welcome to join online. Location: Civic Reception Rooms, Cairns Regional Council, 119 -145 Spence Street Participants will have an optional 15-minute presentation at the end of the 7-week course. Registrations close on Friday 6 October 2023. Nominations open: 2023 Buy Queensland Supplier AwardsThis is a great way to get your business recognised as a supplier of goods and services to the Queensland Government. Why nominate? By nominating, not only will you raise the profile of your business, but your achievements will also be recognised and you’ll inspire other businesses to adopt the Buy Queensland procurement approach. Nominations for the 2023 Awards close at 11.59pm AEST, 4 July 2023. - Council news in brief -Events harvest funding through Cairns Regional Council Community Partnerships Grant Council seeks funding for more ticketed events $1.7m for Towards 2050 Growth Strategy Council tenders and procurementCurrent opportunities to tender for Cairns Regional Council work and procurement opportunities are listed below.
Businesses or individuals must create an account in Tenderlink to apply for Council contracts or tenders. You will need your Australian Business Number (ABN) at hand. All current public tenders are also listed on our Tenderlink website. - Workshops, training and industry events -Shopify Fundamentals - Online Stop being attractive to Hackers Industry 4.0: Driving sustainable manufacturing - Grants and business support -Touring Queensland Fund Reviving International Tourism Grant Program (RITG) - Stream 2 Digital Uplift Innovate to Grow: Advanced Manufacturing Program Manufacturing Hubs Grant Program Round 3 Workers Compensation Helpline for Employers – FREE for all QLD businesses Find a grant!You can search for grants based on different criteria, including your industry, objectives, goals and your business turnover range. Searching for keywords (e.g. 'agriculture' or 'start-ups') can help to narrow down your options and find more appropriate support for your business. Many grant opportunities are provided on grant and support program websites, including: Queensland Government: Australian Government: Stop wasting. Start saving.One of the biggest expenses for business is water, energy and waste bills. But there’s an easy way to save, through ecoBiz. With the help of an ecoBiz expert, you will be able to develop an action plan to help your businesses save money and increase efficiencies. With over 1000 businesses registered from all over Queensland, 90% of businesses recorded an increase in productivity and savings. Have your business details changed?Find out who you need to notify to make sure you comply with your legal and tax obligations. Find out more. By the numbers
Find local economic data available through CouncilCouncil can provide project-specific data to assist you to quantify economic impact or jobs created. This can be used to support grant applications, business cases for new projects in the region. To find out more, contact Council’s Economic Development team at economicdevelopment@cairns.qld.gov.au. The Black Business Finder (BBF) is Queensland's online Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander business directory. Commissioned by the Queensland Government's Industry Capability Network, the BBF connects project owners to Indigenous suppliers of goods and services. Share your feedbackWe’re always interested in improving our communications and welcome your feedback on what you’d like to see more or less of. Email us with your thoughts. Council business resourcesVisit our Business and Economic Development web pages. Want more Council news? Subscribe now!Keep up to date with all of Council's news and find out about what's happening in your community. Subscribe to Council's e-newsletters. |