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Coffs Coast Business News - June 2026
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
- Seeing Through Your Customer's Eyes Workshop - Thursday 4 June
- Economic Updates 2026 - Wednesday 17 June
- Business Breakfast - Spotlight on the Economy - Thursday 18 June
- Cocktail + Connect - End of Financial Year - Thursday 18 June
- LinkedIn Local Coffs Coast - Friday 26 June
Online Training - Destination NSW First Program: Accessible and Inclusive Webinars - Thursday 4 + Thursday 18 June
Local news and opportunities
- In case you missed it around the region
- Work begins on Dorrigo Great Escarpment Walk
- Awards and Symposiums to celebrate Coffs Coast Businesses
- Bellingen Shire Council: Urunga CBD Upgrade EOI
Grant funding and business support
- Coffs Harbour Grant Finder
- Cheaper Home and Small Business Batteries Program
What's On Coffs Coast and major event calendar
LOCAL BUSINESS EVENTS
Join the Woolgoolga & Northern Beaches Chamber of Commerce for Seeing Through Your Customer’s Eyes, a hands-on workshop for Woolgoolga’s small to medium businesses to boost customer service and grow.
Thursday 4 June, 5.30pm - 7.00pm, Seaview Tavern, 51 River Street, Woolgoolga
Business NSW invites you to join Economic Updates 2026, a series of in‑person briefings designed to provide business leaders across the Mid North Coast with timely, practical insights into the economic outlook for the year ahead.
Wednesday 17 June, 6.00pm - 8.00pm, Mie Mie's Restaurant, 75 Jordan Esplanade, Coffs Harbour
Join the Coffs Harbour Chamber of Commerce for Economic Analysis & Market Insights, a breakfast event offering the chance to hear from a senior economist with deep institutional experience and to connect and network with other local businesses on the Coffs Coast.
Thursday 18 June, 7.00am - 9.00am, C.ex Coffs, Vernon Street
Join Business Women's Network Coffs Coast at Latitude 30 for an end-of-financial-year Cocktail & Connect with local women in business who want to stay connected, visible and supported.
Thursday 18 June, 5.00pm - 6.30pm, Latitude 30 Restaurant, 8/1 Marina Dr, Coffs Harbour
Join LinkedIn Local for some casual conversation to get to know other businesses and people in the local region.
Friday 26 June, 10.00am - 12.00pm, The Link, 631 Hogbin Drive, Toormina
Being accessible and inclusive is about creating an environment and visitor experience that are welcome to people of all ages and abilities. These free webinars are designed to give you practical tools and insights to help make your business more accessible and inclusive.
Delivered by Destination NSW in partnership with Get Skilled Access (founded by Paralympian and disability advocate Dylan Alcott AO) as part of the NSW First Program.
Learn how to:
- Support people with non-visible disabilities
- Understand how inclusive and accessible events benefit all visitors
You’re welcome to join both webinars or just the one that interests you.
- Thursday 4 June: Non-visible disability
- Thursday 18 June: Inclusive and accessible events
Each session will run from 10:30am-11:30am, including Q&A.
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:
- Expedia: Expedia Reveals Top 10 ‘Stay Here’ Destinations For Aussies This Winter (featuring Coffs Harbour)
- Domain: Coffs Harbour has got a lot more to offer than just the Big Banana that put it on the map
- Australian Traveller: The Top Emerging Towns To Visit Before Everyone Else | Australian Traveller (featuring Woolgoolga)
- Delicious Magazine: Coffs Harbour guide: where to eat, drink, stay
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.
Work begins on Dorrigo Great Escarpment Walk
The Coffs Coast is set for major tourism boost as construction is officially underway on the $56.4 million Dorrigo Escarpment Great Walk.
The project will position Dorrigo and the World Heritage-listed Dorrigo National Park as a major nature tourism destination.
The redeveloped Dorrigo Rainforest Centre is projected to attract 200,000 visitors to the region each year, and importantly, it will create around 270 new jobs on the Mid North Coast.
Celebrate Coffs Coast Businesses at these Awards and Symposiums
Business NSW Mid North Coast Regional Business Awards
The Business NSW Mid North Coast Regional Business Awards on September 18 in Coffs Harbour, celebrate the outstanding achievements of local businesses, recognising excellence in innovation, leadership, and customer service across the region. The annual program highlights the vital role businesses play in driving economic growth and community resilience, while providing winners and finalists with the opportunity to progress to the State Awards and gain broader recognition for their success.
Entries close Monday 6 July. Find out more
North Coast Tourism Symposium
The North Coast Tourism Symposium brings together industry leaders, operators, and stakeholders to explore emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the visitor economy. The event provides a valuable platform for knowledge sharing, networking, and collaboration, with a focus on strengthening regional tourism, enhancing visitor experiences, and driving sustainable growth across the North Coast. Symposium and Awards Gala, Thursday 30 July. Find out more
Australian Event Awards & Symposium
The Australian Event Awards & Symposium taking place in Coffs Harbour 20-21 October, is the nation’s premier celebration of excellence in the events industry, recognising innovation, creativity, and best practice across a diverse range of event categories. Alongside the awards, the symposium component delivers insights from industry experts, fostering professional development and knowledge exchange while showcasing the impact and value of events within Australia’s cultural and economic landscape. Entries close Thursday 16 July. Find out more
🚨And hot off the press, the City of Coffs Harbour will host the 2027 Local Government NSW Destination and Visitor Economy Conference, bringing together Council representatives and industry leaders from across the state to explore the critical role of tourism in driving economic growth, supporting local jobs, and strengthening community resilience. Find out more
EOI Local Businesses and Suppliers Urunga CBD Upgrade
Bellingen Shire Council is currently seeking expressions of interest from local businesses, suppliers, trades, artists, service providers and community groups who may be able to contribute to the Urunga CBD Upgrade.
The project is still in the design stage, and Bellingen Shire Council is looking to understand what skills, products and services are available locally and across the Mid North Coast. This is not a request for full design concepts or detailed proposals at this stage — it is about registering interest so local capability can be considered as the project progresses.
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 Cheaper Home Batteries Program is now available to help more people install batteries. Australian households, businesses and community organisations can get a discount of around 30% on the upfront cost of installing a range of small-scale battery systems (5 kWh to 100 kWh).
WHAT'S ON @ COFFS COAST
Bellingen Readers and Writers Festival
5-7 June
Coffs Harbour Outdoor Living & Caravan Expo
19-21 June
Winter Solstice Family Festival
20 June
Chasing Winter Sun Festival - Sawtell
27 June
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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