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October 2024
Business on Redlands Coast
Economic development updates to support local businesses.
Celebrating local success!
The Redlands Coast Chamber of Commerce, proudly supported by Redland City Council, hosted the 2024 Redlands Business Excellence Awards on Saturday 19 October, a night dedicated to honouring the outstanding achievements of local businesses. This annual event not only showcases the remarkable success stories within the community but also acknowledges the dedication and hard work of local entrepreneurs and their teams. Redland City Mayor Jos Mitchell was delighted to deliver a welcoming speech and present the Redlands Coast Tourism Award as part of the night's celebration.
Finalists and winners were celebrated for their contributions to the vibrant business landscape of Redlands Coast. A heartfelt congratulations to all the nominees and winners for 2024! Your commitment to excellence inspires us all and strengthens our community.
Indigenous Business Month
October is Indigenous Business Month and this year marks a significant milestone as we celebrate ten years of honouring the incredible talent and contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander entrepreneurs and businesses nationally.
- Check out the Business Queensland website for more information about Indigenous Business Month events.
- Connect with Indigenous suppliers, including those based on Redlands Coast.
Initiatives to boost your business
Join the Best Cafe Awards!
An initiative of the Coffee Commune, the Best Cafe Awards 2024 celebrates cafe culture, showcases hospitality businesses and fosters a sense of community and collaboration.
Register now to elevate your cafe's visibility and strengthen connection with a community that's as passionate about coffee as you are. Find out more information.
Get Digital Solutions: assistance for small businesses
Digital Solutions is a program subsidised by the Federal Government through the Australian Small Business Advisory Service. Its purpose is to help small businesses adapt and flourish through the adoption of digital business tools that can improve productivity and effectiveness, and aid business growth. The provider of Digital Solutions in Queensland is Regional Business HQ - find out more.
Get your business storm ready
Visit Council's online Disaster Dashboard to:
- access information about local weather and sand bagging stations
- opt in to receive alerts specific to Redlands Coast
- read practical information to help you prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters.
Book a business support meeting
The Redlands Small Business Hub - facilitated by the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training and supported by Redland City Council - offers regular one-on-one meetings for small businesses to discuss and connect with free resources for business growth.
Upcoming hub dates: Thursday 7 & 21 November. Find out more information.
Business workshops and events
Council regularly makes available information about upcoming business workshops that are offered online or locally. Upcoming workshop topics include:
- Digital solutions information sessions
- Marketing fundamentals for indigenous businesses
- Live chat and direct messaging as a customer engagement and conversion tool.
To find out more and to book, visit Council's website.
Agricultural technology conference - 17 to 19 February 2025
The evokeAG conference is scheduled to take place in Brisbane from February 17 to 19, 2025. This dynamic event will host a range of engaging sessions as well as sideline activities, such as regional site visits that highlight AgTech innovations in real-world settings. With a history of attracting more than 2,000 participants, evokeAG is a key gathering for professionals in the agricultural technology sector.
For more information, read the detailed program available online.
Bunji Entreprises - local business showcase
Pictured: Adam Williams of Bunji Enterprises accepts award at the 2024 National Economic Development Awards for Excellence in the category of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Entrepreneurship and Inclusive Development.
Bunji Enterprises wins national excellence award and local business excellence award
Bunji Enterprises has been recognised as the winner of the 2024 National Economic Development Awards for Excellence in the category of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Entrepreneurship and Inclusive Development, thanks to its impactful Dhuwa project. This win was backed up by Bunji Entreprises also winning a Redlands Business Excellence Award 2024!
Bunji Entreprises strives to promote reconciliation and economic empowerment for Aboriginal people by integrating everyday products created by indigenous communities into mainstream retail environments like Coles and Woolworths. The Dhuwa project aims to foster greater visibility and acceptance of Indigenous culture while providing economic opportunities for Aboriginal entrepreneurs. This project delivered a significant increase in sales of indigenous products, expanding to 960 new retail locations and reaching 500,000 consumers through marketing campaigns. The initiative’s framework will be used as a model for other projects, ensuring scalability and replicability in different contexts and regions.
