Business on Redlands Coast

March 2024

Events and workshops

Business resilience and continuity planning workshops

Redland City Council invites Redlands Coast small to medium businesses to a free workshop on business resilience and continuity planning. Learn specific strategies and tools you can use to strengthen business operations, so your business is robust in times of disruption. Register to attend one of the below upcoming sessions.

Tuesday 16 April 2024, 3pm – 5pm
Redlands RSL, 8 Passage Street Cleveland

Wednesday 17 April 2024, 4pm – 6pm
SES Redland Bay, 44 Jardine Drive, Redland Bay

Friday 19 April 2024, 1pm – 3pm
Russell Island Recreation Hall, 1 Alison Crescent, Russell Island

Queensland Health capital pipeline industry briefing

Queensland Health is hosting a briefing on the $14 billion infrastructure projects being delivered by Queensland Health. The session includes how to get involved, procurement timing, challenges, and opportunities for the supply chain, and interaction with departmental leaders. Visit the webpage for more details and to register.

Monday 25 March 2024, 9.30am – 11am
The Westin, 111 Mary Street, Brisbane (Westin Ballroom II)

Redland City Council capital works program industry briefing

Redland City Council is hosting an industry briefing for Council's 2024-25 capital works program, including asset renewals and maintenance projects. Meet with key Council staff and hear about upcoming bidding opportunities, including an overview of scope of works, contract packages, delivery models and timeframes. Register to attend by 15 April 2024.

Monday 17 April 2024, 7.30am – 10am
Alexandra Hills Hotel, 332 Finucane Road, Alexandra Hills

AI and scaling your business

Redlands Coast Chamber of Commerce is hosting a breakfast event with expert guest speakers presenting on the topic of AI, hear how AI can be used to scale your business and demystify myths surrounding AI. Visit the website for more details and to register.

Wednesday 10 April 2024, 7am – 8.30am
Alexandra Hills Hotel, 332 Finucane Road, Alexandra Hills

Redlands Business Excellence Awards launch & workshop

Redlands Coast Chamber of Commerce is hosting a workshop for businesses to learn about the Redlands Business Excellence Awards. Hear from the judges and receive practical advice for writing an award application. Visit the website for more details and to register.

Monday 15 April 2024, 7am – 8.30am
My Horizon, 1-15A Runnymede Road, Capalaba

Funding opportunities

Commercialise or grow with the Industry Growth Program

The Australian Government's Industry Growth Program provides tailored advice to innovative small to medium enterprises (SMEs) undertaking commercialisation or growth projects in priority areas for the National Reconstruction Fund. SMEs who receive advice may also be eligible for upcoming matching funding opportunities.

Applications open. Visit the website for more details.

Grant finding services

To see what government grants are currently available, use the following websites to search for grant opportunities:

A voice for small business

Queensland Small Business Advisory Council seeks EOIs

The Queensland Small Business Advisory Council (QSBAC) is seeking expressions of interest from small business owners interested in being a voice for small business. Members of QSBAC provide advice to government on issues and opportunities affecting small business. Visit the website for details and to apply before 12pm 28 March 2024.