Welcome to the July 2023 edition of the Small Business Financial Counselling Service (SBFCS) Southern Queensland newsletter. Message from CEO Suddenly, it’s July and a new financial year is upon us! Whilst this can be an opportunity to turn the page and focus on new and exciting goals for the year ahead, I encourage everyone …
Buy Queensland update for suppliers! Buy Queensland 2023 commenced on 1 June, 2023 and represents the latest evolution of Buy Queensland. Buy Queensland 2023 is comprised of the Queensland Procurement Strategy 2023 – Jobs, Economy, Legacy, Confidence and Queensland Procurement Policy 2023 (QPP 2023). If you missed the Buy Queensland 2023 launch update you can access it here. There is a range of supporting documents available for your perusal …
‘Every child, in every community, needs a fair go’. They have the right to grow up in environments that support them according to their needs, now and into the future. This year an art auction will be held during the Child Protection Week dinner held on the 8th September. We are seeking the support of …
On 1 July 2022, a Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Rebate Scheme (the Scheme) commenced in Queensland to support greater electric vehicle (EV) update. Building on the eligibility criteria established within the initial Scheme, I am pleased to advise that several enhancements have been made and are now in place. These enhancements will help ensure even …
Article courtesy of southburnett.com.au Kingaroy businesses will receive about $74,000 in grants under the joint Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry / South Burnett Regional Council Façade Improvement grant scheme. Cheques for Kingaroy’s Round 2 recipients were handed out at the KCCI’s Hub in Kingaroy Street on Tuesday morning. Under the scheme, applicants had to …
Article from southburnett.com.au Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington says the axing of the Entrepreneurship Facilitators Program by the Federal Government will leave a huge gap for local small businesses. Mrs Frecklington said the program was cut in the recent Federal Budget despite it being a popular program that was generating results. In the South Burnett, …
The Queensland Government, through the Buy Queensland approach to government procurement, is committed to putting Queenslanders first whenever government procures goods and services. On 31 May 2023, Buy Queensland 2023 was launched and represents the latest evolution of Buy Queensland. It has a firm focus on building on the achievements of Buy Queensland, supporting quality local jobs, boosting the economy across the …
The month of May has been about learning from others, celebrating success stories and finding new ways to assist small businesses across Queensland no matter where they are located. We kicked off May by attending the Meet the Makers event on the Sunshine Coast, where over 200 buyers came to meet and purchase from over 100 small …
Have your say – Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Consultation SurveyHosting the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games will create a lasting legacy in the lead up to the Games and years after. Nearly 14,000 legacy ideas have been shared to date and summarised in the Elevate 2042: The Brisbane 2032 Legacy Consultation Paper. These have helped to create the draft Legacy …
The South Burnett Regional Council is thrilled to announce a one-of-a-kind musical extravaganza! On Tuesday 6 June, Kingaroy Town Hall will come alive as Opera Queensland presents their latest show, “Lady Sings the Maroons.” Local music fans will be treated to a unique program inspired by artists including The Saints, Powderfinger, Gladys Moncrieff, Savage Garden, …
