Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce

Skilling Queenslanders for Work: Information Session
2025-09-03 10:00 - 12:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | 145 Herries Street, 145 Herries Sreet, Toowoomba, QLD, 4350, Australia
Skilling Queenslanders for Work, Round 2, 2025-26 is now open!! The initiative represents a commitment to increasing workforce participation, driving job growth and strengthening the performance of the Queensland economy by improving skills development and work opportunities for disadvantaged Queenslanders.
Hear about the changes!!
From August 2025, Skilling Queenslanders for Work is being delivered through a refreshed, streamlined program structure designed to make employment pathways clearer for participants and more responsive to local industry demand. A key change is the integration of Ready for Work and Skill Up into an expanded Community Work Skills program.

Darling Downs South West Information Session
Date: 3rd September 2025
Time: 10am – 12pm
Venue: Level 2, 145 Herries St, Toowoomba (limited seats available)
RSVP by 1st September 2025

Online via MS Teams by request
Register HERE: ddsedesbt@desbt.qld.gov.au

For more information see: https://dtet.qld.gov.au/training/community-orgs/sqw

KCCI Meet & Greet September
2025-09-09 17:15 - 19:00 | SB Pantry, Lot 3/1A Railway Terrace, Kingaroy, QLD, 4610, Australia
Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc. Invites you to our #6 Meet & Greet Tuesday, 9 September 2025
hosted by South Burnett Pantry!
Come along and find out what SB Pantry is all about. We all have some staff who might live week-to-week and sometimes need a hand up. See how the business community can also support those in need.
Guest Speakers
SB Pantry – Ruth Dukes – Chair of the Pantry Working Group.
SB Pantry – Jim Bennett – General Manager and President of The Pantry
SB Pantry Working Committee – Cheryl Dalton & Jason Erbache
Where: SB Pantry Lot 3/1A Railway Terrace, Kingaroy QLD 4610
When: Tuesday 9 th September 2025
Time: 5.15pm
Please RSVP by 7 September 2025
Members $15.00 per person
Non-member $20.00 per person
Pay by Direct Deposit to Bank: Heritage – BSB: 638-070 – Account No: 1055 1158
Account Name: Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce
Please use your business name as the reference & please email the receipt of payment to: info@kcci.asn.au
Don’t forget money for raffle tickets: 5 for $10.00

Contractor Connector on the Sunshine Coast
2025-09-18 17:30 - 19:30 | The Rooftop Bar, 8 Maroochydore Road, Maroochydore, Qld, 4558, Australia
Tickets Selling Fast!
Join us on Thursday, 18 September for our Contractor Connector event on the Sunshine Coast.
Hear from Brad Moses, General Manager – Pre-Contracts at Shadforth, who joined the team in 2003, bringing extensive experience in market analysis, business development and client relations. Brad will share insights on early project engagement, feasibility, risk management, and collaboration with developers, consultants and government stakeholders.
We’ll also welcome Chris Sturgess from Sunshine Coast Council, who will outline upcoming regional projects.
Thank you to Master Hire for sponsoring the Contractor Connector Event Series.
When: Thursday 18 September 2025, 5.30 pm to 7.30 pm
Where: The Rooftop Bar, 8 Maroochydore Road, Maroochydore
Pricing: Member: $75.00 Non-member: $115.00

BIEDO and Cyber Wardens Webinar
2025-10-14 15:00 - 17:00 | QLD
Take the first step towards Cyber Security!
There’s still time to register for the free Cyber Wardens Foundations webinar on Tuesday, 14 October at 3:00pm (AEST).
The Cyber Wardens webinar is designed for small business owners and employees who prefer learning through live engagement with a Cyber Wardens educator. The webinar is your chance to complete your training through interactive learning and ask questions during the Q&A session.
With 95% of cyber attacks caused by human error, encourage everyone on your team and in your supply network to register for this webinar.
REGISTER HERE
https://cyberwardens.com.au/partner/biedo/
In this free webinar, you will learn:

The biggest cyber security risks targeting small businesses

Red flags and warning signs your business is at risk

Everyday habits that make you more vulnerable to cyber crime

Why small business cyber security is a team sport

Sign up for the free webinar and start your journey towards cyber security for your small business!
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2025 Darling Downs Beef Battle!
2025-10-16 17:00 - 22:30 | Rumours International, 323 Ruthven Street, Toowoomba, QLD, 4350, Australia
Join us for an evening as our region’s top beef brands go head-to-head for the coveted title of Darling Downs Best Beef.

Now in its eighth year, this event is a true celebration of Darling Downs grain-fed beef and a fantastic opportunity for industry professionals to come together and honour the excellence of our leading brands.

The 2025 Darling Downs Beef Battle is brought to you by Tresidder Insurance Brokers, A Gallagher Company.

There are only a handful of tickets left, so be quick to secure your spot!
Businesses may purchase a maximum of five tickets.

Empower Your Organisation Workshop
2025-10-20 17:30 - 20:30 | Kumbia Memorial Hall, 29-31 Bell Street, Kumbia, QLD, 4610, Australia
Learn how to attract and retain great people for good causes!
…plus how to have a safe and happy place for volunteers.
NFP House are a leader in the not-for-profit sector, offering affordable services and providing solutions to the familiar challenges faced by community groups and local organisations.
Thanks to our partnership with FRRR as part of the DR:FR program, NFP House are coming to the region to deliver workshops that address volunteer engagement and good governance.
Three locations. Same great content. Free to attend. All welcome.
𝐊𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐚 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥 | 5.30pm to 8.30pm | Monday, 20th October | Dinner provided
𝐁𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐦 | 10am to 3pm | Wednesday, 22nd October | Networking lunch provided
𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐇𝐮𝐛 (𝐀𝐃𝐑𝐀) | 10am to 3pm | Thursday, 23rd October | Networking lunch provided

RSVP: Amanda at Red Earth:
M: 0488 462 639 E: info@redearth.org.au by 16 October 2025

You're Invited! Regional Industry Briefing
2025-10-21 08:45 - 13:00 | The Brolga Theatre, 5 Walker Street, Maryborough, Qld, 4650, Australia
Regional Industry Briefing, Maryborough, October 21 – REGISTER NOW!

insights into projects in the Fraser Coast & Gympie region
Preparing for and connecting with regional projects
Network with project buyers, industry and government service providers

Discover the incredible potential of the Fraser Coast and Gympie region, where a surge of public and private projects, along with high population growth, is creating exciting opportunities for local businesses to thrive!
This event is your pathway to understanding the region’s dynamic economic and project landscape and gaining practical insights on how to connect with and prepare for these opportunities.
Keynote speaker
Michael Campbell from Lucid Economics will unveil the region’s most compelling economic themes and trends, offering valuable insights into the forces shaping its future. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain a fresh perspective from one of the industry’s leading experts!
You’ll also hear from

Fraser Coast and Gympie Regional Councils
Regional project proponents
Manufacturing Skills Queensland
and more to come…

This event also offers a valuable opportunity to network and connect one-on-one with project proponents, government agencies and other service providers, including: ICN Gateway, Local Buy, QBuild and Construction Skills Queensland.
Event details
Date: Tuesday 21 October 2025
Time: 8.45am-1.00pm (registrations open 8.30am)
Venue: The Brolga Theatre, 5 Walker Street, Maryborough
Cost: $50
Inclusions: Refreshments, morning tea and light lunch provided
Register now as bookings are essential. Registrations close 14 October unless sold out sooner.

Building Queensland’s Manufacturing Future
2025-11-04 17:30 - 20:30 | Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport, 1511 Toowoomba Cecil Plains Rd, Wellcamp, QLD, 4350, Australia
You’re invited – November Enterprise Evening on Tuesday, 4 November at Wellcamp Airport.
We are pleased to welcome keynote speaker Honourable Dale Last, Queensland Minister for Manufacturing, who will share the bold vision to grow and empower Queensland’s manufacturing sector, as evidenced by the recent launch of the Transforming Queensland Manufacturing Strategy.
About Hon. Dale Last:
Dale Last is the Queensland Minister for Natural Resources and Mines, Minister for Manufacturing and Minister for Regional and Rural Development. Born and raised in country Queensland, Dale has dedicated his career to serving regional communities. Dale is a fierce advocate for regional communities and rural development. His electorate of Burdekin is home to major resources projects and key transport infrastructure, including numerous mines and the Port of Abbot Point.
Purchase your ticket now.
This exclusive event will showcase how our region is attracting world-class investment, including the announcement of Boeing’s new MQ-28 Ghost Bat production facility – a major step forward in building capability in emerging aeronautical industries.
You’ll also hear from industry leaders:

Queensland Government Manufacturing Hub will share insights on enabling economic growth and highlight Toowoomba’s new manufacturing hub capability.
Boeing will share insights into the MQ-28 Ghost Bat production facility and the opportunities it brings to our region. Boeing is building a brand new production facility in Toowoomba, to support the manufacture of the MQ-28 – Australia’s first military combat aircraft designed and developed in over 50 years. It is Boeing’s first final assembly facility to be built outside of North America, and is indicative of Boeing’s global focus, and continued commitment to fostering a robust Australian aerospace industry.
Hutchinson Builders will provide updates on construction and infrastructure developments.

Queensland’s demand for industrial land has never been stronger, driven by rapid growth in manufacturing, warehousing and logistics. With over 2,000 hectares of zoned industrial land and world-class connectivity by road, rail and air, Toowoomba is perfectly positioned to meet this demand.
This is a unique opportunity to hear how government, industry and the private sector are working together to position the Toowoomba and surrounding region through regional growth and innovation – and how your business can be part of it.
Don’t miss this chance to connect, collaborate and contribute to Queensland’s manufacturing future.
TSBE Member price: $95 (TSBE Members
Non-member price: $125

Readying Our Region to Rise Workshop
2025-11-26 17:30 - 19:30 | The Business Hub, 195 Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy, Queensland, 4610, Australia
The secret to amplifying South Burnett’s noticeability, capability, productivity, and market reach lies in one bold move: unifying
around a shared Identity Core.
Join us in celebration as we mark this moment of regional realisation and transformation.
Then, take the next step: nominate your team to pick up action points tailored to the hats you wear—whether you’re leading a business, shaping policy, serving the community, or driving innovation.
READYING OUR REGION TO RISE!
BOOK: INFO@KCCI.ASN.AU OR PAULA 0427 622 918
KCCI AGM & Shared Identity Launch
Date: Tuesday 25 November (drink & nibbles included)
Time: From 5:15 pm
What: AGM & Unveiling the South Burnett Region Identity
Where: The Business Hub, 195 Haly Street; Kingaroy
Identity Application Workshop
Next Steps: Mem $15, book: info@kcci.asn.au or Paula 0427 622 918
Date: Wednesday 26 November (includes light refreshments)
Time: 5:30PM, 2-hour session
What: Hands-on workshop to apply/integrate the Identity in your
business or organisation.
Where: The Business Hub, 195 Haly Street; Kingaroy
Cost: Mem $15, book: info@kcci.asn.au or Paula 0427 622 918
Sueanne Carr Facilitator & Founder of Customer Frame At Customer Frame, we’re dedicated to helping organisations put the customer
at the heart of everything they do for a truly sustainable competitive advantage.
Everyone Welcome | $5pp extra for non-member
Together, we rise.
Together, we become unmistakable.
