Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce

South Burnett Ag Network: Reef Protection Regulations
2021-02-09 18:30 - 20:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | QLD
Reef regulations info sessions planned for North and South Burnett
BIEDO is hosting the Office of the Great Barrier Reef (OGBR) as they conduct consultation sessions across the Burnett Inland regarding Reef protection regulations, which are being strengthened to address land-based sources of water pollution flowing to the Great Barrier Reef.
The consultation sessions will be small round table meetings with local industry and grower representatives.
The OGBR team will provide an overview of the draft standard conditions and general information regarding the application process for an environmental authority, including the proposed information requirements for a site-specific application.
BIEDO will host two of these events:

South Burnett – Kingaroy Town Hall, Tuesday 9 Feb @ 6:30pm
North Burnett – Monto Town Hall, Thursday 11 Feb @ 6:30pm

OGBR will also provide the option to participate via teleconference and video conference.
Written submissions on the proposed standard are due by Wednesday, 17 February 2021. More information is available at www.qld.gov.au/ReefRegulations
All rural landholders, irrespective of industry, are encouraged to attend to hear what these standards mean for them.
Please register your attendance to assist with catering and COVID-19 restrictions @ www.biedo.org.au/events

During 2020, the LNP Opposition fought against the implementation of Reef Regulations that will affect every landholder in in a Reef Catchment area. For those in the Nanango Electorate, this means landholders in the South Burnett and Gympie Regional Council areas.
If you are a landholder in these areas, I would encourage you to attend a special meeting of the South Burnett Ag Network:
Tuesday 9th February in Kingaroy (click here for details)
Information about the Reef Regulations will be shared. The Labor Government will close submissions on the draft ‘Standard Conditions’ for cropping and horticultural activities on 17th February.
These regulations will have a major impact on farming operations in our region. The role of the government should be to work alongside farmers and communities towards environmental outcomes, instead of ramming unworkable laws down their throats. I urge you to consider making a submission letting the Government know how this will impact your business.
Deb Frecklington

KCCI December Meet & Greet
2020-12-14 17:15 - 19:30
Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc Invites you to our Annual General Meeting and Meet & Greet
Hosted by Betta Home Living.
Where:
Kingaroy Betta Home Living
102 Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy
When: Monday 14th December 2020
Time: 5.15pm
Cost: $10.00 per person
Commencing with KCCI Annual General Meeting

Guest speakers:
Brett Hall – New owner of Kingaroy Betta Home Living
Aaron Meehan & Allan Christensen – SB Regional Council
Update on the Kingaroy Transformation Project
Followed with some Christmas Cheer!
RSVP by 12th December to info@kcci.asn.au
Must RSVP due to COVID-19 restrictions and COVID Safe Plan.
Download invite.

KCCI AGM
2020-12-14 17:15 - 19:30
KCCI AGM plus Meet & Greet will be on Monday 14th December hosted by Betta Electrical, Kingaroy commencing at 5.15pm.
Invitation with all details will follow soon.

Resource Community Info Sessions
2020-12-10 15:00 - 17:00
The Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy (DNRME) is hosting a free Online Resource Community Information session.
To help communities, landholders, and resource companies work better together, the Department of Natural Resources Mines and Energy (DNRME) is hosting an Online Regional Community Information Session targeting the Wide Bay and Burnett areas. This session will be delivered in conjunction with the Department of Environment and Science (DES), Land Access Ombudsman Queensland and Land Court.
Whether landholders, miners or community members – attendees will leave the session with an awareness their rights and obligations when it comes to land access, where to go for help in negotiating a fair arrangement, how they can resolve disputes without unnecessary cost or stress and the laws that govern exploration and mining activities in Queensland. The presentation will finish with a moderated Question and Answer session.
Register here.
Download Flyer.

Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact DNRME’s Engagement and Compliance Unit by phoning 137 107 or via email Resources.Info@dnrme.qld.gov.au

The Burnett's first dedicated sole-trader Christmas Party!
2020-12-01 17:45 - 21:00
As you know, being a sole-trader has some great perks; flexibility, no reporting line and the choice (well sometimes) to take a long lunch. However, it also has some challenges, no-one to high-five to celebrate a success, few collaboration opportunities, less opportunity for leadership learning, no accidental catch-ups and the higher likelihood of overworking a regular work week. That’s certainly how I have felt every Christmas since my time in Council or the RSL.
So, with that being said, and in a small effort to shine some light, we have put together a Sole-Trader Christmas Party, I’m wondering if you might be able to support us in our first event. Neither make any profit from this, and aren’t seeking for superstardom – it’s cost neutral, based around some fun, networking and connection for those who don’t have work colleagues around them.
When: Tuesday 1 December 2020, 5:45pm – 9pm
Location: Kingsley Grove Estate
Tickets: $76.16
Find out more and book your ticket.
Or find the event on Facebook.

Auction with the Captains – On-air with Crow FM
2020-11-27 06:00 - 10:00
To all of our valued friends and supporters of the Dinner with the Captains
Like so many events this year, both the South Burnett Relay For Life and the Dinner with the Captains were not able to be held. We are still committed to raising funds to help the fight against cancer and so this Friday, November 27th the Telstra Store Kingaroy will present Auction with the Captains.
Tune in or stream Crow FM from 6.00 am to 10.00 am for a chance to bid on some amazing auction items and hear some former national sporting captains (and a rock legend) live on air.
Download Auction List
Download Auction Item Photos

Wide Bay Burnett Supply Chain Forum
2020-11-26 09:30 - 14:00
Creating, maintaining and de-risking your supply chain is a strategic decision for every business.
The Wide Bay Burnett Supply Chain Forum is your chance to hear from key supply chain experts and industry speakers. This free event takes place on 26 November at Rowers on the River Bundaberg and is only available to the first 100 registrations. Over 4 hours you will hear from industry experts in a face to face forum.
Our key note speech: “Making sense of your supply chain – a regional and global perspective” will be delivered by Associate Professor Ben Lyons, Director of Rural Economies Centre of Excellence and will cover recent research and analysis lessons learnt in the COVID pandemic, it will cover a range of supply chain sectors from agri-food to infrastructure with a focus on regional Queensland. Christine Davidson, Growth facilitator with AusIndustry Entrepreneurs’ Program and Master of international Business, will share powerful insights to help de-risk your supply chain. Kerren Smith, Managing Director, Smith Global is a global expert and consultant Specialising in Transport Productivity and Heavy Vehicle Engineering, Kerren will share key insights in Transport Solutions for Your Supply Chain.
The program is backed up by 3 key regional businesses that will share their supply chain stories and how local solutions helped their businesses. Finally projects of regional significance and incorporating indigenous procurement will be presented with advice on how local businesses can get involved with possible supply chain opportunities.
This event is a collaboration between Regional Development Australia (RDA) Wide Bay Burnett, AusIndustry and the Department of State Development, Tourism and Innovation.
To find out more and secure your free seat, please register now at: Wide Bay Burnett Supply Chain Forum.
Details:
When: Thursday 26th November 2020
Time: 9:30am – 2:00pm – Morning tea and light lunch provided.
Where: Rowers on the River, 2 Toonburra st. Bundaberg

Kingaroy Transformation Project – Industry briefing
2020-11-24 17:30 - 20:30
Are you a contractor or trades person who is interested in working with Council on the Kingaroy Transformation Project (KTP)?
If so, South Burnett Regional Council invites you to attend an industry briefing on Tuesday 24 November at the Kingaroy Town Hall commencing 5:30pm to discuss the procurement requirements for the project.
The topics of discussion will include:

The schedule of works and methodology to procure goods and services for the project
Approximate start dates and stages of the project
How the project will be delivered
Approximate value of the packages
Where and how Council will be advertising for the project works

Council encourages civil works contractors and trades personnel to attend to gain an understanding on the project requirements.
Date: Tuesday, 24 November
Time: 5.30pm
Location: Kingaroy Town Hall
For further information on doing business with Council, please refer to Council’s website ‘Tenders & Supply’ page or contact Council’s Strategic Procurement Coordinator on 4189 9100 or email here.

National Agriculture Day
2020-11-21 18:30 - 22:30
A celebration of Agriculture and related industries.
National Agriculture & Related Industries Day, a national day founded to celebrate Australia’s world-class agricultural industry and those who work in it.
Saturday, 21st November
Gates open 6:30pm
Part proceeds for Rural Aid, sponsored by Hancock Agriculture and S. Kidman & Co.
Find out more and register here.
Special guests:
Dean Perrett
For an authentic traditional Australian country sound, look no further than Bush Ballad Singer / Songwriter, Dean Perrett.
There is an old saying “write and sing about what you know”, and having been raised and still working on the family cattle property “Bowenfels”, a soul of pure country is a natural thing.
Dean’s credibility as a writer of Australian Bush Songs goes unquestioned. When not making music, he is in the saddle on his family’s Queensland cattle property. Just like Dean, the songs he writes and sings, are very authentic and genuine. This is why the great Australian music genre, the Bush Ballad, is so important to him.
Over the last 30 years, Dean has gained his place as one of Australia’s favourite Bush Balladeers and leading traditional Country Artists.
Dean has performed at major festivals around Australia as well as touring with his own show to many locations nationwide.
His music is traditional yet fresh and modern. With a sound that is uniquely his own brand, Dean is set to make great Australian Country Music well into the future.

Mick Lindsay
Queensland country music star Mick Lindsay offered the world a cheekier side of himself with his casual and charming new track ‘By the Way’. The second single for 2020 from the Aussie talent made a splash on August 21.
‘By the Way’ centres on all of the little quirks about someone that make you fall in love with them. A smooth and well balanced blend of country and pop, “When you have that connection with someone and all the little things they do, it makes you fall even harder, that’s what it’s all about” said Mick. Recorded at Sound Stage Studios Nashville during a writing trip to the U.S late last year, Co-written with the award winning Phil Barton, Seth Ennis & Emily Shackelton, This combo of playful lyrics and catchy melody is bound to get stuck in your head and leave you craving more of what Lindsay has delivered on this little number.
The first 3 chart topping singles ‘Drink About You’, ‘If You’re Sleeping’ & ‘Afterparty’ off the soon to be album, exploded across the country placing Mick in a top position, seeing him clock up a whopping 4 million streams, added to over 450 stations across the country and rightfully placed him with the most added song to country radio.

KCCI September Meet & Greet: Business Breakfast
2020-11-05 06:30 - 09:00
KCCI invites you to our Meet & Greet Business Breakfast.
When: Thursday 5th November 2020
Time: 6:30am for 7am start
Where: Kingaroy Town Hall
Cost: $35pp & limited to 100 guests
Breakfast created by The Saucy Fork Chef, Roberta Schablon
Download Media Release for find out more.

Guest Speakers

Gympie Chamber of Commerce President – Tony Goodman will share how he has led the business community, advocating with all levels of government, to pursue the goals and aspirations of Gympie’s business community. Tony operates Bella Casa Gympie which is a large furniture, homewares and gifts store.

RSVP by 3 November 2020 to info@kcci.asn.au
Payment is to be made prior to the event by direct deposit to KCCI
BSB: 638 070
A/C: 1055 1158
Please use your business name as a reference and email receipt of payment to info@kcci.asn.au

You must RSVP & pay prior due to COVID 19 restrictions & COVID Safe Plan
If you have any questions or issues you would like KCCI to attend to please send an email to us.

Boondooma Homestead Open Day
2020-10-17 09:00 - 16:00
On Saturday 17 October Boondooma Homestead will be open from 9am – 4pm.
Entry will be free, entertainment all day including Karaoke, Country Music, Bush poetry, Durong South students on stage and history tours throughout the day.
Food and drinks on sale. Raffles and prizes during the day.

All enquiries to
07 4168 0159
info@boondoomahomestead.org.au

Mind-Life Virtual Design Lab
2020-10-14 15:30 - 17:30

The Business of Entrepreneurship: Start to Scale Program
2020-10-06 08:30 - 16:30, 2020-09-29 08:30 - 16:30
Join BDO for the second and final cohort of Runway Extender and Start to Scale programs, as part of the “The Business of Entrepreneurship” partnership between BDO, Advance Queensland and OQCE.
We are specifically looking for more female founders, regional companies and indigenous entrepreneurs to be involved in this second and final cohort.

Program
Runway Extender Program & Start to Scale Program

Dates
Runway Extender – Thursday, 24th September & 1st October 2020
Start to Scale – Tuesday, 29th September & 6th October 2020

Time
8:30am for 9:00am start – 4:30pm finish

Location
Virtual via Zoom, Slack and Google Drive

Cost
Free for QLD startups ($990/startup sponsored by Advance Queensland)

Benefits
Financial tools, activity sheets, bench marks, content and $5,000 worth of AWS Credits

Application Links:
Click here for Runway Extender Registration
Click here for Start to Scale Registration

You can view quick intro videos for two of the programs here:

Start to Scale Program Intro
Runway Extender Program Intro

As stated above, the cost of this program is $990/startup however AdvanceQLD has agreed to sponsor 130 startups and scaleups to go through these programs, meaning that the course is free for you.
To make it even better, AWS has agreed to offer $5,000 worth of AWS credits to startups or scaleups who haven’t received any other credits from AWS previously. So, hopefully this email is worth $6,000 to you!

BDO have just completed cohort #1, where we had 52 startup founders go through the first two programs.
Here’s what was learnt:
By the numbers:

The participants in the Runway Extender Program rated the program a 9.8/10 for overall experience, with founders averaging +3 to 6 months increase in projected runway from the start to the end of the course,
The participants in the Start to Scale Program rated the program a 9.4/10 for overall experience, with founders reporting a significant increase in projected growth (employees/revenue/investment) from the start to the end of the course,

From the founders:
“This program (Runway Extender) has been an absolute game changer for me. Thank you BDO, Advance Queensland and OQCE for sponsoring!”
“The Runway Extender Program was more than just 2 days helping us manage our cash flow – it was an education for a more successful life in business. I feel significantly more confidence and in control of my finances, and better prepared for investment and scale. Thank you for the excellent initiative and a tool that I will continue to use in the future.”
“The (Start to Scale) program was excellent – the financial tool is amazing. The presenters are world class and experts in their fields, but also really easy to relate to. The program has given me realistic insight to where we are at and what we need to do moving forward to scale successfully. Exactly what I needed right now – thank you, thank you, thank you!”

If you have any questions or queries, touch base with Marc Orchard at marc.orchard@bdo.com.au

The Business of Entrepreneurship: Runway Extender Program
2020-10-01 08:30 - 16:30
