Small business friendly showcase

Members of the Small Business Friendly (SBF) program are committed to enhancing the operating environment for small businesses. The following stories showcase the work SBF Program members have done to help small businesses.

The Maranoa Regional Council recently achieved significant recognition, winning the Qld Top Tourism Town Award 2024, and placing 3rd in the National Awards. To raise awareness about this achievement and potential opportunities, Council held an

Western Downs Regional Council – e-newsletter

The Business in Western Downs monthly e-newsletter is a vital resource for local small businesses and community organisations, ...

Western Downs Regional Council – Disaster Support and Resilience

Over the years, the Western Downs region has faced devastating bushfires and flooding. In the wake of the ...

South Burnett Regional Council – Façade Improvement Initiative

The South Burnett Regional Council façade improvement initiative has revitalised its central business districts. Funded by the Black ...

Scenic Rim Regional Council – Queensland Small Business Month

To celebrate Queensland Small Business Month 2024 (QSBM2024), the Scenic Rim Regional Council hosted 18 events in May, ...

Scenic Rim Regional Council – Eat Local Month

The Scenic Rim Regional Council Eat Local Month, held annually in June, celebrates the region’s natural beauty and ...

Mackay Regional Council – City Heart Fridays

Launched to revitalise the Mackay City Centre, ‘City Heart Fridays’ is a monthly, cost-effective, community-driven placemaking event driving ...

Redland City Council – Business Brews

Redland City Council recently hosted the 10th Business Brews networking event at Bacchus Brewing Co, attracting 45 attendees, ...

Mackay Regional Council – Finch Hatton MTB

The Mackay Regional Council is developing a premier network of mountain bike trails in Pioneer Valley, aiming to ...

Logan City Council – Mayor’s Local Jobs & Skills Taskforce

In response to high unemployment rates, particularly youth unemployment, the Logan City Council established the Mayor’s Local Jobs ...

Fraser Coast Regional Council – Industry and Careers Expo

The third annual Fraser Coast Industry and Careers Showcase at the Maryborough Showgrounds attracted nearly 2,000 attendees, offering ...

Ipswich City Council – Developing Creative Industries

The Ipswich City Council is harnessing the potential of creative industries to enhance local liveability and economic growth ...

Fraser Coast Regional Council – Hervey Bay Jobs Ready Program

The Hervey Bay Jobs Ready Program, funded by the Department of Social Services and delivered by Fraser Coast ...