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Employer support payments of up to $20,000 are now available to businesses in the Moreton Bay Region through the State Government’s latest Back to Work – South East Queensland (SEQ) Package.

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To kick-off the 2018 Business Moreton Bay Region Conference Series, Moreton Bay Region is excited to welcome back Bernard Salt, a leading commentator and advisor on consumer, cultural and demographic trends.

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Reaching new customers, applying real-time data analytics or running your business on the go, technology can help you improve your business in many ways. The hard part is knowing where to start.

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Moreton Bay Region Industry & Tourism (MBRIT) has successfully secured funding under the Advancing Regional Innovation Program (ARIP).

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Read our February 2018 E-Newsletter.

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The Business Mentoring for Innovation Program is a key ECRi Hub initiative that supports companies with new product ideas through a two-stage process to commercialisation.

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If you’re a Queensland SME exporting to South East Asia or considering it, now’s the time to register to attend a free, high-profile conference in Sydney in March.

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Samantha Paredes, a PhD candidate from the School of Economics and Finance, Faculty of Business, Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is examining the likelihood of setting up a community supported fishery (CSF) in Queensland. The CSF model is an alternative way for consumers to purchase seafood by directly connecting to the fisher.

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Work out your digital score to find out if your organisation is destined to thrive, succeed and compete in the global marketplace.

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Registrations are now open for small businesses looking to host an event for Queensland Small Business Week 2018 (QSBW) being held from 28 May to 1 June.

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Are you a small business owner with an inspiring story? Did your business start from a small idea and grow into something you never imagined possible? Have you embraced change to succeed following an unexpected challenge?

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A $2 million challenge to innovators is seeking novel solutions to boost coral abundance on the Great Barrier Reef and restore reefs exposed to the impacts of a changing climate.

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The Australian Government's Youth Jobs PaTH internship program is helping young people find work that they love.

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Looking for grants or assistance to start or run your business? While the government generally doesn’t offer funding just to start a business, there may be other forms of assistance available to help you.

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Changes are coming to GST and food labelling - make sure your business is ready from 1 July 2018!

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Have you kept up with law changes that might affect you?

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If you are a business within the Food and Agribusiness sector and are looking for high quality, trained and motivated staff, then the Sweetest Job is a project that can add value for you.

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The role of Director Regional Development with Regional Development Australia (RDA) Moreton Bay is currently open for applications.

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Make Your Way in 2018 - start your own business!

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Have you thought about hiring a young person through Youth Jobs PaTH? It's a flexible new approach to youth employment.

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Read our December E-News.  Find out about the latest grants and funding, events and initiatives for the Moreton Bay region.

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Operating a small business is about more than just being your own boss - it's also about having the management skills, industry knowledge and long-term vision to grow and succeed.

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Mentoring for Growth (M4G) offers eligible businesses access to mentors to help their business grow. M4G is for businesses with challenges relating to business growth and innovation.

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The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's (DFAT's) statistical information service can provide you with statistics on specialised trade and other economic data related to Australia and the rest of the world.

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Winners of the 2017 Moreton Bay Region Business Excellence & Innovation Awards have now been announced.

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Register now for the next Social Media Bootcamp for Startups!

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Reaching new customers, applying real-time data analytics or running your business on the go, technology can help you improve your business in many ways. The hard part is knowing where to start.

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TAFE Queensland are calling for applications from small to medium sized businesses to have a TAFE level, very clever student working on your business project for 13 days (one day per week on average) in semester 1, 2018.

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The BBRF program will fund projects in regional Australia outside the major capital cities.

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The November edition of our E-Newsletter has just been published. Read about programs, grants, funding and events in the Moreton Bay region this month.

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Round 2 grants are now open for the Small Business Entrepreneur Grants Program.

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Welcome to the Sixth Issue of More for Business. This latest edition covers the new Redcliffe2Moreton Express passenger ferry, discusses the residential and industrial opportunities along the Redcliffe Peninsula Rail Corridor, takes a look at what's next for the Business Conference series, plus footy fever hits Moreton Bay Region.

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SMBR is designed specifically for startup owner-operators, partnerships and entrepreneurs to develop core entrepreneurial and small business management skills through engagement with a proprietary set of strategic planning tools which generate a One Page Business Plan.

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Iconic Narangba manufacturer Packer Leather is set to update its technology and boost jobs, thanks to a half-million-dollar State Government grant.

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Are you a business who is involved with manufacturing looking to enhance business operations and productivity?

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Read our October E-News - just released!

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Well-known investor, tech founder and Shark Tank judge Steve Baxter will take over from Mark Sowerby as Queensland’s next Chief Entrepreneur in October.

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The ever-expanding Comiskey Group will open the doors to its new Eatons Hill Hotel accommodation and conference facilities this weekend (1 October).

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MIT Bootcamps are back. The MIT Innovation and Entrepreneurship Bootcamp will be held at QUT in Brisbane between 10 - 16 February 2018.

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As part of the Women Take the Wheel initiative The Queensland Bus Industry Council are looking for Women to take the wheel and drive a bus.

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On Monday, 25 September, regional maritime stakeholders gathered together for the second bi-monthly Maritime Industry Cluster meeting at the Moreton Bay Boat Club.

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The next round of the Small Business Digital Grants is now open, and you are invited to apply.

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The September edition of our E-Newsletter had been released.  Find out about the latest government grants and funding programs, events and other initiatives for the Moreton Bay region.

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Are you a small to medium business in the Moreton Bay Region?

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In response to the Independent Review of the Regional Development Australia program, Senator the Hon Fiona Nash, Minister for Regional Development has announced that funding for the national Regional Development Australia (RDA) network will be extended through to the end of 2020 under a new charter.

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Want to Improve Your Tender Responses?

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Moreton Bay Regional Council (MBRC) has unveiled the new Redcliffe Peninsula Rail Corridor (RPRC) Investment Prospectus.

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A 26,295m² piece of land at 17 Johnstone Road, Brendale is set to become the new headquarters of one of Australia’s leading manufacturers and distributers of 4x4 equipment - TJM.

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North Lakes Sports Club has been officially opened by the Honourable Yvette D’Ath, Attorney-General of Queensland and Member for Redcliffe, in a ceremony held on Thursday, 17 August.

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Moreton Bay Region Industry & Tourism (MBRIT) has today launched a new passenger ferry service direct from Redcliffe jetty to Moreton Island, in a landmark move that will bring a welcome boost to local tourism.

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You can now secure fully serviced General Industry lots in Caboolture’s first estate release for over ten years.

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Round 2 of Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) is open.

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This funding program supports ambitious CEOs and executives of Queensland firms with high-growth potential to lead their businesses to the next level, improving profitability and performance.

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Bookings are now open for council’s Connected Communities Program schedule of events for October.

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Registrations are open now for RDA Brisbane's CLICK! 2017 Digital & Business Development Event. CLICK! is designed to help businesses across all industry sectors, startups and not-for-profits increase their digital and business skills, and boost competitiveness and innovation. Students and interested members of the general public are also welcome - entry is FREE.

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WANT TO FIND OUT HOW TO MAKE YOUR PRODUCT STAND OUT?

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Employers you are invited to join us for lunch!

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RDA Moreton Bay has been able to secure a place for one Moreton Bay Region Food or Agribusiness to be given the opportunity to attend the Kitchen Continental Food & Beverage Trade mission for FREE*!

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Do you work or volunteer in the Moreton Bay Region? Would you like to develop your skills to help you better communicate with customers?

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Australians tend to underestimate the importance that Asians place on building rapport prior to discussing business matters.

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Attend Is Everybody Here? Moreton Bay's Largest Inclusive Communities and Community Services Expo held in the upcoming school holidays on 23 September at Morayfield State High School.

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Strawberry lovers will have a new Queensland-bred favourite to sink their teeth into this season, and growers are licking their lips in anticipation.

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The Palaszczuk Government will give Queensland’s emerging business leaders the chance to take their companies to the next level under its $420 million Advance Queensland innovation program.

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For the first time ever, the inaugural World of Drones Congress (WoDC) will provide an international forum for everyone concerned with drones – from businesses to governments, investors to enthusiasts.

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The Palaszczuk Government has called on eligible Queensland construction companies to tender for the construction of an eight-unit social housing complex in Deception Bay.

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There’s a misconception that negotiating with Asian businesses is all about understanding local customs – such as formal greetings and how to present your business card. While these skills are undoubtedly essential, what’s often overlooked is how Asian cultural values influence much more than business pleasantries.

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Read the July edition of our E-Newsletter.

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Do you want a strong social media presence for your business?

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Australia’s first National Firearms Amnesty aimed at reducing the number of unregistered firearms in our community runs form 1 July to 30 September 2017.

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Be Games Ready is a state-wide Queensland Government initiative to help small businesses identify, prepare for and participate in opportunities the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018) presents.

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ADVANCE Queenslandfunded mentoring programs for Moreton Bay entrepreneurs have assisted 20 new innovative businesses in 12 months, Innovation Minister Leeanne Enoch said.

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The Sunshine Coast region will see construction booming over the next year with $1 billion being delivered through the Palaszczuk Government’s 2017-18 Budget.

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The Palaszczuk Government has called on eligible Queensland companies to tender for government office fit out works for a new Child Safety Service Centre in Morayfield.

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Advance Queensland funded training and mentoring programs for entrepreneurs in the Moreton Bay Region have achieved outstanding success with around 20 new innovative businesses forming and graduating in the space of 12 months.

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Read our E-Newsletter for June for the latest news and events for the Moreton Bay region.

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If you are a small business owner, or work with small businesses, and are interested in what the Australian Government is doing to help small business, why not sign up for a free and interactive webinar on Thursday, 8 June 2017.

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Are you ready to supercharge your ability to take new ideas and products to market?

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Do you have an innovative idea that supports Queensland Government’svision to build an age-friendly state in which all Queenslanders, regardless of their age, can stay active and connected, and contribute economically, socially and culturally?

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The Government will allocate new funding of $100 million to boost innovation, skills and employment in advanced manufacturing.

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Are you working on a major project development in Australia or thinking about starting one? The Major Projects Facilitation Agency (MPFA)’s new Major Projects Help Tool can assist you.

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The Australian Government's business.gov.au online portal of information and advice for businesses, now has a handy tools page to help your business save time and money.

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The Entrepreneurs’ Programme uses experienced Advisers and Facilitators, drawn from industry, to ensure businesses get the advice and support needed to improve their competiveness, productivity and to seek growth opportunities.

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Queensland exporters are being encouraged to apply for the Premier of Queensland’s Export Awards 2017, recognising the success and innovation of local businesses on the international stage.

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Meet "edgie" businesses in the Moreton Bay region!

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If you are an AgTech (Agricultural Technology) startup business, you might like to apply for the opportunity to be part of a trade mission to Israel this coming August.

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Have you read the newest Business magazine for the Moreton Bay region? More for Business is full of practical advice and real-life stories to help you find more success in your business. Read issue 4 for free today.

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Professional Services businesses are invited to attend our Professional Services Briefing: Supporting Your Clients to Build Better Businesses on Commonwealth and Advance Queensland business assistance programs designed to:

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Read the latest edition of our E-Newsletter for May 2017.

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Your first couple of years as a business owner are the hardest. Even when your passion for what your business is about seems unstoppable, if you’ve never run a business before or haven’t had to deal with staff, budgets, insurances, etc., the learning curve can flip you right upside down.

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QMI Solutions and the Australian Institute for Commercialisation invite you to take advantage of the world's first online video sharing social network for innovation and industry - Vuable.

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Celebrate Small Business Week by joining us for a free Innovation Network breakfast at 8am as part of the Business Moreton Bay Region Conference Series.

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Find out more about innovation funding and support available through the Australian and Queensland governments to help you develop your innovation and grow your business.

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You are invited along to this exciting inaugural meeting of the Moreton Bay Region Food and Agribusiness cluster.

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Please join us at the next exciting business event in the Business: Moreton Bay Region Conference series.

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Read our April E-News and find out what is happening in the Moreton Bay region with events, business development, grants and funding.

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Regional Development Australia (RDA) Moreton Bay and partners* led a delegation of 8 of the Moreton Bay Regions tech and startup businesses to Myriad 2017 held at the Brisbane Powehouse between 29-31st March, 2017.

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The Digital Scorecard will help businesses identify ways to improve their digital capability and be more competitive in a global digital economy.

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The newly launched businessmoretonbayregion.com.au is the only business-specific website for the Moreton Bay Region, and the region’s most comprehensive business directory

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Made in Queensland is a Queensland Government initiative supporting our manufacturing sector to become more internationally competitive and adopt innovative processes and technologies.

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The Skilling Queenslanders for Work (SQW) Alert First Start (Community) traineeships have had revised guidelines issued.

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The Sweetest Job campaign has kicked off again for 2017 and this year sees the campaign expanded to a range of businesses involved in food and agribusiness throughout the Moreton Bay and Sunshine Coast regions.

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Do you want the achievements of your company, or employees, to be recognised? Businesses in the Moreton Bay Region get set for an exciting new Awards program!

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AXCEN (Australia-China Business Development) is opening a display store in China to showcase AXCEN-associated, Australian export companies.

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Attend one of the following business development workshops presented by the Queensland Government State Development in May.

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You are invited to attend our upcoming event for Small to Medium Businesses.  Find out how to transform your business through exporting.

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StartUp Moreton Bay Region Region is a project designed to help people move their idea for a small business from concept to practice.

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Read our March E-News.  This month find out about the region's newest Business Conference Series, the next phase of the Sweetest Job campagin, grants and funding, winners of the 2017 Moreton Bay Innovation Awards, and meet our new Business Cluster Manager, Jason Button.

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Secure your ticket now to the next workshop in Business, the Moreton Bay Region Conference Series.

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Residents of the Moreton Bay and Sunshine Coast regions are set to benefit from recent funding via the Queensland Government’s Skilling Queenslanders for Work program for the Sweetest Job campaign.

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Fresh from taking out the Innovation of the Year category at the 2017 Moreton Bay Innovation Awards, RDA Moreton Bay managed to have a quick catch-up with Attollo Australia’s Managing Director Stefan Marschner.

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Narangba Innovation Precinct’s (NiP) very own Attollo Australia Pty Ltd has taken out top billing at the 2017 Moreton Bay Innovation Awards.

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Have you heard about the Small Business Entrepreneur Grants Program?

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Have you read the the launch issue of our Queensland focussed RDA newsletter ‘RDA on Q’ yet?

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On behalf of Moreton Bay Region Industry & Tourism, Regional Development Australia Moreton Bay and CCIQ we are conducting a business survey aimed at obtaining a stronger understanding of the needs of our small businesses in Moreton Bay.

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The Building Better Regions fund opens on 17 January with grants between $5000 and $10 million.

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The November edition of our E-News is out!

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Moreton Bay Region Industry and Tourism (MBRIT) brought home gold last Friday 11 November, 2016 from the Queensland Tourism awards, winning the Richard Power award for Destination Marketing, as well as, the Outstanding Contribution by a Volunteer Group award.

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Business Cluster Manger for RDA Moreton Bay, Anthony Dow, will be saying goodbye to RDA to take up his new role as Economic Development Manager at Noosa Regional Council.

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The digital and technology talent of the Moreton Bay region was on show at the CLICK! Digital expo held in Brisbane on Friday 11 November.

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Calling all start-ups in the North Brisbane area: equip yourself with knowledge of what your individual intellectual property (IP) is and how you can use IP to benefit your business.

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A new program to help Queensland small business improve their engagement in the digital economy was opened by Small Business Minister Leeanne Enoch on 8 November 2016.

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CLICK! Digital Expo, an RDA Brisbane initiative, is a FREE event to help businesses across all industry sectors and not-for-profits grow and prosper in a digital world. It's on Friday 11 November 2016, 8.00am to 5.00pm at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre.

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The October edition of our E-News is out!

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The Young Starters’ Competition encourages young Queenslanders aged 15 to 24 to participate in entrepreneurial activities and promotes entrepreneurship as a career choice.

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Are you looking to grow your business, network locally and form new business partnerships?

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Startup your new business in the Moreton Bay region

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This month we have a jam-packed edition of our E-News.

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Join Moreton Bay Region Industry & Tourism (MBRIT) for an agricultural business networking event showcasing a collaboration of local producers.

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Regional Development Australia Moreton Bay led the formation of the Moreton Technology Alliance which has the potential to grow businesses, employment and community well-being in the region.

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Regional Development Australia (RDA) Moreton Bay is continuing to work alongside the Strawberry growers of Moreton Bay and Sunshine Coast regions.

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Businesses from the Moreton Bay Region export to the world!

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The Moreton Bay Region Chambers of Commerce invite your business or organisation to attend an Energy Forum.

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The Australian Government, AusIndustry, currently have several grants and funding programs open for businesses to apply for.   Global Innovation Linkages (GIL)

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Recognised as one of South East Queensland’s leading business awards for innovation, the Moreton Bay Innovation Awards (MBIA) provides a dynamic and interactive platform for business and government to exchange knowledge and network whilst showcasing innovation throughout the region.  Apply now!

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The Regional Innovation Hubs Program is a Queensland Government initiative designed to support innovation and entrepreneurship in regional Queensland.

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Register for the CCIQ ecoBIZ WEBINAR: ecoBiz Insights – Sustainability Branding on Monday 19 September.

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Join other ICT & Print businesses in the Moreton Bay region’s business cluster just for you.

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50 business and school leaders met on Wednesday evening at Narangba Valley State High School to ‘open their eyes’ to the local employment possibilities and amazing talent being nurtured locally.

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Want to export overseas and grow your business?

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Read our August E-News. This month we have a special edition.

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The July edition of our E-Newsletter is here!

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Led by Regional Development Australia Moreton Bay - a regional approach was formed to launch a campaign targeted at recruiting suitable and motivated workers for the Strawberry fields of the Moreton Bay and Sunshine Coast regions.

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In its simplest form, collaboration is businesses working together to compete and grow.

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Following on from the successful showcase held in Canberra in April, CCIQ is supporting the Australian Taxation Office to bring their digital showcase to Brisbane.

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Moreton Ventures is the new Innovation portal for the Moreton Bay Region.

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The highly anticipated Startup Moreton Bay Region program kicked off on the weekend of the 6th and 7th February, 2016 at Yuraba at Eatons Hill funded by Regional Development Australia (RDA) Moreton Bay and the Queensland Government.

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Today, too many people are unaware or confused or willing to dismiss the rights of IP owners as overly restrictive or unfair, and approach the digital world with the erroneous belief that every item they encounter is in the public domain.

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The media world is rapidly moving online – and this presents some exciting new opportunities for business owners to get more exposure than ever before.

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The Queensland Government as part of the State Budget 2016-17 has announced $22.7 million for small business to start, grow and employ.

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The June edition of our E-Newsletter is here!  In this month's issue:

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The Community Grants Program enables Moreton Bay Regional Council to support community organisations and individuals to positively contribute to community wellbeing and the cultural life of the region.

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TEDx events unleash fresh ideas from local communities. Close to 50,000 talks have been given at 10,000 events since the program launched in 2009. Below, the 10 most-watched TEDx talks posted to the TEDx homepage.  

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Register now for the launch of the Department of State Development's 2016 Major Projects Series on 12 July in Brisbane.

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Queensland has more than 200 startups, which employ in excess of 1,900 people. The Queensland Government’s Advance Queensland program will help us solve global challenges, seize opportunities in growing markets, compete for investment dollars, and create the jobs of the future.

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Register now for upcoming Moreton Bay Innovation Network events - Online marketing: Fitting all the puzzle pieces together and the next ICT Business cluster meeting, both on 22 June 2016.

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The inaugural Inspiring People event is proud to present the Hon John Howard OM AC on 8 July 2016.

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The Sweetest Job campaign was launched last Thursday 26th May by Moreton Bay Regional Council Mayor Alan Sutherland and Adrian Raedel, Councillor for Division 12.

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Does picking strawberries in one of Australia’s most beautiful regions sound like a sweet job?

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Trish Springsteen owner of Trischel based in Morayfield QLD is the only Australian to receive TWO international awards in the coveted annual Women World Awards program.

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Did you know that Strawberry Growers across the Moreton Bay and Sunshine Coast region employ an estimated 6,000 people at peak times in a season that stretches from May to November each year?

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Moreton Bay Region based Net Health Data won the CeBIT Pitch Fest held earlier this month in Sydney.

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You are invited to the inaugural Limbs4Life Charity Golf Day.

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How digital ready are businesses in Queensland?

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Have your say on the Smart Cities Plan.

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The Manufacturing Toolbox helps manufacturers engage with a wide range of organisations including the CSIRO, QMI Solutions, the Australian Computer Society, State Library, Business Acumen, AIC, Outsource Institute and Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ).

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Community Digital Champions are being sought by Advance Queensland.

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You are invited to the SEQ North Regional Major Projects Forum.  Find out about new construction sector opportunities in the Moreton Bay and northern Brisbane regions.

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Join an event during the Queensland Government's Small Business Week 2016 from 16-21 May - it's a great opportunity to find out about starting a business or how to grow your business.

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A delegation from the recently formed ICT Moreton Bay  group will attend CeBIT 2016 in early May - Australia’s premier ICT event and start-up hub.

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A recruitment campaign to help Moreton Bay and Sunshine Coast Regions’ strawberry growers to address their labour needs is about to be launched by local growers.

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During 2015, supported by RDA Moreton Bay, Moreton Bay Regional Council initiated a Business Confidence Survey with over 1300 respondents the attached provides a summary of that survey.

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Calling all Start-ups in the North Brisbane area: equip yourself with knowledge of what your individual Intellectual Property (IP) is and how you can use IP to benefit your business. This workshop is open to the public.  

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Apply now for Census Field Officer positions.

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Read our April E-News for the latest grants, funding, initiatives and events for the Moreton Bay region's businesses and community.

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If you have an appetite for partnering or working with others to grow your business capacity, then you may want to speak to RDA  Moreton Bay about the expanding network of business clusters in the Moreton Bay region.

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CCIQ, in conjunction with Moreton Bay Regional Council and Moreton Bay Region Industry & Tourism (MBRIT) invite you to the Small Business Week Boot Camp.

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Are you curious about using the nbn and how the speed and reliability of the nbn can improve your home and/or work life?

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The Department of Tourism, Major Events, Small Business and the Commonwealth Games has released an online learning series to help small businesses consider their business idea.

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From 27 to 29 April 2016, Queensland entrepreneurs will have an opportunity to showcase their talents, learn from internationally renowned speakers, be inspired by the latest ideas and technologies at the Advance Queensland Innovation and Investment Summit.

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2016 Queensland Small Business Week will celebrate Queensland entrepreneurs and the diversity of small business in our state.

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Welcome to the April 2016 issue of Regional Development Australia (RDA) Moreton Bay's Grants & Funding update for business and community groups.

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How would you draw your dream? Innovation turns dreams into business growth and differentiation. But no matter what business you’re in - from step ladders to space travel - unless you can map the ‘big picture’, you won’t be able to shift your ideas from the drawing board to the launch pad and into the market.

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Read our March E-News and find out about the latest initiatives, events, grants and funding for business and community in the Moreton Bay region.

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Extraordinary technological change is transforming how we live, work, communicate and pursue good ideas. We need to embrace new ideas in innovation and science, and harness new sources of growth to deliver the next age of economic prosperity in Australia. The National Innovation and Science Agenda is an important step in the right direction.

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More than 10,000 people registered to participate in Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland (CCIQ) webinars last year.  Join CCIQ online and get access to a members-only library of webinars for your business.

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This century has seen the construction industry initiate and develop substantial innovative practices to promote safe and responsible waste management as an essential aspects of sustainable building.  Let's take it to the next level with the Construction Waste Challenge!

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The truth is we live in challenging times. We often find ourselves getting caught up with worry and fears about our own welling, relationship and day-to-day life issues. Some have the extra challenge of illness to deal with either mentally, emotionally or physically. Uncertainties can be fueled by stress that manifests anxiety and fear, even depression. The causes can also be from a global level through to our own physical environment. We need to develop the skills to cope with the thoughts and fears that invade our mind. This is where mindfulness meditation is beneficial.

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Attend the iAwards nomination briefing session to gain tips on submitting a successful nomination.

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The Advance Queensland Community Digital Champions program is helping to enable Queensland to thrive in the global digital economy.

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Businesses that are experiencing growth in the Moreton Bay Region could benefit from the Industry Skills Fund (the fund). Regional Development Australia has identified a number of businesses wanting assistance to invest in their workforce, to achieve their growth opportunities and referring them to the fund.

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The Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIQ) Queensland has made it easy for small business owners to stay within the law when it comes to managing staff. Last year 3,622 employees lodged a Fair Work complaint about their boss. It's worth knowing your rights before you become a target.

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Read the February 2016 edition of our E-Newsletter - we have the latest news on initiatives and events for business and community in the Moreton Bay region.

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The highly anticipated Startup Moreton Bay Region program kicked off on the weekend of the 6th and 7th February, 2016 at Yuraba at Eatons Hill funded by Regional Development Australia (RDA) Moreton Bay and the Queensland Government.

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A green innovation was named Innovation of the Year at the first ever Moreton Bay Innovation Awards, announced at a Gala Awards Event in Caboolture on 5th February.

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Home to the Southern Hemisphere’s premier medieval attractions ; the Abbey Museum of Art & Archaeology (Abbey Museum) and the Abbey Medieval Festival, it’s no surprise that the Moreton Bay Region is synonymous with authentic medieval experiences and cultural tourism.

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Building on the highly successful inaugural Moreton Bay Region Innovation Awards, you are cordially invited to attend the launch of the Moreton Bay Region Innovation Network.

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Last week, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development, the Hon Warren Truss MP announced regional communities will be provided with an opportunity to contribute to an Australian Government regional development policy.

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Harmony Day is held every year throughout Australia on 21 March to recognise and celebrate the cultural diversity of everyone who calls Australia home. The key message for Harmony Day is that ‘everyone belongs’ reinforcing the importance of inclusiveness for all Australians.

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Kicking off the Startup Moreton Bay Region program with a Business Startup Weekend - 'Choose Your Own Adventure', 6-7 February

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The winners of the 2016 Moreton Bay Innovation Awards will be announced at the Gala Evening on Friday, 5 February 2016.

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Moreton Bay Region Industry and Tourism (MBRIT) invites business-savvy women (yes, men are welcome too) from throughout South-East Queensland to the second annual Inspiring Women luncheon, presenting keynote speaker Janine Allis at the Belvedere Hotel on Friday, 26 February from 11.30am.

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RDA Moreton Bay and a number of Food businesses from the Moreton Bay region attended the launch of the Food and Agribusiness Network (FAN) for the greater Sunshine Coast on the 3rd of December at Gourmet Garden’s HQ in Palmwoods, Sunshine Coast.

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A workshop on the Circular Economy as it relates to the utilisation of waste streams was conducted in Narangba on the 3rd December. Led by RDA Moreton Bay, this workshop is part of the Queensland Governments Advance Queensland initiative, and is delivered by Impact Innovation Group. The focus of the workshop is to identify local potential waste streams, prioritise the waste streams and identify potential project areas.

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15 businesses who are part of the RDA Moreton Bay facilitated business cluster groups (ICT, Print & Manufacturing) attended a 3D printing workshop on Thursday 26 November, hosted by ZX Engineering in partnership with CCIQ Brisbane.

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Sort out your ideas using fast, practical takeaway tools!

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A Queensland-based university ranked as one of Australia’s top universities for teaching quality has been selected to develop the exciting new Moreton Bay Region University Precinct at Petrie.

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READY TO START, CHANGE OR GROW YOUR BUSINESS?

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The former Petrie Paper Mill site is the preferred location of the Moreton Bay Region University Precinct.

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The CLICK! Digital Expo is coming up on Wednesday 4 November - don’t forget to register for this FREE event to see how digital can help grow your business. Brisbane’s Chief Digital Officer, Cat Matson, will be speaking and the Digital Brisbane team will also be there, so be sure to drop by with your questions.

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nbn today announced its three-year construction plan, outlining where construction will have begun for more than 1.4 additional million homes and businesses across the state by September 2018.

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Learn more about the Moreton Bay Innovation Awards by attending one of the three information sessions across the region.

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Calling all innovators, entrepreneurs and inventors - it's time to celebrate your talents and successes.

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More than 30 cluster practitioners from food regions around the country met in Moreton Bay on September 7 and 8 to swap stories, share best practice about their cluster development journeys, sample the fabulous local cuisine and "think big".

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All your tax and super news in one place.

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Regional Development Australia (RDA) Moreton Bay was featured in the Sunshine Coast Daily article on 15 September, "Strawberry 'cluster' ripe for the picking" expert".

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The Department of Industry and Science, together with the Moreton Bay Regional Council invite you to attend an information session on Australian Government support and initiatives to help businesses grow, be more productive and innovative.

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The September edition of our E-News is out!

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On 3 September, Roy Gripsky & Sons, an innovative business in their own right, played host to the launch of the Moreton Bay Innovation Awards (MBIA) and a celebration of the re-naming of the Narangba Industrial Estate to the Narangba innovation Precinct (NiP).

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Are you considering China as your first, or next, exporting destination?

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Expressions of Interest are now open for the Startup Moreton Bay Program.

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Launched in September 2015, this collaborative innovation program aims to identify businesses and individuals developing new and innovative products and processes in the Moreton Bay region.

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A Brisbane-based technology company has released a new app that helps people to pay their bills online securely.

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Our latest E-News for August has been released.

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Applications for Round Two close at 5pm on Friday 17 August 2015.

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The Treasurer handed down the 2015-16 State Budget on 14 July and it includes $186.7 million of new funding to support business growth and provide a positive economic plan to generate employment and investment in Queensland.

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Please help quantify the economic status of the Moreton Bay Region by completing the Business Confidence Survey.

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Is your new Ninepence store making cents?

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The Industry Skills Fund is a key element in the Australian Government’s National Industry Innovation and Competitiveness Agenda and over 4 years will provide up to 200,000 training places and support services. This webinar, will provide micro, small and medium business owners with examples of how the fund can be utilised by businesses in Queensland

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RDA Moreton Bay is in the process of creating a NEW Startup Program for local entrepreneurs and businesspersons who want to start their new venture - the right way!!  And we WANT YOU to help us build this!  We will bribe you with FREE PIZZA & DRINKS in exchange for your help.

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Regional Development Australia - Moreton Bay have moved! Please update your records with our new contact details:

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Welcome to our July E-News!

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In the 2015 Budget, the Australian Government announced the Stronger Communities Programme to fund small capital projects in local communities in each of the 150 Federal Electorates.

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The Digital Enterprise Program (DEP) is an Australian Government funded initiative providing free training to help Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Not-for-Profit Organisations (NFPs) build their business and work online.

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The Moreton Bay Region has the strongest economy in Queensland according to the Australian Local Government Association’s 2015-16 State of the Regions Report.

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Regional Development Australia Moreton Bay has successfully secured funding from the Commonwealth Government Department of Health to fund the development of a Pine Rivers Private Hospital Feasibility Study & Business Case.

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The Moreton Bay region's economy is ranked at number one in Queensland, according to the State of the Regions Report published by the Australian Local Government Association and released on 16th June 2015 at the Regional Cooperation and Development Forum in Canberra.

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This month in June we invite you to attend our next Leadership Exposed breakfast on 2 July with Peter Birtles, CEO of the Super Retail Group, speaking on "Leading a Retail Business Through a Period of Significant Disruption".  Peter was named 2014 CEO  of the year by the National Retailers Association.

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This is the next meeting of the Brendale Business Group on 23 June 2015 @ Brendale Business Hub.

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Fourteen business representatives from across the Moreton Bay region are challenging themselves to clearly define the business they are in and apply other learnings from attending a recent workshop focused on the benefits of a powerful brand.

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On 27 April 2015 the Government announced the successful organisations that will form the new Australian Apprenticeship Support Network.  From 1 July 2015 the Apprenticeship Support Network will make it easier for employers to recruit, train and retain apprentices and trainees with the ultimate aim of improving Australian apprenticeships completion rates.

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The Department of Employment has released the 2015 edition of the Australian Jobs Guide. This annual publication provides information about employment trends for each state and territory by age, industry and occupation.  The Guide highlights changes in the Australian labour market and predicts occupations and locations where the largest jobs growth is expected.  This year’s publication has a particular focus on the labour market outlook for youth (15 to 24years) and mature age (45 years or older) workers.

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The Australian Government announced the 2015-16 Budget on 12 May 2015, as part of its plan to build a strong, safe and prosperous future.

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The National Stronger Regions Fund (NSRF) is an initiative to boost social and economic development in Australia's regions by funding priority infrastructure projects in local communities.

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Read about the latest events for businesses and residents of the Moreton Bay region, and find out about the latest programs and initiatives for RDA Moreton Bay.

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Are you interested in joining like-minded businesses (and their suppliers and customers) across the Moreton Bay region to work together for mutual commercial benefit?RDA Moreton Bay has facilitated the coming together of business groups in the Narangba and Brendale areas, and has successfully formed a network of ICT businesses under an alliance with IT Queensland.

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The Queensland Government has several workshops and events coming up that will benefit local businesses; Tendering for Government Business and Mentoring for Growth.

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For the chance to be recognised as a national leader in skills, apply for the Australian Apprenticeships – Employer Award or the Disability Training – Employer Award at the 2015 Australian Training Awards.

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The CSIRO is a powerhouse of ideas, technologies and skills to help grow and improve your business.

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If you are exporting or are considering exporting why not join the Moreton Bay Export Network!

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Invitation to attend a Work for the Dole Host Forum Wednesday 27 May 2015, 9.15am - 11.45am Caboolture Hub, 4 Hasking Street Caboolture

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The National Stronger Regions Fund is an initiative to boost social and economic development in Australia’s regions by funding priority infrastructure projects in local communities.The Australian Government has committed $1 billion to the fund over five years commencing 2015-16.Funding will be provided for capital projects which involve construction of new infrastructure, or the upgrade or an extension to existing infrastructure.

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The Australian Tax Office have recently updated their Small business benchmarks.

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Jacque Biddulph will entertain and challenge you at our next Leadership Exposed breakfast workshop on Thursday 4 June 2015 with Leading with Confidence – Identifying Your Strengths, Qualities and Attributes to be a Leader!

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Residents of the Moreton Bay region setting up new businesses will receive a boost through the delivery of a new business start up program.

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Round 2 of the Australian Government’s new $1 billion National Stronger Regions Fund (NSRF) will open on 1 May 2015, with Local Government and not-for-profit organisations urged to consult with their local RDA to start developing suitable project proposals now.

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Read about the latest events for businesses and residents of the Moreton Bay region, and find out about the latest programs and initiatives for RDA Moreton Bay.

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Nominations for the 2015 Queensland Training Awards close on 31 March.

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Registrations are now open for The Goodness Inc’s Speed-Seed event which aims to ‘match-make’ businesses, industries and professionals with young entrepreneurs from culturally diverse backgrounds.

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What is the Industry Skills Fund?

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In late March, Regional Development Australia Moreton Bay (RDA Moreton Bay) in partnership with Future Print, hosted a lunch with a number of Print & Design industry representatives, focused on understanding the challenges and opportunities of the industry.

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In late March, Regional Development Australia Moreton Bay (RDA Moreton Bay) hosted a lunch with a number of food and beverage manufacturers, focused on understanding the challenges and opportunities of the industry.

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On 19th March, Regional Development Australia (RDA) Moreton Bay and Pine Rivers Chamber of Commerce held a successful launch of the Brendale Business Group, hosted by the Super Retail Group.

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Back in early December 2014, a group of businesses in the Narangba industrial and business area met to explore the value of ‘local connections’ and the collective opportunities to reduce costs, increase revenue or address challenges. The diverse group includes timber manufacturers, waste management specialist, education publishers, printers, land developers, power equipment specialists, engineering, manufacturing, and catering.

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Round 2 of the Australian Government’s new $1 billion National Stronger Regions Fund (NSRF) will open on 1 May 2015, with Local Government and not-for-profit organisations urged to consult with their local RDA to start developing suitable project proposals now.

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Regional Development Australia Moreton Bay has partnered with Mission Australia to deliver the fourth series of Leadership Exposed – a series of breakfast events held at North Lakes Golf Club with renowned speakers designed to explore, investigate and promote current and emerging leadership themes.

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Regional Development Australia (RDA) Moreton Bay and Pine Rivers Chamber of Commerce cordially invite you to attend the launch of the Brendale Business Group hosted by the Super Retail Group.

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Regional Development Australia Moreton Bay has partnered with Mission Australia to deliver the fourth series of Leadership Exposed – a series of breakfast events held at North Lakes Golf Club with renowned speakers designed to explore, investigate and promote current and emerging leadership themes.

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Nominations for the 2015 iAwards have now opened. If you or your company have created an innovative ICT product or solution, then nominate today. The iAwards showcases excellence across five domains and 17 categories and recognises product innovation, project excellence and entrepreneurial courage.

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The Queensland Gas Conference and Exhibition is dedicated to the latest developments and issues surrounding Coal Seam Gas (CSG) and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) in Queensland.

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New Year, New Start

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Moreton Bay Region - ICT & Digital Group Meetup First Collaboration Meeting  

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Take advantage of the new Earlybird pricing for the Global Opportunities program.  Price ends 28 February 2015.

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An online Meetup group has been formed for local ICT & Digital businesses.

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A new collaborative group for ICT business in the Moreton Bay region is being formed, supported by ICT industry key players such as Microsoft, IBM, and IT Queensland.

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Read about the latest events for businesses and residents of the Moreton Bay region, and find out about the latest programs and initiatives for RDA Moreton Bay.

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View our new Smart Work Hub Project brochure for the Digital Work Hub project.

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NBN Co today announced a new rollout plan revealing the next 379,000 homes and businesses across 81 cities, suburbs and towns in Queensland set to receive the National Broadband Network (NBN).

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Read about the latest events for businesses and residents of the Moreton Bay region, and find out about the latest programs and initiatives for RDA Moreton Bay.

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Check out the new post on Digital Moreton Bay: NBN Co Media Releases

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IT Businesses: Mark Your Calendar for IT Qld Networking Christmas Drinks 28 November

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Join the world’s leading digital thinkers as they discuss ways to navigate a constantly changing business and technology landscape for a better future.

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Global Opportunities is a new business startup program for the Moreton Bay region.

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COMMUNITY volunteers are being sought to join the Regional Development Australia (RDA) committees in Chair, Deputy Chair and Committee positions in New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, Northern Territory and Australian Capital Territory.

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There is a new Event on Digital Moreton Bay: ICT Industry's Queensland Premier's Luncheon.

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Read the latest E-Newsletter for October 2014 and find out about our exciting new Business Cluster initiative, what we have planned for our innovative Global Opportunities Start-Up program, and get the latest information on regional events and grants programs.

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The Australian Government will invest $188.5 million in Industry Growth Centres to pursue global excellence in areas of competitive strength.

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RDA Moreton Bay is pleased to announce an exciting new business development program will commence in the New Year to support the startup of high growth businesses in the Moreton Bay region. Causeway Innovation has been appointed to run this program.

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Regional Development Australia (RDA) Moreton Bay has appointed Anthony Dow has the organisations Business Cluster Manager to drive forward the Moreton Bay region’s economic growth.

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On Wednesday, 1st October, the Australian Government announced the opening of the new National Stronger Regions Fund (NSRF).

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These free one-to-one business coaching sessions are great for businesses that really want to enhance their online capability and take advantage of the benefits offered by the digital economy.

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It is our pleasure to be bringing you our Highlights of 2013-14 and an overview of our Key Activities for 2014-15.

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The latest E-News is here!  Don't miss our year in review and what exciting initiatives are planned for the coming year.

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Free digital training for your business this month with the Digital Enterprise Program Moreton Bay.

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Keep up to date with news and events happening in the Moreton Bay region, and find out about the latest grants and Government programs.

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Moreton Bay Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Employment, Education and Training Placement Events.

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Get up-to-date news on the latest digital training, programs and events to assist your business to grow.

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Food Futures Clusters 2014 is a new and exciting innovation development program created by both industry and government, and is one that will ensure your local and global competitiveness!

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Regional Development Australia Moreton Bay Inc. is seeking tenders for the development and delivery of a high-growth business development program for the Moreton Bay region.

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Regional Development Australia (RDA) Moreton Bay is seeking to appoint a dynamic, future focused business cluster manager to drive forward the Moreton Bay region’s economic growth.

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Is there a formula successful entrepreneur’s use?

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Keep up to date with news and events happening in the Moreton Bay region, and find out about the latest grants and Government programs.

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Do you really understand how to lead people of different generations?

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REGISTER EARLY for the Big Morning 4 Your Business AND YOU COULD WIN!

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Business owners and managers will again have the opportunity to hear new ideas, connect with other businesses and access information to help their businesses grow, at the 2014 Queensland Small Business Week.

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View the May 2014 E-News

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Innovation through Collaboration - Together We Can Achieve More

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What are the best tourism features of the Pine Rivers/Kallangur areas?

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Get up to date on news for the Moreton Bay region, what's new from RDA Moreton Bay, upcoming events, and the latest grants and government assistance.

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New Post on Digital Moreton Bay: Malcolm Turnbull Warns of NBN Blowout

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Three breakfasts from the Moreton Bay Leadership Exposed Series were held at North Lakes Resort Golf Club on 6 February, 6 March and 3 April.

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View the new post on Digital Moreton Bay:  3 new digital case studies.

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View our latest press publication from today's Pine Rivers Press on our popular Leadership Exposed Breakfast Series.

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Expressions of Interest are now being called for from local community organisations and businesses who would like to showcase their innovative business ideas, social enterprises, community projects or business partnerships.

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I have heard from our region's local businesses that it is very hard to get away from the business to do training and attend workshops to learn more productive ways of doing business and leading their staff.

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The next breakfast is on Thursday, 6th March, 2014 on a Leader's Guide to Organisational Health.

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Get up to date on news for the Moreton Bay region, what's new from RDA Moreton Bay, upcoming events, and the latest grants and government assistance.

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Regional Development Australia Moreton Bay has launched Digital Moreton Bay – your online business resource.

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Do you want to be a better leader? Do you want to gain more confidence at work?  

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Get up to date on news for the Moreton Bay region, what's new from RDA Moreton Bay, upcoming events, and the latest grants and government assistance.

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This program offers financial support to eligible individuals, sporting and community groups within the Moreton Bay Region in the following categories:

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ACIL Allen Consulting has completed a Tertiary Education Strategy for the Moreton Bay region.

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Do you want to be a better leader? Do you want to gain more confidence at work?  

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View our brand new Organisational Profile for 2013-14 and find out how we are going to work across all levels of government to strengthen the Moreton Bay region next year.

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Moreton Bay Regional Council is working in partnership with Volunteering Qld and Regional Development Australia Moreton Bay to provide training for community leaders in 2014.

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The Digital Enterprise Program is an Australian Government initiative aimed at helping organisations succeed online.  The Program is being delivered in the Moreton Bay region by Australian Business Training Solutions.

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This week is National Telework Week 2013 - and what better time to get the conversation started in your organisation about teleworking!

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If you want to work closer to home in a third workspace (i.e. not home or your usual place of work), then a Co-work Centre might be an option for you.

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Regional government staff from the Department of Education, Training and Employment are available to provide you with impartial information and support for your business to build your current workforce strengths and capabilities, plan development opportunities and access training.

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Business Executives and Industry Representatives – do you want to inspire the next generation of Australia’s workforce?

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If you are a Manufacturing business in the Moreton Bay region can you please assist us?

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Free breakfast launch of the Moreton Bay Workforce Planning Research Report:

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The report "Workforce Planning Research for the Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay Council Regions" has been released. The Major Infrastructure Projects and Resource Sector Workforce Analysis initiative will identify the region’s supply of skills and labour to meet future demands of key infrastructure projects and the resource sector boom. The partnership is led by the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR), Regional Development Australia (RDA) Moreton Bay, RDA Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay Regional Council and Sunshine Coast Regional Council, with support from Sunshine Coast Business Council, Sunshine Coast TAFE and the University of the Sunshine Coast (USC).

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We have released our 2013-16 update to our Regional Roadmap.

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Read the July 2013 edition of the RDA Moreton Bay E-Newsletter.

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The Queensland Plan is currently being developed by the Queensland Government in collaboration with community members, business and industry, state and local governments, and Members of Parliament.

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Moreton Spaces is now accepting EOI's from creative individuals or groups that need a place to locate their business  or project on the Redcliffe waterfront.

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The Moreton Bay Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Regional Employment, Education & Training Summit is being held at the Caboolture Hub on 13th June 2013.

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The latest Invest Moreton Bay brochure has been released.

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The Sustainability Assessment will be conducted with Howard Neilsen, Principal Consultant at NACC Sustainability.

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Register now for FREE online business webinars being run by the Queensland Government in May.

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View latest E-Newsletter for April 2013 here

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Queensland Government: For those affected by the recent storm damage and flooding experienced in Queensland in the wake of ex-tropical cyclone Oswald, the Queensland Government has a comprehensive website on how to recover after a disaster.  The website includes information on financial assistance available, insurance, replacing damaged personal documents, cleaning up, emotional support, assistance for business, and also how to volunteer to help with the recovery efforts. For more information, visit the website here.

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