Three ways Council is supporting Mackay businesses
BUSINESS is always the talk of the town and in this climate, it is more important than ever to support our local businesses to help aid the economic recovery.
Mackay Regional Council supports the growth of local business and the investment of new business opportunities throughout the region.
By working collaboratively with key regional stakeholders Council is committed to supporting business and industry development to build Mackay’s regional capabilities.
Here are three ways Council is supporting Mackay businesses:
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1. Setting up a business
Council is committed to supporting the growth of local business and the investment of new business opportunities and has a ‘First Point of Contact’ officer who will work with new business owners to facilitate access to the relevant areas of local and state government and to look at support options from project inception to completion.
Contact Council’s ‘First Point of Contact’ to discuss business investment or expansion on business@mackay.qld.gov.au or call 1300 MACKAY (622 529).
2. Business grants
Council has partnered with GrantGuru to provide ‘Funding Finder’ to all local businesses, community groups, not-for-profits and individuals. This site provides a comprehensive list of grant and funding opportunities available to you and the ability to search over 1,197 grants worth $63.9 billion.
The free service means Mackay businesses will never miss a grant opportunity again.
Visit Mackay GrantGuru here.
3. Small business webinars
To make sure Mackay businesses are in good shape, Council has launched free business development webinars.
The free five-part webinar series is focused on business development and covers business essentials such as planning fundamentals, building a digital footprint, business accessibility and much more.
Part of Council’s Small Business Mentoring Program, the webinar series is delivered by Sparrowly Group for businesses in the Pioneer Valley. All businesses in the Mackay region are invited to participate.
All webinar recordings and resources will be accessible for up to 12 months online.
To view the webinars, see here.
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At Baileux, we love supporting our local businesses too and every month we profile a local business to share with our subscribers in our newsletter.
Here are 10 of our local business profiles:
1. Mackay Cabinetmaking Service for custom cabinetry in Mackay
When it comes to renovating your kitchen, bathroom or wardrobe there’s only one place to go in Mackay, Mackay Cabinetmaking Service.
Read Mackay Cabinetmaking Service’s full profile here.
2. Sun City Signs: providing Mackay with dazzling signage solutions since 1975
Since opening in 1975, family-owned and operated Mackay business, Sun City Signs has evolved from being one of the first signage businesses in the area to a high-tech, state-of-the-art leader in their trade.
Read Sun City Signs full profile here.
3. Torrisi’s Garage: servicing Mackay vehicles since the 1960s
When it comes to car repairs and servicing there is only one place in Mackay to go. Torrisi’s Garage has been servicing the Mackay region since the 1960s.
Read Torrisi’s Garage full profile here.
4. Foodies flock to new Mackay cafe for its fresh food
Locals and tourists alike are flocking to Mackay’s newest cafe. Three Little Birds Eatery opened in beautiful Mirani only two months ago serving fresh food made with love and the response has been more than eggcellent (pun intended).
Read Three Little Birds Eatery full profile here.
5. Mackay quantity surveyor helps property investors pay less tax
Property investors take note. Mackay based Quantity Surveyor Jodie Stanley is passionate about helping you pay less tax.
Read Central Queensland Quantity Surveying full profile here.
6. Pamper Paws provides paw-rific grooming and doggy daycare
Mackay dog grooming business Pamper Paws has moved into new premises and is now offering doggy daycare.
Read Pamper Paws full profile here.
7. Il Bacco, offering the best Italian experience in Mackay
Have you ever wondered how people eat in Italy? You could go to Italy to find out. Or, you could just go to Il Bacco Italian Dining in Mackay.
Read Il Bacco Italian Dining full profile here.
8. Reef Catchments: resilient ecosystems, engaged community
There is a team of skilled and environmentally focused people working hard to “sustain, protect and improve our natural resources in the Mackay Whitsunday Isaac region.”
Read Reef Catchments full profile here.
9. Healthy Clean and Green: small changes, big impact
Few businesses are launched not for financial gain. But Mackay’s Healthy Clean and Green was.
Read Healthy Clean and Green full profile here.
10. Sports Health and Massage: more than a massage clinic
Five years ago, Melissa Ferrier decided to utilise her knowledge, training and experience from over 25 years in the sports industry to open her own business. Hence, Sports Health and Massage was born.
Read Sports Health and Massage full profile here.
And for assistance with facilitating a business idea or investment opportunity in Mackay, Council’s Economic Development Officers are readily available at 1300 MACKAY or via email at business@mackay.qld.gov.au.
