Douglas Chamber of Commerce

05/05/2026

Just a reminder that this great program on Business Resilience is kicking off soon. Fiona is very engaging and speaks from experience so you make a connection straight away. Highly recommended

𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡: 𝐈𝐧 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 + 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦

This Business Month, Douglas Shire Council is encouraging all local businesses to take part in the Business Ready Together – Douglas Shire program.

In person Business Ready Together sessions are a chance to:
• Gain practical, real world advice
• Ask questions about your business challenges
• Learn how the Business Ready Together program works
• Get help signing up on the spot

Business Ready Together – FREE online program includes
• 10 x 5 minute online modules
• Practical tools and worksheets
• Online check ins + community sessions
• 12 months access (until May 2027)
• Short. Practical. Free.

Attend a session, do the program online — or both. The goal is for every local business to be Business Ready.

Learn more and start the program now 👇
https://learn.resilientready.org/courses/douglas-shire-qld/

29/04/2026

In readiness for Qld Small Business Month - let's get Business Ready together. Brought to us with thanks from the Douglas Shire Council, is a Business Ready Together Course.
Register now for this free, 10 x 5 minute on-line program to build business resilience.
Resilience is integral to the longevity of any business.
Fiona Jago is a very knowledgeable and has a compelling story of Resilience herself, so along with completing the online course, we would urge you engage with Fiona, and benefit from her perspective, knowledge and experience.
BOOK ONLINE NOW !!!!!!

08/04/2026

A great article supporting an important local business in our community - like all our Douglas businesses are !!!

There’s something incredibly powerful about rumours…

In tourism, we see it time and time again, a weather event happening hundreds of kilometres away can quickly turn into a perception that the entire region is impacted. The result? Cancellations, hesitation, and unnecessary concern, even when conditions on the ground are perfectly fine.

Now imagine that same effect on a local business.

Recently, there’s been a rumour circulating that Hemingway’s Brewery is closing down, which is simply not true.

In fact, it’s quite the opposite.

Hemingway’s is proudly celebrating 10 incredible years in Port Douglas, with a birthday celebration coming up on 18 July.

This is a great reminder for all of us, before sharing or reacting to information, let’s take a moment to check the facts.
Our industry, and our local businesses, are deeply impacted by what gets said and shared.

Let’s continue to support each other, back our operators, and keep the narrative strong and positive.

Here’s to 10 years of Hemingway’s, and many more to come!

Hemingway's Brewery FNQ

03/04/2026

After a long period of limited action, the volunteer business owners that are behind the Douglas Chamber of Commerce are BACK !!

We are aware that the Shire has evolved, people have evolved, and technology has evolved.

We also understand the "concept" of a Chamber of Commerce - may not meet the needs of the Shire moving forward - so are open to any and all submissions on how to build an advocacy and collaborative organisation that will support the needs of business moving forward - Change is good !

We are calling an Emergency General Meeting for 14th April, where we call on all business owners and leaders across the Shire to attend, either in person or virtually, or if you cannot attend in person, by written submission to [email protected], and answer the following 3 questions;

With the future in mind;

1. What role (if any) do you see for a Business Advocacy Group in the Douglas Shire.

2. What key challenges does your business face at present, and moving forward towards the end of 2026.

3. What level of participation can you commit to in engaging with the new Advocacy Group - remembering we can utilise technology to streamline workloads and facilitate meetings virtually - so everyone can contribute.

Watch out for notices in Newsport and Facebook and Instagram next week.

Lets rebuild stronger together

19/09/2024

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. The annual general meeting of the members of the Douglas Chamber of Commerce Inc will be held on Friday 20 September 2024 at 5:30 pm (AEST) at the
Mossman Bowls Club, 4-8 Johnston Road, Mossman, Qld 4873.
The agenda items for the AGM will include (without limitation)
Delivery of President and Treasurer Reports, adoption of financial accounts, Election of board members to the Chamber management committee for the 2024 – 2025 membership year.
Subject to the constitution of the Chamber, members wishing to submit nominations for the Chamber Management Committee should email their nomination to [email protected]
A RSVP would be appreciated to [email protected] if you plan to attend.

14/08/2024

**CURRENT GRANTS**

For Tourism Operators in FNQ (NEW):

The new $1.15M Tourism Exceptional Assistance Grant (TEAG) supports recovery of tourism businesses who:
👉 Experienced a full business closure
👉 Previously received aid from the February 2024 Tourism Exceptional Assistance Grant
👉 Have not yet received assistance under the current TEAG

Applications close at 11:59 PM on Monday, 9 September 2024.
Learn more and apply here: https://bit.ly/4fGiNeT

For Small Businesses:

The Small Business Support Program offers various forms of assistance to businesses in FNQ and SEQ affected by recent disaster events.

The program includes:
👉 Small Business Exceptional Assistance Grants up to $20,000
👉 Small Business Support Network (free financial counseling, wellness coaching, and rural financial assistance)
👉 Business Resilience Partnership Program for local councils and key stakeholders

Applications close at 5 PM on Thursday, 31 October 2024.
Learn more and apply here: https://bit.ly/3M3lA3Z

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31/07/2024

Douglas Shire Council

Have Your Severe Weather Story Heard

Your views and experiences of the 2023-24 severe weather event will help enhance systems and disaster management arrangements.

Consultation sessions have already taken place in Cape Tribulation and Degarra. A third consultation will take place in 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟓 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟓 𝐏𝐌.

Public submissions can also be made online until August 30.

Learn more about online submissions here👇👇
https://www.igem.qld.gov.au/submissions?

24/07/2024

👋 We're pleased to introduce our new Business Wellness Coach, Thelma White.

Thelma recently joined our team of Business Wellness Coaches located throughout North Queensland offering support for your personal wellbeing so you can manage the demands of your business.

She services Mossman and surrounding communities but also works in conjunction with her colleagues to support all clients in the Far North.

Through our Business Wellness Coaching program you can sit down with Thelma and work through your unique and personal business challenges, needs and opportunities.

Get in touch with Thelma or our other Business Wellness Coaches: www.rfcsnq.com.au/wellness-coaching/wellness-coaches

The Business Wellness Coaching Program delivered through Rural Financial Counselling Service North Queensland is funded by the Queensland Government.

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12/07/2024

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21/06/2024