Invest Capricorn Coast

10/09/2026

📊 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐚.

Whether you are a business owner, investor, community organisation or planning your next project, Livingstone's Economic and Demographic Profile provides access to valuable local insights to support informed decision-making. It brings together economic, population, housing and community data in one easy-to-use platform.

Explore questions such as:

✔️ How is our population changing?
✔️ What industries are driving the local economy?
✔️ What are the key housing trends?
✔️ What does our community value most?
✔️ Where are future opportunities emerging?

Discover the data helping shape the future of Livingstone Shire:
https://www.investcapricorncoast.com.au/Economic-and-Demographic-Profile

08/09/2026

💡𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐢𝐠 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐬?

Is your business making waves in agriculture, tourism, education, health, productivity or your community? Your big idea deserves a moment in the spotlight. ✨

Applications are now open for the 2026 Innovate with nbn® Australia Grants Program, with $125,000 in funding available for regional businesses using the nbn to innovate, grow and make an impact.

🏆 $15,000 for each category winner
🎯 $20,000 for the overall 2026 Innovate with nbn® Champion
📅 Applications close 12 October 2026

A grants program designed to support regional and remote businesses.

07/09/2026

🌴 Exciting progress is being made on the Great Keppel Island (Woppa) Arrivals Plaza and Amenities Project.

The new arrivals facility is taking shape, with solar panels installed, public spaces emerging, and the vision for a welcoming and sustainable gateway to the island becoming a reality.

Once complete, the precinct will provide modern amenities, shaded gathering spaces, beach facilities, and improved access to Fisherman's Beach and ferry services, enhancing the visitor experience while supporting the long-term future of Great Keppel Island.

02/09/2026

✨ 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.

From start-ups and tourism operators to manufacturers and community enterprises, the Capricorn Coast Best in Business Awards shine a spotlight on the people and businesses driving our region forward. Nominations close 30 September 2026.

🏆 Put your business, team member or organisation in the spotlight today.

02/09/2026

𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨-𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐬!

Through Queensland Government-supported initiatives, business owners and employees can access learning opportunities including:

✅ Business Planning micro-credentials delivered by the University of the Sunshine Coast
✅ Free Disability Friendly Business Basics training
✅ Free TAFE Queensland micro-credential courses
✅ Upcoming training in Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security and Procurement

Learn more:

Learn about micro-credentials and short courses that allow you and your staff to quickly learn new professional skills.

01/09/2026

🚀 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝'𝐬 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝟏𝟎, 𝟐𝟎, 𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝟑𝟎 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬?

The answer is being shaped right now through major investments in energy, resources, manufacturing, tourism, infrastructure, property development, and government-led projects across our region.

📍 Join industry leaders, investors, government representatives, business owners, and community stakeholders at the Capricorn Enterprise Major Projects & Industry Forum 2026 on Friday 18 September 2026 at the Jabiru Events Centre, Yeppoon

✅ Insights into regional major and priority projects
✅ Industry updates across key growth sectors
✅ A keynote presentation from global supply chain futurist James Lisica exploring the Future Economy of Central Queensland.

Book now: https://capricornenterprise.com.au/2026/04/you-are-invited/

27/08/2026

🚀 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐫 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭?

Navigating licences, permits and approvals can be confusing, but it doesn't have to be.

Business Launchpad is a free online tool that helps you find the government licences, permits and regulatory requirements relevant to your business, all in one place. It brings together information from local, state and federal government, saving business owners time and effort.

📊 In 2025/26, 𝟏𝟑𝟏 𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐩𝐚𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐒, highlighting the value of having business requirements accessible online.

🔗 Get started: https://launchpad.business.qld.gov.au/

25/08/2026

⏰ 𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞!

There's just one week to go until the Round T@ble: Opportunities for Growth event. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with local business leaders, share insights, explore new growth opportunities, and build valuable professional relationships that can support your business success.

👉 Register now and secure your place before bookings close: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/round-tble-event-opportunities-for-growth-tickets-1998400611023?aff=oddtdtcreator

25/08/2026

𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 & 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬

Sparrowly Group is offering a free online workshop to help businesses improve accessibility, strengthen inclusion practices, and create more welcoming experiences for customers with disability.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞:
✅Understanding customer needs and improving visitor experiences
✅Practical access and inclusion strategies
✅Common accessibility mistakes to avoid
✅Communication and physical accessibility assessment tools
✅Simple improvements businesses can implement immediately

Wednesday 16 September 2026 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm AEST | Online via Google Meet

Register your interest using this link: https://wkf.ms/4fBzEQR

25/08/2026

✨ 𝐁𝐢𝐠 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠!

Congratulations to CQ Fibreglass Direct Pty Ltd in Yeppoon on securing up to $113,000 through the Queensland Government's Transforming Queensland Manufacturing Grant Program.

The funding will support the installation of advanced manufacturing technology, helping the business improve productivity, reduce waste, upskill staff and create 7 new local jobs. 👏