Business Update - Edition 177
This fortnight: Tap into the NSW Government's Tourism Package, Introduction to a series of workshops, International Women's Day and introducing Hunter Valley Smelly Cheese Shop.

FEATURED STORIES

Tap into the NSW Government's Tourism Recovery Package

Cessnock City Council, Advance Cessnock City Partners and the Hunter Valley Visitor Information Centre have been anticipating the launch of the Tourism Recovery Package campaign.

The multi-faceted marketing campaign ‘Now’s the Time to Love NSW’, is a social media led, community driven initiative that encourages people to make holiday plans in NSW, inspire them to capture their favourite NSW holiday hot spots and ‘share the love’ by posting authentic images with the tag, #LoveNSW. Read more...

$1 Million Fund for Regional Events Now Open!

Do you have a brilliant event idea or an event to deliver between 1 May and 31 December 2020 and need funding?!

Regional communities – in particular those affected by bushfires and drought – can now apply for $1 million worth of grants to deliver events that attract visitors and provide an economic boost to local businesses. Read more...

Introducing a series of digital workshops

To coincide with the evolving digital world, a series of digitally focused workshops will be delivered to the community in the upcoming year.

Cessnock City Council has partnered with Hunter Region Business Hub and Australian Small Business Advisory Service’s Digital Solutions Program under the Advance Cessnock City banner to bring this opportunity to our businesses. Read more...

Celebrating Women in Business

Cessnock Leagues Club have organised a community event for International Women’s Day. Read more...

LOCAL BUSINESS IN PROFILE

Hunter Valley Smelly Cheese Shop

The Hunter Valley Smelly Cheese Shop has two well-known locations operating within the Region; ‘The Smelly Deli’ operating since 2004 and ‘The Hall of Food’ which opened its doors in 2009 at the Hunter’s premier concert venue; Roche Estate Complex.
The Hunter Valley Cheese Shops are providores of the finest local and imported Artesian cheese, gourmet delights, cured meats and accompaniments, including its own “Smelly’s Own” product range and offer vegan and dairy free options.

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CESSNOCK CITY JOBS PORTAL

In December 2019, Cessnock City Council launched a Jobs Portal to our business community. The site was developed in response to real-time needs of businesses as identified in Council’s Skills Audit in 2018. The website is a one-stop online shop where businesses can advertise positions and residents can search for local jobs. Read the background on the portal here

DO YOU HAVE A JOB VACANCY TO ADVERTISE?

Advertise your vacancies!

List a job here

CURRENT ADVERTISED VACANCIES

Casual Conference & Events Supervisor

Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort are seeking a Casual Conference & Events Supervisor to join their team. Read more...

Casual Gardener

Bracken Ridge Villas have a vacancy for a Casual Gardener. No previous knowledge needed but a willingness to be reliable and learn new skills an asset. Read more...

UPCOMING BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

Instagram Your Small Business Marketing Tool

This workshop is specifically tailored to you excited about Instagram and using it as a vital marketing tool in your business to access customers aged 18-45. Read more...

The Future of Business and Innovation

All of us and our businesses are challenged by digital disruption and innovation. This Seminar is to help you take these concepts head on. You will have a transformational experience to the digital world. Read more...

I2N Navigator Applications Open

I2N’s Navigator workshop equips emerging entrepreneurs, corporate innovators and researchers with the skills and mindset to discover the massive potential of their research or idea. Read more...

I2N Validator Applications Open

I2N’s Validator program provides research, corporate and mixed teams guided experience to quickly and cost-effectively determine pathways to market for your idea or invention. Read more...

FROM THE CHAMBER

Business Vs Business 2020 STOMP Challenge

Are you the competitive type? Have you ever wondered what it feels like to STOMP on grapes? Well why not enter a team into the Business Vs Business STOMP Challenge. Read more...

A BRIEF BITE

Level 1 Water Restrictions

As of Monday 24 February, our region will return to Level 1 water restrictions. Water restrictions apply to all properties connected to hunter Water's supply network in the Cessnock Local Government Area. Read more...

BUSHFIRE AFFECTED BUSINESSES

Advance Cessnock City has compiled the following information to assist businesses that may be affected by the bush fires over 2019 and 2020. Read more...

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