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Business Update - Edition 187
This fortnight: NSW Government export support package, strong online retail sales presence, extension to JobKeeper offers a lifeline and introducing Potters Hotel and Foghorn Brewery.
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NSW Government export support package 

The NSW Government is launching a range of support measures for NSW businesses at each stage of their export journey.

The package includes a range of financial and non-financial assistance, export capability-building and tailored engagement with our trade professionals in NSW and overseas.  Read more...

Strong online retail sales presence

According to retail trade figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), Australian retail spending has unpredictably increased over the last few months during the pandemic.
Retail turnover rose 2.4% in the month of June which resulted in a growth of 5.8% compared to June 2019.  Read more...

Extension to JobKeeper offers a lifeline

On 21 July the Government announced it is extending the JobKeeper Payment for a further six months.
Businesses and not-for-profits who continue to be significantly impacted by COVID-19 will have up until 28 March 2021 to access the JobKeeper Payment.  Read more...
LOCAL BUSINESS IN PROFILE

Potters Hotel and Foghorn Brewery

Situated in the heart of the Hunter Valley wine region, Potters Hotel and Foghorn Brewery has been operating in our region for many years’ with new ownership commencing in February of this year.
The local brewery showcases local makers, suppliers and businesses to ensure engagement within the community to showcase the best that the Hunter has to offer.  Read more...
ADVANCE CESSNOCK CITY JOBS PORTAL 
CURRENT VACANCIES
Engineering Officer - Traffic and Transport 
Are you seeking a challenge that combines your sound knowledge and experience in traffic engineering for urban and rural environments?  Cessnock City Council are seeking an Engineer Officer within the Traffic Managment Team.  Apply here...
Senior GIS Officer
Cessnock City Council are currently seeking a technically-driven individual with strong analytical skills to join our Information & Technology Team. You will provide quality GIS support services and developing and maintaining the geographic information system used throughout Council.  Apply here...
UPCOMING BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
New Business Assistance with NEIS information sessions 
Do you have a business idea?
Would you like to have your own business but don’t know where to start?
The New Business Assistance with NEIS (New Enterprise Incentive Scheme) may be the answer.  Read more...
FREE LIVE WEBINAR – Social Media Success Factors
Whether you’re just about to start your first social media campaign or you’ve been working on your pages for years, there’s always more you can learn to improve your content and strategy.  Read more...
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