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EDITION 210: Business Update

Council adopts plans for jobs and economic development

Cessnock City is pleased to announce it has adopted the Greater Cessnock Jobs Strategy 2036 and Economic Growth Agenda. On public exhibition throughout May, the Strategy and Agenda were supported unanimously at the July meeting of Council.

The Strategy outlines economic development priorities and opportunities that will maximise the prosperity of the Cessnock Local Government Area (LGA). It articulates the plan to accomplish jobs growth, wage growth, education attainment and increased visitor expenditure through productivity, investment, innovation and people.

Micro businesses eligible for funding

If you are a micro-business that has been impacted by the recent COVID-19 restrictions, you may be eligible for the COVID-19 Micro-business grant.
Small businesses, sole traders or not-for-profit organisations with aggregated annual turnover between $30,000 and $75,000 may be eligible to apply.

$280 million available for recovery and resilience
The $280 million Black Summer Bushfire Recovery (BSBR) Grants program will help communities address priorities for recovery and resilience after the 2019-20 bushfires.
This is in addition to support already provided through a range of bushfire recovery programs.

Expression of Interest - Participation in World EXPO

Investment NSW are partnering with Austrade and DFAT at the World Expo to showcase capabilities and deliver outcomes for NSW companies that wish to participate.
The program includes attendance at sector-specific expos and conferences, pre-departure briefings, B2B and B2G delegations and matching, roundtables with priority markets, networking receptions and attendance at World Expo events and cultural activities.
If you require further information or are interested in participating or exhibiting in the World Expo program please send through your expressions of interest by Monday, 23 August 2021 to:
Sharon.foster@investment.nsw.gov.au and CC
worldexpo@investment.nsw.gov.au.

Peter Meddows Advance Driver Training

If you are looking for a heavy vehicle-driving instructor in the Hunter region, look no further than Peter Meddows Advance Driver Training.
With over 30 years’ experience in the transport training industry, Peter Meddows Advance Driver Training can be trusted.

Looking to find or list a job within the Cessnock area?
Find your next career with our Jobs Portal. Click the image above!

Digital basics for your small business
Digital basic is a workshop for businesses who are at the beginning of their journey into the DIGITAL Marketing Landscape.

Date: Thursday 12 August 2021

Time: 10:00am - 11:30am

Branding your Online Business for Trust and Credibility
If you want to unlock the secrets to building up your brand’s online reputation, then join netStripes for some of the best tactics to building brand trust and credibility.

Date: Wednesday 8 September 2021

Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Advance Greater Cessnock is operated by Cessnock City's Economic Development team, and provides support for businesses to invest, establish, expand, grow and prosper.

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