Small business friendly showcase

Members of the Small Business Friendly (SBF) program are committed to enhancing the operating environment for small businesses. The following stories showcase the work SBF Program members have done to help small businesses.

Noosa Council joined the SBF Program in April 2023 and is already making waves on its small business friendly journey in partnership with the Noosa Chamber of Commerce and Industry. In late 2023, they co-hosted

Moreton Bay Pop Ups Program

As a proud member of the SBF Program, City of Moreton Bay covers an impressive 2,045km² from the ...

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Treading well during Qld Small Business Month

A social media campaign driven by the Mackay Region Chamber of Commerce putting a spotlight on local businesses ...

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Redland City Council – PASSAGE Artist Development Program

Redland City Council has developed a new program to encourage and empower emerging and established artists and performers. ...

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Cassowary Coast Regional Council Parklet Program

Cassowary Coast Regional Council have launched a new Parklet Program to provide more outdoor dining facilities across the ...

Banana Shire Council renewable energy pipeline supply forum

Banana Shire Council recently held its inaugural Renewable Energy Pipeline Supply forum to ensure local small businesses in the region ...

Sunshine Coast Council local business champions series

For the last two years the Sunshine Coast Council has run its local business champions series which highlights ...

Cairns Regional Council – Meet the Buyer program

Cairns Regional Council is playing Cupid by turning a one-off event into a regular fixture by implementing ‘speed ...

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Fraser Coast Regional Council – Open for Business: Buy Local initiative

Fraser Coast Regional Council implemented a unique payment solution to get its local community to refocus their spending ...

Douglas Shire Council – Tech Time: linking vaccination certificates program

Douglas Shire Council is conducting Tech Time sessions to help community members download and link their vaccination certificates ...