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Welcome to the 2020-21 Capricorn Enterprise Board of Directors and Committee Members
Posted on October 7th, 2020
Following the Capricorn Enterprise Annual General Meeting last Thursday, 1st October, we would like to congratulate Chairman Derek Lightfoot and Deputy Chairman Bob Pleash on their re-election. Directors of the Board, Max Hogan, Helen Schweikert and Chris Harris, who retired… Read more »
The TODAY Show once again wowed by our destination
Posted on September 30th, 2020
Following three days of successful and well-received live crosses a fortnight ago from Yeppoon, Byfield and Great Keppel Island, the Channel 9 crew from the popular TODAY Show were inspired to return to the region and capture even more of… Read more »
Capricorn Enterprise Annual Major Projects Forum
Posted on September 29th, 2020
Thursday October 29th – Frenchville Sports Club This year’s Major Projects Forum features a broad range of presentations that will inform a broad spectrum of regional industry leaders. Taking place at Frenchville Sports Club in Rockhampton, the normally 220-strong event… Read more »
Pumpkin Island offsets 150% of carbon emissions for 2019
Posted on September 29th, 2020
Pumpkin Island – Total Greenhouse Gas Emissions – offsetting 63.68 tonnes + 50% = 95.52 tonnes of GHG emissions – Beyond Carbon Neutral Destination The team at Pumpkin Island have just completed their annual audit of greenhouse gas emissions for… Read more »
Nature nomad Laura set to discover our gorge-ous Carnarvon
Posted on September 29th, 2020
Between 28th September and 6th October, freelance travel writer, speaker, author, long distance hiker and nature nomad, Laura Waters will be taking a journey through Roma from her south-east Queensland home town before arriving at our beautifully diverse Carnarvon Gorge…. Read more »
New CQ TAFE Centre of Excellence needed for regional recovery and growth
Posted on September 22nd, 2020
The Rockhampton region cannot be expected to keep up with competing Queensland regions, nor mount a sustainable post-COVID economic recovery without sophisticated vocational and trades training facilities. That is the message coming from Capricorn Enterprise CEO Mary Carroll, who today… Read more »
Outcome.Life Placements – host an engineering intern in your organisation
Posted on September 15th, 2020
Capricorn Enterprise have partnered with InternMatch to provide you access to quality students and graduates who are ready to support your business. InternMatch work with enthusiastic students and graduates who are looking for exposure to real-life business environments where they can put… Read more »
Major Projects Forum set to launch for 2020
Posted on September 15th, 2020
Major Regional Projects worth more than $4.6 billion will be the focus at the 2020 Major Projects Forum, hosted by Capricorn Enterprise on Thursday 29th October. Taking place at Frenchville Sports Club in Rockhampton, the normally 220-strong event will be… Read more »
Electric vehicle charging information session for local businesses
Posted on September 15th, 2020
In a bid to further enhance the region’s tourism offering, Capricorn Enterprise is convening a meeting for local business operators that will provide information about the benefits and practicalities of providing electric vehicle charging for guests. With a strong focus… Read more »
Capricorn Enterprise welcomes announcement of $23 million for Rocky Stadium
Posted on September 15th, 2020
Capricorn Enterprise welcomed the Member for Capricornia, Michelle Landry’s announcement of $23 million to advance the Rockhampton Stadium at Victoria Park within the Rocky Sports Club space. Capricorn Enterprise CEO, Mary Carroll extended her thanks to former CQ NRL Bid… Read more »
