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Social Influencer visits Central Highlands
Posted on May 30th, 2018
Social influencer, Matt Williams, was last week exploring the Central Highlands region as part of activity conducted by Capricorn Enterprise and the Southern Great Barrier Reef regions. Matt was commissioned to capture imagery, videos and write blogs that showcase the… Read more »
Current Capricorn Destination Campaigns
Posted on May 29th, 2018
Capricorn Enterprise, in partnership with Tourism Events Queensland, has been able to participate in three major campaigns in both Queensland and Northern NSW during autumn/winter. Queensland Drive Campaign April/May – turning $7,000 investment into $21,500 value! Capricorn Enterprise purchased the… Read more »
Capricorn Enterprise linking regional industry with Defence Primes/Tier 1 Companies
Posted on May 23rd, 2018
Australia-Singapore Military Training Initiative: Tier 1 Company delivers Local Industry Briefing Capricorn Enterprise is working with all selected Defence Primes/Tier 1 Companies advancing regional industry capability to ensure that industry is not only engaged in the process but the 65%… Read more »
Business Update – May 2018
Posted on May 23rd, 2018
Business updates – ensure you and your business know the latest grants, opportunities, events, webinars and training occurring in our region – read more. FUNDING/GRANTS Made in Queensland – Closing soon Expression of interest closes 24 May 2018 Eligibility and… Read more »
WHALE WATCHING IN KEPPEL BAY!
Posted on May 16th, 2018
Incredible news! Not one, but our two local ferry companies, Freedom Fast Cats and Keppel Konnections have both received permits to provide WHALE WATCHING commencing this winter! Freedom Fast Cats have announced their successful whale watching permits with tours to… Read more »
Federal Budget 2018-19
Posted on May 16th, 2018
In addition to the major budget items including infrastructure, health and education, last year’s federal budget had a strong focus on small business. This year’s budget has focussed on a number of longer term tax incentives for individuals and SMEs… Read more »
Community celebrated grand opening of Yeppoon Lagoon Precinct
Posted on May 8th, 2018
The official opening of the Yeppoon Lagoon Precinct was held on Saturday 5th May 2018, with the community celebrating this historic regional event. The opening event was not only a celebration of the completion of the Yeppoon Lagoon Precinct but… Read more »
Defence Projects – Local Businesses to benefit from CDIC Mentoring Program
Posted on May 8th, 2018
In excess of $1.2Billion is to be invested within Shoalwater Bay Military training Area over two separate Infrastructure projects, with Capricorn Enterprise enlisting the Centre for Defence Industry Capability (CDIC) to support local business. Next week (Tuesday 15th May to… Read more »
THEMED TRAILS TO BUILD BEEF’S ECONOMIC IMPACT
Posted on May 4th, 2018
Capricorn Enterprise is launching a collection of themed leisure trails designed at enhancing visitors’ experiences during Beef Australia. The trails were created to help local businesses capitalise on major events like Beef Australia and increase visitor expenditure. They are… Read more »
PUMPKIN ISLAND JOINS THE ‘LAST STRAW’ CAMPAIGN
Posted on May 2nd, 2018
Pumpkin Island’s very own Pumpkin Xpress vessel is the 100th to join the ‘Last Straw’ campaign, pledging to never use single-use plastic straws again. Vessels as far north as Thursday Island have committed to this campaign. The campaign aims to… Read more »
