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Capricorn Welcomes Queensland Weekender
Posted on April 15th, 2016
The Queensland Weekender crew is hitting the Capricorn Region this week to shoot an episode focusing on the great road trips in our region. The program will cover key drive journeys like Dig the Tropic, the Capricorn Coast scenic loop,… Read more »
Economic Gardening “High Growth Business Program”
Posted on April 5th, 2016
Due to the high levels of interest recorded by local businesses to participate in the two High Growth Business Program’s that have been offered has resulted in a further Program being offered during the second half of 2016. Business Registrations… Read more »
Skal International Capricornia takes out platinum club award at National Assembly in Hobart
Posted on March 30th, 2016
“Winning the award over Melbourne, Sydney and other major Australian cities was overwhelming and truly is a tribute to our club members, their vitality and endeavour,” reported Denis Cox, President of Skal Capricornia. The immediate past President of Skal Internationa… Read more »
Economic Gardening “High Growth Business Program”
Posted on March 22nd, 2016
Twenty eight businesses from Rockhampton and Yeppoon are currently participating in the Economic Gardening “High Growth Business Program” [EGP] which commenced last Thursday with a full day Boot Camp. This is the second Economic Gardening Program hosted by Capricorn Enterprise… Read more »
Australian Infrastructure Plan released – Weirs in the pipeline!
Posted on February 17th, 2016
Following yesterday’s visit by Prime Minister the Hon. Malcolm Turnbull and Deputy Prime Minister the Hon. Barnaby Joyce, today’s release by the Federal government of their fifteen year (15) “Australian Infrastructure Plan”, reveals we are a step closer to the development of Eden… Read more »
SGBR Campaign Under Way
Posted on February 10th, 2016
This week we welcome the Hon Kate Jones, Minister for Tourism and Minister for Education to our destination for the official opening of Salt Yeppoon combined with our Capricorn Enterprise Members Networking night, attended by over 150 people! Congratulations to… Read more »
6 Major Tourism Trends for 2016
Posted on January 27th, 2016
In a recent TripBarometer study conducted on behalf of TripAdvisor by independent research firm Ipsos, forty-four thousand (44,000) travellers and hoteliers responded about their plans for 2016 which revealed six (6) major trends. Trend #1 – Seeking new experiences In… Read more »
CQUniversity CONTINUES TO SHINE!
Posted on January 13th, 2016
CQUniversity continues to go from strength to strength and I am honoured to have been a Governor in Council (Board Member) for the past three years. As we enter another exciting new year, the following summary of achievements for 2015… Read more »
Economic Gardening “High Growth Business Program” registrations extended to 27 January 2016
Posted on January 6th, 2016
Business Registrations for the upcoming “High Growth Business Program” – scheduled to commence late March – have been extended to Wednesday January 27th. Due to the financial support of both Livingstone and Rockhampton Council’s, and anticipated funding via the Industry… Read more »
Information session: National Stronger Regions Fund (NSRF)
Posted on December 16th, 2015
Round 3 of the NSRF opens on 15 January 2016. The Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development invites potential applicants to an information session on Tuesday, 19 January 2016 from 9am to 10:30am at The Edge Apartment Hotel, 102 Victoria… Read more »
