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High Growth Business Program Delivered for Local Businesses
Posted on September 4th, 2015
Twenty nine (29) businesses from Rockhampton and the Capricorn Coast will participate in the first ever delivery of the High Growth Business Program – Economic Gardening CQ. The inaugural Program, which commences next week, is the first of its kind… Read more »
Best Chance for Water Infrastructure is Now!
Posted on September 3rd, 2015
The best chance for critical water infrastructure for CQ is now, according to the region’s peak economic development Organisation, Capricorn Enterprise. The construction of the Eden Bann and Rookwood Weirs on the Fitzroy River to develop our agricultural industry is… Read more »
Yeppoon VIC Welcomes New Supervisor
Posted on September 2nd, 2015
This week, Capricorn Enterprise welcomes our newly appointed full-time Capricorn Coast Visitor Information Centre (VIC) Supervisor! Leanne Smith is well known in our local community having held the role as President of the Keppel Coasts Arts Council (KAC) for the… Read more »
Department of State Development Welcomes New Regional Director
Posted on September 2nd, 2015
Richard Austin has been appointed as the new Regional Director for the Department of State Development covering the Fitzroy & Central West region. Richard replaces Phil Henry who retired last week to the good life on the Capricorn Coast. Richard… Read more »
Visitor Growth to Year Ending June 2015!
Posted on September 2nd, 2015
IVS (International Visitor Survey) data to year ending June 2015 has today revealed an increase of 11% visitor growth to the Southern Great Barrier Reef destination which includes the Capricorn region (Rockhampton, Capricorn Coast, Central Highlands) compared to the previous… Read more »
New Video Showcases Capricorn Coast
Posted on August 26th, 2015
Capricorn Enterprise has created a new promotional video featuring the Capricorn Coast. The video, presented by local talent Kimberley Busteed, was created as part of our economic recovery activity post TC Marcia, to showcase the area to both potential tourism… Read more »
Gibb Group Gracemere Industry Park – Unveiling of Estate Entry Signage – The BIG G.
Posted on August 19th, 2015
This week marked a further milestone for Melbourne based developers The Gibb Group in the completion of the $75Million first stage of their Gracemere Industry Park. In celebrating the Stage completion – a massive 5.4metre x 6.6metre Giant G was… Read more »
Thriving Arts, Thriving City
Posted on August 19th, 2015
What’s the relationship between the Arts and the development of Rockhampton? Seven local artists, business and community leaders will lead a breakfast conversation with 100 community members on 8 September to discuss recent urban developments, Rockhampton’s waterfront and what is… Read more »
Southern Great Barrier Reef Sandstone Stories – Contestable Grant Project 2015/16
Posted on August 17th, 2015
Capricorn Enterprise is proud to be a partner with Gladstone Area Promotion Development Limited (GAPDL) and Bundaberg North Burnett Tourism (BNBT), our two neighbouring Regional Tourist Organisations (RTO) in promoting the Southern Great Barrier Reef (SGBR) destination brand with Tourism… Read more »
Are You Holding An Event? LET US HELP!
Posted on August 5th, 2015
Last weekend was a wonderful showcase of major events that took place on the Capricorn Coast and in Rockhampton – the JRT TAG Southern Great Barrier Reef Golf Classic, Club Marine Brisbane to Keppel Tropical Yacht Race, the inaugural Yeppoon… Read more »
