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Business Boost Grants now up for grabs

The Business Boost grants program provides support to businesses to improve their efficiency and productivity through organisational development. The grants can be used for activities that will create growth, such as strategic business planning, design and implementation of sophisticated cloud… Read more »

New businesses surging across the region

A surge in new business registrations across Rockhampton and the Capricorn Coast has been revealed in recent Australian Bureau of Statistics data.  Registered businesses grew to 8,659 by the end of June 2022 in the region, from 8,136 at the… Read more »

Business champions acknowledged at Rockhampton’s night of nights

Glistening with glamour and swarming with over 240 distinguished and eager guests, Kortes Resort in Rockhampton became a hub of excitement and celebration, as Capricorn Enterprise in conjunction with the Capricornia Chamber of Commerce proudly presented the 2022 Best in… Read more »

Industry’s leading minds to come together at the Capricorn Enterprise 2022 Major Industry Forum

Early bird ticket registrations are on sale now at https://www.ivvy.com.au/event/NC5RX2/. Capricorn Enterprise Members – $99.00Non-Member – $129.00 Proudly sponsored by Gold Partners, CQG Consulting and NBN Co, the 2022 Major Industry Forum is once again poised to bring leaders across… Read more »

First look at the Major Industry Forum speaker line-up

Proudly sponsored by Gold Partners, CQG Consulting and NBN Co., Capricorn Enterprise’s 2022 Major Industry Forum will be the meeting place for key industry insights and developments in our region on Thursday 13th October. The Forum will host more than… Read more »

NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN for the 2022 Best in Business Awards

Do you know a local business or enterprise who is going above and beyond to deliver consistent and outstanding service across our region? Or perhaps you operate a business that exemplified inclusion, provided equal access, and fostered experiences and resources… Read more »

Tourism operators experience an uptick in business

Following months of waiting and gearing up to welcome visitors again, local tourism operators are relieved to be experiencing a positive flow of bookings throughout the school holiday period. With Queensland’s ‘Good to Go’ switch being hit, announcing all systems… Read more »

Airline uncertainty raises alarm for local business community

Following initial concerns raised by Capricorn Enterprise on 7th April 2020, the first Regional Tourism Organisation in Queensland to make a public statement about the looming airline crisis, a series of events has escalated. As COVID-19 continues to lay waste… Read more »

Keeping the Air Fair – critical to post COVID-19 business, tourism and community

With COVID-19 currently grounding 80% of the world’s aircraft, leaving two major Australian airlines with their wings clipped, Capricorn Enterprise is calling on Local, State and Federal political leaders to support both of the key local airline carriers who are… Read more »

Business Update – May 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 »