Business Chamber Queensland knows business, and we know that attracting, hiring, and retaining the right people is one of the biggest constraints on business growth. To help employers address the labour shortage, we are proud to deliver the Workforce Evolve program, a Queensland Government funded e-learning program designed to help employers think differently about who they hire and how to retain them in the future.
Within our community there are many who are motivated to work, or work more, but who have historically been under-represented in the workforce. These diverse groups include women with family or carer commitments or escaping domestic violence, First Nations Peoples, the LGBTI community, those with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, and mature aged workers.
With some changes in approach and the use of inclusive employment practices, the Workforce Evolve program will help employers develop a recruitment strategy to unlock a new segment of job seekers from these under-represented groups and in doing so, enrich their organisation with the right skills and diverse contributions.
Delivered via 6 fully online, flexible modules, Workforce Evolve will give employers the skills they need to make the most of this diverse and inclusive workforce. Each module includes the option to book a Coaching Session with a Workforce Coach for personalized learning support at each stage of the program.
The program is FREE, and open to any employer in Queensland.
You’ve worked so hard on your business. Treat yourself, save the date and take the time to attend our Surviving Your Business Conference.
Hosted by Ipswich Region Chamber of Commerce, this conference is packed with guest speakers, trade displays and information/strategies to improve mental health and wellbeing in the workplace. You’ll also learn all you need to know about obligations under the new WHS code of practice regarding psychosocial hazards. It will also include sessions on issues that impact upon day-to-day stresses of managing a business, including:
• Managing cashflow
• Attracting and retaining customers
• Accessing finance
• Attracting and retaining staff
• Dealing with difficult people
• Work-life balance
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The Scenic Rim Agricultural Expo (SRAE) is a significant event organized collaboratively by the Harrisville Lions Club and the Rotary Club of Fassifern Valley. This expo serves as a platform to highlight businesses throughout Southeast Queensland, with a specific focus on promoting regional economic development, education, and employment opportunities within the Scenic Rim area.
Scenic Rim Regional Council and Community Services Industry Alliance (CSIA) are working together to deliver a workshop on planning in times of disaster for local organisations or business. This workshop is part of the broader Building Inclusive Disaster Resilient Communities (BIDRC) project.
When: Thursday 24 August 2023
9.30am – 2.00pm
Where: The Centre Beaudesert (Meeting Room 2)
82 Brisbane Street
Beaudesert
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Register for a 45-minute mentoring session to help you find the right person to talk to about challenges and opportunities in your business.
The Queensland Government’s Mentoring for Growth (M4G) program offers free and confidential mentoring sessions where you are matched with business experts to help you understand business processes, talk through a problem in your business or identify business growth opportunities. We have multiple 45-minute sessions available each day.
Experienced M4G mentors can assist you with anything related to your business and you can register for a mentoring session at any time. Once you register your interest, the team will contact you to schedule an available session for your business.
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The Black Summer bushfires and a series of floods have helped to shape the 2023 Scenic Rim Local Disaster Management Plan.
The updated plan follows a review of the Local Disaster Management Plan from August 2019 and has been developed in consultation with key stakeholders and government agencies.
Scenic Rim Mayor Greg Christensen, who chairs the Local Disaster Management Group, said that the region’s experience since 2019 had contributed to strengthening Council’s disaster management framework and response.
“Whilst we live in what I believe is the greatest place on Earth, living in a beautiful natural environment carries certain risks that we need to consider and prepare for,” he said.
“The Scenic Rim has the potential to be impacted by severe storms, flash flooding and bushfires and, while we cannot eliminate risks and hazards, we can take the necessary steps to ensure we are prepared for a potential emergency.”
The 2023 Scenic Rim Local Disaster Management Plan outlines how to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from a disaster or emergency event.
It considers a range of disasters, including those that disrupt essential services or may involve an attack against the state and, through its strategies, aims to reduce the impact of a disaster and assist in the community’s recovery.
The plan has been updated to incorporate experience from the Black Summer bushfires that began in September 2019, as well as a series of extreme weather events which led to the establishment by Council of the Scenic Rim’s Community Disaster Volunteer group.
“The focus of the plan, as required by the Disaster Management Act 2003, is to minimise the effects of significant emergencies and disaster events within the Scenic Rim community by ensuring a coordinated, approach to risk management involving prevention, preparedness, response and recovery strategies at local, state and federal government levels in conjunction with emergency services,” Mayor Christensen said.
“Through effective pre-planning, we can prepare our community and enhance our resilience to the adverse impact of any threat.”
Mayor Christensen encouraged members of the Scenic Rim community to view the plan on Council’s website and also to prepare for the approaching bushfire season coupled with the forecast El Nino weather conditions.
Council’s disaster preparedness publication, Would You Be Ready?, available on Council’s website scenicrim.qld.gov.au/council-services/disaster-management and at Scenic Rim Libraries and Customer Service Centres, has been developed specifically for the community to understand potential natural disasters and how being prepared could minimise the impact of a flood, cyclone or bushfire.
“Given the forecast for drier conditions this year, now is the time to prepare by cleaning up around your property and removing debris and reviewing your ‘what if’ plans ahead of a summer season that is likely to have heightened risks of bushfire,” he said.
“Owners of larger properties should clear fire breaks and reduce fuel loads but it’s important to work with your local rural fire captain before undertaking any controlled burns to avoid sparking a bushfire.”
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Boonah SS P&C is hosting a Comedy for a Cause Fundraiser Night on 28/7/2023 at Boonah SHS Hall on Friday 28 July. This event aims to raise funds for educational resources, camps, and excursions for our local school.
Here are the event details:
Date: 28/7/2023
Time: Doors open at 7:00pm, with the show starting at 8:00pm. There will be a bar and light refreshments available on the night.
Location: Boonah SHS assembly hall
Address: 32 Macquarie Street, Boonah, QLD
Why Attend?
Comedy for a Cause – Enjoy a night filled with laughter and entertainment provided by professional comedians from the Melbourne International Comedy Festival all the while supporting the educational needs of our community’s children.
Positive Community Impact: By attending, your business will be making a meaningful contribution to our local school, demonstrating your commitment to education and supporting the growth and development of future generations. Grab a group of workmates and enjoy a wonderful social night out!
Ticket Information:
Tickets for the Comedy Fundraiser Night can be purchased directly through our event website – https://comedyforacause.net/tc-events/boonah/. They have a range of ticket options available, including individual tickets in theatre-style seating and tables to accommodate your team’s needs. The proceeds from ticket sales will go directly towards supporting [specific purpose].
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Winter Harvest Festival is held in Aratula on Saturday 1 July, 10am – 4pm. Entry is $15 per person, children under 12 are free.
The Winter Harvest Festival is the Scenic Rim celebrated in one glorious, flavour-filled day, and everyone is invited!
The signature event of Eat Local Month, our Scenic Rim Food Ambassador Chefs join growers, producers and flavour-makers, in hosting masterclasses and demonstrations, there’s produce stalls to wander, tasting stations to graze and the World Famous Tractor Pull (will the butchers’ take the title again in 2023?).
New this year is the Producer Stage with a focus on the growers and producers of the region sharing their stories and the story behind their produce.
Bring an empty esky (or three!), pack the kids (it’s a fantastic family event), gather the crew, and prepare for the ultimate farm gate, and an absolute overload of country hospitality!
The Scenic Rim economy continued to power ahead in 2021-2022 with a 9.81 per cent increase in Gross Regional Product for the financial year almost double Queensland’s 4.99 per cent growth statewide.
Tabled at today’s Ordinary Meeting, Council’s Scenic Rim Economic Snapshot highlights the region’s strong economic growth and the role local industries are playing in providing valuable jobs for locals and contributing to the Scenic Rim’s $2.09 billion economy.
Figures for 2021-2022 recently made available by the National Institute of Economic Research highlighted the Scenic Rim’s strong performance in terms of jobs growth, investment as measured through the value of building approvals and Gross Regional Product.
Mayor Greg Christensen said the snapshot reflects the achievements of the Scenic Rim Regional Prosperity Strategy 2020-2025 as a roadmap providing a clear direction for supporting the region’s business community and welcoming new businesses that create employment opportunities.
“Increased investment confidence in the Scenic Rim was highlighted by the $182 million in building approvals in 2021-2022, the highest since the region’s peak in 2016-2017,” Mayor Christensen said.
“Almost 200 new businesses in the Scenic Rim were registered for GST in 2021-2022 period, leading to increased economic growth and the creation of further employment opportunities.
“During the past five years, more than 1700 locals jobs have been created, with an increase of more than 820 net jobs during 2021-2022.
“At 5.4 per cent, the region’s unemployment rate was slightly above Queensland’s overall at 4.5 per cent. However, with strong employment growth in health care and social assistance, education, training and agriculture moving forward, this will decline as seen in the December 2022 figures for unemployment at 4.8 per cent.”
The Scenic Rim’s 9.81 per cent growth in Gross Regional Product has been driven predominantly by the agriculture, construction, professional, scientific and technical services industries, with an increasing number of professionals attracted by the region’s lifestyle.
Division 4 Councillor Michael Enright said he was pleased to see the creation of 827 additional jobs and that the Scenic Rim’s Gross Regional Product is now over two billion dollars.
“It’s also wonderful to see that agriculture has been growing significantly and that agriculture, forestry and fishing are still the strongest industry while healthcare and social assistance provides the most jobs – over 2000.
“There has been some very strong growth which is testament to the businesses in our region and also to the support that is given through Council following on the pillars of the regional prosperity strategy.”
Mayor Christensen said that while supply chain constraints, labour shortages and housing affordability presented challenges, the Scenic Rim presented a wealth of opportunities for future growth and development through the expansion of large-scale industries and major infrastructure projects such as the Beaudesert Enterprise Precinct.
“The Scenic Rim is well placed to take advantage of increased international and domestic tourism and benefits from structural changes in the economy,” he said.
“As trade conditions continue to improve and we see a return to pre-COVID-19 conditions, our region’s $38.9 million in international exports will continue to strengthen.”
Workforce Evolve Free Workshops
/in Uncategorized /by KateTransform your workforce
Business Chamber Queensland knows business, and we know that attracting, hiring, and retaining the right people is one of the biggest constraints on business growth. To help employers address the labour shortage, we are proud to deliver the Workforce Evolve program, a Queensland Government funded e-learning program designed to help employers think differently about who they hire and how to retain them in the future.
Within our community there are many who are motivated to work, or work more, but who have historically been under-represented in the workforce. These diverse groups include women with family or carer commitments or escaping domestic violence, First Nations Peoples, the LGBTI community, those with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, and mature aged workers.
With some changes in approach and the use of inclusive employment practices, the Workforce Evolve program will help employers develop a recruitment strategy to unlock a new segment of job seekers from these under-represented groups and in doing so, enrich their organisation with the right skills and diverse contributions.
Delivered via 6 fully online, flexible modules, Workforce Evolve will give employers the skills they need to make the most of this diverse and inclusive workforce. Each module includes the option to book a Coaching Session with a Workforce Coach for personalized learning support at each stage of the program.
The program is FREE, and open to any employer in Queensland.
Get more information and register here
Surviving Your Business
/in Uncategorized /by KateIf you run a business, this event is a must!
You’ve worked so hard on your business. Treat yourself, save the date and take the time to attend our Surviving Your Business Conference.
Hosted by Ipswich Region Chamber of Commerce, this conference is packed with guest speakers, trade displays and information/strategies to improve mental health and wellbeing in the workplace. You’ll also learn all you need to know about obligations under the new WHS code of practice regarding psychosocial hazards. It will also include sessions on issues that impact upon day-to-day stresses of managing a business, including:
• Managing cashflow
• Attracting and retaining customers
• Accessing finance
• Attracting and retaining staff
• Dealing with difficult people
• Work-life balance
When – Thu 14th Sep 2023, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Where – 1 Nicholas St
1 Union Pl, Ipswich QLD 4305, AustraliaGet your tickets here
SCENIC RIM AGRICULTURAL EXPO
/in Uncategorized /by KateThe Scenic Rim Agricultural Expo (SRAE) is a significant event organized collaboratively by the Harrisville Lions Club and the Rotary Club of Fassifern Valley. This expo serves as a platform to highlight businesses throughout Southeast Queensland, with a specific focus on promoting regional economic development, education, and employment opportunities within the Scenic Rim area.
When – Fri 1st Sep, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Where – 50 Parcells Rd, Harrisville QLD 4307
Get your tickets now.
Planning in times of disaster for Businesses Continuity Workshop
/in Uncategorized /by KateScenic Rim Regional Council and Community Services Industry Alliance (CSIA) are working together to deliver a workshop on planning in times of disaster for local organisations or business. This workshop is part of the broader Building Inclusive Disaster Resilient Communities (BIDRC) project.
When: Thursday 24 August 2023
9.30am – 2.00pm
Where: The Centre Beaudesert (Meeting Room 2)
82 Brisbane Street
Beaudesert
Register Now
Mentoring for Growth Day – Online
/in Uncategorized /by KateRegister for a 45-minute mentoring session to help you find the right person to talk to about challenges and opportunities in your business.
The Queensland Government’s Mentoring for Growth (M4G) program offers free and confidential mentoring sessions where you are matched with business experts to help you understand business processes, talk through a problem in your business or identify business growth opportunities. We have multiple 45-minute sessions available each day.
Experienced M4G mentors can assist you with anything related to your business and you can register for a mentoring session at any time. Once you register your interest, the team will contact you to schedule an available session for your business.
Read more information about this program.
Register now
https://www.business.qld.gov.au/running-business/support-assistance/events/events/default/desbt/m4g-26july
Scenic Rim Regional Council’s Disaster Management Planning
/in Uncategorized /by KateThe Black Summer bushfires and a series of floods have helped to shape the 2023 Scenic Rim Local Disaster Management Plan.
The updated plan follows a review of the Local Disaster Management Plan from August 2019 and has been developed in consultation with key stakeholders and government agencies.
Scenic Rim Mayor Greg Christensen, who chairs the Local Disaster Management Group, said that the region’s experience since 2019 had contributed to strengthening Council’s disaster management framework and response.
“Whilst we live in what I believe is the greatest place on Earth, living in a beautiful natural environment carries certain risks that we need to consider and prepare for,” he said.
“The Scenic Rim has the potential to be impacted by severe storms, flash flooding and bushfires and, while we cannot eliminate risks and hazards, we can take the necessary steps to ensure we are prepared for a potential emergency.”
The 2023 Scenic Rim Local Disaster Management Plan outlines how to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from a disaster or emergency event.
It considers a range of disasters, including those that disrupt essential services or may involve an attack against the state and, through its strategies, aims to reduce the impact of a disaster and assist in the community’s recovery.
The plan has been updated to incorporate experience from the Black Summer bushfires that began in September 2019, as well as a series of extreme weather events which led to the establishment by Council of the Scenic Rim’s Community Disaster Volunteer group.
“The focus of the plan, as required by the Disaster Management Act 2003, is to minimise the effects of significant emergencies and disaster events within the Scenic Rim community by ensuring a coordinated, approach to risk management involving prevention, preparedness, response and recovery strategies at local, state and federal government levels in conjunction with emergency services,” Mayor Christensen said.
“Through effective pre-planning, we can prepare our community and enhance our resilience to the adverse impact of any threat.”
Mayor Christensen encouraged members of the Scenic Rim community to view the plan on Council’s website and also to prepare for the approaching bushfire season coupled with the forecast El Nino weather conditions.
Council’s disaster preparedness publication, Would You Be Ready?, available on Council’s website scenicrim.qld.gov.au/council-services/disaster-management and at Scenic Rim Libraries and Customer Service Centres, has been developed specifically for the community to understand potential natural disasters and how being prepared could minimise the impact of a flood, cyclone or bushfire.
“Given the forecast for drier conditions this year, now is the time to prepare by cleaning up around your property and removing debris and reviewing your ‘what if’ plans ahead of a summer season that is likely to have heightened risks of bushfire,” he said.
“Owners of larger properties should clear fire breaks and reduce fuel loads but it’s important to work with your local rural fire captain before undertaking any controlled burns to avoid sparking a bushfire.”
Comedy for a Cause – Boonah State School
/in Uncategorized /by KateBoonah SS P&C is hosting a Comedy for a Cause Fundraiser Night on 28/7/2023 at Boonah SHS Hall on Friday 28 July. This event aims to raise funds for educational resources, camps, and excursions for our local school.
Here are the event details:
Date: 28/7/2023
Time: Doors open at 7:00pm, with the show starting at 8:00pm. There will be a bar and light refreshments available on the night.
Location: Boonah SHS assembly hall
Address: 32 Macquarie Street, Boonah, QLD
Why Attend?
Comedy for a Cause – Enjoy a night filled with laughter and entertainment provided by professional comedians from the Melbourne International Comedy Festival all the while supporting the educational needs of our community’s children.
Positive Community Impact: By attending, your business will be making a meaningful contribution to our local school, demonstrating your commitment to education and supporting the growth and development of future generations. Grab a group of workmates and enjoy a wonderful social night out!
Ticket Information:
Tickets for the Comedy Fundraiser Night can be purchased directly through our event website – https://comedyforacause.net/
Winter Harvest Festival 2023
/in Uncategorized /by KateWinter Harvest Festival is held in Aratula on Saturday 1 July, 10am – 4pm. Entry is $15 per person, children under 12 are free.
The Winter Harvest Festival is the Scenic Rim celebrated in one glorious, flavour-filled day, and everyone is invited!
The signature event of Eat Local Month, our Scenic Rim Food Ambassador Chefs join growers, producers and flavour-makers, in hosting masterclasses and demonstrations, there’s produce stalls to wander, tasting stations to graze and the World Famous Tractor Pull (will the butchers’ take the title again in 2023?).
New this year is the Producer Stage with a focus on the growers and producers of the region sharing their stories and the story behind their produce.
Bring an empty esky (or three!), pack the kids (it’s a fantastic family event), gather the crew, and prepare for the ultimate farm gate, and an absolute overload of country hospitality!
For more information, visit their website.
Economic snapshot captures Scenic Rim’s strong growth
/in Uncategorized /by KateThe latest from Scenic Rim Regional Council:
The Scenic Rim economy continued to power ahead in 2021-2022 with a 9.81 per cent increase in Gross Regional Product for the financial year almost double Queensland’s 4.99 per cent growth statewide.
Tabled at today’s Ordinary Meeting, Council’s Scenic Rim Economic Snapshot highlights the region’s strong economic growth and the role local industries are playing in providing valuable jobs for locals and contributing to the Scenic Rim’s $2.09 billion economy.
Figures for 2021-2022 recently made available by the National Institute of Economic Research highlighted the Scenic Rim’s strong performance in terms of jobs growth, investment as measured through the value of building approvals and Gross Regional Product.
Mayor Greg Christensen said the snapshot reflects the achievements of the Scenic Rim Regional Prosperity Strategy 2020-2025 as a roadmap providing a clear direction for supporting the region’s business community and welcoming new businesses that create employment opportunities.
“Increased investment confidence in the Scenic Rim was highlighted by the $182 million in building approvals in 2021-2022, the highest since the region’s peak in 2016-2017,” Mayor Christensen said.
“Almost 200 new businesses in the Scenic Rim were registered for GST in 2021-2022 period, leading to increased economic growth and the creation of further employment opportunities.
“During the past five years, more than 1700 locals jobs have been created, with an increase of more than 820 net jobs during 2021-2022.
“At 5.4 per cent, the region’s unemployment rate was slightly above Queensland’s overall at 4.5 per cent. However, with strong employment growth in health care and social assistance, education, training and agriculture moving forward, this will decline as seen in the December 2022 figures for unemployment at 4.8 per cent.”
The Scenic Rim’s 9.81 per cent growth in Gross Regional Product has been driven predominantly by the agriculture, construction, professional, scientific and technical services industries, with an increasing number of professionals attracted by the region’s lifestyle.
Division 4 Councillor Michael Enright said he was pleased to see the creation of 827 additional jobs and that the Scenic Rim’s Gross Regional Product is now over two billion dollars.
“It’s also wonderful to see that agriculture has been growing significantly and that agriculture, forestry and fishing are still the strongest industry while healthcare and social assistance provides the most jobs – over 2000.
“There has been some very strong growth which is testament to the businesses in our region and also to the support that is given through Council following on the pillars of the regional prosperity strategy.”
Mayor Christensen said that while supply chain constraints, labour shortages and housing affordability presented challenges, the Scenic Rim presented a wealth of opportunities for future growth and development through the expansion of large-scale industries and major infrastructure projects such as the Beaudesert Enterprise Precinct.
“The Scenic Rim is well placed to take advantage of increased international and domestic tourism and benefits from structural changes in the economy,” he said.
“As trade conditions continue to improve and we see a return to pre-COVID-19 conditions, our region’s $38.9 million in international exports will continue to strengthen.”
For the full detail of the Scenic Rim Regional Council Economic Snapshot 2021 – 2022 visit https://www.scenicrim.qld.gov.au/rps.