March 1, 2024
Small business owners in the South Burnett have been invited to take advantage of a visit to Kingaroy by representatives from the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training (DESBT).
DESBT will be hosting a Kingaroy Business HUB at the KCCI’s office in Kingaroy Street on dates in March, April and May.
A spokesperson said DESBT could help both people starting out in business and well-established businesses.
Services offered include:
- Free mentoring and business support services
- Access to grants and financial assistance information
- “Back to Work” Support payments of up to $20,000 for eligible employers who hire eligible unemployed Queenslanders (ask about the range of free short courses that support businesses to recruit and retain employees)
- Referrals to other Government agencies including the Queensland Small Business Commissioner advocacy and support service
- Information on upcoming business events, seminars, and forums
- Subsidised training and incentives, including apprenticeships and traineeship information
- Opportunities to supply to the State Government
The Kingaroy Business HUB will be open on March 19, April 23 and May 28.
Registrations can be made online
UPDATE: March 19 is now booked out.
