Joint Task Force set up to help local business

Central Coast local business task forceA Central Coast Economic Was Force has been established.

In a bid to respond to the current business climate, a Central Coast COVID-19 Economic Task Force has been established to help local business through this volatile time.

Central Coast Council Chief Executive Officer, Gary Murphy said they understand the growing stress and impact that the COVID-19 situation.

A Central Coast COVID-19 Information Portal (centralcoasteconomy.com.au) has been set up and businesses are encouraged to go online to see what relevant information and support is available to them, and are invited to submit questions.

Regional Director Central Coast Business NSW, Paula Martin said “Local businesses are confused, scared and unsure of what the next six months has in store for them, so as business leaders of the Central Coast, banding together to help business was a no brainer.

“Each entity is bringing to the table their collective knowledge, support and connections – by working together, we can address current challenges and the opportunities at a much faster pace,” Ms Martin said.

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Source: Central Coast Council Media release, Tuesday March 31, 2020.