Local headware manufacturer expands
Local manufacturers, Rigon Headwear, have hired 10 new employees in their 22nd year of business. Expanding their space to five warehouses now in Gosford, co-partners, Tina and Peter Walcott, have…
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Seafood business grants available
Local seafood businesses and commercial fishers are being encouraged to apply for grants through the NSW Government’s Eat More NSW Seafood program to help boost the value of the NSW…
Unchecked variations to minimum lot sizes are contentious
The Community Environment Network (CEN) has called for audits and penalties to stop excessive development variations through over use of Clause 4.6 of the Standard Instrument Local Environment Plan (LEP)….
Five core employment zones proposed
Fewer zones and greater flexibility for businesses are the cornerstones of the NSW Government’s proposed shake up of employment zones, which is now on public exhibition. Minister for Planning and…
New group for women in business
Two successful businesswomen have started a female founders – women in business community group called Sub Rosa – Real Women’s Business. The group aims to provide female founders and dreamers…
Sub Rosa is for women in business
Two successful businesswomen have started a female founders – women in business community group called Sub Rosa – Real Women’s Business.
Business Chamber gives a tick to Federal Budget
Business NSW Central Coast has hailed the Federal Budget, delivered on May 11, for supporting “a business led economic recovery from the depths of the COVID pandemic”. Regional Director, Paula…
Jobs, tax breaks and doughnuts … a budget for all
The Daily Dough Co is just one Central Coast business which will benefit from measures announced in the Federal Budget, handed down last week. Minister for Employment, Workforce, Skills, Small…
Woolworths create Quiet Hour shopping experience
Woolworths Woy Woy will now offer a low-sensory ‘Quiet Hour’ shopping experience in a bid to reduce anxiety and sensory stress for customers with specific needs. The weekly session will…
Woy Woy antique store’s new spot at Deepwater Plaza
Woy Woy’s Antiques & Collectables store has announced it will relocate to a new section of Deepwater Plaza in July after a two-month hiatus. The store closed its doors at…
Free ecotourism forum
Tourism business operators will meet to explore ways to promote ecotourism across the Central Coast region. In partnership with Ecotourism Australia, Destination Central Coast will outline benefits and opportunities available…
2018-19 accounts corrected for “policy change”
Opinion: This article by Merilyn Vale is her interpretation of some aspects of the Council Report. Central Coast Council corrected a 2018-2019 financial year “error” in its 2019-2020 financial statements…
Glenworth Valley to host eco-tourism forum
Tourism business operators on the Coast are invited to an Ecotourism Morning Tea at Glenworth Valley on Friday, May 28. In partnership with Ecotourism Australia, Destination Central Coast will outline…
Toukley is a finalist in the Top Tourism Town Awards
Toukley is a finalist in the NSW Tourism Industry Council’s inaugural Top Tourism Town Awards and now it is time for the public to show their support by voting before…
Local juice company gets boost from Regional Job Fund
Eastcoast Beverages is set to upgrade its facilities at Kulnura with help from the NSW Government’s Regional Job Creation Fund. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal,…
Coast business nominated for What’s On 4 Kids awards
Central Coast children’s event entertainment business, Storybook Party Co, has been nominated for three categories in the Australian 2021 What’s On 4 Kids Awards. The kids’ party venue and mobile…
Built for Women program to expand the trades talent pool
Business NSW Central Coast says a new State Government initiative to support women entering trades will help expand the region’s talent pool for those businesses seeking young workers. “Skills shortages…
$16,000 grant to boost Hardy’s Bay live music scene
Hardy’s Bay Community Club have received over $16,000 in funding to help boost their live music venue after the easing of COVID-19 restrictions on entertainment venues last month. The Club…
Dine and Discover vouchers inject over $2M into local economy
According to a press release from the NSW Government, Central Coast businesses have received an extra $2M boost from the Dine & Discover NSW Initiative, which began at the start…
Pushing the boundaries on flavour
Two Central Coast Breweries will feature at the Great Australian Beer Spectacular (GABS) at Sydney Showground on May 7 and 8. Six String Brewery in Erina, and Bay Rd Brewery…