Business NSW calls for action in wake of Federal election
Business NSW has congratulated Central Coast Federal MPs Emma McBride (Dobell), Dr Gordon Reid (Robertson) and Pat Conroy (Shortland) on their re-election on May 3 and called for a renewed…
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Budget underwhelming, says Business NSW
Business NSW Central Coast says the 2025–26 Federal budget is underwhelming for business, with limited support for productivity, tax reform and small business growth. Business NSW Regional Director Scott Goold…
Insurance premiums crippling Coast businesses
Business NSW is calling for urgent insurance reform as soaring premiums place increasing financial strain on businesses across the Central Coast. Business NSW Central Coast Regional Director Scott Goold said…
Confidence growing but small businesses need help
Despite concerns about wages and costs the latest Business NSW Business Conditions Survey reveals business sentiment on the Central Coast continues to improve. “It’s encouraging to see such a strong…
New tourism awards program for Central Coast
Business NSW and Gosford Erina Business Chamber (GEBC) have partnered to launch the 2025 Central Coast Visitor Economy Awards in late January 2025. The awards will showcase the best of…
Origami festival places Gosford firmly on tourism map
Business NSW Central Coast has congratulated FunHaus Factory for taking out the 2024 Business NSW Award for Outstanding 24-Hour Economy Collaboration for its innovative Origami Folding Light and Sound Festival….
Business leaders tackle housing crisis
Business NSW Central Coast recently hosted a highly anticipated NSW Premier’s Lunch, where the region’s housing affordability crisis took centre stage. With special guests Premier Chris Minns and Minister for…
Last days to enter business awards
Entries for the 2024 Business NSW Central Coast Awards are closing soon. The awards are aimed at showcasing the amazing talent, innovation, and spirit that makes the Central Coast region shine….
“Modest” assistance for small business in budget
The NSW State Budget, handed down on June 18, offers modest and targeted assistance to small and medium businesses on the Central Coast as the Government focuses on housing and…
Business leaders gather to discuss region’s economics
About 250 local business leaders gathered at Mingara Recreation Club on May 31 for the annual Economic Breakfast. Presented by Business NSW Central Coast, in partnership with the University of…
Business NSW backs plan for more housing near railway stations
Business NSW has applauded the addition of Woy Woy train station to the State Government’s Transport Oriented Development (TOD) sites. “Business NSW has been advocating for all major stations on…
Insights into AI trends in business
Business NSW provided critical insights on emerging AI trends to more than 220 business leaders across a wide range of industry sectors in the region at a summit on April…
Businesses have lingering concerns
Central Coast businesses have lingering concerns about cash strapped customers, insurance and energy costs according to the latest business conditions survey from Business NSW. “Business confidence levels for local business…
New Regional Director for Business NSW
Business NSW has appointed a new Regional Director for the Central Coast. Scott Goold replaces Paula Martin, who has moved to a new role within Business NSW responsible for business…
Shop local for Christmas: Business NSW
Business NSW Central Coast is urging Coasties to support their local businesses as they shop for Christmas following a forecast 13 per cent average drop in Christmas trade across regional…
Coast picks up three silvers at state tourism awards
The Central Coast has brought home three silver awards from the 2022 NSW Tourism Awards, with winners announced at Sydney’s Luna Park on November 17. Taking home silver were The…
Central Coast Business Awards finalists announced
Business NSW has announced the finalists in the 2022 Central Coast Business Awards, after receiving almost 100 applications. Business NSW Central Coast Regional Director, Paula Martin, said the awards recognise…
New online hub will help female business leaders
Business NSW Central Coast has welcomed the announcement that the State Government’s new one-stop shop Women in Business Hub has gone live. Designed to make it easier for women in…
Coast business community welcomes Budget measures
Business NSW Central Coast has praised the Federal Budget, handed down on March 29, for providing targeted support for businesses as they grapple with skills shortages, the pandemic recovery and…
Business owners call for more action on skills shortages
Business owners and organisations at the top end of the Coast have implored Sarah McBride MP and Shadow Treasurer, Jim Chalmers to help address the skills shortage they are facing.