Skills summit for workforce development
The Central Coast Skills Summit 2025 on June 25 will bring together industry leaders, educators, and employers to explore the future of skills, training, and workforce development on the Central Coast. The…
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Residential development guide addresses housing crisis
Business NSW Central Coast hosted the highly anticipated Central Coast Housing Summit at Gosford RSL Club on October 29, where industry leaders and stakeholders gathered to discuss solutions to the…
Businesses seek progressive regional agenda from new Council
Business calls for bold and visionary leadership – and less red tape.
Trophies for business leaders at top of their game
The Central Coast’s thriving business community came together on Friday night, September 27, to recognise and celebrate the outstanding achievements of local businesses and leaders at the 2024 Central Coast…
Moderate but welcome budget relief for small business
Further energy bill relief, a continuation of the instant asset write-off and a partial extension in employer incentives for apprentices are the most welcome short-term measures for small to medium…
Rule change a boon for small businesses
Small businesses on the Central Coast have welcomed a major change to State Government procurement rules. Business NSW said the rule change would unlock opportunities for small-to-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The…
Peak business body praises “fiscally responsible” budget
Business NSW Central Coast has praised a “fiscally responsible” Budget from the NSW Government, which it says is strong on housing, energy and regional NSW. Business NSW Executive Director Regional…
More help needed to address cost of doing business
Business NSW Central Coast has welcomed cost-of-living measures in the Federal Budget, but says there is more to do to address the primary cost of doing business. Business NSW Executive…
Business leaders look at Coast’s economy over brekkie
Almost 300 business leaders from across the Central Coast attended the annual Business NSW Central Coast Economic Breakfast recently to learn how transformational transport and aviation projects coming online in…
Business community welcomes new government
The business community on the Central Coast has welcomed the new Labor State Government and expressed hopes that a “fresh start” will see expanded opportunities for the region. With all…
Encouraging women into construction industry
Business NSW Central Coast has welcomed a commitment by the NSW Government commitment to triple the number of women working on construction sites with the release of an Industry Innovation…
“Reasonable” budget could be overshadowed: Business NSW
Business NSW Central Coast has acknowledged the Federal Government’s commitment to its election promises and putting fiscal repair at the heart of this week’s Federal Budget, which forecasts a challenging…
Al fresco dining measures extended
Business NSW Central Coast has applauded the extension of alfresco dining measures for a further 12 months. Minister for Hospitality and Racing, Kevin Anderson, said the measures enable hospitality businesses…
Wage rises will put pressure on small businesses: Business NSW
Business NSW Central Coast says the decision of the Fair Work Commission to raise the national minimum wage by 5.2 per cent and modern award minimum wage rates by 4.6…
New super legislation a boon for the part-time workforce
Business NSW Central Coast has applauded the passing of new legislation which will see a superannuation boost to 300,000 Australians on lower incomes, two thirds of them women. The Enhancing…
Business Association welcomes electricity roadmap
Business NSW Central Coast has welcomed the State Government’s recent Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap, saying the new policy is a serious attempt to respond to the changing nature of the electricity…