Coast businesses hold their breath as JobKeeper ends
There is a degree of nervousness across the Central Coast as more than 5,000 local businesses face the repercussions of the end of JobKeeper on March 28, says Business NSW…
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Limited sign-on so far for Dine and Discover program
Calls for businesses to register for the Dine and Discover voucher program have increased, following news that only 49 businesses on the Peninsula have signed up. The State Government’s program,…
Government wants to do more business with SMEs
Business NSW Central Coast has welcomed an invitation from the State Government for business owners, industry groups and members of the public to have their say on how to make…
Most levels of government meet to build on unity
Regional Development Australia Central Coast (RDACC) is hoping that a roundtable held on March 11 will be the beginning of a new co-operative approach to encouraging new and expanding businesses…
Women in business group met on International Women’s Day
From home renovators to accountants and even bra fitters, the Women in Business Connect group hosts a diverse range of local businesses run by women. Now with 500 members, the…
11,000 local businesses are using JobKeeper
The state’s peak business organisation Business NSW has asked the Federal Government to provide a clear pathway for business recovery in its annual pre-budget submission to Treasury. Central Coast Regional…
Businesses shine in new microsite
Small business owners on the Peninsula are set to be endorsed by a new digital directory aimed at discovering creative areas and boosting local tourism. Central Coast Council launched the…
The Great Wall of Ettalong
A 3-metre high timber wall has been constructed in front of a popular set of shops in The Rocks Arcade at Ettalong Beach, leaving local businesses and community members scratching…
Avoca Markets return
The Avoca Beach Markets will be held this Sunday, January 24, offering a range of food, produce, eco, sustainable and selected handmade stalls. Event Organiser, Brad Cardis, said this market…
Alison Michalk receives professional achievement award
Alison Michalk, whose business was one of Australia’s first to be certified against some of the highest standards in the world for social and environmental responsibility, has won Charles Sturt…
Music themed café struggles to find its beat
A new music-themed café on the Peninsula has fallen out of tune after “one chaos story after another” rocked the business hard last year. The Say When Café in Woy…
Free program for businesses
Businesses on the Peninsula are being encouraged to enrol in a free program to help boost their business in 2021. The NSW Government’s Business Connect Program (BCP) is designed to…
New measures to support local businesses
As the new year gets underway, Central Coast businesses are set to benefit from a range of new measures introduced by the Federal Government to aid economic recovery in 2021….
Coasties urged to buy local this Christmas
After a tough year, Central Coast residents are being encouraged to support surrounding businesses by buying local this Christmas. The community gift card program, Why Leave Town, is one program…
Hospitality businesses encouraged to expand outdoor dining
Outdoor living is a big part of the culture on the Central Coast, and where appropriate, local hospitality businesses are being encouraged to expand their dining area and take it…
Meet the Makers
Four Central Coast businesses have come together to create Meet the Makers, an experience with a focus on showcasing local artisans on the Central Coast. The trail starts at Broken…
Dinner’s on us – State Government
The State Budget, handed down on November 17, saw local businesses win big, with all NSW residents aged over 18 to receive vouchers valued at $100 to be used at…
State Budget sweeteners for local business
Business NSW Central Coast says the State Budget, released on November 17, will allow businesses on the Central Coast and throughout the state to create jobs and prosperity and steer…
Grant improves the walk to podiatry service
A local podiatry business has received a grant to improve the walking surface to its premises. Umina Podiatry clinical director Mr Damian Gough said the business had applied for the…
Live Well Festival is seeking interested partners
Live Well Festival will return in 2021 and Central Coast Council is looking for partners to make the event bigger, brighter and better than ever. The challenges of 2020 have…