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…
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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…
Coast business awards finalists announced
The finalists have been announced for the 2023 Central Coast Business Awards, which recognise growth and entrepreneurship and celebrate business success and resilience. This year more than 160 applications were…
Entries open for Central Coast Business Awards
Entries for the 2023 Central Coast Business Awards are officially open and set to recognise growth, entrepreneurship, business success and resilience over the last year. “These awards are a wonderful…
Energy bill relief for thousands of residents and businesses
Residents and businesses on the Central Coast have welcomed the establishment of an Energy Bill Relief Fund, which will see power bill relief for 1.6 million eligible households and 320,000…
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…
“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…
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…
Plenty of jobs but local participation rates low
The Central Coast is matching the rest of the state with a jobs boom, with more than 2,100 positions advertised in the region last month. Business NSW Central Coast Regional…
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…
Gosford CBD pivotal to recovery says Business NSW
While Business NSW Central Coast has welcomed the Federal Budget, Regional Director Paula Martin says it is now time to focus on the recovery of the region post-lockdowns. “This is…
Paula Martin
Paula Martin is the recently appointed head of the Central Coast Business Chamber. She speaks with journalist Terry Collins about the Chamber’s role and what they see as the needs…