[ { "post_id": "789", "post_category_id": "30", "post_title": "From Small Fry to Global Recognition", "post_content_short": "Trevor Bowman and Radmila Bowman transformed a humble startup into a global sports success. What began with a single innovation, a\n\tflat-spring basketball goal, has propelled them to become a leading designer and supplier of elite sports equipment trusted on the world’s\n\tbiggest stages. \n", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/789\/Copy-of-Copy-of-BNCC-Website-2032-Article-Banners.svg", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/news\/brisbane-2032\/interview-phs\/", "post_date": "2026-04-28 05:51:18" }, { "post_id": "788", "post_category_id": "30", "post_title": "From Construction To Customers: Unleashing Business Growth Through Brisbane 2032", "post_content_short": "There is so much talk about the Olympics it can be hard to understand what the opportunity means for your business. We talk to a number of members who feel confused trying to interpret all of the available information and how it practically applies to their business. This article series is designed to explore these ideas with you.", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/788\/Screenshot-2026-04-20-at-3.43.51-pm.png", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/news\/brisbane-2032\/from-construction-to-customers-unleashing-business-growth-through-brisbane-2032\/", "post_date": "2026-04-20 05:44:00" }, { "post_id": "756", "post_category_id": "8", "post_title": "April Night Owls Networking", "post_content_short": "Come along and network with like-minded people in a fun, casual environment at Hamilton Hotel. Have a drink and meet new people. You might\neven find a new supplier or client needing your service", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/756\/Night-Owls-Apr-25-Website-Banner.png", "post_content_type": "event", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/event-rsvp\/april-night-owls-networking\/", "post_date": "2026-04-13 04:50:00" }, { "post_id": "785", "post_category_id": "2", "post_title": "Queensland Small Business Expo", "post_content_short": "Business Queensland is hosting a free Small Business Expo at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre on Tuesday 26 May as part of\nQueensland Small Business Month. Support, exhibitions and presentations for businesses at every stage.", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/785\/BNCC-Newsletter-and-Website-Banner-(2).png", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/news\/queensland-small-business-expo\/", "post_date": "2026-04-06 21:00:00" }, { "post_id": "783", "post_category_id": "2", "post_title": "Lord Mayor’s Multicultural Business Scholarship Program", "post_content_short": "Brisbane City Council is offering funded business training from short courses to bachelor degrees for aspiring leaders from multicultural\nand CALD backgrounds. Applications close 20 April 2026. ", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/783\/BNCC-Newsletter-and-Website-Banner.png", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/news\/lord-mayors-multicultural-business-scholarship-program\/", "post_date": "2026-04-01 20:00:00" }, { "post_id": "784", "post_category_id": "2", "post_title": "Transforming Queensland Manufacturing Grants Program", "post_content_short": "The Queensland Government is offering matched funding grants of $100,000 to $1.5 million for eligible manufacturers through the Transforming\nQueensland Manufacturing Grants Program. Round 1 closes Thursday 16 April at 1pm. ", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/784\/BNCC-Newsletter-and-Website-Banner.png", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/news\/transforming-queensland-manufacturing-grants-program\/", "post_date": "2026-03-31 20:00:00" }, { "post_id": "786", "post_category_id": "2", "post_title": "BNCC Member Benefit: Save on Corporate Health Insurance with Medibank", "post_content_short": "BNCC members can now access a boosted 12% ongoing corporate discount on health insurance through Medibank. Limited-time offer valid until 8\nApril 2026.", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/786\/BNCC-Newsletter-and-Website-Banner.png", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/events\/bncc-member-benefit-save-on-corporate-health-insurance-with-medibank\/", "post_date": "2026-03-30 20:51:00" }, { "post_id": "781", "post_category_id": "30", "post_title": "Brisbane 2032 New Opportunities for Local Businesses", "post_content_short": "We are hearing a lot about the economic impact of Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic games, but what does it actually mean for us and how\nwill it affect local businesses in South East Queensland? ", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/781\/BNCC-Website-2032-Article-Banners.png", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/news\/brisbane-2032\/brisbane-2032-new-opportunities-for-local-businesses\/", "post_date": "2026-03-30 02:10:00" }, { "post_id": "780", "post_category_id": "2", "post_title": "Visual Merchandising Training Program", "post_content_short": "Brisbane City Council is offering a fully funded visual merchandising training program for eligible retailers located within Brisbane’s\nLocal Government Area.", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/780\/BNCC-Newsletter-and-Website-Banner-(1).png", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/news\/visual-merchandising-training-program\/", "post_date": "2026-03-24 18:11:00" }, { "post_id": "773", "post_category_id": "6", "post_title": "AI-Powered Marketing — Free Workshop", "post_content_short": "Ready to use AI in your marketing? Join us for a free hands-on workshop where you'll see practical tools in action and discover exactly how\n\tto get started.\n", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/773\/BNCC-Newsletter-and-Website-Banner.png", "post_content_type": "event", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/event-rsvp\/ai-powered-marketing-free-workshop\/", "post_date": "2026-03-18 22:18:00" }, { "post_id": "779", "post_category_id": "2", "post_title": "Free Workshop | Navigating Grants for Small Business: Research, Apply, Succeed", "post_content_short": "Ready to unlock funding for your business? Brisbane City Council is hosting a free workshop to help you find the right grants, assess your\neligibility, and write applications that get results.", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/779\/BNCC-Newsletter-and-Website-Banner-(1).png", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/news\/community-news\/navigating-grants-for-small-business-research-apply-succeed\/", "post_date": "2026-03-15 19:00:00" }, { "post_id": "778", "post_category_id": "2", "post_title": "CONTOURS: Lead with Heart | A Tribute to Women, Country and Courage", "post_content_short": "Something truly special came out of our IWD Long Lunch. A tribute to women, Country and courage. Check out the artwork.", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/778\/BNCC-Newsletter-and-Website-Banner-(1).png", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/news\/contours-lead-with-heart-a-tribute-to-women-country-and-courage\/", "post_date": "2026-03-09 20:58:53" }, { "post_id": "752", "post_category_id": "6", "post_title": "Save the Date - BNCC Golf Day 2026", "post_content_short": "Save the date for the 2026 BNCC Golf Day", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/752\/Corporate-Golf-Day-Save-the-Date-2026.png", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/events\/signature-events\/bncc-golf-day-2026\/", "post_date": "2026-03-06 01:40:00" }, { "post_id": "755", "post_category_id": "8", "post_title": "March Night Owls Networking", "post_content_short": "Come along and network with like-minded people in a fun, casual environment at Kedron-Wavell. Have a drink and meet new people. You might\n\teven find a new supplier or client needing your service.\n", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/755\/Night-Owls-Mar-25-Website-Banner.png", "post_content_type": "event", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/event-rsvp\/march-night-owls-networking\/", "post_date": "2026-03-02 08:00:00" }, { "post_id": "754", "post_category_id": "8", "post_title": "February Night Owls Networking", "post_content_short": "Come along and network with like-minded people in a fun, casual environment at Hamilton Hotel. Have a drink and meet new people. You might\n\teven find a new supplier or client needing your service.\n\n
", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/754\/Night-Owls-Feb-25-Website-Banner.png", "post_content_type": "event", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/event-rsvp\/february-night-owls-networking\/", "post_date": "2026-02-09 03:38:00" }, { "post_id": "764", "post_category_id": "7", "post_title": "Welcome Back Drinks 2026", "post_content_short": "Kick off 2026 with our Welcome Back Drinks - a relaxed evening to reconnect, share stories from the break, and celebrate the year ahead in\nbusiness.", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/764\/2026-Welcome-Back-Drinks-(2).png", "post_content_type": "event", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/event-rsvp\/2026-welcome-back-drinks\/", "post_date": "2026-01-30 05:40:00" }, { "post_id": "775", "post_category_id": "2", "post_title": "Master Digital Skills in 2026 - Free TAFE Courses", "post_content_short": "The Institute of Applied Technology – Digital is now enrolling for stackable Microcredentials in Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Cloud\nComputing, Cyber Security and Software.", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/775\/BNCC-Newsletter-and-Website-Banner-(24).png", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/news\/master-digital-skills-in-2026-free-take-courses\/", "post_date": "2026-01-25 20:00:00" }, { "post_id": "776", "post_category_id": "2", "post_title": "Meet Your International Women's Day Speakers", "post_content_short": "We're thrilled to introduce the incredible women who'll be sharing their insights, experiences, and inspiration at this year's International Women's Day Long Lunch.", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/776\/BNCC-IWD-Newsletter-and-Website-Banner-(1200-x-675-px).png", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/events\/meet-your-international-womens-day-speakers\/", "post_date": "2026-01-22 22:35:43" }, { "post_id": "774", "post_category_id": "2", "post_title": "Queensland Procurement Policy 2026", "post_content_short": "<\/strong>The Queensland Government's refreshed procurement policy is reshaping how government delivers value for Queenslanders.", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/774\/BNCC-Newsletter-and-Website-Banner.png", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/news\/queensland-procurement-policy-2026\/", "post_date": "2026-01-13 23:31:00" }, { "post_id": "771", "post_category_id": "2", "post_title": "Business Growth Fund Returns: ROI Open Now", "post_content_short": "The Queensland Government is offering grants of $50,000 to $75,000 through the Business Growth Fund to help innovative small and family\nbusinesses invest in the equipment, systems and tech that'll transform your operation.", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/771\/BNCC-Newsletter-and-Website-Banner.png", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/news\/business-growth-fund-returns-roi-open-now\/", "post_date": "2025-12-03 20:00:00" }, { "post_id": "770", "post_category_id": "2", "post_title": "Free Business Planning Course", "post_content_short": "The FREE Business Planning Course, brought to you by the University of the Sunshine Coast and Queensland Government, runs 10–11 December\n2025. Build a plan that helps your business grow with a clear path forward.", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/770\/BNCC-Newsletter-and-Website-Banner.png", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/news\/free-business-planning-course\/", "post_date": "2025-12-02 20:08:00" }, { "post_id": "769", "post_category_id": "2", "post_title": "Secure Communities Partnership Program", "post_content_short": "The Queensland Government is offering grants of between $5,000 and $20,000 (excluding GST) to eligible small and family businesses who have\n\tbeen significantly impacted by crime in the last 3 years. You must co-contribute at least 50% towards total project costs.<\/strong>\n", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/769\/BNCC-Newsletter-and-Website-Banner.png", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/news\/secure-communities-partnership-program\/", "post_date": "2025-11-26 23:00:00" }, { "post_id": "746", "post_category_id": "6", "post_title": "Seasonal Sips with the BNCC", "post_content_short": "Celebrate the start of the silly season with great company at All In Brewing Co! Your ticket includes a complimentary drink and an exclusive\n\tbrewery tour. Mr Tokyo Dog will be on-site serving gourmet hot dogs to keep you fueled throughout the evening. Bring your friends and join\n\tus for festive brews. \n", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/746\/new-all-inn-brewing-showcase-banner.png", "post_content_type": "event", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/event-rsvp\/seasonal-sips-christmas-drinks\/", "post_date": "2025-11-13 08:00:00" }, { "post_id": "749", "post_category_id": "12", "post_title": "Free Workshop: AI Strategies", "post_content_short": "Artificial Intelligence (AI) isn’t just another tool - it’s a business advantage. This focused workshop will unpack how consultants,\n\tfreelancers, marketers, and small business owners can use AI to drive growth, improve efficiency, and deliver better results for business\n\tsuccess.\n\n
", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/749\/BNCC-Newsletter-and-Website-Banner-(15).png", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/news\/community-news\/free-workshop-ai-strategies\/", "post_date": "2025-11-11 14:00:00" }, { "post_id": "768", "post_category_id": "12", "post_title": "BCC Free Workshop | Mentoring for Growth", "post_content_short": "The Queensland Government’s Mentoring for Growth program will be at the upcoming Nundah Small Business Hub to deliver free, face-to-face\nMentoring for Growth (M4G) sessions for local businesses.", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/768\/mentoring.png", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.bncc.com.au\/news\/community-news\/bcc-free-workshop-mentoring-for-growth\/", "post_date": "2025-11-11 00:42:43" } ]