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    <post_id>798</post_id>
    <post_category_id>30</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Understanding Tendering]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[If you're running a business in Brisbane right now, there's a real opportunity in front of you - and we want to make sure you don't
	miss it.
]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.bncc.com.au/media/website_posts/798/Understanding-Tendering-BNCC.png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.bncc.com.au/news/brisbane-2032/understanding-tendering-how-brisbane-small-businesses-can-access-major-projects/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-06-16 06:18:17</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>797</post_id>
    <post_category_id>30</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[A Legacy Beyond Gold.]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Why Natalie Cook and the Aussie Athlete Fund believe Brisbane's Olympic legacy<br />
	could be due to local businesses' support and equal funding for athletes.
]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.bncc.com.au/media/website_posts/797/BNCC-Website-2032-Article-Banners-(1).svg</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.bncc.com.au/news/brisbane-2032/nat-cook/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-06-16 04:39:21</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>796</post_id>
    <post_category_id>2</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Update your profile before the end of July to win!]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[There are a wide range of exclusive resources and organisational offers that are exclusively available to members of the Brisbane
	North Chamber. To help you help others, when you update and complete your profile before <strong>July 31st,</strong> you will go into the
	draw to win big!
]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.bncc.com.au/media/website_posts/796/BNCC-Website-2032-Article-Banners.gif</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.bncc.com.au/news/members/2026-update-your-profile/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-06-01 03:15:48</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>795</post_id>
    <post_category_id>2</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Budget 2026-27]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[The 2026–27 Budget was announced on 12 May. Find out what's available and what it means for your business.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.bncc.com.au/media/website_posts/795/BNCC-Newsletter-and-Website-Banner.png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.bncc.com.au/news/what-does-the-budget-mean-for-your-business/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-05-18 21:39:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>799</post_id>
    <post_category_id>30</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Brisbane State of the City Report]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[The <em>State of the City</em> report by the Brisbane Economic Development Agency was used across this series of reports
	to highlight Brisbane’s economic strength, major infrastructure developments, and growing global profile.
]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.bncc.com.au/media/website_posts/799/State-of-City-Report.png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.bncc.com.au/news/brisbane-2032/state-of-city-report/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-05-18 06:23:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>794</post_id>
    <post_category_id>2</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Entries Now Open for the FBA Excellence Awards 2026/27]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Our friends at the Family Business Association have opened entries for the Family Business Excellence Awards 2026/27, celebrating
outstanding family businesses and individuals across Australia and New Zealand. Entries close 12 July 2026.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.bncc.com.au/media/website_posts/794/BNCC-Newsletter-and-Website-Banner.png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.bncc.com.au/news/entries-now-open-for-the-fba-excellence-awards-202627/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-05-12 22:36:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>800</post_id>
    <post_category_id>30</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Deloitte Report - Going For Gold]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[The Deloitte Going for Gold report forms the basis of these insights, highlighting how the Brisbane 2032 Olympics can drive
	long-term economic growth through investment, tourism, and business opportunities.
]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.bncc.com.au/media/website_posts/800/Deloitte-Going-For-Gold-BNCC.png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.bncc.com.au/news/brisbane-2032/deloitte-report-going-for-gold/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-05-12 06:28:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>793</post_id>
    <post_category_id>30</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[The Power of Connection and Community]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[BNCC President, Simon Penrose discusses what opportunities and impacts the Brisbane 2032 Olympics will bring. ]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.bncc.com.au/media/website_posts/793/Copy-of-Copy-of-Copy-of-BNCC-Website-2032-Article-Banners.svg</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.bncc.com.au/news/brisbane-2032/interview-simon-penrose/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-05-05 05:52:40</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>789</post_id>
    <post_category_id>30</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[From Small Fry to Global Recognition]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Trevor Bowman and Radmila Bowman transformed a humble startup into a global sports success. What began with a single innovation, a
	flat-spring basketball goal, has propelled them to become a leading designer and supplier of elite sports equipment trusted on the world’s
	biggest stages. 
]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.bncc.com.au/media/website_posts/789/Copy-of-Copy-of-BNCC-Website-2032-Article-Banners.svg</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.bncc.com.au/news/brisbane-2032/interview-phs/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-04-28 05:51:18</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>787</post_id>
    <post_category_id>30</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Unlocking Global Growth Through Brisbane 2032]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[The Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games represent a major opportunity for local businesses in South East Queensland. Beyond the hype,
	the Games present an opportunity for real, tangible outcomes; strengthening Brisbane’s global profile, improving international connectivity
	and increasing trade and investment. 

<br />]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.bncc.com.au/media/website_posts/787/Screenshot-2026-04-20-at-11.58.59-am.png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.bncc.com.au/news/brisbane-2032/unlocking-global-growth-through-brisbane-2032/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-04-27 04:49:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>788</post_id>
    <post_category_id>30</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[From Construction To Customers: Unleashing Business Growth Through Brisbane 2032]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[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_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.bncc.com.au/media/website_posts/788/Screenshot-2026-04-20-at-3.43.51-pm.png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.bncc.com.au/news/brisbane-2032/from-construction-to-customers-unleashing-business-growth-through-brisbane-2032/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-04-20 05:44:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>785</post_id>
    <post_category_id>2</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Queensland Small Business Expo]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Business Queensland is hosting a free Small Business Expo at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre on Tuesday 26 May as part of
Queensland Small Business Month. Support, exhibitions and presentations for businesses at every stage.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.bncc.com.au/media/website_posts/785/BNCC-Newsletter-and-Website-Banner-(2).png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.bncc.com.au/news/queensland-small-business-expo/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-04-06 21:00:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>783</post_id>
    <post_category_id>2</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Lord Mayor’s Multicultural Business Scholarship Program]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Brisbane City Council is offering funded business training from short courses to bachelor degrees for aspiring leaders from multicultural
and CALD backgrounds. Applications close 20 April 2026. ]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.bncc.com.au/media/website_posts/783/BNCC-Newsletter-and-Website-Banner.png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.bncc.com.au/news/lord-mayors-multicultural-business-scholarship-program/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-04-01 20:00:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>784</post_id>
    <post_category_id>2</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Transforming Queensland Manufacturing Grants Program]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[The Queensland Government is offering matched funding grants of $100,000 to $1.5 million for eligible manufacturers through the Transforming
Queensland Manufacturing Grants Program. Round 1 closes Thursday 16 April at 1pm. ]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.bncc.com.au/media/website_posts/784/BNCC-Newsletter-and-Website-Banner.png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.bncc.com.au/news/transforming-queensland-manufacturing-grants-program/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-03-31 20:00:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>786</post_id>
    <post_category_id>2</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[BNCC Member Benefit: Save on Corporate Health Insurance with Medibank]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[BNCC members can now access a boosted 12% ongoing corporate discount on health insurance through Medibank. Limited-time offer valid until 8
April 2026.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.bncc.com.au/media/website_posts/786/BNCC-Newsletter-and-Website-Banner.png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.bncc.com.au/events/bncc-member-benefit-save-on-corporate-health-insurance-with-medibank/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-03-30 20:51:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>781</post_id>
    <post_category_id>30</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Brisbane 2032 New Opportunities for Local Businesses]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[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
will it affect local businesses in South East Queensland? ]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.bncc.com.au/media/website_posts/781/BNCC-Website-2032-Article-Banners.png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.bncc.com.au/news/brisbane-2032/brisbane-2032-new-opportunities-for-local-businesses/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-03-30 02:10:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>780</post_id>
    <post_category_id>2</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Visual Merchandising Training Program]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Brisbane City Council is offering a fully funded visual merchandising training program for eligible retailers located within Brisbane’s
Local Government Area.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.bncc.com.au/media/website_posts/780/BNCC-Newsletter-and-Website-Banner-(1).png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.bncc.com.au/news/visual-merchandising-training-program/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-03-24 18:11:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>779</post_id>
    <post_category_id>2</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Free Workshop | Navigating Grants for Small Business: Research, Apply, Succeed]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Ready to unlock funding for your business? Brisbane City Council is hosting a free workshop to help you find the right grants, assess your
eligibility, and write applications that get results.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.bncc.com.au/media/website_posts/779/BNCC-Newsletter-and-Website-Banner-(1).png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.bncc.com.au/news/community-news/navigating-grants-for-small-business-research-apply-succeed/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-03-15 19:00:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>778</post_id>
    <post_category_id>2</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[CONTOURS: Lead with Heart | A Tribute to Women, Country and Courage]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Something truly special came out of our IWD Long Lunch. A tribute to women, Country and courage. Check out the artwork.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.bncc.com.au/media/website_posts/778/BNCC-Newsletter-and-Website-Banner-(1).png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.bncc.com.au/news/contours-lead-with-heart-a-tribute-to-women-country-and-courage/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-03-09 20:58:53</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>775</post_id>
    <post_category_id>2</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Master Digital Skills in 2026 - Free TAFE Courses]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[The Institute of Applied Technology – Digital is now enrolling for stackable Microcredentials in Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Cloud
Computing, Cyber Security and Software.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.bncc.com.au/media/website_posts/775/BNCC-Newsletter-and-Website-Banner-(24).png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.bncc.com.au/news/master-digital-skills-in-2026-free-take-courses/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-01-25 20:00:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>776</post_id>
    <post_category_id>2</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Meet Your International Women's Day Speakers]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[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_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.bncc.com.au/media/website_posts/776/BNCC-IWD-Newsletter-and-Website-Banner-(1200-x-675-px).png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.bncc.com.au/events/meet-your-international-womens-day-speakers/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-01-22 22:35:43</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>774</post_id>
    <post_category_id>2</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Queensland Procurement Policy 2026]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[<strong></strong>The Queensland Government's refreshed procurement policy is reshaping how government delivers value for Queenslanders.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.bncc.com.au/media/website_posts/774/BNCC-Newsletter-and-Website-Banner.png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.bncc.com.au/news/queensland-procurement-policy-2026/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-01-13 23:31:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>771</post_id>
    <post_category_id>2</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Business Growth Fund Returns: ROI Open Now]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[The Queensland Government is offering grants of $50,000 to $75,000 through the Business Growth Fund to help innovative small and family
businesses invest in the equipment, systems and tech that'll transform your operation.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.bncc.com.au/media/website_posts/771/BNCC-Newsletter-and-Website-Banner.png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.bncc.com.au/news/business-growth-fund-returns-roi-open-now/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2025-12-03 20:00:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>770</post_id>
    <post_category_id>2</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Free Business Planning Course]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[The FREE Business Planning Course, brought to you by the University of the Sunshine Coast and Queensland Government, runs 10–11 December
2025. Build a plan that helps your business grow with a clear path forward.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.bncc.com.au/media/website_posts/770/BNCC-Newsletter-and-Website-Banner.png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.bncc.com.au/news/free-business-planning-course/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2025-12-02 20:08:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>769</post_id>
    <post_category_id>2</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Secure Communities Partnership Program]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[The Queensland Government is offering grants of between $5,000 and $20,000 (excluding GST) to eligible small and family businesses who have
	been significantly impacted by crime in the last 3 years. You must co-contribute at least 50% towards total project costs.<strong></strong>
]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.bncc.com.au/media/website_posts/769/BNCC-Newsletter-and-Website-Banner.png</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.bncc.com.au/news/secure-communities-partnership-program/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2025-11-26 23:00:00</post_date>
  </posts>
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