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.
BNCC President, Simon Penrose discusses what opportunities and impacts the Brisbane 2032 Olympics will bring.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
BNCC members can now access a boosted 12% ongoing corporate discount on health insurance through Medibank. Limited-time offer valid until 8 April 2026.
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?
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Brisbane City Council is offering a fully funded visual merchandising training program for eligible retailers located within Brisbane’s Local Government Area.
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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.
