e-Commerce Strategy Development Workshop Series
For NSW businesses, selling online gives access to new customers and markets without many of the challenges, risks and expenses of establishing a physical presence. To harness the opportunity to export products or services, businesses need to develop a strategy to improve their e-commerce and online sales channels. NSW businesses are invited to participate in…
Council adopts plans for jobs and economic development
Cessnock City is pleased to announce it has adopted the Greater Cessnock Jobs Strategy 2036 and Economic Growth Agenda. On public exhibition throughout May, the Strategy and Agenda were supported unanimously at the July meeting of Council. The Strategy outlines economic development priorities and opportunities that will maximise the prosperity of the Cessnock Local Government…
Tourists and local businesses to benefit from new wayfinding signage!
Visitors exploring the beautiful Cessnock Local Government Area (LGA) can do so with ease! Cessnock City Council celebrated the roll out of signage across the LGA to make a trip to the area even more enjoyable. The project included the installation of suburb entry signs, city gateway signage, information bays, tourist wayfinding signage (these are…
Financial Counsellor available for small businesses
Is your small business experiencing, or at risk of financial hardship due to the impact of the drought, bushfires, flood or COVID-19? Small business financial counselling is now available to businesses in the Cessnock Local Government Area (LGA). The Australian Government have invested $12.7 million toward providing financial counselling for regional small businesses. The program…
Mayoral Scholarship Recipients Announced
Succesful receipeints of the Mayoral Scholarship were announced earlier in the month following a quaint presentation ceremony. Cessnock City Mayor, Councillor Bob Pynsent, stated that the scholarship program has been running since 2002 and aims to help young people develop job-ready skills for industries that offer gainful employment in the Cessnock Local Government Area (LGA)….
Funding now available to reboot the Business events sector
$5.5 million is now available to business event organisers to host conferences, conventions, training courses, trade shows and exhibitions in regional NSW to give the state’s visitor economy a significant boost. The NSW Government’s Business Events Industry Support package – part of the $51.5 million Tourism Support Package – will turbocharge the state’s business events…
Applications now open for the 2021 Mayoral Scholarship Program
Cessnock City Council are thrilled to announce applications are now open for the 2021 Mayoral Scholarship Program. Cessnock Local Government Area (LGA) residents who are pursuing further study or training in 2021 are being encouraged to apply for the Program. The objective of the Scholarship Program is to become a catalyst for developing the skills…
Pokolbin named top NSW destination and 2nd in Australia by Wotif
Pokolbin has been announced by Wotif.com as the top NSW destination, and second place nationally, in the Wotif 2021 Aussie Town of the Year Awards. Now in its fourth year, Wotif’s Aussie Town of the Year awards recognise ten locations across the country for their contribution to Australian tourism. Designed to celebrate the many Australian…
Council and HVWTA united in collaborative approach
In a monumental move that will see enormous potential unlocked for local tourism operators in Australia’s most visited wine region, last Wednesday evening Cessnock City Council (CCC) approved the formation of a Joint Tourism Services Agreement between the Hunter Valley Visitor Information Centre (VIC) and the Hunter Valley Wine and Tourism Association (HVWTA). It is anticipated…
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