Protecting your Data
Protecting your Data In today’s digital era, businesses face the crucial task of gathering and safeguarding personal information. However, the escalating cyber threats demand businesses grasp the dangers and take proactive measures in collecting and storing such data. A data breach event, like a hack or cyber-attack, poses significant risks, affecting a business’s cost, productivity,…
55+ Employment Session and Morning Tea
As part of the 2024 Seniors Festival, a 55+ Employment Session and Morning Tea will be held at Cessnock Leagues Club. Open to local businesses looking to hire 55+ staff, and local 55+ residents looking for work. If you are a Local Business In 2021 the Seniors unemployment rate was 4.5% in Cessnock or…
2024 Visitor Economy Grants – February Round
2024 Visitor Economy Grants – February Round Cessnock City Council is pleased to announce the latest round of Visitor Economy Grants to boost local business through mid-week tourism. Organisations or individuals wanting to host events, run projects and hold conferences in the Hunter Valley region are invited to apply for the grants, which provide funding…
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ANZAC Day Schools Awards The 2024 theme is ‘Discover the Stories of Veterans in Your Local Community.’ Entries must must focus on learning about the experiences, service and stories of veterans from your local community. Each school is limited to one entry. If a school submits multiple entries, only the final submitted entry will be assessed by the judging panel….
Be apart of a celebration of Our Bushland
Be apart of a celebration of Our Bushland Exciting opportunity to showcase your business to locals, and support our local bushland. Join the 2024 Our Bushland Festival, a celebration of our unique local bushland in Cessnock. Did you know that Our Bushland is the last significant natural vegetation in the Hunter Valley, serving as a…
Cessnock Business Chamber Customer Service Awards
Cessnock Business Chamber Customer Service Awards The Customer Service Awards are run each year to recognise, showcase and reward exceptional customer service within the Cessnock Local Government Area. It provides an opportunity for community focus over a period culminating in a function to celebrate customer service excellence. This project also helps to develop networking opportunities…
Small Business Survey
Small Business Survey The Small Business Commissioner conducted a survey to measure small business confidence relative to early 2023. The survey found that over 50% of small businesses anticipated 2023 to be a tough year. If you are a small business owner and concerned about the coming months, the Small Business Commissioner can assist you….
Fee for mediating business disputes decreased
Fee for mediating business disputes decreased The NSW Small Business Commission has slashed the cost of its mediation service by almost half to help more businesses resolve disputes over leases and other business issues quickly and efficiently. From 1 August 2022, the cost of mediation for each party to a dispute has been reduced from…
Quick tips on how to respond during a natural disaster
Quick tips on how to respond during a natural disaster A natural disaster, such as a bushfire or flood, can disrupt and impact your business in many ways. Contact your guests, employees and suppliers to keep them informed of the situation and if you are open for trade, or when you plan to reopen. Quick…
Branxton Lease Opportunities
Branxton Lease Opportunities An incredible opportunity has arisen in Branxton! Belford Land has commenced renovations on several of Branxton’s beautiful heritage buildings and are now seeking interest from businesses to lease the spaces and breathe new life into the Branxton community. The properties occupy key positions along Branxton’s main thoroughfare, Maitland Street, providing easy pedestrian access…
Sustainability Skills Micro-credentials
Sustainability Skills Micro-credentials Destination NSW has partnered with EarthCheck, the world’s leading sustainable advisory and scientific benchmarking company for tourism, to fully fund a second round of Sustainability Skills Micro-credentials for NSW visitor economy businesses. Learn the foundations of sustainability for your business operations to meet changing consumer needs and drive cost savings. Program Overview The free Sustainability Skills…
Sustainable Tourism Toolkit
Sustainable Tourism Toolkit Sustainability is a visitor demand which is growing rapidly. There are many aspects of sustainability tourism businesses can address to keep up with this growing demand. The Australian Government have put together a sustainability toolkit to assist tourism businesses. Topics include: Managing sustainability in tourism Creating social impact in tourism Environmental and…