Doing Business with Council Event
Doing Business with Council Event We’re thrilled to invite you to a valuable event to help simplify and enhance your interactions with Cessnock City Council. Join us for a FREE information session on ‘Doing Business with Council,’ focusing specifically on quotations and tenders for goods and services supporting CCC operations. This event is tailored to…
Hunter Region Business Excellence Awards
Hunter Region Business Excellence Awards Attention all outstanding businesses and entrepreneurs in the Hunter Region! The Hunter Region Business Excellence Awards are your chance to shine a spotlight on your achievements, showcase your innovation, and be recognised for your contributions to the thriving business community of the Hunter Region. This year has a new category:…
Wollombi, Pokolbin & Broke Fordwich represent our region
The Hunter Valley region was well represented at the NSW Top Tourism Town Awards with Wollombi, Pokolbin and Broke Fordwich all named as finalist of the NSW Top Tourism Town Awards for 2021. It comes as no surprise, as the Hunter Valley is home to so many amazing tourism operators who provide first class experiences,…
Scholarship for Diploma of Event Management
Scholarship for Diploma of Event Management Calling all aspiring event professionals! You can now apply for a scholarship to undertake a Diploma of Event Management thanks to a partnership between the NSW Government and Meetings and Events Australia (MEA). Applications are now open, with seven scholarships available across the state. The industry designed and delivered…
Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program EOI
Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program – EOI Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) increase an individual’s chance of survival during cardiac arrest. The Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program is an incredible opportunity to increase AED availability within local communities. Now that the 2022/23 program has closed, expressions of interest (EOI) are open for the 2023/24 program. Funds…
Creating Accessible and Inclusive Experiences
Creating Accessible and Inclusive Experiences Destination NSW has created a new resource through its NSW First Program to help visitor economy businesses deliver better experiences for all travellers. ‘Quick Tips for Creating Accessible and Inclusive Experiences’ offers guidance on ensuring visitor experiences and marketing materials target the diverse physical, sensory and cognitive needs of travellers. According…
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…