CALL FOR APPLICATIONS - BUSINESS MENTORING PROGRAMS

Published on 10 July 2023

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS/EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - BALONNE BUSINESS MENTORING PROGRAMS

Balonne Shire Council is calling for Applications/Expressions of Interest from Balonne Shire based businesses that are looking to expand/diversify/build resilience in their operations through:

• Free dedicated and matched (shortlist) of one-on-one advisory/mentoring services (value of up to $7,500 ex GST);
• Free tailored workshops/webinars facilitated by industry leaders;
• Up to $2,000 in project funding per participant (application) to further assist business growth/expansion; and
• Strategy & development of action and business plans and other mentoring benefits.

Following on from the highly successful past business mentoring programs, there are two (2) mentoring programs for this round:

• Program 1 – Open to all businesses (small-medium enterprises and agribusinesses) based in Balonne Shire.
• Program 2 – Open only to Tourism industry businesses based in Balonne Shire.

This is a competitive process Program 1 (25 spots) and Program 2 (15 spots) available. Closing date for applications is FRIDAY 18 AUGUST.

To apply or for further information, please visit balonne.qld.gov.au or contact:

Council’s Economic Development Officer, Garnet Radford on 0418 168 824 or email: garnet.radford@balonne.qld.gov.au .

This project was funded by the Queensland Government Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.