Business
29 April, 2024
How to tap into big business
SMALL business owners and managers will get the chance to find out how to tap into more than $760 million worth of the region’s largest construction projects.
About 100 local small business owners will get in front of large organisations at the annual event on Wednesday next week (May 1) at Cairns Regional Council in Spence St to mark the start of Small Business Month.
The event will host construction companies working on the Cairns Tropical Enterprise Centre, HMAS Cairns upgrades, Cairns Hospital expansion and Cairns Water Security Stage 1 Project.
The council and the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training have partnered to provide the opportunity for small and family-owned businesses to pitch their goods and services to big buyers.
Limited spots remain available for small business owners to register for the chance to connect one-on-one with large buyers from the public and private sector.
Cairns Mayor Amy Eden said the annual ‘meet the buyer’ event helped small businesses put themselves in front of large buyers and built their confidence when doing so. “We are connecting small businesses with some of the biggest buyers in the Cairns economy,” she said.
“Cairns has more than 14,600 registered small businesses which support jobs and help our local economy prosper.
“As a member of the Small Business Friendly Program, we believe small businesses are the lifeblood of the local community.”
Buyers will get the opportunity to give local business owners updates on upcoming projects and how best to work with them.
Last financial year, the council contributed four per cent to the Cairns Gross Regional Product and directly supported 3578 local jobs with a total of $339 million, or 87 per cent of council’s total expenditure spent at Cairns businesses.
Arrive at 3.30pm with networking in the business expo for a 4pm start, finishing about 6.30pm.
By attending the event, small business owners will be able to identify tender opportunities, understand local procurement needs, increase their business exposure, grow their network and secure contracts.
Small and family businesses are invited to register for the free event. Spaces are limited. RSVP by today.
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