​Due to COVID-19, many people, who would traditionally travel to overseas destinations for their holiday, will now be travelling domestically to regional NSW destinations. To assist regional NSW tourism businesses to better meet consumer expectations, grants are now available to assist regional NSW tourism operators Refresh and Renew their product.

A grant of $10,000 excluding GST is available per applicant. The grants do not require funding to be matched, however the work proposed must cost at least $10,000 excluding GST. 

Eligible applicants include cafes, bars, restaurants, accredited visitor information centres, hotels, motels, caravan parks, visitor attractions, museums, galleries, conference and event centres or facilities.
Work could include fresh paint, new curtains, new carpet, new furniture, bedspreads, TVs, beds, upgrades to facilities such as a new reception area, bar, display cabinets, etc. 

To find out more send an enquiry HERE or you can book our Tourism specialist Business Connect Advisor Jennifer Lloyd direct HERE.
Want to know more about Jennifer Lloyd ? Click HERE

Great news .... The NSW Government has extended Dine & Discover NSW  to encourage the community to get out and about, supporting dining, arts and tourism businesses, which have been impacted by COVID-19.  You can register your business now to participate in the scheme. 

They have also increased these to 6 x $25 vouchers.

The program has been very popular and it has been reported that most participants spending an average of $40 when using the vouchers.
Every NSW resident aged 18 and over will be eligible for
​6 x $25 Dine & Discover NSW vouchers worth $150 in Total.  Businesses can register online now to participate in the scheme.

Vouchers have now been extended to include takeaway during the restriction periods.    

Details of the vouchers below:

• 4 x $25 Dine NSW Vouchers for dining in at restaurants, cafes, bars, wineries, pubs and clubs from Monday to Thursday
• 2 x $25 Discover NSW Vouchers to be used for entertainment and recreation, including cultural institutions, live music, and arts venues, to use 7 days a week.

Business Connect can assist you to take advantage of this NSW Government initiative.    Send us an enquiry HERE to receive more information.

Click HERE to book Jennifer for Business Advisory.  
Enquire about Business Connect HERE

We are celebrating Women in Business this week & I was able to chat to our wonderful Business Connect Advisor Deb Archbold.  Click HERE

Deb works in diverse fields including major supply chain engagement and supplier capability building in the mining, oil and gas and major projects sector, economic development strategies for cities and regions, and in-depth and technical research projects covering manufacturing, resources, food and agribusiness, fisheries, rail and professional services. She also undertakes community and stakeholder research. Deb works with local suppliers to help them build their capabilities to target work with larger supply chains and major projects. This covers capability statements and being visible to buyers, effective tendering, successful supply chain engagement and contract management. Deb is a Certified Management Consultant, a Qualified Professional Researcher and is also a Director of Indigenous Supply Chain Connections which connects Indigenous businesses into major supply chains.

How lucky are we to have Deb on board with our Business Connect Team.

Click HERE to book Deb for Business Advisory