The officers of our Council, State & Federal Governments are in place to represent and support us.

And there's a LOT going on for small businesses right now, so we have asked a panel of our local, official Government representatives to join us & explain exactly what is on offer and available for our small business members and guests to access + what opportunities are on the horizon!

We have:

Sarah Palmer - STATE Government
Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government & Planning - "workshops, programs & events for upcoming small business opportunities"

Lainie Poon - FEDERAL Government
Regional Development Australia Tropical North - "an insight and overview of the RDA functions, current projects, programs and how business can leverage off this support"

Grant Stidiford & Brigid Hackett - STATE Government
Department of Employment, Small Business & Training
"DESBT - supporting innovation, growth and employment for small businesses via strategic training and skills investment"

Ellen Cox - LOCAL Government
Cairns Regional Council - "projects and opportunities for local businesses to engage with Council"

The night will be hosted by the delightful Una Stewart of Pinnacle Coordination & Support Services

Photography by the enormously talented Catherine Coombs of Captured by Catherine

Our fundraising cash recipient for this month is: the Shittie Committie - raising funds and awareness of Bowel Cancer

Please feel free to donate a prize!

Light refreshments and your first drink is included in the ticket price!

If you've just joined us by adding your business details onto www.tradingmate.com.au,
then your first TM event attendance is FREE!

Guests are welcome - please grab the $33 ticket to join us as a visitor :)