Prizes galore at Fraser Coast Business Expo 2021

THE much-anticipated Fraser Coast Business Expo 2021 is just under a week away.

The Fraser Coast Business Expo 2021 will be held at the Beach House Hotel in Scarness, Hervey Bay on Thursday, 29 July.
PHOTO: File / Shaun Ryan.

The free expo is designed to help local businesses find out more about the services and products that are available regionally to help them grow.

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Council announced this week that attendees will be in the running to win almost $7,000 worth of door prizes on the day.

The expo takes place at the Beach House Hotel in Scarness on Thursday, 29 July.

Deputy Mayor Darren Everard said the expo promised to be a great event for local businesses to network and gather information.

Cr Everard said the door prizes were the icing on the cake.

“The prize pool includes $1,500 in Buy Local Gift Cards donated by NBN and Council, as well as sessions with lawyers, marketers, accountants and merchandise including ceramic chef knives and printers,” he said.

More than 40 local businesses and government departments will be exhibiting at the expo.

“The expo is part of Council’s $500,000 COVID-19 Economic Stimulus package, which includes a wide range of programs designed to help businesses improve shopfronts, increase sales, reduce costs and share knowledge,” Cr Everard said.

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Guest Speakers between 2pm and 5pm will cover topics such as new technology, social media tips, doing business with Council, human resources changes and State Government small business support.

To be COVID-19 safe, the expo will be held in two sessions – 2pm to 5pm and the Business
networking event (including complimentary drink and nibbles) from 5pm to 7pm.

Registration for the Fraser Coast Business Expo 2021 is essential and free tickets can be booked, here.

Exhibitors at the Fraser Coast Business Expo include accountants, telecommunications companies, technology specialists, employment agencies, business consultants, IT companies, banks, finance brokers, marketing organisations and education/training organisations.

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