2023 Small Business Friendly Conference

Join the 2023 Small Business Friendly Conference on April 28, virtually. This conference is a complimentary event and we hope that you will take advantage of this opportunity to learn, share ideas, and network with other passionate councils and chambers across Queensland.

We invite you to join the 2023 Small Business Friendly Conference on April 28, virtually. This conference is a complimentary event and we hope that you will take advantage of this opportunity to learn, share ideas, and network with other passionate councils and chambers across Queensland.

Over the past few months, we have met with many of you and learned about the incredible hard work you have been doing to educate, innovate, and support the small businesses in your communities. We understand how busy life can be, but this conference program is exciting and focused on several topics that we have discussed in our regular catch-ups.

Key points in the program include:

Session 1: What's the big deal about being small business friendly?

Session 2: The TradeMutt small business story

Session 3: Where innovation and entrepreneurship play a role in Small Business

Session 4: Small Business - Big Results

Session 5: Place Activation - Thriving Through Change

Session 6: Get Art Into Your Place!

Session 7: Activating Vacant Spaces: Opportunities for creative industries in struggling precincts (+ workshop)

By attending this conference, you will have access to a program that is designed to help you gain practical and tangible ideas that can be replicated in your region. We are confident that you will leave the conference feeling energized and motivated to continue supporting your small businesses.

View the program.

Did you know that as of March 31, 2023, 43 out of 77 councils (or 56% of councils) are members of the Small Business Friendly program, representing 78% of the Queensland small business community?

Together, our voices are stronger. Please do not delay, join us at the conference.

Event details

Location: Online, we will email you the link a few days before the event.

Date: Friday, 28 April, 2023

Time : 8:30am to 4:30pm

We urge you not to delay and register for the conference today. To view the program and register for the event, please visit the 2023 Small Business Friendly Conference website. We look forward to seeing you there!