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CCIQ Pulse Survey: Queensland business confidence falls for the first time since the crash experienced when the COVID economic crisis began
Business confidence has declined for the first time since the COVID-19 economic crisis began in March 2020, with close to half of Queensland businesses owners or their staff saying it has contributed to mental health challenges, Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland’s June quarter Pulse Survey shows. Read more.
What’s the plan for business: Fourth South East Queensland lockdown due to end but regional businesses are still desperate for certainty
Thousands of businesses across the south east are today preparing to return to trade with the lockdown due to ease, but they’re still desperate for essential certainty as to what the plan for business is as regional Queensland feels the impact. Read more.
Latest lockdown pushing even sustainable businesses to their limit
Queensland businesses owners who have worked to secure their businesses’ financial sustainability will not be able to recover from the state’s latest lockdown if they are not given timely cash injections. Read more.
Close to 300,000 Queensland businesses not eligible for COVID lockdown payments
More than 60% of Queensland businesses will not be able to access COVID support payments made available to those impacted during the most recent lockdown. Read more.
Queensland business can’t afford to wait for COVID payments
Queensland businesses impacted during COVID lockdowns have waited too long for access to assistance and can not emotionally or financially afford to wait any longer. Read more.
Queensland businesses given COVID reprieve but there is still recovery work to do: CCIQ
Queensland businesses impacted during the fourth lockdown this year have access to payments of $5,000 to help them pay staff and ongoing bills and help them get back to business as soon as possible. Read more.
Queensland businesses still waiting for support commitment details
Queensland businesses forced to close in the state’s fourth lockdown this year and Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland (CCIQ) are still waiting to hear details of a COVID-19 Hotspot Recovery Package after payments for the current lockdown were committed on Saturday. Read more.
CCIQ calling for COVID-19 Hotspot Recovery Package since March
Queensland businesses impacted during COVID-19 lockdowns and Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland (CCIQ) have been calling for a COVID-19 Hotspot Recovery Package since March. Read more.
#Business2032: Olympics legacy able to set simplified procurement process standard
The lead up to the Brisbane Olympics has the potential to set the standard for simplified tender processes to support Queensland businesses in benefiting from the games. Read more.
#Business2032: What the Olympics mean for Queensland business procurement
Businesses across Queensland placed to make the most of procurement opportunities for the Olympic Games need to know details of what projects are in the pipeline so they are able to plan and invest. Read more.