Industry & Destination Development Newsletter
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Your industry bulletin from the I&DD team
 Welcome to March!We received great feedback after our first industry-wide newsletter sent last month. We’ve enjoyed seeing people gain a greater understanding of how they can be involved in more than just their own business sector. If you have any feedback, or suggestions for what you would like to In this issue:
Cheers, from the I&DD Team   You’re Invited – Tourism & Industry Networking EventBe the first to view the NEW Coffs Coast destination video and discover ways you can make this campaign work for your business! WHEN: Monday 8 April, 5.30pm to 8pm WHERE: Jetty Memorial Theatre, Harbour Drive, Coffs Harbour RSVP: By 1 April – tickets are limited Canapes and drinks provided. We look forward to seeing you there! <![if !mso]>RSVP to the Tourism Event<![endif]>
 Incubator Program – Applications for April intake open now!It’s easy to come up with startup ideas, but much harder to actually quit your day job and start a company. The Startup Onramp program has been created to give new and aspiring startup founders the knowledge, skills and connections they need to successfully get their startup business through its first year. The program comprises 10 weekly 3-hour workshops, following a logical progression from idea validation to product development, customer acquisition, investment and growth. 6 degrees ran the first Startup Onramp program in 2018 in Coffs Harbour with a group of 10 founders. The next program starts Tuesday 2 April – applications close Sunday 24 March 2019. Get your application in quick! Join one of our free introduction sessions where you can learn more about what is involved and what is needed in your application. <![if !mso]>Learn more about Startup Onramp<![endif]>
Business Events where you can connectAre you looking to connect with other business owners? There are a number of different opportunities available in Coffs Harbour. These activities are provided by the following organisations:
If you belong to a New Local Food MarketThe team at The Regional Food Loop is holding a Local Food Partnerships Forum for the Coffs Coast on Monday 1 April, 9.30-11.30am, at the Bellingen Youth Hub. With a new weekly regional Farmers and Producers Market to be established in Bellingen in May, this meeting is to set up a network and system of a NO WASTE model for the market – the first in NSW! For more details, contact Louise Hensby. M: 0402 564 206   Coffs Coast Foodie PhotosWhen posting on your social media channels think about posting some pics of delicious local taste sensations. Visitors and locals are always keen to learn about the best local food options and recommendations. When you share your food and drink pics to Instagram tag the pic to share with the Destination Coffs Coast team. Tag #eatdrinkcoffscoast AND #sharecoffscoast in your Instagram and Facebook posts to give our    Attract new customers with Google My BusinessDid you know that 46% of all Google searches are for local businesses? With Google My Business, your Business Profile appears right when people are searching for your business or businesses like yours on Google Search and Maps. Anyone in business can use Google My Business for FREE! And many businesses on the Coffs Coast already use this tool successfully, BUT many local Business Profiles are incomplete or out of date. TODAY… take just 5 minutes to check your Google My Business Profile is up-to-date, including links to your website and correct opening hours. Or if you don’t already have a Google Business Profile, you can set one up easily and quickly… as they say: JUST DO <![if !mso]>Set up Google My Business<![endif]>
 NSW FIRST ProgramAre you looking to grow and develop your tourism product or business? Destination NSW have created a series of face to face workshops and online webcasts to facilitate learning and development opportunities for all tourism operators within NSW. R This is a great opportunity to gain insightful tourism industry knowledge to support your business from the comfort of your office! <![if !mso]>More Information<![endif]>
 Calling all Accessible Activities, Attractions and RestaurantsDestination Coffs Coat is rolling ahead with the new Coffs Coast Accessible Tourism website page but….. WE NEED YOUR HELP! Please let us know if your business is Accessible – it can be as simple as easy access entrances and open spaces catering to mild disabilities to a more comprehensive range of facilities for persons with higher needs. <![if !mso]>Complete Your Details<![endif]>
Events on the Coffs Coast13-16 MARCH: National Touch Championship 29-31 MARCH: Oztag Senior State Cup 31 MARCH: Harmony Festival
Industry & Destination Development
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