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✨ The Power of Her Story – New Date Announced!✨ We’re excited to share that The Power of Her Story: On the Couch Session is back with a revised date! We know the past weeks have been challenging for many, and we hope this evening of inspiration and connection will be a welcome opportunity to reset, refocus, and recharge. 📅 New Date: Tuesday 4th March, 5.30-7.30pm 📍 143 Walker Street, Smart Precinct NQ 🎟️ Tickets available here https://hubs.li/Q038ww-40 💲 $20 (includes light refreshments) Join us as three incredible women share their journeys in business and marketing—stories of resilience, innovation, and success: ⭐ Jodie Sangster – Advisor, Strategy & Marketing, former CMO of IBM ⭐ Julie Johnston – Founder of Creative Concepts PR & BD Mag ⭐ Natalie Dukes – Creator of Red Copy Expect real talk, valuable insights, and a room full of like-minded people ready to uplift and support one another. Whether you're navigating challenges or chasing new goals, this is an event to leave you feeling inspired and empowered. We can’t wait to see you there! Proudly supported by the Advance Queensland Initiative. #InnovationUnleashed #FemaleFounders #NQBusiness #NetworkingEvent

North Queensland flood outreach program for business Smart Precinct NQ is hosting a temporary outreach location for flood affected Businesses in the Townsville region, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10am to 2pm. Queensland Government Business Concierge officers will be available at Smart Precinct to help you understand the financial assistance and services available for your business. You can connect with small business financial counsellors and business wellness coaches, as well as receive advice on grants and loans available to help you recover. For further information contact: Gerard Millican on 0427 733 099 Click here to find further temporary outreach locations near you https://hubs.li/Q037VrW40 📍 Where: Smart Precinct NQ, 143 Walker Street, Townsville City 📅 When: Tuesday and Wednesdays (starting 25th February) ⏰ Time: 10AM – 2 PM 👥 No appointment required 🏢 How to find us: SPNQ is located on the corner of Walker and Stanley Streets, opposite the YWAM building. Head up the stairs towards the BLUE foyer and find the doors to Smart Precinct under the 'Shape the future' sign to the left of the foyer.

Check out a ‘Refill Economy’! Well done Townsville City Council and all involved!

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Flood Recovery Support for Local Businesses – Pop Up Tomorrow at SPNQ! Has your business been impacted by the recent floods? Access specialist support at Smart Precinct NQ tomorrow. 📍 Where: Smart Precinct NQ, 143 Walker Street, Townsville City 📅 When: Thursday, 13th February 2025 ⏰ Time: 10 AM – 3 PM 👥 No need to book – walk-ins welcome! Come along and access free recovery advice, financial guidance, and wellness support from: ✅ Small Business Financial Counselling Service – Northern Queensland 🔹 Get confidential, impartial advice on managing financial difficulties and creating a recovery plan. ✅ Small Business Wellness Coaches 🔹 Free one-on-one coaching to support your mental health and wellbeing during disaster recovery. ✅ QRIDA Representatives 🔹 Learn about Disaster Assistance Loans available to help primary producers, small businesses, and non-profits get back on track. ✅ Business Concierge representative: 🔹 Local Business Concierge to guide you to the right support. ✅ TAKE HOME FREE NATROSHIELD MOULD CONTROL & SANITISER: 🔹 Bring a clean, well-rinsed bottle and take home some fabulous Natroshield Mould Control thanks to Townsville City Council. ☕ Come for the support, stay for a chat and a coffee!

If your small or family business has been affected by flooding in the NQ region, there’s information and support services to help you get your business back on track. Natural disaster resilience and recovery, find advice and resources to help you: • respond to, and recover from, a natural disaster • access financial assistance and other support • prepare your business for natural disasters. https://bit.ly/4jT8UfK Disaster assistance loans and grants Queensland businesses impacted during disasters may be eligible for low interest loans and grants to help with recovery. Check QRIDA regularly for updates. https://bit.ly/4hoRwho Free mentoring for recovery and business support The Mentoring for Growth program can give your business free access to industry experts from across Queensland who can help your business recover and grow. https://bit.ly/3QdVzBj Small business wellness coaches Access support for your mental health and wellbeing when recovering from a natural disaster. Free one-on-one wellness coaching is available to help small and family business owners with unique and personal business challenges, needs and opportunities. https://bit.ly/4jO7Rhf Small business financial counselling Businesses experiencing, or at risk of, financial hardship can access free, impartial and confidential support, including cash flow planning, budgeting and insolvency advice. https://bit.ly/4hs05Is Contact Business Concierge – your local connection Melissa Fox – 0436 627 464 Gerard Millican – 0427 733 099 Sandra Henrich – 0499 814 928 13QGOV (13 74 68) https://bit.ly/3QbyyyU your small or family business has been affected by flooding, there’s information and support services to help you get your business back on track.

The Queensland Government is connecting with business owners who have been impacted by recent weather events. Your feedback will help them understand what assistance Queensland businesses need after a disaster. Any information you provide is confidential. Please tell us about your experience: https://bit.ly/4hLc6bH

To Our Small Business Friends, We’re Here for You We know that for some of you, this disaster has caused unexpected challenges—displacement from home offices and business premises, power outages, and interruptions to daily operations. We want you to know you’re not alone. At Smart Precinct NQ, we’re following authorities’ advice and will reopen as soon as it’s safe. Once we do, we’ll be offering you access to our co-working space to help you stay productive and connected while your power or office is being restored. You can count on a warm workspace, coffee, power, and internet, all at no cost. 💼 FREE Co-working Details 💼 📅 When: Starting 5th February (if it’s safe to do so—stay tuned to our socials for updates!) 📍 Where: Smart Precinct NQ, 143 Walker Street, Townsville City ⏰ Available: 9 AM – 4 PM, Monday to Friday 📧 More Info: info@spnq.org We know this can be a tough time, and it’s okay to feel overwhelmed. Please take the time you need to rest and recover. If you need someone to talk to, don’t hesitate to reach out for support: 📞 Lifeline: 13 11 14 📞 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 📞 Community Recovery Hotline: 1800 173 349 📞 For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander support: 13 YARN Stay safe, and we’ll see you soon. #SmartPrecinctNQ #BusinessRecovery #CommunitySupport #Resilience #SmallBusinessStrong #TownsvilleTough

The SPNQ office is closed Monday 3rd February due to the weather event impacting our region. Please email info@spnq.org and we will respond on our return.

🚀 Unlock the Power of Marketing, PR & Messaging! Join us for our first event of 2025, bringing together three powerhouse women in business to share their expertise and insights! 🌟 Introducing our speakers: 🔥 Jodie Sangster – A data-driven marketing expert and AI specialist, Jodie has held executive roles at IBM and led Australia's largest marketing association. She’ll reveal how AI is transforming marketing and how businesses can stay ahead. 📢 Julie Johnston – As the Managing Director of Creative Concepts PR and Publisher of BDmag, Julie helps businesses amplify their stories and gain media exposure. Learn how to turn your brand into a media magnet! ✍️ Natalie Dukes – A strategic messaging expert, Natalie works with female entrepreneurs to refine their brand voice with her "write less, say more" approach. Get practical tips on crafting messaging that truly connects. 💡 Whether you're an entrepreneur, marketer, or business leader, this event is packed with insights you can’t afford to miss. 📅 Wednesday 5th February, 5.30-7.30pm 📍 143 Walker Street, Smart Precinct NQ 🎟️ https://bit.ly/42xNqyO 💲 $20 includes light refreshments Secure your spot now and elevate your brand with game-changing marketing, PR, and messaging strategies! 🚀 #MarketingInnovation #PRSuccess #WomenInBusiness #InnovationUnleashed #FemaleFounders #NQBusiness #NetworkingEvent Proudly supported by the Advance Queensland Initiative