This May, join us at Smart Precinct NQ for 3 dynamic days as we come together to showcase North Queensland’s critical role in driving regional sustainability.

This year’s theme, “Together Towards Tomorrow,” captures the spirit of collaboration and innovation that will propel us toward a sustainable and resilient future. It’s about uniting our ecosystem—businesses, researchers, industry leaders, and innovators—to tackle today’s challenges and seize tomorrow’s opportunities with bold solutions.

What can you expect?
• Inspiration: Hear from visionary speakers sharing fresh insights.
• Connections: Network with industry leaders, researchers, innovators, and investors.
• Ideas: Discover bold strategies for scaling sustainably and creating impact.
• Opportunities: Pitch your big ideas to key decision-makers, potential partners, and investors.

🗓️ Save the Date: May 13–15, 2025
📍 Where: Townsville, North Queensland

Whether you’re a small business owner, startup founder, researcher, or industry leader, Circular Futures NQ is your platform to make meaningful connections, get inspired, and be part of something bigger.

Stay tuned for updates, speaker announcements, and details on how you can secure a place in our regional delegation. Tickets on sale soon!!!!
This event is proudly supported by Advance Queensland and the Queensland Government

Learn more: https://bit.ly/40yyBLe

The Veteran Employment Program (VEP) recently launched its Veteran Employer Webinar Series and are pleased to announce that registrations are now open for the remaining 2024 webinars.

A recording of the first webinar on Recruiting Veterans is now available on our website. Hear valuable strategies and best practice advice from 3 organisations that have joined the
Veteran Employment Commitment on how they attract and recruit veterans.

Register today for the remaining 2024 Veteran Employer Webinar Series

Utilising LinkedIn to attract and recruit veterans – Register now
Live via Microsoft Teams - Thursday 12 September 2024 from 1400 – 1445 AEST

Overview: This webinar, delivered by LinkedIn, aims to educate employers on how they can best utilise the LinkedIn platform to attract and
connect with veterans. It is intended for employers from any size organisation who employ, or wish to employ veterans.
Learn tips to create or update your LinkedIn profiles to attract potential veteran employees.
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Supporting and retaining your veteran employees – Register now
Live via Microsoft Teams - Tuesday 1 October from 1300 – 1400 AEST

Overview: This panel session will discuss how organisations support veterans, in an effort to retain them, with a focus on some of the Veteran
Employment Commitment activities. Hear veteran employment initiatives and good practice approaches you can consider within your organisation. Panel members to be confirmed.
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Leadership and public commitment to veteran employment – Register now
Live via Microsoft Teams - Thursday 31 October from 1300 – 1400 AEDT

Overview: Hear from organisations that demonstrate leadership and public commitment to veteran employment. Gain insights into being a leader in veteran employment and how this supports organisations to attract and employ veteran talent. Panel members to be confirmed.
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Visit Veteran Employment Program for more information and follow us on LinkedIn for regular updates.

This service provides Australian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with advice, guidance and mentoring to enter or expand their footprint in the Defence industry.

Understand your finances, access government assistance, identify risk, deal with debt, succession planning and business plans

Mentoring for Growth (M4G) offers eligible businesses free access to volunteer business experts who provide insights, options and suggestions relating to challenges and opportunities you are experiencing in your business.

Find information to help you run and grow your business in Queensland.

Provides advice and support. Deliver a free mediation process for lease matters. Provide advocacy with lease disputes.