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Byron for Melbourne campaign raises $10k for hospitality workers
2020 was drawing to a close, but Victoria’s hospitality community was still deep in the midst of an industry and-career-crippling pandemic. The Covid-19 exhaustion was palpable across the board, save for one pocket of the industry - where our community digs deep to...
WORDS OF WISDOM FOR STARTUPS – BUSINESS ADVICE BOOK LAUNCHES IN BYRON BAY
Lessons from 10 entrepreneurial businesses that have survived COVID Byron Bay, December 2020 — Over 90% of businesses fail in the first two years and yet ten businesses in and around Byron are flourishing, despite the COVID conditions. A business advice book showcases...
Smartass Undies partners with HalfCut.org to support the Trillion Tree Campaign
We at Smartass Undies are committing 50% of our profits to the planting of trees and saving precious rainforests. We've been so moved and motivated by Sir David Attenborough's witness statement that we've decided not to be HalfAssed about things and increase our...
Byron for Melbourne
Restaurants, bars and cafes across Byron Bay and the Northern Rivers are joining forces with an initiative which spans over various venues from Friday 6 November to raise awareness and support for Melbourne’s hospitality industry. Organisers are inviting everyone to...
COVID-19 and Byron Shire’s tourism industry – Visitation Strategy on exhibition
Byron Shire Council’s draft Sustainable Visitation Strategy (SVS) is on public exhibition and residents, businesses and anyone with an interest in local tourism is asked to have a look and make a submission. The aim of the SVS is to support a visitor economy that...
Personal Branding – the Smartest Strategy to Build Your Business
FREE WEBINAR. A Northern Rivers Food and Vim + Zest partnership Wednesday 11 November, 12 - 1pm AEDT Did you know when employees share brand messages on their social media, it receives 561% more reach than when shared on the brand’s social media account? FACT: people...
Byron Bay International Film Festival is BACK!
Byron Bay International Film Festival is returning with a very special edition from Oct 23 to Nov 1st. There will be select cinema screenings, a star-studded film competition and more! Whilst social distancing regulations will impact the scale of the...
Gallery 3 Now Open at The Kollective in Byron Bay
Have you heard of the latest Art Space for local artists and creatives? Check out Gallery 3 at The Kollective in Byron Bay. Caitlin Reilly is the creative force behind this community-focused initiative - an intimate and nurturing space for emerging and established...
North Coast Events | Byron Business Story
Since 2011 North Coast Events have created over 1300 world-class events and brand experiences in the Byron Bay region and beyond using state-of-the-art lighting, sound and video. North Coast Events Exceptional event production for conferences, corporate functions,...
Business NSW Alliance
Did you know that by joining the Byron Bay Chamber of Commerce, you also get access to our Business NSW Alliance benefits? If you aren't a member yet, CLICK HERE TO JOIN! Business NSW - Maximising your business potential Tracing our heritage back to 1826, Business...
OYSTER FESTIVAL 2020 – The Balcony Bar & Oyster Co.
Balcony Bar & Oyster Coʼs annual Oyster Festival is soon to hit the buzzing streets of Byron Bay. For the 5th year running the mollusk madness will be shucking like crazy with an array of activities and offers to entice all those oyster lovers out there. The...
Tuning into Your ‘X Factor’ to Keep your Business Thriving
As small business owners, we have always known how important it is to articulate our value to our customers. This is probably on auto-pilot for many of us. But what happens when a pandemic like COVID comes into play and rocks us all sideways? We may just need to go...
Byron at Byron Appoints New Executive Chef to Unveil New Restaurant, Forest
Etienne Karner brings sustainable, approachable dining to life with a new menu that heroes local produce Byron at Byron, a Crystalbrook Collection Resort has unveiled its new restaurant and chef on Tuesday, 1 September. Executive Chef Etienne Karner has made a...
A new Enova Energy offer for Small business and we also welcome our first local and iconic large commercial customers!
Enova Energy is excited to announce the release of its latest energy offers coming into September We know life and business can be frantic at times and keeping up to date with the latest energy offers in the market can be challenging. We invite you to take the...
SHAPING OUTCOMES | EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT SPECIALISTS
SHAPING OUTCOMES |EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT SPECIALISTS Shaping Outcomes are registered Non for Profit Australian Charity with DGR status, we are registered a provider for the NDIS and leaders in the Early Childhood Developmental and Disability sector, established...
MEMBER POST: TAFE Digital offers over 250 qualifications and courses
TAFE NSW helps hundreds of thousands of people every year get the job they want and succeed in a career they love. TAFE NSW is the leading provider of education and training in Australia and offers an extensive range of courses and qualifications to suit everyone from...
MEMBER POST: Smartass Undies
Smartass undies is a quirky niche brand, we produce wearable rememberables. Memory is fickle and motivation ain't something you acquire once and retain for ever. Our brain is a lazy beast and needs to be regularly woken up to keep us on track with what's most...
Byron Business Story: Justine Dorrell Consulting
Justine is a recruitment specialist with over 15 years’ experience. Since 2010, she has supported, hundreds of businesses and candidates in the Northern Rivers Region. JDC can support your business with both temporary and permanent recruitment solutions, for all of...
MEMBER OFFER: 25% off Beyond Byron E Bikes for locals until the end of August.
Beyond Byron E Bikes run small group guided E Bike tours of the countryside and National Parks surrounding Byron Bay. For everyone who wants to get on a bike, you will be surprised at how easy cycle touring is on an Electric Bike, riding up hills has never been this...
Council steps in to help local businesses with COVID safety
Image Credit: BBCC Member Beef & Beach Council’s Health Officers will be out and about across the Byron Shire in coming weeks helping businesses with their COVID safety measures. The NSW Government has directed certain businesses to have a COVID-19 Safety Plan...
Byron Business Story | Internationally traveled Big Band and MC, Rhydian Lewis
This week, we are pleased to feature Byron Bay's internationally traveled Big Band and MC, Rhydian Lewis. Rhydian Lewis fronts one of Australia's Finest Swing Bands, "Rhydian and The Residuals". This highly professional group are extremely sought after, with a proven...
NSW FIRST PROGRAM: UPDATE
NSW FIRST PROGRAM: UPDATE NOW'S THE TIME TO LOVE NSW - TOOLKIT Destination NSW has launched the next phase of the Now's The Time To Love NSW campaign. With domestic travel in Sydney and Regional NSW allowed, now is the time to reboot 2020 and turn travel dreams...
No-cost business advice service for Byron Bay businesses.
Build Grow Run is a no-cost business advice service. We are “Entrepreneurship Facilitators” funded by Federal Government and independent business specialists. Our advice is confidential, actionable, and geared towards making you succeed in your ambitions. I have an...
Bypass project enters the final stage
The fourth and final stage of the Byron Bay bypass project is on track to start before the end of the month. Stage four works involve reconfiguring and replacing the roundabout at the Shirley, Butler and Lawson Street intersection, renewing kerb and gutter and...