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Council gathering information on how COVID-19 is affecting local businesses
There are 4,922 registered businesses in the Byron Shire, providing more than 16,000 jobs and it’s a challenging time for many because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Council wants to understand how to best service our industry sectors and all business owners are asked to...
Hemp Collective Launches NEW Natural Pet Shampoo Bars
We are Maxine and Mike Shea, proudly an Australian family-run business run in the Byron region. We grow organic hemp and & use some of the hemp seed oil from our homegrown hemp seeds to proudly handcraft our quality hemp body care and NEW to the market our Natural...
Byron Shire Echo Offer
Our heartfelt wishes go out to you all as we navigate our businesses through these challenging times. The Echo are constantly developing new creative ideas and offerings to help businesses stay steady and / or flourish during this uncertain time. In light of that we...
Fund-a-Mental Wellness Resources
FUND-A-MENTAL WELLNESS RESOURCESDuring this crisis, Australians can use Medicare to talk to health practitioners about mental health.A set of practical steps for responding effectively to the Coronacrisis, using the principles of acceptance and commitment therapy.What...
Byron Community Pantry Donation Appeal
This video was produced by Enlighter The Byron Community Centre recently commenced a new food outreach service called the Byron Community Pantry. This service responds to the urgent need to support vulnerable community members who are financially and physically unable...
STAY LOCAL BYRON BAY APP HELPS YOU SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES – AND STAY HOME
Stay Local Byron Bay is an app that helps local people support local businesses while staying home as much as possible. The app is available for download from the Apple App Store now and is free for users and businesses. With Covid-19 rapidly changing our everyday...
Winter Wellness for Business
While COVID-19 is rightly at the front of all our minds, Cape Byron Medical Centre encourages local businesses to take a proactive approach to the upcoming 2020 flu season. Now, more than ever, we need to find ways to take care of our teams. Vaccinating is an...
Getting Your Business Grant Ready
For a lot of Businesses, Writing a Grant Application is one of the hardest things that a Business will have to undertake. This is because of the time and capacity involved in not only applying for a grant but also delivering on it. Businesses need to understand the benchmarks – return on investment and key performance indicators – they must deliver on in terms of the grant.
35 Government Grants on Offer in Response to Pandemic
Byron Shire Council’s online grant finding service, GrantGuru, has compiled a comprehensive list of all government funding opportunities available to businesses and individuals in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus).
NSW Government Media Release: Locals to Fill Medical Supply Chain
The NSW Government is calling on manufacturers around the State to help fill gaps in the global supply of medical equipment and hygiene products, redeploying spare capacity to save lives and jobs. Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Minister for Jobs, Investment, Tourism...
Introducing the Northern Rivers Pantry Project
We hope you are safe and well. The health crisis of COVID-19 has brought many changes to how we live. Many businesses and livelihoods have felt the devastating impact of the pandemic and may continue to do so in the coming months. As a response to the effects of...
Trading through Uncertainty | Covid-19 Resources and Support
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve across Australia and the world, Byron Shire Council is urging residents, businesses and visitors to keep abreast of the situation. Please find as follows resources for small businesses. These can also be located on...
Crisis Communications Management Workshop
FREE Online Webinar with Live Q&AThursday 19 March 2020 | 530pm - 630pm AEDT The widespread health and economic impacts of COVID 19 require a strong PR Crisis Communications Plan. In collaboration with Byron Chamber Of Commerce, Vim+Zest, will be showing you how...
The Northern Rivers Large Grants Program 2020
The inGrained Foundation is a national not-for-profit based in the Northern Rivers of NSW. Established by local independent brewery Stone & Wood in 2018, the inGrained Foundation supports grassroots environmental and social charities in the local areas where we...
Byron Shire Sustainability Awards
Council would like to announce that the Sustainability Awards are back for 2020, and nominations are now open! The awards aim to celebrate our passionate community championing sustainability and environmental initiatives across the shire. Your nomination sends a...
Byron Business Support Needed for the Byron Community Centre
In line with International Women’s Day and our upcoming event on the 12th March HIDDEN WOMEN OF BYRON BAY LUNCHEON, we’re shining a spotlight onto the heart of Byron, the Byron Community Centre (BCC). For close to 40 years the BCC has lived its purpose "To connect and...
Join us for an International Women’s Day Lunch supporting the Hidden Women of Byron Bay
International Women's Day Lunch at Beef & Beach. Hosted by Beef & Beach, Byron Bay Chamber of Commerce, and the Byron Community Centre. Your Ticket includes a Welcome Drink, Canapes, Banquet Lunch, and a donation to the Byron Community Centre for their...
The 25th annual Byron Bay Triathlon will return on Saturday 9 May 2020.
This year NXSports has partnered with Brad Beven OAM, a retired professional triathlete who is in the ITU World Hall of Fame as well as the Australian Triathlon Hall of Fame, to engage the local community and encourage new participants to get involved.
Member Spotlight: FloGardens
Immerse Yourself in the Unexpected Clean, clear, cool, chemical free, the water feels good on the skin, not just refreshing but rejuvenating; a natural pool reconnects you to where you need to be. Sneak a peak beneath the surface and you’ll see the beauty of nature at...
Council holding two Citizenship Ceremonies this Australia Day
Byron Shire Council is holding two citizenship ceremonies on Australia Day with more than 60 people wanting to become Australian citizens on 26 January 2020. Director Corporate and Community Services, Vanessa Adams, said the response from people wanting to become...
Support for small businesses affected by NSW Bushfires
A MESSAGE FROM: NSW Small Business Commission We wanted to write to you and inform you of the support available to NSW small businesses that are impacted by NSW bushfires. Practical support is available to all businesses affected by the NSW bushfires, from damaged or...
Testimonial: Byron Chamber of Commerce and Byron Youth Service Inc. 25th October 2019. Lyn McCormick, President.
So much has changed for BYS in 2 years. At the beginning of last year BYS was facing a multitude of challenges … morale was low, finances were bottoming out and restricting our ability to fund a manager, writing grants was challenging (lack of grant writers), and...