GALLERY | Douglas expo gives local businesses a boost

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Karlie Brady

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Cindy Perry and Josephine Matthews were one of the many who attended the Douglas Business Expo 2021. Image: Karlie Brady.

The Port Douglas Community Hall was buzzing this morning as more than 100 people walked through the doors for the Douglas Business Expo 2021.

Trade booths were set up around the hall with local business owners and key industry and government representatives able to network and exchange ideas for regional business, particularly in the wake of COVOD-19.

The event was hosted by the Douglas Chamber of Commerce and Douglas Shire Council who also arranged for five keynote speakers to address attendees about ways they can best leverage upcoming economic opportunities.

An array of guest speakers shared their business knowledge. Nick Trompf, Leanne Kruss, Maree Adshead, Robert Soyra, (and Kupa Teao not pictured) and Deputy Mayor Lisa Scomazzon. Images: Karlie Brady.

The speakers were Kupa Teao, CEO of Jabalbina Yalanji Aboriginal Corporation, Robert Soyra, Director of Research and Digital, Construction Skills Queensland, Leanne Kruss, Regional Manager, Queensland Agricultural Workforce Network, Nick Trompf, Executive Chairman, Advance Cairns, and Maree Adshead, Queensland Small Business Commissioner.

Chamber President Liz Ross said she was pleased with the turnout and the impressive speeches given by the keynote speakers.

“I am really pleased with the speakers we have had here today. I think each of them has come with their own passion and ideas and there is a linkage between all of them,” she said.

“The networking event also allowed for people to go around and talk to different services individually to find out what is on offer.

“It’s about making people aware of all the facilities that are out there to help small business and link them together.

“From today they will have been able to create contacts and find people who will be able to help with any small business problems.”

GALLERY | Check out all the action below. All Image: Karlie Brady.

Douglas Chamber of Commerce committee; Kyle Samson, Marty Tranter, Shirl Lyons, Wade Greasley, Karen Smith-Marron, Liz Ross, and Evelyn Matthews.
Ross Contarino and Douglas Shire Councillor Roy Zammataro.
Rob Latham and Phoebe Kitto.
Kathrina Southwell and Jenny Heland-Chapling.
Maree Adshead, Queensland Small Business Commissioner with Chamber President Liz Ross and Les Retford.
Kupa Teao, CEO, Jabalbina Yalanji Aboriginal Corporation speaking at the 2021 Expo.
Chamber Vice President Marty Tranter and TPDD CEO Tara Bennett.
Marg and Bruce Wynn.
Catherine Rosenbrauer.
Kupa Teao - CEO, Jabalbina Yalanji Aboriginal Corporation, Nicky Swan - CEO of Mossman Botanic Gardens and Simon Towle - Chairman Mossman Botanic Gardens.
Robyn Frahn and Julie Williams.
Robert Soyra, Director of Research and Digital, Construction Skills Queensland speaking at the 2021 Expo.
Andy Ruston Jenny Carmichael.
Jill Todd.
Rob Latham and Jeremy Barber.
Cam Charlton, Susan Yeeles, and Chamber President Liz Ross.
Dr Dean Miller from GBR Legacy.

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