Capricornia Chamber of Commerce: Recent Episodes
Capricornia Chamber of Commerce
Today we’re recording this on a beautiful morning in Yeppoon. How good is the weather at the moment?
Anyway, on to business: This episode features Jason Foss and Phil Henry discussing:
0:00 How good is this location?
0:45 The Qld Small Business Strategy - what’s in it?
6:08 Are you considering importing skilled staff?
8:02 A big event coming in August
9:56 We have NOT been hacked
12:30 June coffee
13:12 Jason goes off the rails for a bit
Qld Small Business Strategy
https://desbt.qld.gov.au/small-business/strategic-documents/small-business-strategy/about
Every year following the federal budget, we like to catch up with a local accountant to see what’s in there that matters and what was missed.
This year, Jason catches up with Tony Edwards from Evans Edwards and Associates for a more considered response instead of just focusing on the headlines.
0:00 Intro
0:31 Highlights
1:18 Superannuation cap and tax on unrealised gains
4:08 Tax cuts
4:50 Housing
6:54 Skilled migration caps
8:00 What type of budget is it?
8:28 Tony’s wish list
In this episode, Jason Foss and Phil Henry discuss some recent news relating to the business community.0:00 Hello!0:29 Initial State Budget reaction3:47 Small Business Mindset Survey results8:59 Qld Small Business Strategy (briefly)9:33 June Coffee at Iassist in YeppoonLinks mentioned in this episode:Understanding the life cycle and mindset of Queensland small businesses: https://qsbc.qld.gov.au/small-business-life-cycle-and-mindset/Iassist AI Workshop: we jumped the gun a bit there and dates have not been set yet, but it is coming! Watch this space…
In this edition, Jason and Phil discuss:
0:00 Hello!
0:29 initial Budget reactions
2:13 Net Zero Compliance for SMEs?
3:36 IR Legislation
4:11 Artificial Intelligence update and upcoming event
6:34 Next catch-up coffee
Recorded on 16 May, 2024
Phil Henry and Jason Foss bring you the latest updates following our breakfast event at CocoBrew on Wednesday 10th May.
0:00 Hello from Cocobrew!
0:10 Small Business Commissioner Visit
1:23 Jonathan Mamaril on Employment Law
2:38 Mental Health Workshops
3:21 The morning after the budget
5:10 Local procurement update
6:23 Date claimers
In this episode of the Capricornia Chamber Show, recorded on 23 Feb, Phil Henry and Jason Foss discuss:
0:00 Intro from Cocobrew
1:10 Mental health in the workplace
2:41 What can we tell the Small Business Minister?
4:16 Ecobiz is coming
6:12 Fee Free Training
6:47 How’s the serenity?
https://www.capricorniachamber.com.au/
Welcome to our first Capricornia Chamber show for 2023. In this episode, Phil and Jason discuss:
0:00 Welcome
0:38 A strategic start to the year
3:12 Next coffee, thanks to the Manufacturing Hub @ Jolt Parkhurst
4:37 March: Mental health issues in business
5:48 Ring Road Update
9:14 Can we use ChatGTP to come up with a good ending? (You be the judge!)
Register for things and get updates at https://www.capricorniachamber.com.au/
There was a good turnout at last night's meeting at the Red Lion Hotel - here's what we thought.
Phil Henry and Jason Foss with the Capricornia Chamber of Commerce podcast from the 13th of October 2022.
0:00 Pulse Survey closes soon
1:35 Future of Work
5:00 Staff shortages
6:27 AGM time again!
8:32 Get ready for storm season with David Mazzaferri
15:53 Phil’s new gadget
17:49 Read about it
Phil Henry and Jason Foss with the latest from the Chamber - primarily the main outcome from our last Members’ Forum.
0:00 Intro
0:34 Highlights from our last member’s forum
4:21 Best in Business Awards
7:06 Next coffee
Phil and Jason have a lot to run through in this episode, including:
0:00 Coffee from CocoBrew
0:39 New Business Boost Grants
4:47 Skills Shortages
7:53 New Apprenticeship Incentive Reforms
11:19 EOI for Rockhampton Railyards Rejuvenations
13:36 In conversation with the Dolphins
17:22 Catchup Coffee
Links mentioned:
Business Boost Grants: https://www.capricorniachamber.com.au/blog/next-round-of-business-boost-grants-on-the-way/
Skills Shortage Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/future_of_work_2022
Apprenticeship Incentive Reforms: https://www.capricorniachamber.com.au/blog/australian-apprenticeships-incentive-reform/
EOI now open—Rockhampton railyards rejuvenation: https://www.capricorniachamber.com.au/blog/eoi-now-open-rockhampton-railyards-rejuvenation/
In conversation with the Dolphins – NRL’s 17th and Qld’s 4th team: https://www.capricorniachamber.com.au/event/dolphins/
August Catchup Coffee @ The Alley Yeppoon: https://www.capricorniachamber.com.au/event/august-catchup-coffee/
The Capricornia Chamber Show - 14 July 2022
0:00 Jason’s had an adventure
2:25 Pulse Survey
5:28 Coffee
6:45 Other event news
7:24 The Dolphins
9:51 Almost famous?
Brought to you from the newly-opened The Alley in Yeppoon, Ben & Leah join us to share their recent journey.
0:00 Where are we?
0:50 Federal election outcomes
2:17 Help us to help you
3:14 A chat with Ben & Leah from The Alley
9:24 Next event
June's event looks like it's not to be missed, as Sue Johnston discusses the Power of Storytelling in Business.
Register: https://www.capricorniachamber.com.au/event/the-power-of-storytelling-in-business/
Phil Henry & Jason Foss discuss the recent visit to the region by the Small Business Commissioner, Maree Adshead.
Peter Shonhan from Kennas joins Jason and Phil to discuss the recent Federal Budget.
0:00 Hello and welcome
0:26 Budget recap - what's in it for small business?
11:33 Vaccine mandates and impact on various sectors
17:46 Meet the Candidates event on April 20
Register here: https://www.capricorniachamber.com.au/event/election-22-meet-the-candidates/
Shot on a rather warm day in Rockhampton, Phil and Jason discuss some not-spoken-about benefits of attending next Tuesday's meetign at the Strand in Yeppoon.
Tickets here: https://www.capricorniachamber.com.au/event/local-heros-march-general-meeting/
Phil Henry & Jason Foss discuss the latest COVID updates including the opening of international borders, some events to keep an eye out for, and ask the question: How can we help you?
In today's episode, we discuss COVID (again), the best in Business Awards and events resuming in February. Also - we shot this on video at the same time so it's on YouTube if that's your thing!
Phil Henry & Jason Foss discuss COVID Mandates, staffing, awards nights and some coming events.
Jason Foss and Phil Henry discuss the small business impact from the State Government’s roadmap.