The Queensland Government has announced a new round of funding aimed at helping small businesses take part in its “Big Build”.
The Big Build initiative is envisioned to be the biggest decade of infrastructure delivery in the state’s history.
A total of 31 small businesses will be chosen for the program. Those selected will share in funding worth over $2.2 million in total, which they can use for the purchase of a variety of equipment they will need for their operations.
“[The] Government is proud to back Queensland small businesses with record levels of funding and support so they can do what they do best – create jobs and grow our economy,” said Employment and Small Business Minister Lance McCallum.
Labor Candidate for Mackay Belinda Hassan also commented, “With a $100 billion Big Build on our doorstep, there’s no better time than now to give our small businesses a big boost –- providing funding to businesses with high-growth potential to buy the equipment they need to take their operations to the next level.”
Apart from the aforementioned program, the Queensland Government has been providing a range of grant programs to support small businesses at different stages of growth to increase key capabilities, embrace innovation, and capitalise on high-growth opportunities. They have also launched education and development programs, such as the energy-saving QBEST program and the Food & Agribusiness Network (FAN) program.
