First 2021 round of Business Partner Program opens

January 20, 2021

The hugely successful Business Partner Program has opened for 2021, offering new and existing businesses a helping hand for new projects.

Some of the 12 recipients of the previous round of the program were congratulated by Gunnedah Shire Council today at the Civic.

Chair of the Business Partner Program Advisory Group Cr Ann Luke said the last round had been aimed at projects that would grow the economy and create more local employment opportunities.

“Gunnedah Shire Council’s Business Partner Program contributed $127,550 towards 12 projects for the last round of the program in 2020,” Cr Luke said.

“The standard of projects included in the round show just how successful this program is in assisting new initiatives that boost employment and secure a stronger local economy.

“We really encourage anyone who is thinking about expanding their business or starting something new to submit an application. Even a small amount can make a big difference in getting a project off the ground.”

Applications for the latest round of the Business Partner Program opened on Monday and will close at midnight on 28 February 2021. For guidelines and more information, visit www.gunnedah.nsw.gov.au and click on the “Business & Industry” tab and then “Business Grants & Funding”.

Applications must be submitted through the online portal: https://gunnedah.smartygrants.com.au/BPP2021R3

The Business Partner Program has assisted many businesses and organisations over the years to get established and to grow. This financial year, as part of the Community Resilience COVID-19 Business Recovery Package Invigorate Gunnedah, the available funds through the Business Partner Program has been increased.

Caption: Some of the recipients of the most recent round of Gunnedah Shire Council’s Business Partner Program.

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