How charter will support Fraser Coast small businesses

A charter has been signed by the Mayor and Fraser Coast Council CEO. See how it will help strengthen the support of small local businesses.

(L to R) Fraser Coast Regional Council CEO Ken Diehm, Queensland Small Business Commissioner Maree Adshead, and Mayor George Seymour signing the Small Business Friendly Council Charter.

The Fraser Coast has signed up to a charter which is aimed at supporting small businesses as they agree to a list of commitments.

It’s hoped the Small Business Friendly Council Charter, signed by Fraser Coast Mayor George Seymour and the council’s CEO Ken Diehm this week, will help small business recovery across the Fraser Coast.

(L to R) Fraser Coast Regional Council CEO Ken Diehm, Queensland Small Business Commissioner Maree Adshead, and Mayor George Seymour signing the Small Business Friendly Council Charter.

The initiative is led by the Office of the Queensland Small Business Commissioner and contains a list of commitments, including to:

• Communicate and engage

• Raise small businesses profile and capability

• Support resilience and recovery

• Simplify administration and regulation (red tape reduction)

• Ensure fair procurement and prompt payment terms

• Promote place-based activities

Established to support state councils which are assisting small businesses actively in their area, the charter is said to help build resilience following economic challenges and natural disaster repercussions.

Cr Seymour said small businesses were “the heart” of Queensland’s economy.

“Signing the charter opens the door to Council to receive more support from the Queensland Small Business Commissioner and will strengthen our relationship with local chambers of commerce and the small business community,” he said.

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