FREE business workshops in the MidCoast region will equip local businesses to make the most of the shop local movement, as part of Small Business Month in March.

The workshops are for businesses that are already part of the #shopmidcoast gift card program and those that are interested in joining, and will help businesses reboot, reinvigorate and get tips on how to move forward in a changed business landscape.

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The workshops will focus on the shop local space and how it has shifted in recent times and what this means for local businesses.

Topics will include the results of the #shopmidcoast gift card program so far, how businesses can grow by identifying the card’s customer base, and how to get the most out of the program through strategic digital marketing activities and campaigns.

“Small business is the backbone of our community,” said Manager of Growth, Economic Development and Tourism, Deb Tuckerman.

“We look forward to energising the sector through this initiative.

“The #shopmidcoast gift card program was launched in September 2020 with a large amount of business support.

“We want to continue this momentum and ensure businesses are getting the most out of the gift card program.”

Council has received a grant from the NSW State Government to host events which support small businesses.

These grants are part of the State Government’s commitment to their 2022 Small Business Month theme ‘Rebuild, Recharge, Renew’.

Workshop dates are:

Taree – Tuesday 15 March (5:30pm – 6:30pm)

Gloucester – Wednesday 16 March (7am – 8:30am, includes breakfast)

Forster – Wednesday 16 March (5:30pm – 6:30pm)

Wingham – Thursday 17 March (7am – 8:30am, includes breakfast).

All events will be COVID-safe.

Places are limited, so we encourage you to book now on our website at www.midcoast.nsw.gov.au/workshop.

By Marian SAMPSON