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We are so excited to be welcoming you back to our local market!  Relaunching Saturday 3rd October, we have a full market filled with all the things you love!  We have been working hard on a plan to get our market back up an running again in a compliant and safe way, a great solution is to hold the market at the Kempsey Racecourse.  Its a great facility with plenty of off street parking, shade, sunshine, amenities and is perfect for ensuring we are compliant with limits on crowd size, market goers will be required to enter via the designated entry point and register for contact tracing. Hand Made | Home Grown | Vintage | Quality There's an abundance of fresh produce, gourmet delights, delicious street food and the best…

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We are excited to announce the relaunch of one of Chambers favourite initiatives Kempsey Riverside Market ? We are proud to be supporting our community recover from the current crisis and helping to stimulate our local economy.Our market coordinator Belinda, and committee, have been working hard to make sure the market space is COVED safe, stalls will be well spaced for safe browsing, and remember to bring along your own chair or picnic blanket so you can relax on the spacious grassed area and enjoy the delicious abundance of street food and brilliant live music!

RDAMNC have conducted a series of interviews, Innovation and Media Manager Russell Pell has being recording with members of local government and business operators throughout the Mid North Coast (MNC) region. The content of the interviews is focused on how the Covid – 19 crisis has affected towns in the MNC through the eyes of local mayors and business people. These interviews are published via RDAMNC’s website and social media with over two hundred downloads thus far. The latest interview is with Liz Campbell, Mayor of Kempsey. RDAMNC · Conversations Across The Region - Liz Campbell

As businesses continue to struggle with COVID-19, Business NSW is encouraging those affected to take full advantage of government assistance available. “Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, Business NSW has been working with the NSW Government to develop measures that help soften the impact on businesses and help the economy recover” said Business NSW Regional Manager, Kellon Beard. “With applications closing on 1 June 2020, all businesses should investigate whether they are eligible to receive the $10,000 small business COVID-19 support grant available through Service NSW, Mr Beard said. “As part of our ongoing advocacy work, Business NSW has made further representations to the NSW Government to have the $10,000 Small Business Grant extended and criteria relaxed so more heavily-impacted businesses can access the support. “NSW needs a vibrant…

A panel of eminent Australians should be established to remove some of the concerns over the proposed ‘tracing APP’ and ensure any personal information is appropriately handled and disposed of when the pandemic is over, according to the state’s peak business organisation, Business NSW. “There seems some reticence from individuals in the community to download the APP, even though the Federal Government has been very clear about how and when the information will be used,” said Business NSW Regional Manager, Kellon Beard. “Getting our way of life back – from businesses reopening to visiting cafes, kids sport on the weekend and family gatherings – these things can only happen again if we can stop the spread of this pandemic,” Mr Beard said. “That’s why Business NSW is proposing that the…

New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics on job losses and the economic impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for all governments to rewrite the rule book for economic recovery, according to the state’s peak business organisation, Business NSW. “The data, along with in depth Business NSW analysis, indicates that around a quarter of a million jobs have been lost across NSW since the start of the pandemic,” said Business NSW Regional Manager, Kellon Beard. “These figures suggest that governments will need to change the rulebook when we move into recovery mode to turbo charge the economy and get people back into work,” Mr Beard said. “The best way to jump-start our economy is to take a chainsaw to regulation, red tape and taxes that hamper…

The NSW Government is providing financial support of up to $10,000 to ease pressures on small businesses and non-profit organisations suffering as a result of COVID-19. Applications of this grant are now open for eligible businesses. Further details including; eligibility and how to apply can be found on the Service NSW website below. https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-small-business-covid-19-support-grant?deliveryName=DM1286

As the impact of COVID-19 continues to grow, so do the measures released by the government to support businesses through the crisis. Use this COVID-19 Stimulus & Support Finder to identify and understand stimulus and support that may be available to your business, so you can respond, recover and thrive. https://www2.deloitte.com/au/en/pages/covid-19/articles/stimulus-support.html

The Macleay Valley Business Chamber continues to support locals through the coronavirus pandemic and has said the changing of business models is keeping businesses afloat during this difficult time. President of the Macleay Valley Business Chamber Scott Marsh said many businesses are starting to look towards how they will continue operating in a post-coronavirus society. "Businesses are looking forward to favourable outcomes once we return to normal and restrictions are lifted," he said. "This has impacted a number of local businesses and business models have had to change to allow them to stay operational. Many retail and service businesses have started offering shopping, appointments and consultations by phone or online, and home deliveries with some looking at continuing these services once the pandemic is over as well." Mr Marsh believes…