Queensland Indigenous Business Network

After this week's QIBN Board meeting, our first two business support hub locations have been decided! We are excited to announce these locations to all of you in the coming weeks. Watch this space, follow our page and subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more in-depth information on everything QIBN. Subscribe here: https://lnkd.in/gNU6A9aj #QIBN #QueenslandIndigenousBusinessNetwork #HubLocations #WatchThisSpace #BusinessSupport #BusinessSupportHubs #regionalsupport #IndigenousBusinessesQLD

The QIBN team were on the move for the last two weeks for the First Nations Stronger Business Connect series hosted by the Department of State Development in Cherbourg, Maryborough and Rosemount. These events were excellent! All Indigenous businesses were given 10 minutes with each service provider. The Queensland Indigenous Business Network was invited as a service provider, and we had some engaging, meaningful conversations with the deadly businesses that attended. Did you see us at these events? 🔍Let us know! We hope to see more of these types of events in the future. #QIBN #QueenslandIndigenousBusinessNetwork #StateDevelopmentQLD #FirstNationsStrongerBusinessConnect #Cherbourg #Maryborough #Rosemount #SunshineCoast #MoretonBay #IndigenousBusinessQLD #SpeedNetworking

Solar & Storage Live Queensland is coming to Brisbane at the Brisbane Exhibition and Conference Centre on the 26th and 27th March. It's not too late to register and attend these deadly sessions about sustainable development within the energy space for our mob. Registrations are FREE. Register here now: https://lnkd.in/gzdeY8mT #QIBN #QueenslandIndigenousBusinessNetwork #Terrapinn #SolarandStorageLiveQLD #SustainableDevelopment #FirstNationsEnergy #SolarEnergy #CleanEnergy

In 2024, QIBN undertook statewide consultations with over 150 QLD Indigenous businesses. Black Cladding was identified in every consultation as one of the top issues impacting the sector. NIAA's own recent consultation identified that Black Cladding is a significant issue that they will be tackling. Black Cladding is real. It is fraudulent and unethical. Our Indigenous businesses voices must be heard. It is a real barrier to the growth of the Indigenous business sector and erodes integrity and trust. Our businesses are competing with entities set up to unfairly gain access to the Indigenous Procurement spend of government tenders. The 3% spend that could enable a micro or small business to purchase capital, grow and employ more (Indigenous) staff. Verifying Indigenous-owned businesses ensures integrity and trust but should not be a set and forget exercise. A recommendation of QIBN’s consultations is to ensure that we have a process to combat black cladding. As a direct result of this recommendation, QIBN will shortly launch our membership verification process. This will be transparent and QIBN members will be listed on the Indigenous Business Gateway (IBG), our digital platform, providing up-to-date and verified profiles of our Indigenous businesses. We have many examples of success in our sector which should be celebrated. The IPP has contributed to this success. The next phase of business growth and development needs to learn and scaffold against the unethical practices of Black Cladding. If not, it will reflect on all of us. Donisha Duff OAM Shane Kennelly Julie-ann Lambourne Leann Wilson Colin Saltmere

A big thank you to Ashley Williams and the Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise (TSBE) for their wonderful Indigenous Business Connector Series event at Ann Street this morning. The terrace was buzzing with networking and collaboration, and the QIBN team had a blast hearing from businesses, new and familiar. If you are interested in attending one of TSBE's events, check here: https://lnkd.in/fEVwB7S #QIBN #QueenslandIndigenousBusinessNetwork #toowoombaandsuratbasinenterprise #TSBE #originenergy #IndigenousBusiness #NetworkingOpportunities

📢 QIBN is looking for a full-time Business Hub Manager 📢 The QIBN Business Hub Manager will be responsible for overseeing the establishment, networking and sustainability of our QIBN Business Support Hubs across Queensland and promote the services, programs and supports to our QIBN members, communities and corporate partners. If you are interested in sending in your resume and CV or have any questions, please email ceo@qibn.com.au. #QIBN #queenslandindigenousbusinessnetwork #wearehiring #jobopportunity #businesshubs #managerjob #indigenousbusiness #qldbusiness

👇For those who have felt the effects of Tropical Cyclone Alfred, please have a look below at Business Queensland's Disaster Recovery resources. 👇 #QIBN #QueenslandIndigenousBusinessNetwork #BusinessQueensland #DisasterRecovery #BusinessRecovery #CycloneAlfred #southeastqueensland

🔸Queensland Indigenous Business? Join QIBN!🔸 The launch for our membership is getting closer and we would love to share our Indigenous Business definition, other eligibility factors and our fee structure. 📢 Membership is FREE until the end of this financial year so be ready to apply and stay tuned for more updates! 📢 #QIBN #QueenslandIndigenousBusinessNetwork #QIBNMembership #QIBNMembers #eligibilitycriteria #IndigenousBusiness #QLDIndigenousBusiness

As warnings spread throughout South-East Queensland of severe wind, rain and flooding, it is important to PLAN, PREPARE and PROTECT. The QIBN office will not be open this week and the team will be operating at home. We send our wishes to our South-East Queensland members to take care and stay safe. Here are some resources to prepare yourself, your homes and your businesses. QLD Gov Disaster Management - Cyclones: https://lnkd.in/gdxgDexS Preparing Your Home: https://lnkd.in/g88gB6Gn Small Business Disaster Hub: https://lnkd.in/gSpbh8Kw #QIBN #QueenslandIndigenousBusinessNetwork #CycloneAlfred #DisasterManagement #QLDSmallBiz #BusinessQueensland #cyclonepreparedness #southeastqueensland

Queensland is vast with a variety of Indigenous businesses in different circumstances. The Queensland Indigenous Business Network wants to connect with all of its members from all corners of the Sunshine State. We would love your opinion! Have your say in how we communicate with you and your business. #QIBN #QueenslandIndigenousBusinessNetwork #QLDSmallBiz #QLDBusiness #Queensland #SunshineState #StayinTouch