By Julia Keogh, President
The WARWICK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE shares its monthly update on local business matters…
The recent South East Queensland Covid-19 lockdown that commenced at 4pm on Saturday 31 July 2021 thankfully did not include the Southern Downs, however the lockdown flow-on effect has made its presence felt in Warwick and surrounding areas.
Your business may be eligible for a $5000 grant if your business was impacted, and this includes small and medium businesses and not for profit organisations.
To be eligible, you:
• must employ staff (employees must be on your payroll and does not include any business owners)
• have a Queensland headquarters
• must have an annual turnover of more than $75,000
• must have an annual payroll in Queensland of not more than $10 million
• must show or declare a reduction in turnover of 30 per cent or more for a one-week period that includes at least one full day of the South East Queensland lockdown commencing 31 July 2021 or any other lockdown in Queensland in August 2021.
For more information:
• www.business.qld.gov.au/starting-business/advice-support/grants/covid19-support-grants
Eligibility checker:
• Use the eligibility checker to test your eligibility.
How to apply:
• Applications opened 12pm (midday), 16 August 2021.
• You will need to apply online with supporting evidence through the Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority (QRIDA) portal.
For further assistance contact WCoC via email at secretary@warwickqld.com.au.
