COVID-19 Funding: Ipswich Small Businesses Funding

As part of Ipswich City Council’s coronavirus (COVID-19) response, Council is providing $1,000 for eligible Ipswich small businesses.

Round 2 is NOW OPEN!

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Local Business Concierge Service

Ipswich City Council’s Local Business Team is here to support and connect the regions businesses to encourage growth and innovative thinking.

Need to talk to Council about how we can help your business or about accessing FREE advisory services?

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Fire Station 101 is the home of Ipswich City Council's Local Business and Investment Team

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Local Business

The Local Business team is here to SUPPORT, CONNECT and EDUCATE established & new small businesses in Ipswich

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Investment

Assistance in applications, planning and location sourcing for your business

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Co-Working Space

Membership options avaliable for Ipswich businesses

Join the Community of Local Businesses

Our mission is to support Ipswich business owners— helping them grow the economy, create jobs and make our city even more livable.

Subscribe to our local business newsletter, download FREE resources, attend workshops or apply for government-funded programs

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Local Business Support

We work with Ipswich small businesses to inform, upskill and support business growth. We do this through providing:

Workshops and Courses
Business opportunity Assessments
Expert Business Coaching services
Networking functions
Application and Licencing assistance- Ipswich City Council
Advocate Buy/Sell Local
Connection to other Government bodies and Associations

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Invest Ipswich

Using our local knowledge and contacts, we’ll help you find the best site for your business.

We can also provide assistance with Council planning and applications, for a seamless experience.

Need accurate demographic data? We can help!

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Co Working Space

Fire Station 101 is Ipswich’s business innovation hub, offering co working or hot desking for small business owners, independent professionals, starting and new businesses.

Member Options:

Full-Time $165 p/month
Casual $33 p/day