Former Aussie cricketer guest speaker at Roma business lunch

AUSTRALIAN cricketer-turned-entrepreneur Matthew Hayden will address a business lunch on how to turn new business ideas into action in Roma tomorrow as part of 2014 Queensland Small Business Week.

Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Small Business and the Commonwealth Games Jann Stuckey MP hosts the event at Explorers Inn, Roma at 12.30pm on Friday 5 September.

Ms Stuckey said the event was the final in five major activities held across Queensland celebrating the role of small business in the state’s economy.

Mr Hayden is joined by Roma business owner Mark Huntley from Pumps N Solar and Ben Sorensen from PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers) to discuss how small business can evolve to meet new demands.

Ms Stuckey also invited the Roma business community to pledge their support for small business by sharing the “I’m celebrating Queensland Small Week” badge which is available for download on www.business.qld.gov.au/smallbusinessweek, and to take part in Buy Locally Saturday on 6 September.

“Buy locally Saturday is about supporting local small businesses and boosting the local economy,” she said.

“I encourage all business owners to display the Buy locally Saturday material in their businesses.”

“2014 Queensland Small Business Week recognises the contribution of small business to creating a positive impact on local communities and their economy. You get great customer service and unique products when shopping at a small business.”

2014 Queensland Small Business Week runs from 1-6 September and celebrates the role small business plays in the Queensland economy. 

www.business.qld.gov.au/smallbusinessweek

 

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