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Brisbane City Council business events

Free business events

Brisbane City Council offers a range of free business events to support business owners and entrepreneurs to start, run or grow their business. These events are located across Brisbane – inner CBD and suburbs.

Learn more here.

https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/laws-and-permits/laws-and-permits-for-businesses/food-business-licence
Food Licensing
Guide to food licensing

Brisbane City Council offers a wide range of resources to assist food business operators to understand their food safety requirements for operating, monitoring and managing their food under the Eat Safe Brisbane Scheme.

Learn about Brisbane City Council's food business licensing requirements, including how to apply, renew, and comply with regulations to ensure your food business operates legally and successfully.
https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/planning-and-building/planning-guidelines-and-tools/brisbane-city-plan-2014/talk-to-a-planner-sessions
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Talk to a Planner

Brisbane City Council holds free Talk to a Planner sessions throughout the year to help residents, business owners and community groups learn more about Brisbane City Plan 2014 (City Plan) and how it relates to their building and construction plans.

During these sessions you can speak face-to-face with a planning specialist, giving you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have about how the City Plan relates to your property.

Council also has a team of dedicated officers who can answer simple questions about your development application over the phone during business hours (9am-4pm, Monday-Friday). To speak to an officer please phone Council on 07 3403 8888 and ask to speak with a Planning Information Officer.

Please note, no formal presentation will be given, and these sessions are by appointment only. You can book your 20-minute appointment between 2:00pm & 4:00pm via the ticket link.
https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/business-in-brisbane/business-opportunities/selling-to-council
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Selling to Council

The Brisbane City Council primarily acquires goods, services, and works through quotes and tenders. This page offers valuable information on the Council's Supplier Portal, how to access and submit tenders, and the process for lodging a Better Brisbane Proposal. Additionally, you will find details on opportunities for social enterprises, events, and support programs that encourage local businesses and community engagement.

Please note, no formal presentation will be given, and these 20-minute sessions are by appointment only.
https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/business-in-brisbane/business-opportunities/selling-to-council/supplier-events
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Supplier Events

Brisbane City Council works with hundreds of suppliers to help deliver efficient, cost-effective and innovative goods and services for Brisbane's residents.

To support businesses to participate in tenders and learn about submitting innovative ideas, Council runs a range of information events including webinars, drop-in procurement sessions and face-to-face forums. See below for upcoming events.

Registration is open to all current and prospective small, medium, and large suppliers, including business owners and business development managers.