Five small and family businesses in the Mirani electorate have received a grant under the Queensland Government’s Business Basics Grants program.
The grants program provides support for small and family businesses to grow through access to professional business advice or improvements to digital and marketing systems.
Queensland has more than 495,000 small and family businesses and they employ more than 1 million Queenslanders.
One of the local recipients of the Crisafulli Government’s Business Basics Grants program is Michelle Camilleri, One Hungry Mumma Pty Ltd. One Hungry Mumma is small batch condiment business, transforming excess food into award winning condiments using locally sourced produce.
“Receiving support through the Business Basics Grant will be a game-changer for our business”
“We are passionate about transforming local produce into award-winning condiments and creating unique food experiences, this funding has allowed us to invest in the tools we need to grow, we're now in a stronger position to connect with food lovers, tourists, and our local community’’ said Michelle Camilleri owner of One Hungry Mumma Pty Ltd.
Member for Mirani said funding will assist local businesses receive professional advice and services to grow.
“We are putting small and family businesses first with the latest round of Business Basics Grants,” Glen Kelly MP said.
“Our small and family businesses are the key to driving economic growth and we want to support our businesses to thrive for years to come.
“We are supporting businesses to increase their key capabilities, embrace innovation and capitalise on high growth opportunities.”
Small and Family Business Minister Steve Minnikin said the Business Basics Grants program was part of the Small and Family Business First Action Statement providing assistance for business development activities at different stages of their lifecycle.
“Queensland small businesses are not only essential to the prosperity and economic growth of Queensland, but they are also vital in supporting communities across the country and especially in our regions,” Mr Minnikin said.
“We know small businesses continue to face challenges with rising costs, economic uncertainty, and in some cases the effects of natural disasters."
Mirani electorate successful recipients are:
EDC Accounting Pty Ltd – Ooralea
One Hungry Mumma – Finch Hatton
The Hare Boutique – Walkerston
The Childminding Co. – The Caves
Golden Hour Marketing – Ooralea
Visit business.qld.gov.au to see a full list of Business Basics Grant recipients and to find out about other upcoming business grants programs.
Glen Kelly MP and Minister Steve Minnikin
Michelle Camilleri, owner of One Hungry Mumma, is turning local produce into award-winning condiments — with a helping hand from the Business Basics Grant to grow her small batch food business. Photos supplied
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