Friday, June 6, 2025

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Manufacturers Gather For Insight And Innovation

Networking and learning were the themes of the morning at the fourth annual Manufacturers Breakfast held at the Resources Centre of Excellence (RCOE) at the start of June.

The event offered an opportunity for local manufacturers to come together in a relaxed environment to share ideas and network over breakfast.

Manager of the Queensland Manufacturing Hub in Mackay Deb Allan provided an overview of activities undertaken by Hub staff over the past 12 months and what local manufacturers can look forward to over the coming year.

Dean Kirkwood from the Resource Industry Network discussed the launch of the Manufacturers Workforce Attraction toolkit, Teagan Dowling from The BCW presented on the benefits of increased workforce diversity and Jarrah Steen, from GW3, talked through the opportunities presented through decarbonisation, and highlighted the 7 sectors identified in the METS Revenue Diversification Strategy for growth in the Greater Whitsunday region.

A strong turnout of local manufacturers and industry leaders gathered at the fourth annual Manufacturers Breakfast, held at the Resources Centre of Excellence. Photos supplied

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