Scone Chamber News
Here's the latest business news from the NSW Upper Hunter:
2023 Have A Scone In Scone Event: A Delicious Success!
Another successful year for the Have a scone in Scone festival with most cafes reporting...
Scone Revitalisation Project – November Update
Upper Hunter Shire Council’s Scone CBD Revitalisation Page https://www.upperhunter.nsw.gov.au/Council/Major-Projects/Scone-CBD-Revitalisation Scroll to the bottom of this...
Retail Life Hits The Mark for NSW Small Business Month
Wow, what successful NSW Small Business Month events the Scone Business Community enjoyed at the...
The Hunter Circular Economy Hub
The Hunter Circular Hub was formally launched last week by Lake Macquarie Mayor Kay Fraser with supporting...
Christmas On Kelly Event | 14 December 2023 | Register Your Business Participation
Local Shops, Entertainers, Stall Holders and Mobile Food Services: It is time to register your...
NSW Small Business Month: Retail Life with Marguerite Bell
In this everchanging and challenging retail environment Retail Life supports retailers to take action and...
Innovate with nbn® Grants Program
Applications for the 2023 Innovate with nbn Grants Program are now open. Now in its third year,...
Have Your Say: Scone Cup Public Holiday
The Scone Cup is an annual horse racing event held at Scone Race Club in...
King Of The Ranges 22-24 September 2023 Murrurundi
The King of the Ranges Stockmen’s Challenge showcases the traditional skills of Australian stockmen and...
Be A Part of Warbirds Over Scone Event in March 2024
Step into a world of boundless possibilities at the Warbirds Over Scone event in March...
Westpac Rescue Helicopter: Helicopter Collective Initiative
The Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service was established in 1975 and through community support and fundraising...
Mind Your Business Campaign: September, October & November 2023
Bringing added excitement to shopping in Kelly Street Scone; once a month a lucky shopper...
Men’s Table Comes to Scone
SHARING THE HIGHS AND LOWS OF LIFE THROUGH COMMUNITY, CAMARADERIE, CONNECTION, AND CONVERSATION The first...
Rose & Partners carry off art prize
There was a distinctly Royal theme to this year’s Scone Chamber-sponsored NEIGHbour Art Competition. We...
Local apprentices urged to apply for scholarships
Scone Chamber of Commerce and Industry has joined Member for Upper Hunter Dave Layzell in...
Hardy locals warm to business workshop
Although the temperature kept some in bed, the prospect of learning the secrets to launching...
Sustainability Skills Micro-credentials short courses
Don’t miss out on the free Sustainability Skills Micro-credentials, brought to you by Destination NSW...
Community spirit makes Scone a winner, says Lynda
The national Keep Australia Beautiful Award ceremony on King Island tomorrow (May 19) will be...
News & Views from our co-Presidents
THE 2023 Scone Horse Festival was another outstanding success – for the festival organising committee,...
Invest in your business – and Scone’s future
Scone High School principal Brian Drewe wants local business owners to see the school as...
The workshop for every business owner
Next Wednesday’s Scone Chamber breakfast workshop ‘How to Start and Develop your Own Business’ is...
Are you Cyber security aware?
The Federal Government’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) has a great resource for small businesses...
For SMEs eInvoicing saves time, money (and paper)
eInvoicing is a cost-effective and safe way for businesses to invoice their clients, allowing them...
Chamber hosts business start-up workshop
Are you dreaming of starting a business? Or, need to make your existing business more...
Worthy winners
As 2023 sponsors, Scone Chamber of Commerce and Industry congratulates Duncan Macintyre (2023 VIP), Kartina...
Regal runners lead the field
With the finishing line in sight, entries in the Scone Chamber-sponsored 2023 NEIGH-bour Art Competition...
Decal, survey signs of support for business
Where will you place your Scone Chamber window decal? That’s the question Chamber co-president Stuart...
icare told to cap premium increases
Scone Chamber has applauded a NSW Government directive to icare, the state insurer which services...
Rebates to raise forklift safety
SafeWork NSW is offering rebates of up to $1000 through its Small Business Rebate Program to enable...
We (still) LIVE Here
Does your business support and promote the ‘We LIVE Here’ shop local initiative? With Mother’s...
Bad review? Here’s what to do
Bad online reviews can haunt your business for months – even years. Most people who...
Where there’s a way to support our members, we will
Promoting the recent Rainbow Ball on Scone Chamber’s website and in our monthly newsletter helped...
Scone Chamber’s newest member is on the grow
Cameron Lyle has a passion for creating beautiful gardens. After studying Horticulture and Landscape Construction...
Chamber backs new freight road
A new access road servicing Scone’s sale yards and meatworks would also allow emergency services...
Scone Chamber newsletter – March 2023
THE long-awaited revitalisation of Scone’s CBD is officially underway. First up will be improvements to...
Scone CBD revitalisation underway
Upper Hunter Shire Mayor Maurice Collison was joined by NSW Deputy Premier Paul Toole and...
Stories to inspire during Women’s Week
All three have had successful careers. But, that wasn’t why they were invited to tell...
Chamber hears Centre of Excellence gets green light
Scone Race Club CEO Steve Keene is hoping construction of the club’s $35 million Centre...
Have a ball and support a good cause
Where there’s a Will is the Scone-based not-for-profit organisation that delivers programs and skills that...
Starter course right for old hands too
Thinking of starting a business? A short, free online course to learn how to pitch...