TSBE to work with local contractors on Coopers Gap wind farm project

17 August, 2017

Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise congratulates AGL Energy (AGL) on achieving financial close for Coopers Gap wind farm, which means the project is set to proceed, bringing up to 200 jobs during the peak of construction, and up to 20 jobs once operational.

TSBE hosts launch of new initiative to support women experiencing disadvantage in the region with Hon. Dianne Farmer

25 September, 2018

Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise today hosted the launch of a newly formed community initiative, The Toowoomba Women’s Foundation.

Media Release: Beef battle hits the spot for steak connoisseurs and industry

06 December, 2018

More than 150 locals and visitors crowned the Darling Downs’ tastiest sirloin steak last night after taking part in a blind taste-testing event featuring six of the region’s top beef producers.

Media Release: Agricultural Centre to be set up in Toowoomba

05 February, 2019

Nine Food and Ag Industry leaders met with senior representatives from TAFE Queensland last week to start engagement regarding the set up an Agricultural Centre for Excellence in the region.

Media release: The Queensland budget is disappointing for our region

12 June, 2019

From TSBE’s perspective there was little to celebrate in yesterday’s budget for the Toowoomba and the Darling Downs region. The shock announcement by the Queensland Government to increase the rate of royalty taxes on gas by 25% will have the potential to threaten jobs and investment.

Food and agribusinesses to be commended during difficult times

07 April, 2020

From Bruce McConnel, TSBE General Manager Food Leaders Australia: During this time of difficulty with COVID-19 looming, Australia’s food and agriculture businesses have absolutely jumped to the challenge to make sure they are getting as much food as possible into the hands of people that need it. One of the first trends that we saw in the sector was people needing to change their business models to offer food delivery to households, with produce being moved away from high end restaurants, as people couldn’t go out for a meal and restrictions were tightened.

Preparing businesses to be crisis capable

23 April, 2020

It has been a testing time for many businesses who have been affected by the current health situation, and this impact varies across different organisations. Now more than ever it is important for businesses to be crisis capable, with reputation risks forecast, response plans in place and leaders trained.

New online portal to support businesses and regional job security

08 May, 2020

A world-first platform is coming to Toowoomba to support businesses who are having to temporarily reduce their staffing levels. With COVID-19 creating turmoil for many employers across the region, BenchOn is a platform that allows businesses to temporarily ‘loan’ their excess staff to companies who are experiencing a temporary increase in demand, through a secondee or sub-contract model.

Shell’s QGC Business Navigator grants support recovery

04 June, 2020

A new program has been launched to support Western Downs businesses during their COVID-19 response and recovery. Shell’s QGC Business Navigator has released a tailored program featuring three key themes to support local businesses as they adapt to a new trading environment, while stimulating local spend.

Local company growing through COVID

21 September, 2020

Earlier this year, Toowoomba-based electrical company, Wolff Power, acquired a new Queensland business which has expanded their service offering and capabilities.