GALLERY | Douglas businesses unite at Expo

DOUGLAS BUSINESS EXPO

Karlie Brady

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Businesses and industry insiders came together on Friday at the Douglas Business Expo. Image: Karlie Brady.

A successful turnout of the more than 100 people congregated at the Port Douglas Community Hall for the Douglas Business Expo on Friday.

Trade booths were set up around the hall with local business owners and key industry and government representatives having the opportunity to network and exchange ideas for regional business.

The event was hosted by the Douglas Chamber of Commerce and Douglas Shire Council who also arranged for five keynote speakers to address attendees about ways they can leverage upcoming economic opportunities.

GALLERY | Check out all the action below: 


Key note speakers: Steve Keating, Robert Sobyra, Deby Ruddell, Bronwyn Dwyer, Maree Adshed, and Ross Hodgman.
Douglas Chamber of Commerce Vice President Martin Tranter and President Liz Ross.
Douglass Business Expo
Brad and Za from the Douglas Chamber of Commerce
Michael and Tracy.
Small Business Champion, Maree Adshed, with Jeanye and Ben from Back on Track - Dept. Small Business Recovery Centre.
Gorden and Bec.
Karina from local shop Starwin.
Nigel, Martin, and Dominique.
Evan and Tim.
Luella, Brooke, Josh, and Bridget from Back to Work.
Bevan, Owen, and Doug.
Kate from YEP Entrepreneurship.

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