Project update: April 1, 2026

Between September and October 2025, 19 people attended four consultation sessions and 25 people completed our online survey to develop the Mackay Region Small Business Action Plan.

The input from this consultation has provided valuable insights into the challenges that small businesses in our region face and the opportunities to better support them.

Across the consultation sessions and survey, businesses highlighted the need for clearer council processes, easier access to information, practical support to build business capability, improved procurement pathways and stronger collaboration between council and business partners. These themes were also echoed in a leadership workshop with representatives from council and the Mackay Region Chamber of Commerce, indicating a strong alignment on the priorities from all stakeholders.

Check out the consultation summary for more findings from the survey.

Feedback is now being used to finalise the Small Business Action Plan. Once the plan is completed, it will be distributed to stakeholders and put into action.

To make sure you don’t miss out on the plan’s release, subscribe to this project’s update emails by clicking the ‘Stay Informed’ button on this project page.

Thank you to all the local business owners and representatives who contributed to this consultation. Your time and effort have been instrumental in shaping an Action Plan that reflects the priorities of our region’s small businesses.