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Canberra Business Chamber: Hope ahead, but challenges remain

The Canberra Business Chamber’s latest survey suggests that the business community is more optimistic, but there are still challenges ahead.

Weak business growth in ACT

The ACT records weakest business growth rate of any mainland jurisdiction. Fiona Carrick wants Athllon Drive future-proofed for light rail.

ACT has fastest business growth rate in Australia

The ACT has recorded the fastest business growth rate in the country from 2019 to 2024, increasing every year.

ACT politics bulletin: Monday 12 May

The ACT Government announces a support package for businesses affected by light rail construction, but will it fix the night-time economy?

Iconic Canberra business Handyman’s Trading Post is moving

After more than four decades serving the Canberra community from its Geelong Street location, Handyman’s Trading Post is preparing to turn the page on a new chapter.

Best state in Australia to do business revealed

The ACT has been ranked as the third-best state or territory to do business in Australia.

Sculpting success: Dance Sculpt’s path to national recognition

In the vibrant world of fitness, Dance Sculpt has carved out a unique space, recently earning the prestigious Australian Women’s Small Business Award in the fitness category.

New funding to boost Canberra’s tourism and hospitality businesses

Fifteen local businesses will share nearly $500,000 in funding support under the latest round of the ACT Government’s Tourism Development Fund, with Beltana Farm receiving the largest share.

ACT Climate Choices Business Award recipients for 2024

The ACT Government’s annual Climate Choices Business Awards have recognised Canberra businesses for their sustainability achievements.

ACT business: ‘deteriorated’ or ‘positive’?

Leanne Castley, deputy opposition leader and Shadow Minister for Business, is concerned by a “poor business climate” in the ACT.

ACT tops economic charts, but faces business investment decline

Canberra's economy is leading the nation in earnings, employment, and retail growth, but business investment is plummeting, data shows.

Challenges and opportunities for Canberra businesses in 2024

Happy New Year – and welcome to 2024, which promises to have a number of challenges and opportunities for business.

Canberra Business Chamber calls for reforms and less red tape

The Canberra Business Chamber published its pre-budget submission today, setting out its model to make Canberra a business hub.

Braddon traders ‘in tears’: Upgrade shuts down operations

Unannounced road closures and the removal of parking have made it impossible for some Braddon traders to open their shops this week.

Longer trading hours and reduced licensing fees for ACT eateries

From 1 January, the ACT's smaller licensed restaurants and cafés can trade for longer and pay less for licensing fees.

Down to business: Plea to be polite to frontline workers

Over the last few weeks, I’ve had three different frontline customer service people from completely different businesses randomly but explicitly thank me for being polite, and for being understanding and patient.

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