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On Friday, September 11th, Allegra Studios will be hosting a Masquerade Ball at the Keppel Bay Sailing Club.

A night filled with fun, dancing, performances by Rhonda Janes and the Boogie Wonderland crew, Allegra Dancers and the Capricorn Coast stilt walkers, this will be a night you won’t want to miss.

Tickets are now on sale for the 2026 Capricorn Best in Business Awards Gala!

Join us on Friday 27 November at Frenchville Sports Club for a black-tie celebration of the businesses, people and organisations doing great things across the Capricorn region.

Tickets are $170 per person or $1,530 for a table of 10, with nominations also open until Wednesday 30 September.

☕ Start your Thursday with great coffee and even better conversations.

Join us at Yeppoon Coffee Connect on Thursday, 17 September, from 7:00am to 8:30am at The Alley.

Meet local business owners, grow your network, and enjoy a relaxed start to the day.

Everyone is welcome. See you there!

Thanks to Julie-Anne Photography for these amazing photos from our August coffee at The Alley!

Thanks to Julie-Anne Photography for these amazing photos from our July coffee at The Alley, Yeppoon!

Fitzroy Community Hospice is hosting its 5th Annual Golf Day next Friday, aimed at raising funds for free palliative care and bereavement support in Central Queensland. Last year, the event raised over $36,000, and community involvement is crucial for success. Sponsorship opportunities and team bookings are still available for local businesses and residents.

The Queensland Government’s Mentoring for Growth (M4G) program will be delivering free one-on-one business mentoring sessions in Yeppoon on Tuesday, 8 September 2026 at the Hub.

🤝 Networking doesn’t have to be formal.

Come along to Rockhampton Coffee Connect on Wednesday, 26 August at Hummingbird Café for a relaxed morning of coffee, conversation, and local connections.

Bring a friend, bring your business cards, or just bring yourself. Everyone is welcome!

☕ Good coffee. Great conversations. Valuable connections.

Join us at Yeppoon Coffee Connect on Thursday, 20 August at The Alley.

Whether you’re a Chamber member, local business owner, or simply keen to meet new people, everyone is welcome.

Start your day with a coffee and some fresh business connections. We’d love to see you there!

Fitzroy Community Hospice has received a $5,000 donation from a recent fundraising event hosted by Rockhampton Brothers Senior Rugby League.    Fitzroy Community Hospice Chief Executive Officer Tanya

Looking to grow your local business network?

Join us at Rockhampton Coffee Connect on Wednesday, 29 July, at Capricorn Business Hub for a relaxed morning of coffee, conversation, and connections with fellow business owners and professionals.

Whether you’re a Chamber member or simply keen to meet more people in the local business community, everyone is welcome. Grab a coffee, make some new connections, and start your day with great conversations.

We’d love to see you there!

Nominations for the 2026 Capricorn Best in Business Awards are now open! It’s super easy – just answer some concise questions about your achievements. Anyone can nominate, including yourself, and it’s free! Get your nominations in before 30 September 2026, and if you need help, the team’s got your back.