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On Sunday 29 March, a free event hosted by Link 2 Country Pty Ltd will be held at the Noorla Bowls Club in Ingham covering many topics of interest for contractor before this years season. For a 5pm start, 4 major company will head the information night, discussing points of their relevant feild.
Link 2 Country Pty Ltd – Nicole Chiesa, with support from Jodie Morton of Safety & Learning Techniques will be holding an open conversation about workforce needs for the 2026 season. With ideas for online support, a Sugar Contractors Directory and raising industry visibility, and exploring pathways and opportunities for people wanting to work in the sugar industry. Giving practical, real-world approaches to staying organised with records and pre-starts (including QR codes).
Then Canegrowers Herbert River will deliver a local industry update and what's happening on the ground with information about the upcoming haul-out training course, 100yr celebrations and QRIDA disaster funding. Providing definition of a primary producer and re-planting, alongside discussions on late bin phone number and other transport issues.
Westpac will present Business overdrafts – secured and unsecured options. Credit cards – personal or business liability options depending on business structure and equipment finance – including deferred repayments to allow investments time to generate returns, with the ability to structure repayments to match seasonal cashflow. And insurance premium funding that is helping free up cashflow by funding insurance and WorkCover premiums over $5,000 and smoothing seasonal expenses.
Finally GlueTread AU will reveal a new product and talk about a heavy-duty tyre repair system specifically designed to fix sidewall damage, punctures and slices on tractor and off-road tyres, keeping gear rolling when it matters most. With tractor sample repair kits available for inspection, along with information on their range of products and exclusive discount available for event attendees.
Please RSVP by calling Nicole on 0427 560 558
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