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SUMMARY:May Business Luncheon | Small Business Month
DESCRIPTION:Join the Cairns Chamber of Commerce for our May Business Luncheon\, focusing on Small Business Month. \n\n\n\nHow global population shifts and migration trends are reshaping our workforce and economic future. \n\n\n\nWhat does this mean for your business and long term planning. \n\n\n\nHari Hara Priya Kannan is Chief Data Scientist at The Demographics Group\, based in Melbourne. What sets Hari apart is her ability to distil vast tracts of data into clear\, compelling narratives tailored to specific audiences. She engages clients and audiences with expert insights on housing\, migration\, international education\, ageing\, regional opportunities\, workforce change\, and the rise of AI and digital skills. Hari is a sought-after speaker and writer\, contributing a monthly column to The Australian. Her ability to make complex data engaging and accessible is why business and government clients value her highly customised and impactful presentations. Hari Hara Priya Kannan represents the next generation of Australia’s most engaging data scientists and corporate speakers. Our Keynote speaker – Sponsored by Centacare FNQ \n\n\n\nThis luncheon takes a global–national–local approach to understanding how demographic change is reshaping the Far North Queensland economy. It begins with global population and labour trends\, before narrowing to Australia’s national workforce outlook and then FNQ’s specific economic context. The session explores how population growth\, ageing\, migration and workforce shortages intersect with FNQ’s key industries — including tourism\, hospitality\, agriculture and maritime services. A strong focus is placed on why migrant communities are now central to sustaining regional economies\, and what these demographic realities mean for businesses\, industry leaders and long-term economic planning in FNQ. \n\n\n\nWhen: Friday 15 May 2026Time: 11.30am – 2.00pmWhere: Pullman International\, Abbott St  CairnsCost: $75 Members | $95 Non-Members | $600 Table of 8Inclusions: Welcome Drink on Arrival\, Alternate Drop Main Course\, Freshly Brewed Tea & Coffee \n\n\n\nDietary Requirements: If you\, or any of your guests\, have dietary requirements\, please email admin@cairnschamber.com.au immediately after making your booking. We cannot guarantee that dietary requests advised after registations has closed for the event will be catered for.
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LOCATION:Pullman Cairns International\, 17 Abbott St\, Cairns\, Queensland\, 4870\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Workforce Evolution in FNQ: Understanding & Adapting to a New Landscape
DESCRIPTION:We know the workforce is changing – rapidly.  We’re seeing shifts in expectations around work-life balance\, mental health\, communication styles\, and career pathways. At the same time\, employers are navigating rising labour costs\, changing leave patterns\, and ongoing challenges around resilience\, soft skills\, and workplace readiness. \n\n\n\nThere are also very real conversations happening around managing multi-generational teams\, gaps in professional communication and email etiquette\, and how we better prepare people for the realities of the workplace – particularly in a regional context like Far North Queensland. \n\n\n\nThis forum is designed to help employers make sense of all of that and more importantly\, to adapt in practical and sustainable ways.  The event will explore the big picture of workforce change\, featuring keynote speaker Sophie Renton from McCrindle\, who will share insights on generational shifts and evolving workforce expectations. \n\n\n\nWe’ll also hear directly from local employers who are responding creatively and successfully to these challenges\, along with short\, targeted sessions focused on attraction\, retention\, workforce management\, and training. \n\n\n\nThe key focus is ensuring that everyone who attends walks away with practical actions they can implement immediately.  There will also be opportunities to connect with exhibitors and support services\, and for those attending the Tourism Conference\, it’s a great chance to align both events and only be out of the office for the one day – bonus! \n\n\n\nEVENT DETAILS \n\n\n\nDate:  Wednesday 10 June 2026 \n\n\n\nTimes:  \n\n\n\n0700 Registration and networking \n\n\n\n0730 Breakfast & Speakers \n\n\n\n0950 Breakout Sessions \n\n\n\n1100 Exhibition  \n\n\n\n1130 Event Concludes \n\n\n\nVenue: Reef Hotel Casino\, Wharf Street\, Cairns \n\n\n\nEnjoy complimentary catering\, refreshments\, networking\, and expert-led insights. \n\n\n\nA Cairns RJC event\, in collaboration with Workforce Australia Local Jobs and Skills Cairns\, RDA Tropical North\, the Cairns Chamber of Commerce and Department of Trade\, Employment and Training.
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LOCATION:Reef Hotel Casino\, 35-41 Wharf St\, Cairns\, QLD\, 4870\, Australia
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