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14 ATTRACTING SKILLED TALENT IN 2023

PVW Partners focus on employee drivers to attract and retain staff.

16 SUCH IS LIFE

Timing the property market with Shannon Willcox of Northern Realty.

17 MOVERS, SHAKERS & CHANGEMAKERS

Updates from the local business community.

18 TOWNSVILLE’S EVENTS SEASON

Council’s investment into sport and cultural events brings economic growth to the region.

20 CERTAINTY IN UNCERTAIN MARKETS

Menninger Capital explains the value of investing conservatively but unconventionally.

22 THE ENVIRONMENTAL GOOD GUYS

The local land management company providing veterans with a purpose.

25 BEEFING UP OPERATIONS

Pure Produce reinvigorates the regenerative farming model for NQ.

26 PLAN NOW FOR TAX SAVINGS

Coutts Redington talk tax strategies as we approach the new financial year.

27 BIGGER FISH TO FRY

The Ingham seafood shop and café giving travellers a taste of NQ.

28 EXPLORING NEW MARKETS

The locally founded real estate agency achieving state-wide growth.

30 DRIVING WORKFORCE GROWTH

Unpacking the suite of free resources to connect North Queensland’s employers and job seekers.

31 MEN’S CLINIC BRINGS NEW SERVICES TO THE CBD Verve Men’s Clinic on a mission to recharge men’s health.

32 DEVELOPING A CYBER FIT CULTURE

Guest Contribution article by Miranda Mears from Cyber Sense.

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