CBEC is a “Not for Profit” community based organisation, governed by the rules and regulations of an Incorporated Association and was an initiative of the Queensland Government and supported by the Federal/State Governments and the Caboolture Shire Council, in the interests of creating jobs in the region and contributes to regional growth and economic development through the provision of business advisory/support services and managed workspaces (incubators). All the businesses assisted by CBEC are contributing millions of dollars to the Regional economy each year.
CBEC Incorporates:
The Caboolture Business Enterprise Centre is also a “Small Business Incubator”, with 34 tenants operating from the Centre, in managed workspaces, ranging in size from 14sq meter offices to 120sq meter work units. These workspaces are rented on a month by month lease, for nominal rental fees, easily managed by fledgling businesses. During their occupancy, tenants are assisted with all facets of running a business to enable them to succeed and grow.
Caboolture Business Enterprise Centre is not just involved with providing small business incubator facilities or business management advice. We are involved in a wide variety of other local community projects, either as a participant or instigator. All these projects are related to our Mission Statement of encouraging regional business/economic growth and generating jobs.
CBEC has a strong community membership base of over 600 businesses and has a register of 156 Honorary Consultants/Mentors who provide (honorary-no cost) expert assistance to CBEC clients when they need specialist, expert help.
CBEC has tendered and won many State and Federal Government contracts ie; Department of Industry & Training; Department of Employment and Industrial Relations; Department of Family Services; Gambling Machine Community Benefit Fund; ATSIC and AusIndustry. These contracts comprised such programs as Business Planning, Marketing, Feasibility Studies, Community Jobs Programs, Community Employment Assistance Programs, Youth Justice Program, Community Visitors Scheme, Job Placement Services, Mentoring, Coaching and Training and Breaking the Unemployment Cycle.
The Centre also holds regular workshops and seminars for small business owners/managers/staff, and people wishing to advance their career or job opportunities. Our Training Division, The Australian Institute of Industry and Training, offers nationally accredited courses to Diploma and Certificate IV level in the Small Business Management field, and many other courses for business and industry.
CBEC is a member of BEC Australia, which is a not-for-profit organisation whose primary role is to support and grow the national network of Business Enterprise Centres and provide representation on behalf of its members to key stakeholders.
BEC Vision: A nationwide network of Business Enterprise Centres that are recognised as the first and best point of contact for small business operators seeking quality business information, advice and guidance.
Mission: Support and grow the national network of BECs by:
Objectives: Engage decision makers within government, the private sector and appropriate industry associations on small business issues, including the participation in relevant national small business forums;
