I want to keep all local businesses informed about government grants and initiatives, especially small businesses, home-based businesses and sole traders who might not have access to this type of information through any other formal channels.

So, if you’re a local business and you want to stay informed, please reach out to me. You can e-mail [email protected], call my office on 3448 9100 or drop me a line on facebook or Instagram, my handle is @ShaneKingMP.

And because I’m really keen to connect, I’m opening up a competition called “Small Business through Socials” with a $300 goodies hamper on offer.  Until Monday 22 November, any Kurwongbah electorate-based business who reaches out to me on a social media platform will go in the draw to win.  This could be a great opportunity to make some new customers out of my followers.

I’m also putting the offer out to sponsor one ad per month for a local small business in Feature magazine.  If you want to take advantage, please e-mail me your business logo or a business card and we can take it from there.

I know it’s tough in the business world, so please reach out – I am here to help in any way I can.