Expression of Interest (EOI) Local Business Directory

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Port Macquarie Hastings Council is excited to announce the development of a Local Business Directory aimed at supporting event coordinators. This directory will serve as a valuable resource for event planners, helping them easily connect with local suppliers and vendors to enhance their events. 

Submit your EOI

Purpose of the directory

The primary goal of this directory is to assist event coordinators in finding reliable and local businesses to supply goods and services required for events. Whether it's catering, staging, AV equipment, décor, or event logistics, the directory will ensure that event coordinators can find trusted vendors quickly, facilitating smoother event planning and execution.

Why participate?

By listing your business in this directory, you will: 

  • Increase visibility for your business among event coordinators and planners

  • Contribute to the growth of local events, helping create vibrant and successful community activities

  • Benefit from the promotion of your services on a public platform hosted by the Port Macquarie Hastings Council.

Who can apply?

We invite expressions of interest from local businesses that can offer the following services: 

  • Catering: Food trucks, mobile bars, event catering services

  • Stage, Audio-Visual & Lighting: Sound systems, stage, lighting, AV equipment rental

  • Entertainment: Performers, buskers, dancers, musicians, DJs, event MCs

  • Logistics: transport services, traffic management, portable toilets, marquees, generators, site lighting, waste services, security officers

  • Decorations & Setup: Furniture hire, florists, event décor

  • Accessibility providers: Auslan interpreters, captioning services, ramp hire

  • Other Services: Photography, videography, digital marketing, market and vendor stalls, event managers

How to apply

Interested businesses are encouraged to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) by completing the linked form

Submit your EOI 

Application deadline

EOIs must be submitted by 30 November 2024.

After the deadline, submissions will be reviewed, and successful businesses will be notified of their inclusion in the directory.

Terms and conditions

• Inclusion in the directory is subject to approval by the Port Macquarie Hastings Council
• The directory will be updated periodically, and businesses may be contacted to ensure information remains current
• Being listed in the directory does not guarantee business or contractual agreements with event coordinators.

For further enquiries, please contact Jackie Clayton at communityactivation@pmhc.nsw.gov.au 

 

We look forward to supporting our local businesses and creating a thriving events scene in the Port Macquarie Hastings area!