{"id":2924,"date":"2022-06-06T21:52:33","date_gmt":"2022-06-06T11:52:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onthecoastpublications.com.au\/onthecoastover55\/?p=2924"},"modified":"2022-06-06T21:52:35","modified_gmt":"2022-06-06T11:52:35","slug":"eoi-opens-for-local-businesses-to-help-toukley-and-the-entrance-shine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onthecoastpublications.com.au\/onthecoastover55\/eoi-opens-for-local-businesses-to-help-toukley-and-the-entrance-shine\/","title":{"rendered":"EOI opens for local businesses to help Toukley and The Entrance shine"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Central Coast Council is welcoming expressions of interest from prospective event management organisations, local businesses and qualified individuals interested in delivering funded community events aimed at creating vibrant, engaging spaces in Toukley and The Entrance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Open from today until Monday 27 June, Council\u2019s Request for Quotation (RFQ) will allow local event organisers the opportunity to receive funding to deliver a Christmas event and a one-day event in the Toukley Village Green, and pop-up market in the Waterfront Plaza at The Entrance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Council’s Community and Culture Unit Manager, Glenn Cannard said Council is pleased to continue offering opportunities for local businesses to be reconnected to their communities and help enhance the Coast\u2019s event calendar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCouncil is honoured to offer local event organisers and qualified individuals two opportunities to receive funding to manage and deliver engaging events in Toukley and The Entrance,\u201d Mr Cannard said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cInterested local businesses can submit an application to receive $18,000 in funding for the delivery of a one-day event and Christmas event in the Toukley Village Green, and a separate application to receive $20,000 in funding for the delivery of pop-up markets in the Waterfront Plaza at The Entrance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCouncil is thrilled at the prospect of local businesses playing an integral role in helping enhance the Coast\u2019s calendar of events, and is excited to see how new, engaging spaces can enhance visitation to these areas and have a positive impact on the local economy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Council Administrator, Rik Hart said local businesses can have confidence that Council is working toward further renewing opportunities that connect them to their community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFollowing a number of challenging years for local businesses and event organisers, we are hopeful that new opportunities and funding can continue to help bring their big ideas for the community to life,” Mr Hart said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe encourage all interested businesses or local event organisers to submit an application to get involved and help deliver engaging events that boost local economies, and further contribute to the overall ambiance of our Central Coast community.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Event funding opportunities open from Monday 6 June \u2013 Monday 27 June are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Toukley<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n