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Your Gateway to Business Support, Funding and Opportunities

The Dubbo Region Business Hub connects local businesses with grants, funding opportunities, training, networking events, shop local initiatives and practical business resources.

Whether you're launching a new business, expanding an established enterprise or planning your next investment, the Business Hub brings together the tools, connections and support services you need in one convenient location.

Explore opportunities, access expert resources and discover programs designed to help businesses succeed across the Dubbo Region.

Small Business Grant Pilot Program

Looking to improve your shopfront, expand your services, invest in your workforce or trial a new business idea?

The Small Business Grant Pilot Program has been designed to support small businesses across the Dubbo Region to undertake projects that strengthen their operations, enhance local business centres and contribute to a vibrant regional economy.

Eligible projects may include shopfront improvements, facade upgrades, website development, outdoor dining infrastructure, staff training, business planning, networking events and projects that support the night-time economy.

Key Dates

  • Applications open: 3 August 2026
  • Applications close: 5pm, 14 September 2026
  • Successful applicants announced: October 2026

If you've been waiting for the right opportunity to take the next step, now is the time to start planning.

For more information on the Small Business Grant visit: Grants and Funding - Dubbo Regional Council

Shop Local Grow Local Program

Supporting local businesses strengthens our economy, creates jobs and helps build vibrant communities.

Discover ways to get involved in campaigns and programs that encourage local spending and showcase the businesses that make the Dubbo Region unique.

Christmas in the Dubbo Region – Jingle Bucks Shopping Campaign

The festive season will be here before we know it, and so will the Christmas Jingle Bucks Shopping Campaign, we will be introducing our Window Dressing Competition, and a jam-packed Shop Local this Christmas campaign designed to shine a spotlight on businesses across the Dubbo Region.

If you're a registered #myDubboRegion Shopping Card business, you are automatically included in the Christmas promotion - putting your business front and centre during one of the busiest shopping periods of the year.

So, before Santa starts making his list, take a moment to check your registration information and make sure your business details are up to date. It's a simple step that helps customers find, support and spend with your business throughout the festive season.

Not registered yet? Don't be left out of the fun!

Join the FREE #myDubboRegion Shopping Card program and be part of a region-wide campaign encouraging locals to shop, dine and spend local this Christmas REGISTER or UPDATE YOUR DETAILS HERE

From Jingle Bucks and festive promotions to beautifully dressed shopfronts and local shopping campaigns, there's plenty of Christmas cheer to go around - and you won't want to miss out.

Get ready to deck the halls, light up your shopfront and jingle all the way to a stronger local economy this Christmas!

2026 Festive Window Dressing Challenge

Show off your festive spirit and attract more customers this holiday season! Dubbo Regional Council is inviting businesses across the Dubbo Region to take part in the 2026 Festive Window Dressing Challenge.

Register today and help make the Dubbo Region sparkle this festive season.

Win a $1,000 Shopfront Improvement Package

  • Register by: 30 September 2026
  • Public voting: 1 November to 14 December 2026
  • Two winners:
    • 1 x Dubbo business
    • 1 x Wellington & Villages business
  • Winners determined by public vote
  • Winners announced 17 December 2026

Why Participate?

  • Promote your business through Council and social media campaigns
  • Attract locals and visitors to your store
  • Create a festive destination in your community
  • Increase customer engagement and foot traffic

How Voting Works

Registered businesses will receive a personalised voting poster with a unique QR code. Customers simply scan the code to vote for their favourite display.

Bonus for Voters

Customers who vote will go into the draw to win one of five $100 #myDubboRegion Shopping Cards.

Help Make the Region Shine

Decorate your shopfront, spread some festive cheer, and share your display on social media by tagging @dubboregionalcouncil and @dubboregionconnect.

Register today and help make the Dubbo Region sparkle this festive season.

#myDubboRegion Shopping Card

Want to keep more money circulating in our local economy?

Register your business for the FREE #myDubboRegion Shopping Card program.

There are no fees, no sign-up costs and no hidden charges, and every dollar spent through the card stays in the Dubbo Region, supporting local jobs, families and businesses.

With more than 150 participating businesses, the FREE #myDubboRegion Shopping Card program helps keep spending local while providing businesses with exposure to new customers and increased opportunities to generate sales.

#myDubboRegion Shopping Card Program

Share Your Business Story

Share Your Story. Celebrate Our Business Community.

We love hearing the stories behind the businesses that make the Dubbo Region such a vibrant and diverse place to live, work and invest.

From family-owned enterprises and innovative start-ups to long-standing local institutions, every business has a unique story to tell.

By registering your interest, you'll have the opportunity to be considered for future business spotlights, success stories, social media features, Business Stories profiles and regional campaigns, including Region on the Rise.

These stories help showcase the incredible diversity, resilience and innovation of our local business community while inspiring others and highlighting what makes the Dubbo Region a great place to do business.

REGISTER YOUR BUSINESS: Help us showcase the people, ideas and enterprises that make the Dubbo Region a great place to do business.

Your Shopfront Improvement Guidelines

Looking to refresh your business frontage, improve signage or create a more inviting customer experience?

The Your Business Shopfront Improvement Guideline provides practical, cost-effective ideas to help businesses improve visibility, accessibility, presentation and street appeal.

The guide includes design tips, real-world examples, useful links and a handy business checklist to help you identify quick wins and longer-term improvement opportunities.

Whether you're planning a simple refresh or exploring bigger improvements, this guide is a great place to start.

DOWNLOAD Your Shopfront Guidelines here

Business Resources and Support

Access practical information, planning tools and support programs to help you start, manage and grow your business.

Quick links to your business resources:

Work With Dubbo Regional Council

Dubbo Regional Council works with local businesses, suppliers, contractors, event organisers and industry partners to support economic development and regional growth.

Whether you're interested in supplying goods and services, becoming a local contractor, hosting an event or exploring partnership opportunities, you'll find the information and resources you need to get started.

Explore your opportunities with the links below: