Business Resilience Event Series – Stronger Together – Grasping Opportunity through Major Projects
November 11 @ 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Join the Cairns Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Thomas Pollock from Gov Ready for an interactive half day workshop on how to build small business resilience through Government and Major Projects.
Stronger businesses don’t just recover from disruption — they prepare for it. Government agencies, councils and major project contractors are among Cairns’ largest, most stable buyers. Businesses that understand these markets are better placed to diversify revenue and build lasting resilience.
What You’ll Gain
- Build capability – Procurement readiness, business systems, buyer confidence
- Diversify revenue – Reduce reliance on traditional markets and buffer against disruption
- Build resilience – Practical actions for the next 90 days
How It Works
- Prepare – Complete the Gov Ready Pulse Check; workshop content is tailored to your results
- Workshop (~3.5 hrs) – Covers diversification, government/major project opportunities, procurement readiness, ESG expectations, and your 90-Day Action Plan
- Implement – Receive a personalised Business Resilience Action Plan, workbook, copy of Winning Government Business, and a 90-Day Checklist
You’ll Walk Away With
- A tailored Action Plan (capability overview, strengths, priority opportunities, government/major project pathways, next steps)
- A copy of Thomas’ book – Winning Government Business
- Clearer understanding of buyer expectations and procurement readiness
- Improved confidence engaging with government and Tier 1 buyers
About Your Facilitator
Thomas Pollock is the Founder and Managing Director of Gov Ready and author of Winning Government Business: The 6 Rules and 9 Absolutes. Thomas and Gov Ready have helped hundreds of SMEs become credible, low-risk suppliers to government, Tier 1 contractors and major project supply chains. He specialises in procurement and supplier readiness, helping businesses understand where opportunities sit, what buyers are looking for, and how to build the capability and positioning needed to compete. Tom regularly delivers workshops and capability programs for government agencies, councils, chambers and industry groups across Queensland, with a strong focus on practical actions businesses can implement to diversify opportunities and build longer-term resilience.
When: Wednesday 11th November 2026
Time: 8:45am for 9:00am start – 12:30pm
Where: Hilton Cairns, 34 Esplanade, Cairns 4870
Cost: Members $35 & non-members $50
Inclusions: Morning Tea, incl. Coffee/Tea and lunch.
For members pricing: You must be logged in on our website. This will apply member discount. Please contact us for any assistance.
Dietary Requirements: If you, or any of your guests, have dietary requirements, please email admin@cairnschamber.com.au immediately after making your booking. We cannot guarantee that dietary requests advised after registration has closed for the event will be catered for.
This training is jointly subsidised by the Australian and Queensland Governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.
