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Ballina courthouse windows smashed, man charged

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Sourdough mentor Susan Nancarrow, Pre-Accelerator GM Fiona Sheridan, Expert in Residence, Diego Trigo and Ashleigh Camm. Photo Jeff ‘Post-Accelerator’ Dawson.

Those seeking to start a business, or with an early-stage business are encouraged to apply for one of four subsidised program places through the Sourdough Business Pathways Pre-Accelerator Program.

This year, Byron Shire Council has partnered with Sourdough, with organisers saying Council are contributing $425 towards program fees.

The eight-week course helps take a purposeful idea from concept, through to first product, then to market.

Fiona Sheridan, General Manager of Sourdough Business Pathways, said, ‘We are thrilled to be partnering with Byron Shire Council to support our emerging local founders who are aiming to create positive impact through business’.

For more info, visit www.sbp.org.au/sourdough-pre-accelerator.

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