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Julia Spicer OAM is a QLD business treasure. She is described as a courageous catalyst for positive change within regional communities. Julia\u2019s leadership has been recognised by her appointment as QLD\u2019s Chief Entrepreneur in 2022. Julia\u2019s mission is to contribute to the vibrancy and viability of rural and regional Australia by helping businesses grow. Through strategic planning, coaching and online courses; Julia does just that.<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Julia Spicer founded her business, Engage & Create Consulting in December 2012, from Goondiwindi, South West Queensland.\u00a0 The focus of Engage & Create Consulting is to support the viability and vibrancy of businesses and community organisations across regional Australia.\u00a0 With two decades of experience in agricultural extension, Landcare and catchment management \u2013 she now works with regional communities and industry across the country on a range of projects, with the focus on identifying needs in business and implementing creative solutions to address them.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She also founded The Goondiwindi Business Hub, (The Hub \u2014 Goondiwindi Business Hub (gdibushub.com)<\/a>) a venture she entered with business partners in November 2013.\u00a0 \u201cThe Hub\u201d is home to 8 businesses who have long-term tenancy, as well as providing hot desking and short term accommodation for other businesses, at The Spot (The Spot \u2014 Goondiwindi Business Hub (gdibushub.com)<\/a>. In May 2021, Julia and her husband Tony opened The House4390, (The House \u2014 Goondiwindi Business Hub (gdibushub.com)<\/a>.\u00a0 Goondiwindi\u2019s newest and most exciting retail hub!\u00a0 The House is home to 5 female-led homewares and service businesses, that were home-based prior to The House existing.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 This has been a valuable addition to the Goondiwindi business community.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Along the way she has collected a few gongs!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2022 \u2013OAM for service to regional business and organisations\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2018 \u2013 Australian Financial Review 100 Women of Influence; Queensland Government 100 Faces of Small Business\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2017 \u2013 Queensland Rural, Regional and Remote business owner of the year\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2014 \u2013 100 Women in Australian Agribusiness\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Julia has completed the AICD Company Directors Course and has several board leadership roles.\u00a0 Currently she is a board member on the Queensland Government Innovation Advisory Council\u00a0 Innovation Advisory Council (IAC) (chiefentrepreneur.qld.gov.au)<\/a> ) and Global Entrepreneur Network Australia (Australia | Global Entrepreneurship Network (genglobal.org)<\/a> and Motherland (Home \u2013 Motherland Australia<\/a>).\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Past board roles include Regional Development Australia for Darling Downs South West Queensland (www.rda.gov.au<\/a>), the Queensland Government Small Business Advisory Council, YWCA Qld, and the Australian Land Management Group.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can find Julia online in several places:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Twitter \u2013 @telford_julia<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Instagram \u2013 @Engageandcreate<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Linkedin \u2013 <\/span>(99+) Julia (Telford) Spicer OAM | LinkedIn<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Facebook \u2013 <\/span>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/EngageandCreateConsulting<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Email \u2013 <\/span>julia@engageandcreateconsulting.com.au<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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