Jo Palmer, a passionate advocate for remote work recognised for her positive impact on rural and regional communities
Every year the Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA) awards a Small Business Champion at their National Small Business Summit to recognise and acknowledge small business influencers who are making a genuine difference to their industry or the sector.
This year’s winner Jo Palmer is the Founder and Director of Pointer Remote, an online platform connecting businesses with talented professionals living in regional, rural and extreme remote situations.
Alexi Boyd, CEO of COSBOA, said that this is an individual who is worthy of this prestigious award.
“It is with great appreciation and congratulations that COSBOA announce Jo Palmer as the 2022 Small Business Champion. She truly deserves this award after years of dedication as a rural advocate, mentor and voice for enhancing women’s economic opportunities,” announced Ms Boyd.
“Jo is a passionate small businesswoman who saw an untapped pool of talent in rural areas that could be mobilised through remote work. She has worked tirelessly to job-match individuals and businesses from all over the country and has had a huge impact on building capacity in regional Australian communities.”
Jo Palmer received her award at the COSBOA Summit gala dinner and was thrilled with this recognition for her and her team.
“In the company of so many small business community leaders, owners and advocates, I am really honoured to receive this award,” said Ms Palmer.
“In the five years that Pointer Remote has been in operation, it is small businesses from across the country who have really been able to leverage remote work to access the skills and experience they need for their organisation to grow. With talent in such short supply, businesses that have adapted to flexibility are finding it easier to attract new team members. We are so appreciative of those companies who have trusted us to help!”
For more on Pointer Remote visit: https://pointerremote.com/ For more on COSBOA visit: www.cosboa.org.au/