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Mooloolaba Business Activation
Preparations for Stage Two of the Central Meeting Place and Southern Parkland seawall replacement are progressing and two special community reference groups have been formed - a Mooloolaba Community Stakeholder Interest Group and Mooloolaba Business Activation Group.
Council has appointed specialist place strategy and activation company, Reactivate Consulting, to work with local businesses and develop a Business Activation Plan.
As part of the Business Activation Plan a Business Survey is being conducted. Mooloolaba business operators are encouraged to complete the survey before Monday 11 March. Feedback will help to guide the plan and understand each business’s capacity for involvement.
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Coast's Young Leaders
Sunshine Coast Council has launched the inaugural Young Leaders Academy where eight locals have come together to inspire and create a diverse, honest and authentic group to achieve community action.
Big congratulations to our inspiring young leaders, pictured here from left to right Nathaniel Audley, Daniel Gettis (Council’s Youth Development Officer), Nathan Dowlling, Kyla Saltner-Johnston, Alex Pennay, Amryn Pigeon, Stefanie Sestak, Annabell Jarrett and James Milne.
The Young Leaders Academy is a comprehensive program where young people will develop essential leadership skills and gain a deep understanding of participatory and community leadership practices, enabling them to drive sustainable and positive change in their communities.
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Catamaran breaks waves
Congratulations to local company Cure Marine on their successful launch of the 'Cure Custom 70', a first of its kind catamaran built right here on the Coast.
The impressive vessel was crafted within Cure Marine’s facility at Coolum Industrial Estate using high-tech equipment, including the southern hemisphere's largest 3D printer provided by sister company, Zone RV.
The innovation and quality craftsmanship of local businesses like Cure Marine help elevate our region by creating more jobs and investment through national and international markets.
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Showdown winners to shine
Six local short films are about to go into production as part of the 2024 Sunny Coast Showdown Screen Incubator and Showcase.
Shout out to our talented screenwriters, screen creatives and screen producers below who will have their project professionally produced to then showcase them at a community festival event in June.
Indigenous
Smiley by Beverley Marcusson and Auntie Dale Chapman
Scripted
The Hoist by Emma Morgan
Lured by Josh Gannon
Stiffs by Stephen Walker
UnScripted
Rustworthy by Elsie-Mae Bowditch and Richard Bowditch
The Artside of the Moon by Kim Ingles and Julia Loersch
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Time for the Tri
Mooloolaba is open for business and ready to welcome locals, as well as the entourage of spectators cheering on the triathletes at the Mooloolaba Triathlon taking place on 9 and 10 March.
Now in its 32nd year, this event welcomes thousands of participants to the region. Best access into Mooloolaba is on foot or cycling the coastal pathway. Bus is always an option, and if driving in, via Brisbane Road is best with the PARKnGO Mooloolaba Central the easiest parking option.
A section of the Sunshine Motorway from Pacific Paradise to Coolum will be closed both directions between 5am and 11.15am on Sunday, with other changed traffic conditions in place Saturday 4-11am and Sunday from 4am up to 2pm.
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Top Tourism Town Awards now open
Following the success of Caloundra being named Top Tourism Town in 2023, nominations are now open for the 2024 Queensland Top Tourism Town Awards!
Throw your support behind our region by nominating a town you think is worthy of state-wide recognition.
The Awards recognise and reward towns that work together with their tourism operators, businesses and local community to make their destination the best it can be.
Nominations close on 3 May.
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Explore exporting to India
Are you a Queensland business interested in exploring the opportunities and challenges of exporting to India, one of the world's fastest-growing economies?
Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ) in partnership with Business Chambers Queensland and Sunshine Coast Council invite you an insightful workshop to get valuable insights and learn how to identify real export opportunities.
Register for this FREE workshop on 22 March at Sunshine Coast City Hall.
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Climate Tech Forum
Climate tech entrepreneurs, investors, government supporters, students and advocates in the environmental sector are invited to FWD Climate Tech forum in Noosa on 7 March.
Join the conversation around this exciting new frontier, engage in meaningful discussions with like minded innovators and gain insights from those at the forefront of climate tech.
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Tourism Workshop
Keen to learn how to influence staff behaviours to create operational efficiencies in your tourism business?
Register now for this FREE workshop on 12 March to study tools and strategies that will enhance your team and reduce your energy, water and waste use.
Take this opportunity to determine where major cost savings can be made, and how they can support your business growth.
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Testing Tech in Paradise
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The Sunshine Coast is an ideal location for tech companies to test and trial their new technologies in a real-world environment.
You're invited to the first in a series of events to generate awareness of the technical and critical infrastructure capabilities to support business and industry in the smart cities, critical infrastructure, security and space sectors.
Registrations are now open for the series or webinar on Wednesday 20 March 2024.
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Capability Statement Workshop
Help your business stand out from the crowd and improve your chance of securing contracts by attending this Queensland Government hosted capability statement workshop.
The interactive workshop will be held on 20 March at Venue 114, Bokarina.
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Tendering for Business Workshop
Want to stand out from your competitors and improve your chances of winning tenders?
Need help preparing comprehensive and conforming bids to tender for government and private sector contracts, large and small?
Join this practical workshop delivered by Department of State Development on 27 March at Venue 114, Bokarina.
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ASPIRE information sessions
Come along to a drop-in information session to learn how to use ASPIRE as a tool to exchange resources, re-purpose unwanted waste and make new business connections.
5 March, 9-11am | Nambour Library
13 March, 9-11am | Beerwah Library
20 March, 1:30-3:30pm | Maroochydore Library
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Join the conversation #SunshineCoast #ThrivingThroughChange
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