Local Business Launches Life-Saving Tech

The Sunshine Coast now has a world-leading tool to help safeguard people, properties and our natural assets against bushfires.

Developed by Sunshine Coast company exci, this AI-assisted program analyses satellite images and on-ground cameras to swiftly spot heat and smoke.

 exci will collaborate with Landwatch Australia, a family-owned business located in Palmwoods, known for delivering remote, camera surveillance solutions to farmers and rural communities.

 To protect your business, the Queensland Government has created a business preparedness page that includes information, templates and resources.

 Sunshine Coast Council’s Disaster Hub provides comprehensive, centralised and real-time data before, during and after disaster or emergency events.
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Double Gold Victory

A Sunshine Coast campaign to lure businesses to the region has claimed not one but two international gold awards in Dallas, Texas.

The entertaining videos featured in the 'Give your business a boost of Vitamin SC (Sunshine Coast)' campaign attracted 2.7 million views and generated almost 1000 business investment leads since launching in 2020.

Well done to local creative firms Macneil & Co and Tide Productions for helping Sunshine Coast Council execute a world-class campaign!
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Xplore the Future of Healthcare 

Calling all medical innovators, visionaries and curious minds - mark your calendars this November for the ultimate gathering of Healthtech professionals! 

The inaugural Xplore Conference is coming to the Sunshine Coast on November 10-11 at the Mantra Mooloolaba with an action-packed agenda and incredible line up of speakers from around the world. 
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Soap Star Success

Local laundry business, The Laundry Lady, which operates from its Sunshine Coast headquarters but has contractors Australia-wide, has received the season’s top offer on the October 3 episode of Shark Tank

Huge congratulations to Laundry Lady for securing the $1 million investment offer which is poised to further its international reach!
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First Nations Supplier Day

The third annual Sunshine Coast First Nations Supplier Day will be held on Friday 27 October at the Metropolitan, Maroochydore, celebrating Indigenous Business Month.

The event supports First Nations economic participation on the Sunshine Coast through bringing together local First Nation's businesses, key stakeholders from the business sector and prospective buyers for a half-day expo.
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Share your insights

September Pulse Survey

Business Chamber Queensland's Pulse Survey of business conditions for the September quarter is now open.

Share insights on how your business performed in the last three months, what's impacting your business now, and what will influence your decision-making over the next three months.
 
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It's your time to SHINE

SHINE is your opportunity to hear all about Visit Sunshine Coast's new Industry Development workshops and training.

The session promises to entertain and inform with expert brand and industry insights and dynamic host Duncan Armstrong.
 
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Access Diverse Workforces

Business Chamber of Queensland is helping businesses unlock new segments of jobseekers.

Workforce Evolve provides employers with the tools, resources and support to review recruitment and retention practices to effectively engage a more diverse workforce.
 
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Plastic Free Places

Thanks to funding from the Queensland State Government, businesses can now sign up to the Plastic Free Places program to tap into free expert advice offered to food retailers as they transition away from single-use plastics.

Limited places remaim, join the FREE program now.
 
 

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