Discover the Future of Business

On August 2-3 at Venue 114, the Sunshine Coast will host Forward Fest where some of the best and brightest in business will come together to share their golden tips.

Boasting a line-up of 70 expert speakers, this exciting event will bring together Australia's top entrepreneurs and global futurists. Don’t miss the Business Breakfast with ‘Thankyou’ Co-Founder Daniel Flynn!

Attendees, whether individuals, business owners, innovators, entrepreneurs or students will have the unique opportunity to experience the sort of event you’d normally have to travel to a capital city for.

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Thrive Through Change

Forward Fest will incorporate Council’s Thriving Through Change Business Expo to bring the local business community together and offer a vast network of support, resources and insights into cutting-edge innovations and digital solutions.

Featuring an exhibition hall, a FREE keynote by award-winning futurist Chris Riddell, networking opportunities and two carefully curated masterclasses on artificial intelligence and digital marketing, and a range of new ideas and actionable takeaways to better your business.

Join us from 3 – 8pm on Thursday 3 August at Venue 114.

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Benefit from the new procurement policy

Increased opportunities for local suppliers and a continuing commitment to environment and sustainability are a highlight of Sunshine Coast Council’s 2023-24 Procurement and Disposal Policy.

An amendment to the Policy is to invite only local suppliers to respond to request for quotes up to $500,000. This is a significant increase to the previous requirement to invite local suppliers only up to $250,000.

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June quarter Pulse Survey now open

The Business Chamber Queensland Pulse Survey of business conditions for June quarter is now open.

Provide your feedback about how your business performed in the second quarter of 2023, what's impacting your business today, and what will influence your decision-making over the next three months. Survey closes July 25.

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Unleash the potential of young entrepreneurs

Do you know a talented young entrepreneur with a big idea?

The Generation Innovation Challenge is a premier 12-week program aimed at fostering entrepreneurship among individuals aged 15-25 on the Sunshine Coast.

It offers a unique, free platform for young innovators to transform their ideas into reality, acquire business insights, receive one-on-one mentoring, and connect with leading business figures.

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Small business disaster hub

The Small business disaster hub website and app can help you manage a range of disasters so you can get back to business sooner. Use these resources to prevent, prepare, respond, recover and communicate when disaster hits.

Disaster Hub

Have your say: Draft Inclusion Action Plan

An estimated 63,000 residents of the Sunshine Coast have disability (18% of population) and this number may double over the next 20 years.

Have your say on the Draft Inclusion Action Plan for People with Disability to help shape a more accessible and inclusive Sunshine Coast region for all.

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Business dispute assistance

The Queensland Small Business Commissioner helps businesses reach a solution during disputes around retail tenancy, small business leases, franchise and COVID-19 affected lease disputes (until 30 April 2024).

The service also offers low-cost mediation.

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